* Sheikh Joaan visits exhibition on Day 1
Katara – the Cultural Village Foundation on Tuesday opened the fourth edition of S’hail – Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition with wide international participation.
Some 120 companies from 13 countries, specialising in hunting weapons and supplies, falconry and off-road trips, are taking part in the event.
Besides Qatar, the list of countries includes Kuwait, Pakistan, the US, Britain, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Lebanon, Portugal, Romania, France, and Hungary.
S'hail is considered the largest international exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa region for hunting and falconry, Katara said in a statement.
On the first day, the exhibition witnessed a visit by Qatar Olympic Committee president HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, accompanied by Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti, the general manager of Katara and chairman of the S’hail organising committee.
On this occasion, al-Sulaiti expressed happiness at the opening of the fourth edition of S’hail.
He stressed that the event is among the most important international heritage exhibitions hosted by Katara, and has become a "destination and global station attracting lovers of hunting and trekking, and falconers, from Qatar and all around the world".
In view of the coronavirus situation, all precautionary and preventative measures are being followed to ensure everyone's safety at the exhibition.
The coronavirus causes the Covid-19 respiratory disease.
The event offers a conducive atmosphere to take a look at the latest types of weapons and the best equipment and products in the world of hunting and off-road adventures, he added.
Katara said that the exhibition witnessed a "huge public presence" on the first day itself while following all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Visitors are allowed entry in two time slots – the first one is from 9am-2pm, and the second one from 4pm-11pm.
This is done based on an electronic reservation system accessed through the exhibition's website, in order to avoid crowding at the exhibition site and to ensure safety for all.
The exhibition also witnessed visits by a number of dignitaries and high-level officials yesterday.
They include HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi, British Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa James Cleverly, as well as the ambassadors of some countries, including Syria’s Nizar Hasan al-Haraki, Moldova’s Victor Tvircun, India’s Dr Deepak Mittal, and Switzerland’s Edgar Doerig.
The Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition 2020 is sponsored by a number of agencies and companies, such as the Social and Sporting Activities Support Fund (Daam), Qatar Insurance Group, Qatar Airways, Ooredoo, Milaha, and Tanzifco.
This edition of S’hail is distinguished by the electronic falcon auction.
Each participant will receive a gold card that allows the person to visit the exhibition at any time.
The participant can also view pictures and data of all kinds of participating falcons, and follow the auction electronically.
The exhibition will also see the launch of two competitions: the first one for the most beautiful commercial pavilion participating in the exhibition, and the second for the most beautiful falcon head mask.
The exhibition will continue until October 24.
Some 120 companies from 13 countries, specialising in hunting weapons and supplies, falconry and off-road trips, are taking part in the event.
Besides Qatar, the list of countries includes Kuwait, Pakistan, the US, Britain, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Lebanon, Portugal, Romania, France, and Hungary.
S'hail is considered the largest international exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa region for hunting and falconry, Katara said in a statement.
On the first day, the exhibition witnessed a visit by Qatar Olympic Committee president HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, accompanied by Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti, the general manager of Katara and chairman of the S’hail organising committee.
On this occasion, al-Sulaiti expressed happiness at the opening of the fourth edition of S’hail.
He stressed that the event is among the most important international heritage exhibitions hosted by Katara, and has become a "destination and global station attracting lovers of hunting and trekking, and falconers, from Qatar and all around the world".
In view of the coronavirus situation, all precautionary and preventative measures are being followed to ensure everyone's safety at the exhibition.
The coronavirus causes the Covid-19 respiratory disease.
The event offers a conducive atmosphere to take a look at the latest types of weapons and the best equipment and products in the world of hunting and off-road adventures, he added.
Katara said that the exhibition witnessed a "huge public presence" on the first day itself while following all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Visitors are allowed entry in two time slots – the first one is from 9am-2pm, and the second one from 4pm-11pm.
This is done based on an electronic reservation system accessed through the exhibition's website, in order to avoid crowding at the exhibition site and to ensure safety for all.
The exhibition also witnessed visits by a number of dignitaries and high-level officials yesterday.
They include HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi, British Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa James Cleverly, as well as the ambassadors of some countries, including Syria’s Nizar Hasan al-Haraki, Moldova’s Victor Tvircun, India’s Dr Deepak Mittal, and Switzerland’s Edgar Doerig.
The Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition 2020 is sponsored by a number of agencies and companies, such as the Social and Sporting Activities Support Fund (Daam), Qatar Insurance Group, Qatar Airways, Ooredoo, Milaha, and Tanzifco.
This edition of S’hail is distinguished by the electronic falcon auction.
Each participant will receive a gold card that allows the person to visit the exhibition at any time.
The participant can also view pictures and data of all kinds of participating falcons, and follow the auction electronically.
The exhibition will also see the launch of two competitions: the first one for the most beautiful commercial pavilion participating in the exhibition, and the second for the most beautiful falcon head mask.
The exhibition will continue until October 24.
