Kuwait’s Ambassador to Qatar H E Hafeez Mohammed Salem Al Ajmi (left) and Oman’s Ambassador to Qatar H E Najib bin Yahya Al Balushi (second right) visit S’hail 2017 at Katara.
The first ever Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition – S’hail 2017 — concluded on a high note yesterday at Katara’s Wisdom Square.
During the five-day festivities, the expo witnessed tremendous response from crowds comprising regional and international falconry and hunting enthusiasts and experts.
Still more, VIP guests visited the expo yesterday such as the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, H E Ghaith bin Mubarak Al Kuwari and Bulgarian Ambassador Metin Kazak.
On Saturday, the daily Falcon auction witnessed strong competition among eight bidders. The auction was dedicated to the falcon named ‘Wahsh’ (Al-Hurr) which is renowned for its rarity and beauty. The auction started with a minimum bidding price of QR300,000 and increased to QR700,000. It was decided to name the Falcon “Sabah” after the Emir of Kuwait, H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.
Katara General Manager and Chairman of S’hail 2017 organising committee, Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, said “As the host of this exhibition, Katara achieved marvelous accomplishments to be added to the organization’s series of successes which is ideally proved by the number of visitors that the expo witnessed during the five-day festivities.”
The Katara Chief expressed his utmost appreciation and gratitude to the sponsors of S’hail namely Qatar National Bank (Saker Sponsor), Ooredoo (Gyr Sponsor) and Qatar Airways, (Official Carrier).
Dr Al Sulaiti praised several entities for their active participation in the exhibition including the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, General Authority of Customs, Al Galayl and Marmi competitions, Qatari Society of Al Gannas, Qatar Shooting and Archery Association, Al Rami Sports Club, Souq Waqif Falcon Hospital, Qatar Fine Arts Association, Simaisma Youth Center and Librtha Heritage Center.
He also thanked the exhibitors for their positive contribution throughout the event as they displayed high-quality falconry and hunting products.
“Not to forget to mention the organising committee’s efforts and their contribution to this marvellous success, considering the short preparation. In addition, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my special thanks to the various media platforms including newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and television channels who eagerly worked to publish news, locally, regionally, and internationally,” he said.
Speaking on the sponsorship, Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Ehab Amin, said: “Qatar Airways proudly supports a range of exciting international and local initiatives dedicated to enriching the community that it serves. Falconry is one of Qatar’s oldest traditions, and deeply rooted in Qatar’s culture, heritage and lifestyle. As the official airline partner for the Katara International Hunting and Falcon Exhibition 2017, we were delighted to welcome participants to Qatar
from around the world to experience this wonderful and unique exhibition.”
