DOHA: The fifth edition of the senyar traditional fishing and pearl diving competition will open today at Katara beach.
The competition will continue until April 9 and has 948 participants divided into 69 teams.
The competitions are divided into three major segments — Allafah, fishing and pearl diving.
All teams are required to take part in Allafah which to be held on April 5 and April 9. Pearl diving and fishing competitions will take place on April 6 and 7, respectively.
Before the launch of the traditional competition, the organizing committee checked all boats to ensure that they have fulfilled all requirements including a licence for sailing for more than five days.
Another licence from the Ministry of Transport and Communication is also required, besides meeting other logistic and supply requirements.
The committee has formed seven sub committees, each comprising six members and responsible for eleven teams.
All the participating teams have been given different colours to make it easier for the committee to monitor.
Winners of the first and second positions in pearl diving will have the priority to represent Qatar in pearl diving competitions at the GCC level, as per terms introduced by the committee this year, said a statement yesterday.The Peninsula
