Qatari social media influencer, Abdulaziz Al Ajeel, announces the winners as Hamad Al Khaja of QTA (right) and Jassim Al Kuwari of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce look on during the second weekly raffle draw at Mall of Qatar.
More than QR8.5m were spent by shoppers during the second week of Shop Qatar festival which saw over 42,000 vouchers entered on Thursday’s raffle draw, according to organisers.
A total of QR1.62m in cash prizes have already been given away in the first two weeks of the festival, half of which were awarded to 15 winners during the second weekly raffle draw held on Thursday at Mall of Qatar.
The raffle draw saw four winners each of QR10,000 and QR30,000, five winners of QR50,000 and one winner each of QR100,000 and QR300,000.
Visitors and residents have two more chances to win by shopping or dining at participating restaurants and outlets in any of the festival’s ten retail partners including Mall of Qatar, Ezdan Mall, Hyatt Plaza, Al Khor Mall, Lagoona Mall, Gulf Mall, Landmark, Dar Al Salam Mall, The Gate Mal and The Pearl-Qatar.
Rashed Al Qurese, Chief Tourism and Promotion Officer at Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), said, "We would like to congratulate this week’s Shop Qatar raffle draw winners, and encourage those who have not yet been lucky to continue shopping at participating retailers for a chance to win in the upcoming raffle draws, including the mega draw for a jackpot QR1m prize on February 7."
Saif Al Kuwari, QTA’s Director of PR and Communication, said "Developing new events and festivals is part of QTA’s long term strategy to boost the tourism industry, attract visitors and increase tourism spending. This winter has brought new energy to the sector with the inaugural edition of Shop Qatar, as well as the Souq Waqif Festival and Souq Al Wakrah Festival. These festivals, which are taking place all over the country, provide opportunities for our visitors to truly experience Qatar.”
Simultaneously launched on Thursday, the Spring festivals at Souq Waqif and Souq Al Wakrah has been attracting hundreds of visitors to two of the popular tourist spots in the country for their colourful shows and fun events catered to the entire family.
“These efforts will doubtless reflect on the tourism industry's performance, and we would like to thank all partners in the public and private sectors who are making this possible. We are committed to keeping this momentum going, and to cultivating new tourism products and services, especially through our work with entrepreneurs and SMEs," added Al Kuwari.
Yesterday marked the conclusion of African Circus after a successful two-week run at Hyatt Plaza Mall’s outdoor area. More entertaining shows are in store in the coming days including Hussain AlJassmi’s concert this coming Friday, the Broadway musical Cats from February 1 to 4 and the Doha Comedy Festival from February 2 to 4.
