DOHA: Registration for the Seasonal Honey Market, which is free, has opened for local firms and foreign companies specialised in the “production, supply and distribution of honey.
The market will be organised by Souq Waqif, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, from March 21 to March 27 in the traditional Souq Waqif, one of the leading tourist attractions in Qatar, said a release.
The seasonal honey market is aimed at supporting national products, bolstering trade and opening new commercial channels for traders, entrepreneurs and investors in addition to providing support to small and medium enterprises.
The market is the largest specialised exhibition for honey of different kind and offers local and Arab companies the opportunity to display and promote their various products as well as goods related to the trade and production of honey.
As a part of efforts to support and encourage companies to participate in the market, organisers have coordinated with Qatar Airways to provide a 40 percent discount on air cargos. Gulf Warehousing Company is also offering free transportation of goods from shipping containers to warehouses as well as free storage for participants.
Participants will also benefit from free hotel accommodations and transportation from and to the airport in addition to entry visas. Discounts are also offered on car reservations. Participating companies can benefit from the special offers and discounts by visiting the link: bit.ly/honeymarket.
Consumers will have access to a variety of honey products and goods that go into honey production under one exhibition, thus expanding their purchasing options.
The initiative to invite local firms and foreign companies, specialised in the “production, supply and distribution of honey” to participate in the honey market presents an opportunity for the marketing of local honey products and allows foreign companies to exhibit their products, giving companies the opportunity to enter into agreements and partnerships that will give access to new markets and promote trade growth in the field of honey supply.
The market will also empower local investors to market their products in foreign markets by allowing local entrepreneurs to gain insight into the expertise of participating countries to improve the quality of local products and strengthen its position in foreign markets. The seasonal market, which coincides with the Souq Waqif Spring Festival, is expected to witness great success thanks to its location in Souq Waqif, one of the leading touristic sites in Qatar.
