Doha, January 28 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism concluded the activities of the eighth edition of Shop Qatar Festival. Shop Qatar is the largest shopping festival in Qatar, with this year's edition themed "Your World of Shopping". With the participation of 13 of the top shopping districts and malls in the country, Shop Qatar 2024 ran from January 1 to 27, offering an assortment of activities suitable for all ages, exciting raffle draws, and wins of valuable cash prizes and new cars.
Shop Qatar 2024 gained wide popularity and great traction as it coincided with the launch of the Hayakum Qatar campaign and the activities surrounding the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, which encouraged regional and international tourists to visit Qatar.
Speaking on the festival, Head of Marketing and Planning at Qatar Tourism Sheikha Hessa Al-Thani said: "Shop Qatar is an integral element in Qatar's annual calendar, as it attracts residents and visitors alike enhancing family tourism in the country. This festival offers a range of activities, raffle draws, cash prizes, competitions, discounts, promotions, and entertainment shows that suit everyone, in addition to special activities for children." She added: "Qatar Tourism works closely with all its partners in the public and private sectors to host family- friendly events and festivals that are well-known for their wonderful and safe atmosphere." At the closing of the festival, Director of Shared Services at Qatar Tourism Omar Al Jaber honored the shopping malls, their teams, and brands at the Retail and Mall Awards' ceremony, in recognition of their contributions to the success of this years edition of the festival.
Shop Qatar 2024 presented a variety of entertainment shows and festive events that suited the whole family, in addition to musical concerts. This year's edition of the festival offered significant discounts of up to 75% in some of the 13 participating malls and shopping districts. (QNA)