The competition of the 14th edition of Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival (Marmi 2023) are set to start Sunday, under the patronage of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani at Sbkhat Marmi at the Sealine Area. Organised by Al Qannas Qatari Society, the event will continue until January 8. Ali Khatim al-Mehshadi, head of the Organising Committee of Marmi 2023 and chairman of Al Qannas Society, said that the Festival will have a total of 44 groups competing at a rate of five groups a day. He stressed that the society is keen on supporting Qatari falconers and farm owners to produce the best breeds of falcons as the Festival hosts the most beautiful falcons contest every year. This year's contest will have more categories to encourage falconers, the official added.