Souq Waqif has once again become a hub of flavour and tradition, as the 7th International Honey Exhibition brings producers and visitors together through taste, trust and cultural exchange. The latest edition of the event opened at Eastern Square Thursday, welcoming visitors to a diverse showcase of honey varieties and bee products from Qatar and across the region. Running until January 31, the exhibition brings together around 100 local and international honey producers, offering visitors a rare opportunity to explore a wide range of honey types — including Sidr, Manuka and Stingless Bee honey — alongside related products such as beeswax and pollen.
Entry to the event is free, making it accessible to families, culinary enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers. Beyond the tasting stalls, the exhibition places a strong focus on education and consumer confidence. An on-site honey-testing laboratory enables quality checks, while a specialist doctor is available to treat bee stings, enhancing both safety and the visitor experience.
For long-standing participants, the exhibition represents more than just a sales platform. Representatives from Wataniya Apiaries, participating for the third time, described the festival as a celebration of creativity and excellence. Operating since 1995, Wataniya Apiaries showcased a selection of honey sourced from the Arabian Peninsula, including Samar, Sidr, Talh, Mangrove and Ashkhar honey, alongside beeswax and specialised blends.
The company highlighted the growing diversity of the exhibition, noting the presence of producers from Pakistan, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. “This exhibition is exceptional because it gathers everything under one roof,” a representative said, adding that Qatar’s honey market is both distinguished and appreciative of quality. “Each year, we see new faces, new countries and new products.”
For first-time participants, the event offers valuable exposure and direct customer engagement. Muhammad Muzamil Baig, representing a Pakistani trading company, said the exhibition provided an ideal space to introduce products such as cedar honey, white honey, honeycomb, and honey blended with dry fruits. “This is a very good place to meet people and let them try our honey,” he said. “The customers benefit, the vendors benefit, and even children enjoy the atmosphere.
It helps people understand the value of natural honey.” Local producers also continue to play a central role.
A Qatari vendor from Ibn Moshaiqah honey shop showcased honey sourced from farms in northern Qatar, alongside Yemeni, Pakistani, Iranian and Russian varieties.
The vendor noted that participation has become a yearly commitment, reflecting both consumer demand and trust in the exhibition.
Held in the historic setting of Souq Waqif, the exhibition blends commerce with culture, turning a traditional marketplace into a space for learning, tasting and exchange. Visitors are encouraged to sample different varieties, speak directly with producers and gain insight into honey quality and origin.
