The Malarvadi Children Organisation – Qatar chapter successfully hosted Malarvadi Talentino 2026, a grand children’s arts festival.
Wakrah Zone and Madinat Khalifa Zone emerged as joint overall champions, finishing with equal points and sharing the championship title. Rayyan Zone secured second place, followed by Thumama Zone in third.
More than 800 children, who qualified through preliminary rounds held across various regions of Qatar, competed in the mega finals. Participants represented their respective zones in individual and group events, with competitions spread across 24 disciplines and six venues. The festival showcased the artistic talents of boys and girls aged 12 and under.
The competitions were organised under four categories—Buds, Kids, Sub Junior, and Junior—covering a wide range of performances including action songs, fancy dress, poetry recitation, storytelling, mono acts, traditional and group dances, music, mime, and speech.
The concluding session opened with a Qur’an recitation by Ameen. Renowned Qatari visual artist Hessa Kalla attended as chief guest. Prizes were distributed by RS Abdul Jaleel, president of the Centre for Indian Community; along with KT Mubarak, vice president; Naseema, Women India president; Amina Senna, Girls India Qatar president; and Ameen Sabak, Student India Qatar president.
Malarvadi Qatar convener Nahya Beevi delivered the welcome address, while MM Abdul Jaleel, general convener of Talentino 2026, proposed the vote of thanks. The festival was sponsored by Seashore Cables as main sponsor, with City Exchange as co-sponsor.