Doha, Qatar: The 3rd Hamba Pakistani Mango Exhibition and Its Products, featuring 60 exhibitors, opened yesterday at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif, showcasing Pakistan’s renowned mango varieties alongside a wide range of mango-based food products and cultural experiences.
The opening ceremony was attended by Representative of the Private Engineering Office H E Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Naama, Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar H E Muhammad Aamer, General Supervisor of the Exhibition Khalid Saif Al Suwaidi, and several officials and guests.
Representative of the Private Engineering Office H E Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Naama, Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar H E Muhammad Aamer with other officials inaugurating 3rd Hamba Pakistani Mango Exhibition and Its Products at Souq Waqif yesterday.
The exhibition is organised by the Celebrations Committee at the Private Engineering Office, in cooperation with the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar. The 10-day event will continue until July 18, 2026, welcoming visitors daily from 4pm to 10pm in a fully air-conditioned tent. It offers an integrated experience that combines shopping, tasting, and discovering some of the most famous Pakistani mango varieties and related products.
The opening ceremony included a tour of the exhibition pavilions, where guests explored prominent Pakistani mango varieties, mango-based food products, and seasonal fruits from Pakistan. This year’s edition marks the largest participation since the exhibition’s launch, with more than 30 Pakistani and local companies, in addition to over 30 restaurants and food exhibitors offering a wide range of desserts, pickles, juices, ice cream, and Pakistani cuisine.
The exhibition also gives visitors the opportunity to discover more than ten of Pakistan’s most famous mango varieties, including Sindhri, Chaunsa, White Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol, Dusehri, and others. It also features seasonal Pakistani fruits such as apricots, peaches, jamun, and chikoo, alongside innovative mango-based dishes and products presented by specialized chefs and participating restaurants.
General Supervisor of the 3rd Hamba Pakistani Mango Exhibition and Its Products Khalid Saif Al Suwaidi, said that the exhibition continues to grow year after year in terms of the number of participants, product diversity, and public turnout, noting that this year’s edition features the largest participation since the exhibition began.
He added that cooperation with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the State of Qatar has contributed to selecting a premium range of Pakistan’s most famous and finest mango varieties, giving visitors a unique opportunity to discover some of the best products Pakistan is known for, while enjoying a comprehensive experience that includes food products, cuisine, and innovative mango-based creations.
Al Suwaidi noted that Pakistan is the world’s fifth-largest mango producer, with annual production exceeding 1.8 million tonnes, reflecting the global significance of this fruit in Pakistan’s agricultural sector. He emphasised that the exhibition is not limited to selling mangoes, but offers a cultural and culinary experience that introduces visitors to the history, varieties, and diverse uses of Pakistani mangoes.
Al Suwaidi, said the exhibition has implemented additional food safety measures by providing on-site laboratory testing to reassure visitors, despite all imported mangoes already undergoing routine inspections at Qatar’s border entry points.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar H E Muhammad Aamer described the exhibition as a celebration of Pakistan’s agricultural excellence and cultural heritage, saying it reflects not only the quality of Pakistani mangoes but also the warmth and vibrancy of the Pakistani people. He expressed confidence that the third edition would build on the success of the previous exhibitions and invited residents across Qatar to visit and experience Pakistan’s premium mangoes and related products.
The ambassador said the exhibition also serves as a platform to further strengthen the close ties between Pakistan and Qatar. He noted that cultural and community events complement official diplomacy by promoting people-to-people engagement, enhancing mutual understanding and reinforcing the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
