Pakistani mango expo concludes with record sales of over 228,000 kg
Doha
The second edition of the 'Hamba' Pakistani Mango and Products Exhibition concluded on July 19 at Souq Waqif's Eastern Square. Organised by the Celebrations Organising Committee of the Private Engineering Office, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Doha, the event drew widespread praise for its organisation and the high quality of products on display.
Over the 10-day period, the exhibition welcomed more than 101,200 visitors of various nationalities. Total mango sales reached an impressive 228,929 kilograms, surpassing last year's figure of 225,929 kilograms—reflecting growing public trust in the event and the excellence of its offerings.
This year's edition featured a wide variety of Pakistani mangoes, specially imported from different regions across Pakistan, including Chaunsa, Anwar Ratol, Sindhri and Dussehri. The mangoes were air-shipped daily to ensure top quality, freshness and peak ripeness for visitors to enjoy.
The event saw participation from more than 60 Qatari companies and over 10 specialised Pakistani mango exporters, alongside more than 25 restaurants and food outlets offering creative dishes and traditional desserts made with mangoes—creating an immersive culinary and cultural experience that was met with enthusiastic response from attendees.
The organising committee provided a fully air-conditioned environment to preserve the quality of the mangoes and enhance the visitor experience, making the exhibition a standout destination throughout its duration.
As part of the exhibition's health and safety measures, the organisers coordinated with the Ministry of Public Health to conduct routine laboratory testing on random mango samples. The results confirmed that all samples were free from pesticide residues or harmful substances and complied with approved food safety standards.
Khalid Saif Al-Suwaidi, Exhibition General Supervisor, said: 'We are proud of the tremendous success of this year's Hamba Exhibition—both in terms of record-breaking sales and the remarkable public engagement. We exceeded last year's figures, which clearly reflects the audience's satisfaction with the quality, organisation and overall experience.'
He added: 'This year's key strength was the daily air-shipment of premium mangoes at the peak of their season, alongside the diverse participation of restaurants and companies from both Pakistan and Qatar. This combination created a rich experience that showcased authentic flavours and Pakistan's agricultural heritage.'
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