Ten-day QIFF 2025 kicks off celebrating gastronomy and entertainment

Doha, Qatar: The 14th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), hosted by Visit Qatar, was yesterday inaugurated with a magnificent ope...

Doha, Qatar: The 14th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), hosted by Visit Qatar, was yesterday inaugurated with a magnificent opening ceremony held at Hotel Park, marking the beginning of a ten-day celebration dedicated to gastronomy and entertainment.

The ceremony was graced by numerous dignitaries, including the Chairman of Qatar Tourism, H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji and Qatar Airways Group CEO  Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, along with other VIPs and officials.

This year’s festival will showcase over 100 local vendors, 27 international restaurants and cafes, and a variety of entertainment shows. QIFF 2025 is anticipated to be the largest and most thrilling edition to date.

The festival, which runs until February 22, aims to provide an exceptional culinary experience, highlighting both global and local flavors, while also embodying Qatar’s vision to enhance its status as a premier destination for cultural exchange and tourism.

During his opening remarks, Eng. Abdulaziz Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, said, emphasised QIFF’s significance in positioning Qatar as a premier global destination for gastronomy and hospitality.