Qatar International Falconry Festival is an English-language press name for the same event documented elsewhere in this dataset as the Marmi Festival, the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival organized by Al Gannas at Sabkhat Marmi, Sealine, each January.
its distinguishing features, Al-Talaa houbara hunting, Al-Da'wa falcon racing, the Hadad Al-Tahaddi falcon-versus-pigeon contest, Saluki racing, and public clay-pigeon shooting, are identical to the Marmi Festival entry in this dataset, since both slugs refer to the same underlying January festival at Sealine
Rooted in the same UNESCO-recognized falconry heritage and Saluki hunting-dog tradition described in the Marmi Festival entry
this is the same tradition under a different English name
not a separate cultural lineage
Dates TBA · Usually January
Plan arrival around the route or course in Sealine/Katara venues; closures can make normal travel slower.
Practical outdoor desert wear, closed shoes for sabkha terrain, sun protection by day and a warm layer for cool January mornings, identical to the Marmi Festival entry.
Qatar International Falconry Festival is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.
For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Sealine/Katara venues.
Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.
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Qatar International Falconry Festival is listed for Past edition: 1–24 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.
The festival is listed in Sealine/Katara venues, Qatar. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.
24 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.
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Sealine/Katara venues, Doha, Qatar
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