Doha, March 9, 2014

Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) co-organized by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Airways, today announced the partners and sponsors of the fifth edition of the highly-anticipated annual festival that will take place at the Museum of Islamic Art Park from 20th to 23rd March 2014.

QIFF Named Qatar Museum Authority (QMA), Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Heritage, and Qatar Events Diary OnQ the strategic partners. Partners of this year's festival include: Doha Film Institute (DFI), Al Rayyan TV, QF Radio, Jeem TV, Baraem TV, Qatar Brazil Year of Culture, Philips and Crown Plaza Hotel . Renaissance Hotel will cater the 'dinner in the sky' signature activity, and the BBQ Donut will be by Diplomatic Club.

The fifth edition of the festival features 11 general zones, which include 55 food stalls and five kiosks of restaurants and exhibitors accompanied by a wide range of entertainment activities and offerings brought to the festival by its sponsors and partners.

QIFF announced upgraded sponsor activations, which include the stage zone, the snack zone, the international zone and the live cooking zone. In addition, the health and active zone combines healthy food outlets, education and information on nutrition and a well-balanced diet as well as fun activities and live entertainment.

Strategic partners and sponsors are significant to the success of this premier festival, which has attracted visitors from inside and outside Qatar, with a record 72,000 visitors in its previous edition. QTA and QA, alongside their partners and sponsors, strive to provide visitors with the opportunity to sample an extensive selection of cuisines at a world-class festival that delivers a truly unique culinary experience.

Entertainment, raffle prizes, and a genuine festival atmosphere with a DJ music every day and other performers are also expected to be a major attraction at the four day festival. There will also be a children's play area with bouncy castles, Jungle Zone, face painting and other fun activities. Entry to the event is free. The festival will open its doors in the first day at 5:00pm until 11:00pm, and then from Friday to Sunday will be open from 2:00pm to 11:00pm.

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About Qatar Tourism Authority
A leading Government tourism planning and promotion entity, the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) works in partnership with stakeholders to plan, regulate and promote the development of a sustainable and mature tourism sector that contributes to Qatar's future and positions the country as a leading tourism destination.

Chaired by H.E. Mr. Issa Bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, QTA works on showcasing all that Qatar has to offer, reinforcing the country's position on the world tourism map as a premium destination for authentic experiences, business facilitation, and family-focused recreation.

For further information
Qatar Tourism Authority PR and Communications Unit
Jomana Abu-Farah
Tel: +974 55 96 0550
E-Mail:Jomana.Abufarah@ogilvy.com

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the State of Qatar. Currently undergoing rapid expansion, Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world. Now in its 17th year of operations, Qatar Airways has a modern fleet of 129 aircraft flying to 134 key business and leisure destinations across six continents.

On October 30, 2013, Qatar Airways joined the oneworld Alliance, becoming the only Gulf carrier to join a global airline alliance, enabling its customers to benefit from almost a thousand airports in more than 150 countries, with 14,000 daily departures.

Award-winning carrier Qatar Airways was presented with three honours at the annual Skytrax 2013 World Airline Awards held during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, France last June. The airline was awarded World's Best Business Class, World's Best Business Class Lounge and, for the second consecutive year, Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East.

During the 2013 Dubai Air Show the airline placed orders for more than 60 new aircraft - a mixture of Boeing 777X and Airbus A330 Freighters. In total the airline has more than 280 aircraft on order worth more than US $50 billion. The airline will move into its new hub and home, Hamad International Airport from early 2014. For more information, visit www.qatarairways.com.

For further information
Qatar Airways Group, Corporate Communications Department
Tel: +974 44302072, Fax: +974 44302069
E-mail: qrmedia@qatarairways.com.qa
Website: www.qatarairways.com

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