Minister of Environment and Climate Change Hails Al Gannas Association's Efforts in Preserving Falconry Heritage

Doha, January 18 (QNA) - HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie hailed Thursday the Al Gannas Qatari Society's efforts to preserve Qatar's falconry heritage.
     Speaking to the media during a visit to the Marmi 2024 Festival, the 15th Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival, His Excellency said the festival’s organizing committee boosts the falconry heritage among youths by holding youth tournaments, as well as the professional ones. 
    The Marmi Festival, which now sees participation from falconers from several foreign countries, has become internationally renowned, His Excellency said, stressing the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC)'s support for falconry across the State of Qatar and praising Al Gannas' sustainability efforts to disseminate environmental awareness and preserve bird species. 
    In a related context, the competitions of the Marmi 2024 continued under the patronage of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani. The event runs through Jan. 27. (QNA)