Qatar Pavilion Shines at 20th Global Village Expo in Dubai

Dubai, March 01 (QNA) - Qatar Pavilion stands out here at the Global Village's 20th season with its traditional pigeon tower design and forts like Al Zubarah Fort, inscribed as a UN World Heritage site. The tower shines at night in lights that cover its facade. The pavilion on the inside replicates Souq Waqif, one of the most famous Qatar's traditional markets. At this edition of Global Village's expo, the entire Qatar Pavilion has been booked by exhibitors who have come from Qatar to showcase their products. The GCC Pavilions at Global Village have been celebrating the 20th season of the regions leading family destination for cultural shopping and entertainment by showcasing their rich traditions and unique heritage to guests from around the world. These unique pavilions introduce the Gulf regions range of products and aesthetics to visitors, giving them the chance to learn about the UAE and surrounding countries, whether they are local residents or tourists. The UAE pavilion hosts 120 shops, around 45% of which are managed by women. Guests can learn how these Emirati women make perfumes, in addition to weaving clothes and textiles, all together painting a traditional landscape that has attracted thousands of guests to Global Village. It is also home to a heritage museum, an Emirati studio, as well as a theatre dedicated to traditional performances. Global Village CEO Ahmad Hussain bin Essa said, "The GCC pavilions have always been some of the most attractive elements of Global Village. Part of our goal has been to provide a comprehensive cultural, leisure and artistic experience from around the world. We are proud to see that the pavilions have grown over the past years in terms of the professional level of organization, the size of participating pavilions and the number of products and activities on display from individual countries." The Saudi Arabian Pavilion is showcasing authentic Saudi products such as incense, perfumes, apparel, Abayas and reputed Saudi embroidery. Kuwait Pavilion's market is inspired by the Mbarkia market in Kuwait which is reflected in the design of the shops and in the centre of the pavilion, the Kuwaiti Wadi band performs a lovely ambience of traditional music from regional instruments. It has 70 shops. The Bahrain Pavilion with 45 shops show-casing spices, clothes, accessories, honey and other products emphasizes the countrys simplicity and friendliness. The fa?ade is a reflection of the lighthouse that is so tightly linked to pearl diving in the Kingdom, in addition to reflecting the designs of traditional Bahraini houses with their carved wooden facades. (QNA)