Doha: The Katara International Exhibition for KAHRAMAN is underway at Katara's Cultural Village in Hall 12 for the second day, drawing significant attendance from visitors and enthusiasts. This year, the event features participation from 13 countries, which have set up 82 booths to showcase the rarest and most beautiful kinds of Kahraman in various colors and forms.

According to Qatar News Agency, the exhibition venue also hosts a broad range of cultural events, highlighting the civilizational and historic dimension of this timeless stone. The festival positions Katara as a global hub for cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange. Participants have praised the precise organization of the exhibition, noting its ability to attract enthusiasts from across the region. They regard it as the first global festival specializing in Kahraman and its circulation.

Samir Ramoul, owner of Germany's Amber House, is marking his sixth participation in the expo, which has positioned Qatar as one of the fastest-growing amber markets in the Gulf. This development has also bolstered emerging markets in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Dubai. The exhibition, attracting traders and collectors, features international companies from Germany, Poland, and Gulf countries, becoming a key hub for major deals.

Abdulrahman Al Sulaiti, owner of Amber Stone, highlighted his company's innovative exhibits inspired by Qatari culture, including handcrafted sculptures made from pure amber. Designed by artists from Poland and Ukraine, these pieces feature falcons, peacocks, horses, camels, and the Arabian oryx.

Saif Abdullah Suleiman Haidar, owner of Elite Amber, showcased large collections of vintage Polish amber misbaha and emphasized that the older the amber misbaha, the higher its market value. His company returned to the exhibition after a two-year pause, aiming to present high-value pieces.

Haidar Ibrahim Al Dahnim of Elite Misbaha from Saudi Arabia, participating for the third time, represents the Saudi Amber Enthusiasts Council. His booth features single-stone misbaha and rare collectibles, marking his entry into the amber trade through his hobby.

Mahmoud Ali of Kuwait Amber Village stated his firm has participated in all six editions of the expo. The event offers a valuable opportunity for traders and collectors from the Gulf and Arab countries to converge and explore rare and valuable products.

The Katara Publishing House pavilion also attracts culture and heritage enthusiasts, presenting publications that emphasize the culture of amber and precious stones, alongside Qatari cultural and heritage books. Key titles include "Amber the Flower of Precious Stones" and "A Window to Ancient Times" by Hamad bin Saleh Al Sulaiti, among others, reflecting Qatar's rich cultural and environmental heritage.