Doha: Old Doha Port has announced that the third edition of its Fishing Competition will be held from March 25 to 27, 2026, featuring premium prizes exceeding QR600,000, including luxury vehicles, making it the most rewarding edition since the competition’s launch.

The grand prize winner will receive a Tank 500, while second place will be awarded a Tank 300 and third place a Haval H9, all sponsored by Teyseer Motors. In addition to the top prizes, cash rewards and in-kind prizes will be presented to the top 10 teams. The announcement was made during an official press conference at Old Doha Port, where a partnership agreement was signed between Old Doha Port and Teyseer Motors, the exclusive sponsor of the first awards for this edition.

Held alongside the second edition of the Fishing Exhibition, the competition will see participating teams set sail from Old Doha Port over three days to catch the largest kingfish (kan’ad) in Qatar’s waters. Organized in collaboration with the Doha Marine Sports Club, the event blends Qatar’s deep-rooted fishing heritage with a modern competitive format, celebrating one of the country’s most prized regional catches.

Speaking at the event, Eng. Mohammed Abdulla Al Mulla, CEO of Old Doha Port, said the competition aims to support fishermen while preserving a tradition central to Qatar’s identity. Participants will spend full days at sea and submit a video documenting their largest catch for initial verification, with live fish weighing and final verification scheduled for March 28, 2026, followed by the awards ceremony during the Fishing Exhibition. The competition is open to teams led by a Qatari captain (nukhatha), with residents and GCC nationals eligible to participate as team members.