Qatar hosting its third Balloon Festival in Doha a month after World Cup

JUST over a month after the World Cup ended, Qatar is hosting its third Balloon Festival in Doha. Up to 5,000 people are expected to attend daily during the ten-day festival. Crew members prepare their hot air balloon during the Balloon Festival in DohaRex GettyUp to 5,000 people are expected to attend daily during the ten-day festival[/caption] Mohammed Abdulla Al Mulla, Old Doha Port executive director, said: “We are pleased to host the first official event after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.” GettyMohammed Abdulla Al Mulla said: ‘We are pleased to host the first official event after the 2022 FIFA World Cup’[/caption] GettyThe festival will draw attention of visitors with music, food and colorful hot air balloons[/caption]