Some of the abayas on show at the Hya exhibition at the Doha Exhibition Center.Ibrahim RO
Doha: The 2012 Hya Exhibition, the Middle East’s largest Abaya exhibition was inaugurated on Monday at the Doha Exhibition Center.
Recognised as one of Qatar’s most fashionable events, the Hya Exhibition is organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and showcases the region’s finest fashion in abayas, as well as kaftans and evening gowns till September 29.
The fourth edition of the Hya Exhibition features 63 designers from Qatar, 12 from Kuwait, 46 from Bahrain, 9 from Saudi Arabia and 16 from UAE. “This year’s Hya Exhibition will not only be the largest edition yet, but will also feature the greatest number of Qatari designers. This prime fashion exhibition is not limited to Qatar and has successfully attracted a wide audience that comes from all around the region to see and benefit from the latest design trends,” Lahdan Ghanim Al Mohannadi, Head of Organising Internal Exhibition and Exhibitions Services Department at QTA, said.
Hya Exhibition is one of the five fundamental yearly events organised by QTA to enable and develop the local tourism industry.
The Hya Exhibition empowers and encourages both local and regional talents and serves as the ultimate fashion platform to help showcase captivating designs and fascinating collections.
The 2012 Hya Exhibition opens its doors to the public from 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 10pm daily from Sunday to Thursday and on Friday from 2pm to 10pm. Entry is free. The Peninsula
