Over 40 Indian Mango Varieties on Display As LuLu Opens Mango Fest

LuLu Hypermarket, in association with the Embassy of India in Qatar and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), officially launched the much-awaited “LuLu Mango Mania 2026 – Best of India Mango Festival” at LuLu Hypermarket Al Gharafa, bringing together dignitaries, officials, community leaders and mango lovers to celebrate India’s world-famous mango heritage.

The grand inauguration ceremony was officiated by Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul, along with Sandeep Saha, Regional Head – Northeast & Ladakh, APEDA, and Mohamed Althaf, Director of LuLu Group – Global Operations & CSO. The event witnessed the presence of respected dignitaries, Qatari guests, officials from the Embassy of India, representatives from APEDA, Indian community leaders, media representatives and a large gathering ofcustomers.

The annual mango festival, one of the most popular seasonal promotions across the Gulf region, celebrates India’s rich agricultural legacy and showcases the unmatched taste, aroma and diversity of Indian mangoes, widely known as the “King of Fruits.” This year, LuLu is presenting more than 40 premium varieties of Indian mangoes sourced from leading mango-growing regions across India, offering customers in Qatar an authentic and vibrant seasonal mango experience.

Organised during the peak mango season in India, the promotion aims to introduce international consumers to India’s finest mango varieties while catering to the large Indian diaspora in Qatar, many of whom eagerly await the arrival of fresh Indian mangoes every year.

 The festival features an impressive range of popular and premium mango varieties including Alphonso, Kesar, Badami, Langra, Dasheri, Mallika and several others, carefully selected from renowned mango-producing states of India.

Addressing the gathering during the inauguration, Ambassador Vipul highlighted the growing popularity of the festival in the Gulf region and the significance of Indian mangoes as a cultural connection between India and Qatar.

“LuLu has been hosting this Mango Festival for many years, and today it has become one of the most popular seasonal celebrations across the Gulf region. India is the world’s largest producer of mangoes, offering an incredible diversity of varieties, and it is wonderful to see nearly 40 premium Indian mango varieties showcased here in Qatar. Indian mangoes have become a cultural bridge connecting India with Qatar and the wider Gulf community,”he said.

The Ambassador also acknowledged the efforts undertaken to ensure the successful arrival of fresh mangoes despite international logistical challenges.

“This year’s festival is especially significant considering the global logistical challenges involved in transporting fresh produce. Despite these difficulties, LuLu has once again made exceptional efforts to bring the finest Indian mangoes to Qatar. I appreciate Dr Althaf and the LuLu team for continuously supporting Indian exporters and strengthening the relationship between India and Qatar through initiatives like Mango Mania. Even though mangoes are slightly more expensive this year, they remain one of life’s great pleasures to be enjoyed,” he added.

Speaking on the occasion, Sandeep Saha from APEDA expressed confidence in the export prospects for the current season and underlined the importance of the GCC market for Indian mango exports.

“We always look forward to the mango season and are delighted to launch this programme in Qatar as part of our ongoing GCC promotion series. We are expecting a strong export season this year and are proud to showcase more than 40 varieties of premium Indian mangoes, including the prestigious Miyazaki mango, to consumers in the region,”he said.

The inauguration ceremony concluded with a ceremonial cake-cutting attended by the dignitaries and guests, officially marking the opening of LuLu Mango Mania 2026 amid enthusiastic participation from visitors and mango enthusiasts.

The mango promotion is currently underway across all LuLu Hypermarket outlets in Qatar, providing customers with a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy the finest flavours of India’s celebrated mango season.