Project Qatar
Project Qatar 2011 presents some lucrative opportunities
Project Qatar 2011 will provide a platform to tap the most lucrative opportunities,including mega-projects totalling more than US $100 billion
Almost six months since FIFA awarded the first World Cup to a country in the Middle East, interest in the State of Qatar, is already nearing fever pitch.
This month, the first major exhibition since the announcement will take place, with approximately 1700 exhibitors from 36 countries in a 50,000 m2 venue.
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Qatar, the projects
- US $13 billion new international airport by 2013,
- US $20 billion in road and highway projects
- US $40 billion estimated investment in the Doha metro
- US $4 billion to construct nine stadia and renovate three existing stadia the world’s longest bridge over the sea, linking qatar and bahrain
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Officially launched at a press conference in Doha on April 25, 2011 marks the eighth edition of the show, and organisers IFP Group say it will be the biggest event to date, with a target audience comprising architects, engineers, interior designers, project owners, contractors, manufacturers, planners and distributors.
“The Qatari economy was not only able to show resilience to the global economic downturn, it continued to provide enormous opportunities as the government went ahead with its infrastructure investment plans in line with its National Vision 2030,” says IFP Group project manager Michele Gebreal.
Running alongside the exhibition will be Heavy Max 2011, the international trade exhibition for heavy machinery; an exclusive dedicated ‘green pavilion’ offering eco-solutions and the Qatar Sustainability Conference 2011.
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Project Qatar, the numbers
- Direct exhibitors: 900
- Represented companies: 1,700
- Participating countries: 47
- Main halls: 2
- Open exhibition areas: 2
- Open exhibition areas: 10,000m2
- Covered exhibition area: 40,000 m2
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A public and private partnership
Commenting that the aim is to become a “strategic platform” for both the public and private sector to network, Gebreal, says the event is not only a chance to boost business contacts, but also launch new products and services.
It is an apt time to tap into these opportunities and project Qatar 2011 is an ideal platform to those who want to be a part of this growth story”
“Project Qatar continues to play a big part in advancing the role of key products and services in the region’s construction industry. Our aim is to become a strategic venue and platform for companies, government agencies and individuals to talk about the latest issues in the industry; facilitate the formation and consolidation of partnerships that can lead to the creation of important business and investment opportunities, and act as a launching venue for new products and services,” he says.
“We look forward to seeing increased participation in this year’s edition and we believe that the event will help drive key investment opportunities for the country’s growing construction segment,” Gebreal adds.
“Getting the rights to host the 2022 World Cup has further expanded the scope and quantum of investments. It is an apt time to tap into these opportunities and Project Qatar 2011 is an ideal platform to those who want to be a part of this growth story,” he concludes.
Visit The Big Project at Project Qatar, May 25 in Hall 2, stand S209, Doha Exhibition Centre.
