Held at Palais des Expositions d’Alger, QDB’s pavilion showcased the following companies: Al Muftah Carpentry, Al Muftah Fiberglass, Al Muftah Polymer, Al Naqeeb Plastic Factory, Al-Sada Factory for Plastic Pipes, Amiantit Qatar Pipes Company, Bu Matar German Factory for Plastic Products, Hepworth PME (Qatar), International Carpentry Company, National Paints Factories Co, Qatar Aluminum Extrusion Company, Qatari Canadian for Energy & Electrical Industries, Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company, Qatar Integrated Plastic Bags Factory, Qatar National Aluminum Panel Co, Qatar German Pipes Company, Qatar Plastic Products Company, Qatar uPVC Windows and Doors, Qatar Wooden Products Company, Sarplast Company, Specialised Qatar Windows & Doors Systems, and Sigma Metal Industries.
Tasdeer executive director Hassan Khalifa al-Mansoori said: “Our active participation with 22 Qatari construction sector companies at Batimatec 2017 marks our maiden attendance at this regionally renowned series.
The local companies present are here to strengthen their cooperation with interested parties, particularly those based in Africa, because we are confident that this thriving market will only continue to develop.
“And, as we know, with development comes the need for quality infrastructure and real estate projects. This allows our companies to access new markets, contribute to the growth of African cities, and become valued solution-providers in the vital building materials and construction sectors.”
Batimatec is one of the most recognised exhibitions of the construction industry on a regional scale, making it the largest forum for professional discourse and cooperation on developments in the construction industry.
Leading up to Tasdeer’s participation at Batimatec 2017, QDB had extended invitations to 62 local companies and sent 63 product reports (as per the Harmonized System code) to businesses to raise awareness on the exportable goods and services in demand.
Additionally, the export programme had sent 19 tender requests to companies to stimulate the local private sector with business opportunities. Other promotional support included shipping brochures and samples of the participants’ goods to the exhibition, as well as hosting preparatory meetings with participants to educate them on the market in Africa and its best practices for optimum interaction with the visitors and interested parties at the exhibition. The latest participation of Tasdeer at Batimatec was preceded by a thorough five-month research study conducted on the Algerian market to help Qatar’s native ecosystem of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) gauge a better understanding on how to develop its export strategy.
In its efforts to help Qatar diversify its conventional sources of income from the oil and gas sector, Tasdeer also facilitates the access of non-hydrocarbon sector SMEs to global markets and emerging markets by bringing trade leads for importing and exporting to Qatari enterprises, as well as supporting participation in international trade shows, workshops, exhibitions, and networking events.
The programme creates powerful information tools available to exporters, including country-specific case studies, analytics, and business directories.
