The 21st edition of Project Qatar will feature more than 200 local and international companies from 20 countries under the theme ‘Innovation and Sustainability: Qatar’s Path to 2030’.

Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, Project Qatar will be held from May 26 to 29 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre.

The event will have prominent governmental and semi-governmental entities along with private sector companies that play a pivotal role in supporting Qatar's development and infrastructure projects.

The latest edition will host Argentina as the country of honour under Qatar's Years of Culture initiative to mark a partnership of innovation and diversity. International high-level delegations including businessmen from the Moscow Export Centre and the China Electronics Chamber of Commerce will take part.

Over 80 international companies from across the globe are expected to participate in the event, which reinforces the adoption of innovation and sustainability principles within the construction and industrial sectors.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Qatar Tourism, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), Al Sraiya Holding Group, Aamal, QTerminals, and LG are among the sponsors and partners.

MoCI's Trade Development and Investment Promotion director Hamad Mohammed al-Nasr said the exhibition plays an active role in enhancing the business environment and developing productive sectors, most notably the construction sector, which is one of the main pillars of achieving sustainable development.

Ashghal's Public Relations and Communications Department manager Abdulla Saad al-Saad said the entity's pavilion will showcase its comprehensive range of completed, ongoing and upcoming projects, aiming to engage key stakeholders and foster collaboration in project execution. “We hope this year's edition will serve as a platform to connect with a wider network of consultants, contractors, and suppliers who may collaborate with Ashghal in the future," he said.

“Project Qatar continues to play a vital role in driving growth, fostering innovation and shaping the construction industry's future by bringing together hundreds of local and international exhibitors and participants,” IFP Qatar general manager Haidar Mshaimesh said.

The event is dedicated to smart manufacturing, industrial automation and digital transformation in production environments. Innovations in automation, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart supply chains and logistics and sustainable production systems will be showcased.

A four-day accompanying conference will address topics related to construction, industry, sustainability and environment. Day one will focus on smart and green building solutions, renewable energy, and AI applications in construction. The second day of the conference will be dedicated to smart manufacturing, bringing together leading international companies for sessions focused on intelligent and sustainable industrial production solutions. The third day will explore digital transformation and its role in advancing sustainability while the fourth and final day will conclude with a training workshop on AI applications in construction and environmental protection.