Project Qatar organisers and sponsors at a recent press conference in Dubai.
Some 100 UAE companies will participate in Project Qatar 2013 even as the country hosts the largest national pavilion at 2,100sq m, it was announced yesterday.
In the last 10 years, Project Qatar has gathered many Emirati buyers, suppliers and decision-makers from the construction sector to network, negotiate, and forge deals in the country.
Over the course of a decade, Project Qatar has grown from a trade show to a strategic access point for reaching key industry leaders and sharing ideas in a country with a clear pipeline of projects and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Emirati companies share a strong history with Project Qatar and have grown their participation in the event over the years.
Bassel Amaneddine, general manager, IFP Emirates, said: “All eyes are on the Qatari construction market and Project Qatar is proud to provide companies from the United Arab Emirate with a powerful platform that supports major transactions and growth in a key market.
“With record-setting attendance and overwhelming satisfaction among Emirati exhibitors each year, Project Qatar and IFP together with Dubai Export and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry have become strong partners. We are grateful for the continued participation of key players such as Emirates Steel – our gold sponsor – and welcome their presence as evidence of the quality and results Project Qatar delivers for its exhibitors.
“With a 2,100sq m national pavilion, the largest at Project Qatar for three years running, and participation from Emirati exhibitors such as Valbruna Gulf FZE, Unique factories, SAYES, SIMCO, Hadelay, Gale Pacific and many others who have attended Project Qatar for several years, we celebrate the UAE’s participation and commitment to Project Qatar as we enter our 10th year.”
Mohamed Ali al-Kamali, director, at Dubai Exports Development Establishment, organiser of the largest national pavilion at Project Qatar said: “Trade between Qatar and the UAE has reached massive values over the last decade. The UAE participation in Project Qatar is always considered as the biggest participation, and we at Dubai Exports participate and organise the UAE pavilion on a yearly basis and it is one of the biggest exhibitions in our agenda every year.”
“The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry helps Sharjah and Emirati companies realise new opportunities in key markets for their top quality products,” said Mohamed al-Amin, assistant director, at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
“Sharjah Chamber members see Project Qatar as a key event. This is why SCCI is proud to take a new step this year by supporting UAE’s national pavilion.”
“This is the sixth time we participate in Project Qatar,” said Mubarak al-Khaili, senior vice-president, Emirates Steel.