‘Made in Qatar 2023’ to host many foreign business delegations, says al-Sharqi

Qatar Chamber general manager Saleh bin Hamad al-Sharqi has reported that the upcoming ‘Made in Qatar 2023’ exhibition will be hosting many foreign business delegations during the event, which will be held from November 29 to December 2 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC).
Al-Sharqi, who is also the chairman of the exhibition’s Technical Committee, made the announcement during a meeting held yesterday at the chamber’s Doha headquarters. The meeting was attended by Dr Hamad Salem Mejegheer, the executive director of Advisory and Incubation at Qatar Development Bank (QDB), and Saif Jassim al-Kuwari, the director of the National Product Competitiveness Support Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Held under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the exhibition will be organised by Qatar Chamber, in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI).
The Technical Committee discussed the exhibition’s latest updates and related activities, as well as the new companies that will be participating for the first time and the logistics involved during the event.
During the meeting, al-Sharqi lauded the role of QDB and the MoCI’s co-operation with the chamber, emphasizing the ministry’s “great role in achieving the desired industrial development.”
Mejegheer also paid tribute to the exhibition and its role in promoting national industries, emphasising the vital role of the Technical Committee in ensuring the success of the exhibition, which is aligned with the standards of the Qatari industry. He also noted that the committee has been fully briefed on all updates and logistics related to the exhibition.
According to Mejegheer, the exhibition is aligned with QDB’s objectives, which aim to boost industrial development and support Qatari exporters. He also affirmed that QDB would play a key role in organising related activities of the expo, especially in facilitating B2B meetings and enabling the Qatari private sector to access contracts in both local and international markets.
Al-Kuwari also lauded the chamber’s commitment to supporting the national industry, indicating that the exhibition represented an important tool for promoting the Qatari industry and encouraging businessmen to direct their investments to the industrial sector.
He also stressed that the exhibition and the ministry’s objectives are on the same level, in terms of stimulating the private sector to increase its contribution to industrial development.
The Technical Committee also held a meeting with the working team to get acquainted with the latest developments and preparations for the event.
Al-Sharqi announced the increasing number of industrial companies that have registered for the exhibition. He emphasised the continuous turnout from Qatari companies and factories willing to participate in the event, which is the largest showcase of Qatari industries.
He noted that Qatar Chamber has invited GCC chambers to arrange visits for business delegations to attend the exhibition, highlighting that the expo will see significant participation from commercial representative offices at several embassies in the state.
“The expo offers a distinctive opportunity for local, Gulf, and international businessmen and investors to gain insights into Qatar’s industrial sector and explore investment opportunities across various industries,” he said.
Al-Sharqi said the Qatari industry has experienced “remarkable development and successive leaps” in recent years, “thanks to the strong support of the Wise Leadership, and the government-provided facilities and incentives, affirming that these factors have significantly bolstered the competitiveness and quality of the Qatari product, facilitating its penetration into global markets.”
He said the exhibition aims to encourage the Qatari industry, promote local products, enhance cooperation between Qatari businesses and domestic companies, and facilitate discussions on potential partnerships and alliances to further advance the Qatari industry.
The exhibition also aims to offer visitors the opportunity to explore the latest products and services in the industrial sector, interact with industry experts and investors, familiarise themselves with successful companies operating in the state, and understand their potential for expanding operations, increasing competitiveness, developing products, and showcasing innovation.