Made in Qatar 2023 concludes with positive response

Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani has lauded the successful staging of the four-day Made in Qatar 2023, highlighting its substantial contribution in promoting local products and shedding light on new industries recently introduced to the Qatari market.Sheikh Khalifa commended the substantial participation of 450 Qatari companies and factories in the exhibition. He said this reflects the keen interest of local companies in promoting their products locally, which contributes to fostering self-sufficiency and reducing dependence on imports.Similarly, Qatar Chamber general manager Saleh bin Hamad al-Sharqi, who was also the chairman of the exhibition’s Organising Committee, said this latest edition of the exhibition was considered "one of the best” in terms of participating exhibitors, high visitor turnout, and overall exhibition space.Al-Sharqi emphasised that the collective efforts of all stakeholders played a pivotal role in achieving the exhibition’s objectives, which are focused on supporting the industrial sector, promoting investment in the Qatari industry, and bolstering the national product.He highlighted the diverse spectrum of industries showcased in the exhibition, spanning from petrochemicals and furniture to food, small and medium-sized enterprises, services, and various other sectors.Al-Sharqi said the exhibition provided visitors with the opportunity to explore the latest products and services in the industrial sector, engage with industry experts and investors, and learn about the success stories of the local industrial companies.It also showcased their ability to develop business, enhance competitiveness, and placed the spotlight on the industrial sector’s capacity for innovation, product development, and competition among local companies.On the sidelines of yesterday’s exhibition, Qatar Chamber first vice chairman Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari held a meeting with a delegation from Angola headed by Vicente Francisco Soares, the president of the Angola Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Al-Kuwari said Qatari businessmen are keen to explore investment opportunities in Africa, particularly in Angola, which is one of the growing economies in the continent that is offering many opportunities that attract Qatari investors.Soares said Angola is rife with investment opportunities in sectors like infrastructure, fisheries, agriculture, mining, logistics, hospitality, and manufacturing.Both officials also attended a panel discussion by Qatar Development Bank (QDB), which reviewed model factory and GS1 standards.In his presentation, Wissem Jallouli highlighted the significance of the model factory as a centre for industrial capacity development in Qatar and the wider region. The centre’s initiatives included visits to 100 companies in the SME sector and providing training services to 30 companies.The outcomes were notably positive, with a 30% increase in production, a 20% boost in output, and a 10% space-saving achieved within six months. The anticipated dividend return for the trained companies is estimated at QR80mn, Jallouli noted.Ibrahim Assaf reviewed GS1 Qatar and its services related to business solutions and the global coding and tracking system in light of Qatar’s accession and acquisition of Code 630.Assaf elaborated on the diverse services offered by the centre to Qatari companies and factories, including the issuance of barcodes, barcode verification, training, workshops, and consulting.