Qatar Chamber Director-General Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi.
DOHA: Preparations for the upcoming “Made in Qatar”, scheduled to be held in Oman from 5-9 November, are in full swing. Exhibiting companies have already completed their registration, said the Organising Committee of the event.
In a meeting, chaired by the Qatar Chamber’s board member Rashid bin Nasser Al Kaabi, in the presence of QC’s director general Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the committee reviewed the final preparations of the event and the agenda of its accompanying forum “ Qatari-Omani Business Forum”.
The committee said that the forum would offer a host of investment opportunities in many industrial sectors which will be reviewed by Qatari businessmen and their Omani counterparts with the aim of implementing joint ventures and new investments in both countries.
Rashisd Al Kaabi, who is also director of the exhibition, said that all preparations for the event are in the final stage, noting that it would be of a great success that befit Qatar’s and Oman’s position.
The expo, which will be held from 5-9 November 2018 in Oman, is organised by QC in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Industry and Qatar Development Bank as strategic partner on an area of 10,000 sqm. at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Qatar Chamber Board member Rashid Nasser Al Kaabi.
With the participation of over 214 Qatari companies and, the five-day exhibition basically aims to promote the locally-manufactured products in the Omani market and exchange experience between Qatari and Omani firms.
The expo, which will be held for the second time outside the country, also aims to open new horizons of cooperation between the private sector in both countries and inform the Omani business community on the Qatari products.
Al Kaabi noted that all the expo-related logistics have been accomplished with the Omani side. He expressed his sincere thanks to all entities supporting Qatar Chamber in Oman, foremost of which is Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He also thanked all bodies and companies that provided support and sponsorship to the events, foremost of which is Qatar Development Bank the strategic partner, as well as Qatar Petroleum the energy sector partner, Qatar National Bank and Manateq as official sponsors, Qatar Manufacturing Industries Company as diamond sponsor,, Qatar Primary Materials Company as golden sponsor and ASTAD Company and main sponsor for projects management.
Al Kaabi pointed to choosing Oman as a venue for the expo is due to the strong economic relations between the the private sectors in both countries.
He said the balance of trade between the two countries has made successive leaps in a short period, adding that Qatari business owners are also interested in exploring investment opportunities in the industrial sectors in Oman.
Al Kaabi added that a business forum would be held on the sidelines of the Expo to provide a platform for Qatari and Omani businessmen to discuss enhancing their cooperation ties and investments opportunities available in both sides.
He praised all initiatives supporting industry sector in the country such as “Own A Factory Within 72hrs” which contributed to encouraging business to intensify their investments in industry.
The expo would be held in an area on 10000 sqm at the Oman Convention & Exhibitions Center. The expo would feature many industries including petrochemicals, furniture, food and beverage, SMEs, services and various industries as well as home-produced items.
