Rawad Sleem, Co-Founder and General Manager of NeXTfairs for Exhibitions and Conferences
Doha: The third edition of the ‘Build Your House’ (BYH) Exhibition, Qatar’s pioneering homebuilding and renovation event, will open from March 28-30 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The three-day event will bring leading industry experts, government entities, and Qatari nationals together under one roof. Visitors will gain expert advice, discover the latest architectural and interior trends, connect to consultants that can lead their projects, and procure the materials they need to build their dream home.
Since its inception in 2020, BYH Exhibition has received immense support from participating government entities and has attracted an increasing number of visitors. Consultants, contractors, and suppliers can also look forward to an increasing interest in new builds, renovations, and construction materials.
Despite setbacks caused by the global pandemic, Qatar’s construction sector bounced back in 2021. Data from the Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) show that about 9,500 building permits were issued last year. This year, those numbers are predicted to increase as the country’s economy grows, which is set to impact the construction sector during the run-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Rawad Sleem, Co-Founder and General Manager of NeXTfairs for Exhibitions and Conferences said: “Due to the exceptional assistance we have received from government entities and the robust relationships we have developed with sponsors, exhibitors and our loyal Qatari visitors, we expect to reach new milestones with the third edition of BYH Exhibition”.
He added: “Each edition of the exhibition has generated an estimated value of QR400m worth of signed deals, enabling BYH Exhibition to assert itself as an event where business takes place. Given the strong support we have received from past and new participants, we are positive that this number will be exceeded in 2022”.
Qatari homebuilders can look forward to discovering more about the latest innovations in smart home technology via BYH Exhibition’s Knowledge Sharing Conference. In addition to a varied program of speakers, masterclasses, and live demos sharing expertise and insights, this year’s edition includes a virtual conference themed ‘Future & Smart Living’. Based on the rising trend for user-friendly features and tech-oriented residential properties, the ‘Future & Smart Living’ Conference will feature the latest innovation, which offers a cost-effective and energy-saving living environment for homeowners and families.
More exhibition program details will be released in the coming weeks. Other highlights also include the Junior Designer Competition, which seeks to encourage creativity and enable students to hone their interior design skills. Plus, further information about the exclusive prize-winning raffle draw will be given, which is open to all event attendees.
BYH Exhibition will strictly follow guidance and regulation issued by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and ensure that the venue is sanitised twice each day. Participants and visitors’ health status via the Ehteraz app will be checked before being allowed inside, and mask-wearing will be reinforced. Visitors will also have to pre-register to attend the event, enabling the event organisers to monitor the capacity of the exhibition halls.
BYH Exhibition will be open from 10am-10pm at the QNCC’s Halls 8 & 9. To find out more about the event, visit www.buildyourhouseqatar.com
