Eng.Ahmed Nasseral-Naser Manager – Electricity Projects Department Kahramaa
IanClarke Managing Director - Middle East Mott MacDonald
AngusHindley Research Editor MEED
Ed James
EdmundO’Sullivan Chairman MEED Events
MohammadSiddiqui Director - Treasury & Planning Nakilat
RobertHager Managing Partner Patton Boggs LLP
Abdulsattaral Rashid Chief Executive Officer Ras Abu Fontas Qatar Electricity & Water Company
EnricoGrino Group Senior Credit Officer Qatar National Bank
MartinBay Vice-Chairman Qatar Railways Development Company
Eng.Saad Ahmed Ibrahimal Mohanadi Chief Executive Officer Qatar Railways Company
GeoffMee Deputy Chief Executive Officer Qatar Railways Company
Khalifa Al Sowaidi
MonjidAbdelmajeed, Managing Director REDCO Construction Almana
MEED headlines
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Testimonials
"The event is a very strategic and effective platform to meet, hear and network with key players in the Qatari projects sector."
George Nasra,
Managing Director, IBQ
“An excellent, must-attend event for doing business in Qatar. We met key Qatari decision makers!” Robert Hager,
Managing Partner, Patton Boggs
"This comprehensive annual forum is ‘ground zero’ where business leaders and Qatar State agency officials gather and work out how Qatar’s major projects are shaping up, their ramifications and critical path for the year ahead… often serving as the launch pad for major projects coming up." Rick Russell,
Vice President Aviation Services, Inter VISTAS Consulting, USA
‘Qatar Projects 2011 is a must attend event for anyone who wants to do business in Qatar, or who is currently doing some business and wants to do more. It is a great venue to gain valuable insights into the fast-changing Qatari market.’ Blair Hagkull,
Chairman,Jones Lang LaSalle MENA
"MEED conferences are always informative and provide excellent opportunities to meet key individuals in the projects’ world. I strongly recommend attendance of new comers into the region."
Ahmed Al-Kowsi,
Projects / NFS Manager, Qatar Navigation
Qatar Facts
The International Monetary Fund predicts Qatar’s economy to grow by 18.5% in 2010 Source – MEED
There is a forecast of a nominal GDB for 2010 of US$ 115.9bn, a rise of 36% on 2009. For 2011 its forecast is for a further 16% rise to US$ 134.6bn. Source - The Central Bank
Much of Doha’s wealth is to be channeled into three main areas: funding infrastructure projects, the activities of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, and to support the acquisitions of the country’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) Source – MEED
LNG capacity in Qatar will be more than 77 million t/y in 2010, giving it a 29% share of the global market by 2012 Source – MEED
Some 40% of budgets are being dedicated to infrastructure expansion projects, with expenditure also going to the private sector to create jobs. This amounts to more than US$ 66bn – worth of infrastructure projects either planned or under way in Qatar at present Source – MEED
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Introduction to sponsoring this event- short summary
Unique benefits of supporting this event include:
Access the most prominent Qatari business representatives - expand your network with key Qatari Ministry officials and government clients
Establish new business contacts – schedule follow-up meetings
Promote your company - make yourself stand out in a competitive market
Engage in debates during the proceedings– position yourself as a thought leader
Network with your peers – engage with your clients and suppliers
Strengthen your existing relationships – open doors for new deals
Raise your brand profile – achieve recognition in new markets
Learn what is new in the market– incorporate this in your business strategy
Share thoughts on the industry challenges – contribute to industry sustainability
Enjoy the networking breaks and social functions – cement friendships
If you are serious about expanding your business in the region and meeting the key decision-makers who can significantly influence your organisation’s future profitability, then sponsoring the Qatar Projects 2012 makes sound business sense.
Please contact Meryem Sardogen for details about how you can position your brand or service as a leader in Qatar’s business community.
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