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The second edition of the 'Made in Qatar'exhibition will be held outside Qatar, in the Omani capital of Muscat from November 5-9, Qatar Chamber (QC) has announced.
'Made in Qatar'is considered as a forum that brings together all Qatari companies and factories under one umbrella and provides an opportunity for manufacturers to meet with business owners and investors to learn about Qatari industries and their advantages, as well as explore what the Qatari market needs from new industries.
The expo will be held in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Industry and Qatar Development Bank, QC said.
The exhibition, which will be held at an area covering 10,000 square metres at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, will witness the participation of around 200 Qatari companies, the Chamber added.
Speaking at a press conference in Doha on Sunday, QC First Deputy Chairman Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Twar al Kuwari said that 'Made in Qatar'in its next edition aims to open new channels of communication between Qatari companies and their Omani counterpart.
"It also aims at sharing ideas with Omani companies in the industrial sector, and also introduces the Omani society to Qatari products. The expo will help opening up of new foreign markets to Qatari companies in various small and large industries."
"'Made in Qatar'has been able to achieve great successes during its previous editions, especially the last edition, which was held i n December last year, and saw the participation of 320 Qatari companies, along with 140 owners of household handicrafts."
Kuwari called on all industrial sectors including food, petrochemical and furniture to participate in the exhibition, adding that the QC will provide free exhibition space for participants and will provide all necessary support.
He said the industrial sector in Qatar has witnessed an unprecedented boom following the unjust siege imposed on the country.
"The private sector has been able to boost its investments and expand its activities in the field of manufacturing,"he pointed out.
On the sidelines of the exhibition, a Qatari-Omani forum will be held to discuss on strengthening of trade relations between the two sides, Kuwari said, adding that a coordination will be conducted for holding a meeting of the Qatari-Omani Business Council.
He outlined that the exhibition and its associated activities will be a platform for business owners from both countries to discuss the investment opportunities available in all sectors.
"It also opens door for the establishment of alliances and commercial deals between the Qatari companies and their Omani counterpart, benefiting the economies of the tw o countries."
Kuwari also hailed the cooperation between the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its Qatari counterpart in organising the exhibition.
In response to a question on choosing Oman as a venue, the QC first vice-chairman said the strong economic relations between the private sectors in both countries was one of the main reason for choosing Muscat.
He said the trade balance 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.
Kuwari said the future editions of 'Made in Qatar'will be held in other countries such as Kuwait, Turkey and some Arab Maghreb countries.
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) CEO Abdulaziz bin Nasser al Khalifa said the upcoming edition of 'Made in Qatar'would enhace cooperation between Qatar and Oman.
He underlined the importance of the exhibition in acquainting Omani consumers and companies with the Qatari products and industries as well as the learning about the needs of the Omani market and exploring feasible opportunities in it.
On the sidelines of the press conference, Khalifa and QC's General Manager Saleh bin Hamad al Sharqi signed a strategic partnership agreement to organise 'Made in Qatar'exhibition this year.
