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« Asia Pacific Airports World 2008 | Main | Africa Roads 2008 » April 07, 2008Project Qatar 2008The 5th International Trade Exhibition for Construction Technology, Building Materials, Equipment & Environmental Technology in Qatar April 07 - April 10 2008 QatarAttracting scores of construction industry players to the heart of a multi-billion USD market Qatar, the hottest construction spot in the region, creates vast opportunities for Arab and international companies. Doha is becoming one of the hottest construction spots in the world, according to many surveys and reports made in the region over the past couple of years. The clearly articulated Qatari government policies is aiming to encourage the diversification of the national economy from purely oil-based to a multifunctional one. This has resulted in a big boom in the construction sector. $50 billion planned for public sector infrastructure projects The major development projects planned by the public sector in Qatar include: a US$5.5 billion new Doha International Airport, US$2.5 billion man-made Pearl Island, US$2 billion on the world’s longest bridge between Qatar and Bahrain, US$3 billion causeway between Qatar and Dubai, US$15 billion dollar for tourism and hotel projects, US $1.6 billion dollars for water and electricity projects and US $7 billion for the modernization of Qatar’s infrastructure. Given the magnitude and schedule of the construction projects planned, there is an increased need for international expertise and new construction equipment whether local or imported, thus creating vast opportunities for Arab and international companies. Qatar is aiming to boost its gross domestic product (GDP) from the current $28.5 billion to $69 billion by 2011 Project Qatar 2008: Provides access to the most lucrative construction market in the Gulf Project Qatar 2008: the leading building trade exhibition in a thriving economy and a booming marketplace This fifth edition of Project Qatar is guaranteed to bring the best of the world’s construction technology, building materials, equipment and environmental technology sectors to the new and booming market of Qatar and the Gulf. Through Project Qatar, exhibitors and specifiers will meet with key buyers, businessmen, project owners, engineers, consultants, contractors and officials from all over the region.Posted by pichu at April 7, 2008 04:00 PM |
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