“The Big 5 Construct Qatar” in its second edition

Big 5 Construct Qatar set out today on its second edition at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar. After the success of the exhibition in 2018, the second edition will be launched today with the support of the Qatar National Tourism Council.

The event comes at a time when Qatar is considered one of the largest future construction markets in the Middle East and North Africa, as Qatar now has more than $ 150 billion of the planned projects which still in the Preparation phase, so the exhibition is expected to see significant business opportunities.

“Construction and transport projects constitute the largest portion of Qatar’s future projects, with 86% of the total value of existing projects. the thing that showing the importance of the cooperation between domestic and foreign investors. ” Said Lubna Aghazafi, Area Manager at DMG, Commenting on the Qatar construction market report.

The report highlighted the projects offered by the new Airport City, which Diversified between development and logistics complexes, a tunnel and a bridge linking the north and south of Qatar, as well as the expansion of the Doha Metro and Hamad International Airport.

It is worth mentioning that during the first edition, the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center witnessed the presence of more than 12 thousand participants and more than 5,000 construction specialists. The exhibition provides various products for the construction sector, which includes electrical and mechanical engineering services, tools for interior designs and finishes, special construction products, as well as construction tools and materials, along with construction techniques and innovations, concrete, plant machinery, and vehicles. The exhibition also includes more than 30 free workshops for participants.

As for the commercial arena in Qatar, Lubna said: “With the change of legislation, Qatar has become one of the most prominent brand centers that allow owners to easily enter the Qatari commercial market and do business. Qatar provides visa-free entry to citizens of 80 countries, and foreign investors have the ability to own 100% of the company. So, these factors positively impact the Qatari commercial market.”