Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Abdullah Al Thani; Chairman of Qatari Businessmen Association, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim bin Faisal Al Thani; with other officials and dignitaries during the opening of Big 5 Construct Qatar and Index Design Qatar 2023 at DECC. Pic: Rajan Vadakkemuriyil
Doha, Qatar: The Big 5 Construct Qatar and Index Design Qatar opened yesterday under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Abdullah Al Thani with Chairman of Qatari Businessmen Association, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim bin Faisal Al Thani and Qatar Chamber First Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari and Qatar Development Bank CEO, Abdulrahman Hesham Al Sowaidi officially inaugurated the event at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.
Following the opening ceremony, dignitaries conducted a VIP tour of Index Design and Big 5 Construct Qatar, meeting the brands participating in this year’s events, including Building Company, NBK, Gandhi Automation, Apostoli Daniele at Big 5 Construct, as well as Lavish, Tahboub Wooden, RetroStyle, and Woodline Shades at INDEX Design Qatar.
The quality of participants is a testament to the events importance within the country, and beyond, providing a dynamic platform to nurture growth and foster innovation. These transformative exhibitions will directly advance Qatar’s booming construction industry, forecasted to be valued at $76bn by 2027.
Under the patronage of Prime Minister HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Abdullah Al Thani inaugurates the INDEX Design #Qatar and The Big 5 Construct Qatar exhibitions at DECC pic.twitter.com/LWGrbaoNOj
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The successful opening ceremony that involved Engineer Yousef AbdulRahman Al Emadi, Projects Affairs Director, Ashghal, was held in the presence of Ministers, Ambassadors, dignitaries, VIPs, industry experts and media representatives, along with organizers Muhammed Kazi, Vice President, dmg events and Abdul Aziz Saad Al Kaabi, Vice Chairman, NeXTfairs.
Rawad Sleem, Co-founder & General Manager of NeXTfairs said, “This year’s events have been further elevated being collocated with Cityscape, creating additional benefits and opportunities for visitors and potential buyers. With the largest participation of exhibitors from over 25 countries, we are proud to have partnered with premier company dmg events and the expertise they bring to the local market. This tactical partnership ultimately strengthens the experience for professionals, supporting further industry growth, as we welcome thousands of attendees.”
For his part, Public Works Authority Ashghal, Engineer Jarallah Al Marri, Director of Building Projects Department, said: “As a strategic partner at Big 5 Construct Qatar, we present to visitors a special pavilion that showcases the quality projects recently completed by Ashghal, as well as its current infrastructure developments. Its pipeline projects demonstrate its commitment to the highest international standards, aligned with rapid advancements in design and construction.”
Ashghal’s participation enhances cooperation with fellow government entities, institutions, design and construction experts, as well as industry leaders to exchange experiences and knowledge. The exhibition serves as a vital opportunity for broader meetings with consultants, contractors and local and international suppliers. At the pavilion, Ashghal also presents their latest developments and technologies in the field of construction, together with important environmental sustainability initiatives launched and implemented in prestigious ongoing projects.
Muhammed Kazi, Vice President, Construction dmg events said: “This year’s trade fairs will enable critical sector conversations within the buoyant construction, interiors and fit-out industries, as well as showcase sector-specific enhancements for early adoption. All this, will act as a contributor to the local colossal infrastructure projects, facilitated by the country’s commitment of $16.4bn to infrastructure and real estate projects by 2025, as part of Qatar National Vision 2030.”
The exhibitions act as a catalyst to connect a wide spectrum of professionals from interior designers, retailers, distributors, fit-out contractors, and high-profile buyers at Index Design Qatar, through to construction leaders, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, manufacturers, local buyers and government entities at Big 5 Construct Qatar, as industry leaders and potential partners/buyers come together to explore the latest innovations from the movers and shakers of the industry.
On the sidelines of the event, Index Design Talks, a series of open and lively discussions amongst industry leaders such as Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB), KEO, Ink Design, Qatari entrepreneurs, Qatar Foundation also took place. The topics included, ‘Designing the Future: Navigating Evolving Trends and Cultural Impacts in Architecture and Design,’ ‘Iconic Landmarks: Behind the Scenes of a FIFA stadium,’ and ‘Designing for Human Experience: The Psychology of Spaces.’
