QNTC Signs Multi-Year Diamond Sponsorship Agreement with UFI

Doha, February 03 (QNA) - Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has joined the exclusive roster of Diamond Sponsors of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). Both parties also signed an accompanying Framework Agreement, which looks at ways to develop the exhibition industry in Qatar. QNTC joins the top tier of UFI Diamond Sponsors, year-round promotion and engagement with UFI's global network of members. The agreement will focus particularly on connecting Qatar to two of the industry's fastest growing markets China and India and will run for five years. Ahmed Al Obaidli of QNTC commented: "Qatar is strategically located at the heart of one of the most prosperous and rapidly developing regions at the crossroad of Asia, Europe and Africa. It boasts world-class exhibition and conference venues and we embrace this chance to welcome the international exhibition community to come and do business here. NTC naturally complements UFI's values and is in a perfect position to work closely with the global association." CEO and Managing Director of UFI Kai Hattendorf comments: "We are very pleased to welcome QNTC as a Diamond Sponsor. This programme enables UFI to take on, develop and promote new activities, education, events and services. We thank NTC for their support and look forward to developing a closer cooperation and understanding over the coming years." QNTC's mission is to firmly establish Qatar on the global map as a place where cultural authenticity meets modernity, and where people of the world come together to experience unique offerings in culture, sports, business and family entertainment. UFI is the global association of the world’s leading tradeshow organizers and fairground owners, as well as the major national and international exhibition associations, and selected partners of the exhibition industry. 782 member organizations in 87 countries and regions around the world are presently signed up as members. (QNA)