Manateq Chief: "Made in Qatar" Serious Initiative to Build and Support State's Economy

Doha, November 12 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber has announced that Economic Zones Company (Manateq) would sponsor 'Made in Qatar 2017' exhibition as an economic zones partner. Scheduled to be held between November 14 to 17, 2017, the expo will be organized by Qatar Chamber in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Industry on an area of 20,000 sqm at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). Held under the patronage of the Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the four-day exhibition is expected to see participation of over 300 companies and factories from Qatar. Qatar Chamber Director General Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi and Chief Executive Officer of Manateq Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi signed the sponsorship agreement at the chamber venue. Qatar Chamber chairman HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani attended the signing ceremony. Commenting on the agreement signing, Manateq's CEO said: "Made in Qatar Exhibition is indeed a remarkable initiative by Qatar Chamber in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Industry that highlights the milestones achieved in the growth of the economy of the State of Qatar. Having Manateq contributing and supporting the expo as "Economic Zones Partner" would further strengthen our vision and exhibit the achievements of Manateq so far and our investment opportunities, he added. Manateq is working towards achieving Qatar National Vision 2030 through diversifying the industries in the country and this is how Manateq fits well to complement the objectives of Made in Qatar exhibition", said Al-Kaabi. The exhibition aims to attract more investments in the industry sector and promote the locally-made products to ease dependence on imported items. It encourages local companies to do their best to improve and develop their products, which will make Qatari products globally competitive. For his part, Qatar Chamber Director General Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi said that Manateq's support to the event strongly reflected its commitment to developing industrial sector in Qatar. He praised the key role played by the company to motivate businessmen to invest in industry sector, noting that the company provides host of distinct services including an integrated, developed infrastructure and investment incentives which thereby attract businessmen and enhance the development of industry sector in the State. (QNA)