04 September 2016
DOHA: The newly established Qatar Detergent Company (QDC), which has announced to extend its support to the upcoming 'Made in Qatar 2016' exhibition in Riyadh, is working to ramp up production to export its products to the GCC and Mena region markets, said a top official of the Company. 

Speaking at an agreement signing ceremony with Qatar Chamber, the organiser of the exhibition, Hamdy Abu-elkassem, General Manager, QDC, said: "The new factory in Mesaieed Industrial City opened recently will contribute in increasing our exports to GCC, Arab and Mena markets."

Hamdy assured his confidence in the Qatari product to be able to compete in the global level, saying," Made in Qatar Exhibition is an honoring front to the local industry". 

The event reflects the booming economy of Qatar amid the latest great developments that Qatari industry has witnessed.

The QDC would support the event as a Sector Sponsor, which is scheduled to be held between November 6 - 9, 2016. For the first time 'Made in Qatar' exhibition will be held outside the country. The expo will be organised on an area of 10,000 square metre at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition.

More than 90 percent of the exhibition area has already been booked. 

The number of participants, including leading companies and factories, is expected to double compared to the previous edition, which attracted more than 220 companies and factories.

Saleh Hamad Al Sharqi, Director General, Qatar Chamber, on his part, said the Chamber appreciates this initiative from the company that will help more in successfully organising this exhibition and enhancing its role in developing Qatar's industry.

He thanked the company for this cooperation , praising its leading role in detergent products and its contribution in the industrial sector in general.

The four-day exhibition aims to attract investment in the manufacturing sector while promoting and showcasing locally manufactured products in Saudi markets.

The event will include a selection of products of leading Qatari companies along with small and medium businesses to introduce Qatari products to Saudi business community.

It also aims to promote Qatar's industry sector and encourage the use of Qatari products, while updating the Saudi business community on the latest developments in participating sectors.

It also helps provide an opportunity for exhibitors and manufacturers to meet, while directly introducing Qatari products to 

the Saudi community, and encouraging Saudi businessmen and women to invest in industrial projects in Qatar.

Aside from opening up new markets for Qatari companies abroad and promote the country's SME sector, the exhibition is a big chance for many local firms and institutions to exchange experiences and secure business deals with their Saudi counterparts, as well as strengthen Qatar-Saudi economic partnership.

© The Peninsula 2016