21 October 2007
International designers from Italy, France and China confirmed. Massive 15,000 square metres of exhibition space at New Qatar International Exhibition Center. 6 country pavilions this year until now. Discounts available for 'Early Bird' bookings

Doha: The International Furniture and Design Exhibition (INFDEX '08), Qatar's only major furniture and design event, will be bigger and better than ever in 2008 with its new "Innovation not Imitation" slogan.

Now in its seventh year, exhibitors from 26 countries will be attending INFDEX '08 and displaying the latest in interior and exterior designs, furniture and textiles - everything needed to create the perfect home.

INFDEX '08 has invited leading designers from France, Italy and Spain to present the latest trends. Designers will present an insight into interior and exterior design fusion with the local culture.

An estimated 4,000 key local, regional and international traders, and up to 2,000 public visitors, are expected to attend the 4-day exhibition at the Qatar International Exhibition Center from 18th to 21st May 2008.

"GCC economies are booming with record GDP figures, more than 1,000 offices, apartments, compounds, hospitals and other projects under construction with a total value of USD 200 Billion. It is natural that INFDEX will complement this boom and bring to an emerging market the latest design and decoration ideas," commented Fernando De Guama, Qatar Expo Director of Exhibitions and Events.

"While other exhibitions focus only on construction, INFDEX brings to Qatar the latest interior, exterior furniture, lighting, arts and antiques, textile and accessories."

"If unique is what you seek, INFDEX '08 will be the only design and furniture event you need attend. We have traveled the world to find exciting designs to ensure INFDEX '08 is more than ever a magnet for the finest designers, manufacturers and retailers eager to reach new Gulf markets," added De Guama.

INFDEX organizer Qatar Expo is offering "Early Bird" discounts for companies who book exhibition space until the end of November.

For further information about exhibiting or visiting INFDEX '08, contact official organizer Qatar Expo on +974 465 0211 or visit www.ug4projects.com/infdex

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About Qatar Expo
As one of the leading Business to Business players in the Gulf State of Qatar, United Group is committed to bringing together diverse and exciting concepts and projects from around the globe. United Group's companies have enviable reputations as leaders in conference production, event and exhibition management, project and concept development and world class training and consultancy.

Qatar Expo is a fully owned subsidiary of United Group, chaired by Sheikh Jabor bin Yousef bin Jassim Al Thani. Qatar Expo is a market leader in event management, exhibitions and conference production and has experienced immense success in bringing some of the world's leading corporations to Qatar for a variety of socioeconomic initiatives and major events. Qatar Expo will soon be expanding its business to include concerts, sporting events, film production and entertainment.

For further information please contact: 
Nicholas Wilson
PR Account Executive
GCI Qatar
Telephone: +974 428 3128
Email: Nicholas.Wilson@gciqatar.com  

Fernando De Guama
Director - Exhibitions & Events
Qatar Expo
Telephone: +974 465 0211
Email: Fernando.Deguama@ug4projects.com

© Press Release 2007