Host of international exhibitors also confirm participation

Doha, Qatar, 24 September 2011: Qatar Expo Event Management, the organizers of INFDEX, announced that three more companies have signed up to support this year's event as sponsors.  In addition, six international firms confirmed that they will participate in the exhibition.

INFDEX 2011 will be run jointly by Qatar Expo Event Management in partnership with Messe Frankfurt, the largest global exhibition management group.  This is the second year that both Qatar Expo and Messe Frankfurt co-manage INFDEX.  The event is a platform for global and Qatari companies to showcase their goods, services, and creativity, with products related to furniture and interior design, lighting, fabrics, textiles, and architecture to be displayed.  INFDEX 2011 will take place from October 5th to the 8th at the Doha Exhibition Center.

"I would like to thank all of our sponsors for their unprecedented support," said Mr. Georges Saliba, Chief Operating Officer at Qatar Expo. "The success of an event is all dependent on the support we receive in the form of sponsorship, and by judging by the support so far, I am confident that  INFDEX 2011 will be an overwhelming success."

In addition to the sponsors announced previously, Colortek (Premium Sponsor), Istikbal (Supporting Sponsor), E-Sec (Supporting Sponsor) and Al-Misned Trading and Joinery (Presenting Sponsor), Azadea (Supporting Sponsor), Al Aqili Furnishings (Premiere Sponsor), and Skaff (Supporting Sponsor) have joined the exclusive list of event sponsors.

Azadea, the Middle East and North Africa's leading franchise retailer have provided support in the form of the Support Sponsor.  Azadea's international brands are recognized in the region, and include such names as Paul, Columbus Coffee, Zara, Massimo Dutti amongst others.  All and all, Azadea manages over thirty international brands.

Al Aqili Furnishings will support the event as a Premium Sponsor.  Founded in Dubai in 1997, the company has expanded drastically, to add over fifty globally-recognized brands to their portfolio that includes everything needed for interior design solutions: flooring, fabrics, lighting, wall covering, and residential and office furniture.

SKAFF Group, one of the region's top suppliers of fabrics, will also be a Support Sponsor.  Founded over 40 years ago, the company originally formed to distribute designer fabrics to the region.  Four decades later, it has spread to become a leading fabrics wholesaler and self-design distributer.  SKAFF Group has ten outlets all over the Middle East, in addition to the USA and Singapore.

INFDEX 2011 is also proud to announce additional exhibitors from Europe that will be participating in the event:  Morgan and Company (France), Varangis (Greece), Babis Ligas (Greece), SGF (Italy), Ofide (Spain/Qatar), and Mantech Office System, a pan-European Brand.

"INFDEX 2011 will be even bigger and better than last year's event," concluded Mr. Georges Saliba.  "With our partners Messe Frankfurt, we have managed to attract a large and prestigious list of exhibitors. We also look forward to the attendance of Mr. Alberto Drudi from Italy, the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Urbino Pesaro. We are excited to see the public response when the event is held in early October."

For more information about INFDEX 2011, please call +974 4465 0211 or visit www.qatar-expo.com

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About Qatar Expo
Qatar Expo Event Management is a total events solutions company. We work to put together unique and innovative events of the highest quality - be it exhibitions, conferences or private parties - that meet or exceed the expectations of our partners and customers.

Over the years we have emerged as the market leader in the events industry, picking up a wealth of varied experience along the way. Our portfolio now includes local and international events from exhibitions, conferences, Annual General Meetings and corporate events to fashion shows, concerts, weddings and corporate hospitality programs. We also routinely advise and assist our international partners on the basis of our local market knowledge, experience and contacts.

We have forged strong strategic alliances with communications companies, film and production houses, PR & events companies throughout the region, giving us a solid footing in the Middle East events & exhibition markets.

www.qatar-expo.com

For further information please contact:
Krikor Khatchikian
Senior Account Manager
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Tel: +974 4428 3177
E-mail: krikor.khatchikian@cohnwolfeqatar.com

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