15,000 sqm exhibition set for March 9-12, 2009 at Doha Exhibition Centre

Doha, Qatar, November 24, 2008: Qatar will once again host the region's largest Natural Gas industry event, when the 7th Doha Natural Gas Conference & Exhibition (7th DNGCE) takes place from 9-12 March 2009, organiser Qatar Expo has announced.

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani and in association with Qatar Petroleum, the four-day event features a major exhibition at the Doha Exhibition Centre expected to attract 150+ exhibitors and 10,000 visitors, alongside a strategic conference agenda attracting key decision makers and industry leaders from across the globe to the 7th DNGCE.

DNGCE continues to go from strength to strength. Following the success of the DCNG event in 2007, the 4-day conference and exhibition is guaranteed to be the Gulf's premier and influential Natural Gas meeting place, selling out 15,000 sqm of premium exhibition space to the cream of local, regional and international natural gas companies.

Exhibitors will include the latest technology in Oil & Gas Processing Equipment, top quality LNG / GTL Technology & Equipment, Inspection, Testing and Quality Control Equipment, Drilling & Downhole Technology, Pipeline Engineering, Pump & Compressor Recovery Systems, Exploration & Production Technology, Tank Fabricators, and Seismic & Oceanographic Technology suppliers.

More than 40 renowned experts and corporate executives will be speaking during the 3-day conference at the Sheraton Hotel. The international event will also host guests from around the world who will participate in the workshops and discussions. An estimated 1000 delegates from 31 countries, including the natural gas sector's major producers, customers and senior executives, will converge on Doha to debate, discuss and evaluate energy prospects and challenges at the four-day DNGCE.

One of the key aspects of DNGCE is the opportunity to meet face-to-face with a vast number of companies who support the natural gas industry:  Ship, Boat & Vessel Equipment & Services, Submerged Arc Welding Equipment & Supplies, Computer Systems & Data Management systems, Electrical & Lighting Systems, Environmental Control Equipment & Services, Fixed & Floating Offshore Platforms, Instrumentation & Cooling Systems, Material Handling & Services, and Offshore Well Equipment & Services and many others.

"The phenomenal rise in the use of energy is due to the development of many Asian countries and their increasing production, as well as the world population growth The demand for oil and gas continues to grow and needs to be met by increasing the productivity and technology supplies, which are considered the major oil and gas industry challenges" said Waleed Wahba, Acting Director of Exhibitions.

Government officials from both Qatar and the Arabian Gulf region, CEO's and Presidents of major local, regional and international energy companies, along with Purchasing Directors, Business Development Managers and other senior  decision makers from local and regional oil and gas related companies together with the national and international media will make 7th DNGCE our biggest and best event yet.

"If your company could benefit from this kind of high level exposure, don't delay! Contact DNGCE organiser Qatar Expo at +974 5874472 or visit www.qatar-expo.com.," advises Wahba.

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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.

For further information, please contact:
Soraya Baroudi
Senior Account Executive
Cohn & Wolfe Public Relations
Telephone: +974 669 7171
Email: soraya.baroudi@gciqatar.com

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