685 exhibitors selling outrageous bargains to 160,000 visitors
Trade Fair visitors add QR5 million to Qatar economy
Bargains for everyone...including suits and ties for VIPs!
Doha, Qatar, 17 January 2010: VIPs representing several embassy's in Qatar attended the Opening Ceremony of Qatar's largest shopping festival - the 8-day Doha Trade Fair 2010 organized by the Qatar Tourism and Exhibition Authority in association with Qatar Expo - at the Doha Exhibition Center on Sunday.
Ambassadors, Charges d'Affaires and Trade Representatives were the first of 160,000 expected visitors to discover the Doha Trade Fair shopping extravaganza as 685 exhibitors from 19 countries fill the 15,000 sq m Doha Exhibition Center.
What makes Doha Trade Fair 2010 (DTF 2010) an exciting event for shoppers is the opportunity to win bumper prize competitions, in addition to thousands of bargains on electronic goods, carpets, clothes, beauty products, textiles, lighting and accessories from Asia, Africa, Europe and every country in the Middle East.
"Doha Trade Fair is established as a key event in Qatar's event calendar. At DTF 2010, shoppers will spend more than QR 5 million, adding significantly to the economy" says Qatar Expo CEO Mr. Karim Zarka.
With 685 exhibitors and the event growing bigger every year, Qatar Expo with the support of QTEA is confident DTF 2010 will enhance Doha's reputation as the GCC's #1 winter shopping destination.
"Every year, thousands of visitors come to the Trade Fair to satisfy Qatar's demand for new and traditional products from around the world. With the continued support of the Qatar Tourism and Exhibition Authority, I am certain the event will continue to grow in size and importance," adds Karim Zarka
Doha Trade Fair 2010
Sunday 17 to Sunday 24 January
10am to 10pm daily (Friday 4pm to 11pm)
Doha Exhibition Center
www.qatar-expo.com
Doha Trade Fair 2010 Profile
Exhibition Dates: 17 - 24 January 2010
Total Exhibition area: 15 000 sq m
Number of exhibitors: 685 companies
Number of expected show visitors: 160,000
Certification: Full Member of UFI
Official INFDEX website: 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
Cohn&Wolfe Public Relations, Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 428 3177
Email: Krikor.Khatchikian@cohwolfeqatar.com
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