DOHA: Supported by Qatar Development Bank’s (QDB) export promotion arm, Tasdeer, 26 Qatari companies successfully debuted ‘Made in Qatar’ goods and services at Big 5 Jeddah 2015, which took place from 9 to 12 March in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Big 5 Jeddah 2015 is one of the largest construction exhibitions in the region and a powerful platform gathering stakeholders, professionals, and specialists across the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) booming construction and building trades sectors.
The QDB-backed Qatar Pavilion at Big 5 Jeddah was comprised of companies spanning many segments of the construction industry including: plastics manufacturing, wood processing, aluminum and glass sales and installation, fibre optics, gypsum works, electrical works, and interior design and construction.
Hassan Khalifa Al Mansouri, Executive Director of Tasdeer, said: “We are pleased to continually see such strong participation from Qatari companies at Big 5 – one of the top construction exhibitions in the region. Through Tasdeer, QDB plays a critical role in supporting Qatari companies through trade and export promotion and countless other services for the private sector. Our participation in Jeddah follows a successful, multi-year run at Big 5 Dubai and we are thrilled to be expanding the reach of Qatari companies in strategic markets.”
The Peninsula
