A Qatari official receiving a VIP visitor at the Qatar pavilion in Dubai World Trade Centre.
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) showcased 10 Qatari small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the just-concluded Middle East Electricity (MEE) exhibition in Dubai World Trade Center. QDB's decision is part of its ongoing efforts to support and develop the private sector industries on local, regional and international levels.
With the support of its export arm, Tasdeer, QDB lined up the local SMEs at the nation’s designated marquee, the Qatar Pavilion. The companies are Al Bayan for Electronics and LED Technologies, Al Hodaifi Cable Compounding Co., Al Shams Advanced Lighting Technologies, Doha Cables, Faraj Company for Trade and Industry, Pioneer Metal, Qatari Canadian for Energy & Electrical Industries, Qatar International Cables Company, QTec Switchgear, Switchgear International.
Commenting on the participation, Executive Director, Tasdeer, Hassan Khalifa al-Mansoori said: "With our participation at Middle East Electricity 2017, we aim to increase cooperation and commercial ransactions between national and foreign companies through opening new markets for local businesses. Through Tasdeer, QDB continues to spearhead the promotion of local SMEs, from various industries, and their quality products across the globe—our attendance at this event is a case-in-point: Qatar-manufactured electric products, LED lights, cables and switchgear are high standard, durable and efficient, enabling them to compete successfully regionally and globally."
Participation at MEE 2017 is the latest in a series of Tasdeer’s export-related initiatives this year. The list of scheduled exhibitions this year amounts to nearly 10 expos, including the upcoming events in March and April.
