The Qatar International Motor Show (QMS) is returning to Doha in February 2014. This was announced at a press conference, held at the InterContinental Hotel-Doha, being the official hotel for 2014 edition, and attended by senior delegates as well as local top media, as well as media from the region.
The press conference revealed details of the fourth edition of QMS – to be held at the Qatar National Convention Centre from 21 – 25 February 2014. The 2013 edition of the event drew crowds of 150,000, and this year’s event is set to be even better.
Organised by the Qatar Tourism Authority in partnership with q.media and for the first time ever – Fira Barcelona, as well as OOREDOO being the official telecom sponsor and Airlink as the official freight forwarder; the week-long event offers visitors the chance to discover the latest technology in car manufacturing and design and provides a platform for trade professionals to come together. On display will be the latest models and technology in the automotive industry as well as surprises, to be announced gradually!
“Events such as the Qatar International Motor Show play an important role in cementing Qatar’s position as a leading events destination in the region. The Motor Show successfully combines trade and consumer interests in one of the premier events on Qatar’s events calendar. With the addition of Fira Barcelona to Q-Media as partners of this year’s Show, we look forward to setting new records for attendance and participation,” said Mr. Hamad Alabdan, Director of Exhibitions, Qatar Tourism Authority.
“Qatar, already a leading MICE destination, will see further growth in the meetings and exhibitions industry under the new strategy, which brings new focus to our efforts to develop all segments of tourism in the country,” added Al Abdan.
Automotive fans will then be able to visit the show from 21 – 25 February when it opens to the general public.
Mr. Jaber Al Ansari Deputy Group CEO Entertainment q. Media said: “We are delighted to partner again with QTA to bring this prestigious automotive event to Qatar and this time joined by Fira Barcelona onboard too. It provides us with an opportunity to communicate important messages such as safe driving as well as being able to share new technology and designs with the industry and general public. We are looking forward to a bigger and better Qatar International Motor Show in 2014 and will be announcing further details of the show over the next couple of weeks.”
Fira Barcelona is the Spanish leading trade and industrial show organizer with a portfolio of over 70 different shows. The company’s involvement for the first time, will add a new dimension to The Qatar Motor Show.
Mr. Ricard Zapatero, International Director of Fira de Barcelona said: “Fira is honored to be part of such an important event as the Qatar International Motor Show and we are pleased to share our expertise of almost a century of organizing motor shows that began in 1919. We are deeply committed to the success of the event and we believe that the QMS is a key event that will grow in the following years becoming a major event in the international automotive calendar and a region landmark. We are grateful to the Qatar Tourism Authority and q.media for choosing us as partners for this project.”
During the press conference, the new look and feel of QMS logo was revealed, to reflect and express the new movement of the car throughout light, modernity, rush, movement, swift and many other elements.
The last show was a huge success with over 10,000 fans registering online for passes. 71% of attendees visited for the first time and attendees represented a staggering 103 countries. With a new venue and
lots of surprise new features soon to be announced, the 2014 event looks set to be even bigger and better.
The Qatar Motor Show will run from 21-25 February 2014 and will be open from 4:00 to 10:00 pm on weekdays, and from 1:00 to 10:00 pm on weekends. Entrance is free on all days.
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