: Looking to spotlight the country’s future ambitions in the construction and design space next year, INDEX Design Qatar and The Big 5 Construct Qatar are set to run from the 23rd – 25th October 2023 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar.
The patronage comes off the back of a recent partnership between world-leading international exhibitions’ company dmg events and Qatar-based NeXTfairs to co-locate its two internationally recognised flagship shows, INDEX Design Qatar and The Big 5 Construct Qatar at DECC.
“As Qatar plays host to the world’s single largest sporting event, the Arab peninsula is already setting the wheels in motion for its construction, infrastructure, design, hospitality and green building sectors post-FIFA World Cup and together with the support from the Prime Minister’s office, we’re looking forward to highlighting the country’s plans and progress at both events next year,” said Rawad Sleem, Co-Founder and General Manager of NeXTfairs.
According to Qatar’s Construction Industry Databook Series, the construction industry in Qatar is expected to grow by 7.3% to reach over QAR 92 million this year alone. While between 2022 to 2026 experts forecast a CAGR of 7.9%.
Looking at the future of the country’s hospitality sector, real estate consultant Knight Frank revealed in November that Qatar’s hospitality ambitions post-FIFA World Cup sits at US$ 7bn, with the market expected to grow by 12% to reach USD 54.6bn over the next eight years as part of the country’s National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030. Earlier this year, NeXTfairs released Qatar’s Hospitality and Tourism Report which disclosed that post-2022 the country would be launching eight new hotels and 11,000 keys.
“The focus now is to look ahead to 2030 and continue to drive the country’s ambitious construction and design plans under its economic blueprint, the Qatar National Vision 2030,” said Matt Denton, President at dmg events. “With Qatar showcasing its construction and design credentials on the world stage this year, we believe that our aim for next year at both INDEX Design Qatar and The Big 5 Construct Qatar 2023 will be to continue in the same vein and shine a light on the advancements of these sectors, all while creating an essential space for debate and discourse.”
Connecting essential suppliers, contractors and government officials within Qatar’s infrastructure development space, both shows will also offer face-to-face business and networking opportunities, and a platform for thought leadership, knowledge exchange, and discourse from some of the region’s foremost experts.
About dmg events
Established in 1989, dmg events is an international exhibitions company with operations in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Singapore, Canada, South Africa, and the UK. Each year, more than 425,000 visitors attend their portfolio of 84 exhibitions. dmg’s 300-member team nurture professional communities for diverse industries including construction, energy, coatings, transport, entertainment, hospitality and interiors.
About NeXTfairs
NeXTfairs is a multi-format events’ organiser with years of experience in a diverse array of industries. The Qatar-based organisation is made up of a progressive team of experienced event professionals dedicated to delivering excellence in sales, marketing, and large-scale operations; with a national mandate to position Qatar as the premium destination for business events. In addition, NeXTfairs seeks to provide value-added services that help businesses to grow exponentially and enhance their business processes.