DOHA: Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition ‘AgriteQ’ 2018 will be held from March 20 to 22, 2018 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center to help Qatar and the region implement sustainable food production programme.
Under the patronage of Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment is preparing to hold 6th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition ‘Agriteq’ 2018.
On this occasion, H E Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi, Minister of Municipality and Environment said that the international exhibition, which is being organised in Doha for the sixth year, will play a vital role in meeting food security goals, a top priority for the country, especially in the region’s current circumstances.
He also explained that Qatar used to import more than 90 percent of its food needs and is currently seeking to launch several initiatives and projects aimed at increasing local production and achieving self-efficiency in the basic produces.
Sheikh Dr Faleh bin Nasser Al Thani, Assistant Undersecretary of Agricultural Affairs, Livestock and Fisheries at the Ministry stated that Qatar is keen to diversify its economy, broadening its targets towards achieving a sustainable and comprehensive development in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
He added that the country aims to increase the agricultural sector’s GDP input by more than 4 percent annually and that Agriteq 2018 will be instrumental in promoting efforts to achieve these goals.
Yusuf Khalid Al Khulaifi, Director of the Department of Agricultural Affairs commented: “The exhibition offers a perfect platform for experts and specialists to directly communicate with decision makers, government officials, producers and suppliers, and broadly explore local and regional markets needs.”
“The Ministry adopts a strategic agricultural plan aimed to achieving self-sufficiency in agricultural and vegetables production by 2030, by upgrading the local food industries and reducing the dependence on imported products, and this is what the exhibition seeks to achieve,” he added.
The Agriteq 2018 agenda will feature several events such as the latest global innovations in agriculture to help Qatar and the region implement sustainable food production. The exhibition will also hold a series of interactive events, including the ‘business convergence platform’, an ideal venue for agricultural experts and specialists to exchange experiences, learn about the latest practices, research on major challenges within the sector, and explore new opportunities in agricultural production in Qatar and the region.
Agriteq provides visitors with an integrated platform for the latest developments in agricultural technologies, including agricultural equipment, food manufacturing tools, animal production and veterinary tools, crop production machines, artificial light-type plant factory systems, shop design and equipment, green houses, irrigation and ventilation systems, logistics, storage services, water processing, counselling and many more.
The agricultural sector in Qatar aims to meet 60 percent of domestic demand from local suppliers by 2024, supported by the governmental efforts to invest in initiatives to increase Qatar’s agricultural production.
