Doha: Qatar Petroleum (QP) is supporting the ‘Made in Qatar 2020’ exhibition in Kuwait as a partner of the event’s energy sector, Qatar Chamber said yesterday.
The expo, which kicks off on Wednesday 19 February 2020, is organised by the Qatar Chamber in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Qatar Development Bank as strategic partner and in coordination with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry on an area of 10,000 sqm at the Kuwait International Fair.
The four-day expo will see a participation of about 220 Qatari manufacturing companies.
QP’s keenness on sponsoring the expo comes in the context of its serious endeavours aiming at supporting the industrial sector of the country, particularly that the exhibition presents an ideal platform that brings together various industries, which helps in enhancing the efforts exerted, for the advantage of the economic diversification.
The expo, held for the third time outside Qatar, aims to promote Qatari industries in the Kuwaiti market and open new channels of cooperation between businessmen from both countries.
Commenting on the sponsorship agreement, Qatar Chamber Chairman HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani said QP’s interest in supporting the expo significantly reflects its keenness on developing the Qatar’s industrial sector.
HE praised the leading role played by the company in the industrial field.
“QP’s sponsorship to the event will enrich its outcomes, he pointed out, assuring that the expo will be a great opportunity enabling visitors to identify the development of Qatar industry,” he added.
It offers a good chance for Qatari firms to recognise the Kuwaiti market and promote their products in Kuwait as well as review enhancing cooperation with Kuwaiti companies and establishing joint industrial ventures, he noted Qatar Petroleum is an integrated national oil corporation responsible for the sustainable development of the oil and gas industry in Qatar and beyond.
QP’s activities encompass the entire spectrum of the oil and gas value chain locally, regionally, and internationally. They include the exploration, refining, and production, as well as the marketing and sales of oil and gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas liquids (NGL), gas to liquids (GTL) products, refined products, petrochemicals, fertilisers, steel and aluminum, and other various products.
