Doha, Qatar – Offering the widest possible range of products under one roof, Qatar’s biggest shopping carnival of the year, the Doha Trade Fair (DTF) 2012, is geared up to welcome thousands of expected visitors from home and throughout the region when doors open on New Year’s Day.
Organized by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) in cooperation with q.media events, the 2012 edition of one of the region’s prime trade shows will run from January 1-10 featuring over 570 exhibition booths from 29 countries representing five continents on a 15,000sqm area.
Three weeks ahead of the event and the DTF 2012 is 100% fully booked, a spokesperson for the organizers said.
Upon entering Doha Exhibition Center – the venue of DTF 2012 – visitors will be welcomed by a kaleidoscopic atmosphere bursting with a festive ambiance. Hundreds of exhibitors will then vie for their attention as they offer bargain prices on everything from household consumables to cosmetics, fabrics and textiles to food and else.
In a move away from the last edition, and to make navigation through such a large exhibition space easier, the DTF 2012 will be curated based on product profile and not on country pavilion basis. The sections will include Household: furniture, lighting designs, home décor, embroideries, candles, bed sheets, duvet covers and more, Toys, Gadgets and Electronics: children’s toys, computer and electronic gadgets, gift items and souvenirs, accessories and more, Perfume and Cosmetics: perfumes, make up, creams, beauty products, soaps and more, Clothes and Apparels: clothes, children’s clothes, bags, shoes, accessories and more, and Food: spices, sweets, pickles and more.
The massive inventory will come from: Bangladesh, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, KSA, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, the UAE, the United States and Yemen.
As adults get busy in haggling and decision making, kids will have plenty to keep them occupied thanks to a separate 2,000sqm area featuring inflatables, face painting, a family of mascots, and a parade. The parade will perform four shows daily starting from 2pm, and will include a fire show as well as a barrel show.
“The Doha Trade Fair has proven to be a highly anticipated event benefitting both the tourism and business sectors in the country. It brings together a large number of participating countries from across the globe, while spreading Qatar’s name as a premier business and tourism hub in the region,” said Ahmed Al-Nuaimi, chairman of Qatar Tourism Authority.
“This event complements QTA’s domestic and regional strategy to bring exciting and interactive activities to Qatar. The involvement of q.media events in the last trade fair has helped to upscale this event, making it a much more successful and attractive trade fair. With this show, we will offer more exclusivity in products and more excitement in entertainment, ensuring all visitors have a positive experience,” added Al Nuaimi.
The DTF 2012 is being held with strategic partnerships of Seqlia, as stand contractors, Al-Mutakamelah Tents, as tent contractors, and Batteel, as sponsor of the event’s catering.
For more information about Doha Trade Fair 2012, please visit the website www.doha-tradefair.com
