Qatar has emerged as a global hub for hosting meetings, events, conferences and exhibitions in recent years. The oil-rich Gulf nation has invested heavily in building state-of-the-art venues and facilities to attract MICE business from around the world.

World-Class Infrastructure and Facilities

Qatar boasts some of the best infrastructure in the Middle East to cater to large events and exhibitions. Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) is the largest integrated exhibition and conference complex in the region, spread over 1 million square feet. DECC hosts many international trade shows, product launches, corporate meetings and leadership conferences every year.

In addition, Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is a prestigious MICE venue located near the corniche with 100,000 square feet of flexible event space. The Qatar Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) regularly hosts medical conferences, technology summits and product demonstrations. Several luxurious hotels in Doha like Sheraton Grand, W Hotel and Marriott Marquis are also well-equipped to organize high-profile corporate events, boardroom meetings, gala dinners and incentive trips.

Qatar Airways is another huge asset that facilitates efficient business travel and MICE tourism into the country. As one of the largest airlines in the Middle East, Qatar Airways offers extensive flight connectivity from all major global markets to Hamad International Airport in Doha. The airport itself is a architectural marvel voted as the best airport in the world multiple times by Skytrax.

Government Support for Qatar Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions Development

The Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar National Tourism Council are leading government bodies focused on promoting sustainable growth of tourism and MICE sector. They offer subsidies and incentive programs to organizers of international conventions, exhibitions and business groups choosing Qatar as their destination.

Several lucrative grants and bidding packages are designed to cover a portion of infrastructure, accommodation, transportation and site seeing costs incurred by event planners. Various local hotels and venues work closely with these authorities to develop attractive bundled proposals. Marketing support is also provided to amplify outreach for hosted events through digital and traditional mediums.

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