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Qatar Aluminium sponsored the 5th management to participate in the importance of strengthening the
Made in Qatar Exhibition, organised Made in Qatar Exhibition and the growth and expansion of non-
by Qatar Chamber and held for the Qatari-Saudi Economic Forum, oil sectors and diversifying the
first time outside Qatar, in Riyadh. which was held on the sidelines economy. His Highness pointed out
The exhibition took place from of the exhibition. Both events took the increase in contribution from
November 6-9, 2016. place in the presence of ministers the non-oil sector in Qatar, to 11%.
As a Silver Sponsor, Qatalum of energy and industry from both Under the prudent guidance of
showcased its achievements countries, the Chairman of the His Highness, Qatalum continues
through a stand, where Council of Saudi Chambers, the producing high quality primary
representatives of the senior Chairman of Qatar Chamber and the aluminium products that are used
management met with visitors. CEO of Qatar Development Bank. in various manufacturing sectors all
The exhibition was inaugurated by Qatalum has been committed over the world. No doubt, organising
HE Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, to participate in Made in Qatar this year’s exhibition outside Qatar
Minister of Energy and Industry Exhibition since its inception in is an ideal opportunity for the
in Qatar, in the presence of HE Dr 2009. In its debut outside Qatar, country to exhibit its products to
Majed bin Abdullah Al Kasabi, the the exhibition was held in the KSA a wider clientele from the KSA and
Minister of Trade and Investment in as part of the positive cooperation GCC countries.
Saudi Arabia, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Organised in an exhibition area of
Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar The purpose was to promote 10,000 square meters, this year’s
Chamber, and a number of Saudi national industries in the KSA and edition of the Made in Qatar
officials and business leaders from GCC markets. Exhibition attracted over 200 Qatari
Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Qatalum is at the forefront of the companies and factories. Qatari
Mr. Khalid Mohamed Laram, nation’s efforts to diversify its products drew the attention of
CEO of Qatalum, headed a high economy. In a recent speech at the Saudi investors at the exhibition,
level delegation from the senior Advisory Council, His Highness which resulted in many deals and
the Emir of Qatar, stressed the cooperation agreements between
the Qatari companies and their
Saudi counterparts.
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