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DOHA: Qatar Development Bank's (QDB) Export Development and Promotion Department ‘Tasdeer', hosted in recent months several trade missions as well as participated in a number of exhibitions in lucrative parts of the globe.
This is in continuation to QDB's vision of expanding scope of Qatari companies across the globe. Through its activities, Tasdeer aims to promote exports from Qatar and enhance the expanse of Qatari SMEs at global platforms.
QDB took part in Columbia Plast, which was held from September 24 to 28, 2018 at Centro de convenciones, Bogota, Colombia. With around 705 exhibitors and 37,772 visitors, the event immensely offered one of the best platforms to companies operating in the plastics and allied industries.
Qatari SMEs are known for their manufacturing finesse and this platform aptly highlights their immense potential. As part of the special pavilion hosted by QDB, participating companies included Doha Plastic, Al Naqeeb Plastic Factory, Qatar Rubber, Bin Aman Plastic Industries, Hepworth PME, Al Haya Plastic, TWYLA Recycling, Al Rayyan Plastic Factory, Al Muftah Polymer, Al Muftah Fiber Glass, Al-Sada Factory for Plastic Pipes, Al Sada Profile Factory, Qatar Polymer Industries, Gwalls, and SarplastQatar.
Columbia Plast, within the framework of the International Fair of Bogotá - Industrial Exhibition, since its first version, has managed to strengthen the commercial relations of the sectors of plastic, rubber, petrochemical and packaging at national and international level.
Furthermore, as part of its SMEs' growth drive, Tasdeer participated in World Food Moscow exhibition, from September 17 to 20, 2018, held at Expocentre, Moscow, Russia.
World Food Moscow annually gathers international food and drink companies from over 62 countries. As part of the special pavilion hosted by QDB, these SMEs represented Qatar's economic potential: Qatar Meat Production Co. Agrico, Gulf Water Plant, Kaafe Chocolatier, IN-Q Factory & Co, Albina Snacks, Asak Group, Azbah Farm & Munah Foods Factory, Al Qaseem Dates & Raha Bakers, Al Sulaiteen Agricultural & Industrial Complex (SAIC), United Mineral Water, Colosseum Doha, and Gulf Food Production.
In yet another initiative to further expand the Qatari SMEs' expanse, Tasdeer participated in the 12th edition of Medical Fair Asia Singapore, held between August 29 to 31, 2018 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. QDB had set up a special pavilion to give exposure to SMEs at such global events and eventually help them promote their products in the international markets. List of participating companies as part of special pavilion included Qatari German Medical Devices, Qatar Life Pharma, Shoura Business Group, Fine Posture, and Qatar Pharma.
During the months of July and August, Tasdeer hosted successful trade missions to Australia and Ethiopia. The selection of these two nations by Tasdeer lies in the fact that both the countries share a great trade relationship with Qatar.
Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa, CEO of QDB, said: 'Qatar's economic growth rests on the enhancement of SMEs and that's where QDB's active role lies. QDB has been strengthening the possibilities and prospects for Qatari SMEs and look out for global platforms to help them expand their reach. Our participation in several global exhibitions and trade shows of global levels offers our SMEsthe much needed platform and confidence to showcase their product offerings to the global audience. We strive for their better future and work towards supporting Qatar National Vision 2030.
From his part, Hassan Khalifa Al Mansoori, Executive Director of QDB's ‘Tasdeer', said: 'Tasdeer has been taking various measures for Qatari entrepreneurs to grow beyond their reach and we are well positioned to channelize their growth in the right direction. As part of our ongoing hunt for business opportunities that would enhance the reach of Qatari companies in the region and the world and our trade missions are perfect platforms for facilitating trade.
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