Forum Objectives

1. Assessment of the current state of Qatar Industries, the new developments and trends for its improvements (Working paper prepared by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting - GOIC).

2. Create a platform for debate and discussion between industrialists, investors and decision-makers.

3. Highlight and present most promising industrial investment opportunities in Qatar prepared by GOIC.

4. Discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the SME in Qatar and how the investors and entrepreneurs can take advantage of the available programs and incentives, to support the industrial sector in Qatar.

5. Organizing B2B meetings between the technology providers and the investors.

6. Discuss the role of Qatar economic zones in the industrial development especially for the downstream.

7. Present new technologies to reduce environment pollution and take advantage of recycling programs.

8. Discuss the importance of Subcontracting and Partnership Exchange in manufacturing development.

9. Come up with the adequate recommendations to establish industries that attract foreign investments and provide appropriate employment for local work force.