Project Qatar

What Project Qatar does

Project Qatar is an annual international trade exhibition for the construction, building materials, and infrastructure sectors, held at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) in Qatar. Founded in 2004 and organized by IFP Qatar (a subsidiary of IFP Group, International Fairs and Promotions), the event is now in its 22nd edition (scheduled for June 9–11, 2026) with a 23rd edition confirmed for June 2027. The platform serves construction industry professionals, government entities, and financiers/developers seeking access to Qatar's construction market aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, featuring 150 exhibitors across 14,000 sqm of exhibition space, 15,000+ unique visitors, and participants from 15+ countries.

The product surface is an event, not a software platform. Core offerings include the main exhibition, a co-located Qatar Smart Manufacturing exhibition, a co-located Consumer TeQ exhibition, a conference program with CPD accreditation, and a tiered sponsorship architecture (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze, plus category-specific sponsors). The event operates under the official patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and is accredited by UFI. There is no proprietary technology platform; the listed technology touchpoints are a third-party registration platform (MICEtribe) and standard digital marketing channels (website, social media, email).

Project Qatar's revenue model is event-driven and centered on three streams: (1) one-time booth rental fees from approximately 150 exhibitors; (2) multi-tier sponsorship packages from institutional brands such as Al-Sraiya Holding, QPMC, Suhail Industrial Holding, Nemetschek, DHL, Qatar Airways, and W Hotels; and (3) conference and visitor-related fees. Distribution is handled through IFP Group's direct sales team in Doha and an international agent network spanning more than 55 countries, supplemented by cross-promotion with sibling IFP exhibitions (Project Lebanon, Project Oman, Project Syria, Project Iraq Baghdad). The entity has 12 employees and is operated as a lean event-management unit within the broader IFP Group conglomerate.

Name

Project Qatar

Legal name

IFP Qatar

Website

https://projectqatar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project Qatar is an annual international trade exhibition for construction and building materials, organized by IFP Group at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre. It serves 150 exhibitors, 15,000+ visitors, and government/industry stakeholders aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Exhibition Services

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Building Materials & Real Estate Shows Organizers (THAHABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Show & Exhibition Marketing (Booth Design/Build) (MPAAAGAC), Exhibitions, Trade Shows & Booth Management (HSACADAH), Professional & Association Conferences (MPAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Construction trade exhibition
• Building materials showcase
• B2B matchmaking events
• Sponsorship packages
• Conference and exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Booth Sales: Revenue is generated from companies booking exhibition booth space at the event. The 2026 edition features 150 exhibitors across 14,000 sqm of exhibition space.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Multiple tiers of sponsorship are offered (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and category-specific sponsors such as Logistics Partner, Business Networking Partner, Project Management Partner, etc.), generating significant revenue from brands seeking visibility and market access in Qatar's construction sector.
3. Visitor and Conference Fees: Revenue is also generated from conference participation and potentially visitor-related services at the event.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Project Qatar is an annual international trade exhibition and conference for the construction and building materials sector, held at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC). It sells exhibition booth space and tiered sponsorship packages to construction, building materials, HVAC, and infrastructure companies seeking market access in Qatar, while providing matchmaking, conference programming, and visitor registration for buyers, government entities, and industry professionals. The 22nd edition (June 9-11, 2026) hosts 150 exhibitors across 14,000 sqm, with 15 participating countries and 15,000 unique visitors.

Product overview

Project Qatar is a trade exhibition platform featuring the main Project Qatar exhibition as its core product, supplemented by co-located exhibitions (Qatar Smart Manufacturing and Consumer TeQ), a conference program, and sponsorship/exhibitor service packages. The platform operates as an annual international construction and building materials exhibition held at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, under the patronage of Qatar's Prime Minister, serving stakeholders across construction, infrastructure, and related technology sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qatar Smart Manufacturing: A concurrent exhibition showcasing smart manufacturing technologies and innovations, co-located with Project Qatar.
• Consumer TeQ

Products and services

• Project Qatar Exhibition (Annual Construction & Building Materials Trade Show) Project Qatar is the flagship international trade exhibition for construction and building materials held annually at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC). It serves as the central B2B platform where government entities, developers, contractors, consultants, financiers, and suppliers in Qatar's construction sector meet to showcase products, source innovative and sustainable solutions, and conduct business. The 2026 edition is scheduled for June 9-11, 2026.
• Sponsorship Packages (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze and category-specific tiers) Tiered branding and visibility packages sold to enterprises seeking maximum exposure at the Project Qatar exhibition, including Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers along with category-specific sponsorships such as Logistics Partner, Business Networking Partner, Project Management Partner, Technology Partner, Insurance Partner, Hotel Partner, Airline Partner, Furniture Partner, Lanyard Partner, and others. Sponsorships are offered on a custom-quote basis by IFP Group.
• Exhibitor Booth Space and Exhibitor Services Sales of exhibition booth space at the Project Qatar trade show, combined with comprehensive exhibitor services including booth packages, freight/logistics coordination (via DHL and BCC Logistics), setup/contractor services (via Circle Qatar), registration through the MICEtribe registration platform, and matchmaking opportunities with visitors. Booth space is offered on a custom-quote basis.
• Project Qatar Conference (CPD-accredited conference program) CPD-accredited conference program held alongside the Project Qatar exhibition, providing industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders a platform for knowledge exchange, thought leadership, and professional development on construction, infrastructure, and related topics in Qatar.
• Qatar Smart Manufacturing Exhibition (co-located exhibition) Co-located trade exhibition under the same IFP Group umbrella, focusing on smart manufacturing technologies, automation, digitalization, and intelligent systems. Held concurrently with Project Qatar at DECC, expanding the scope into manufacturing sector stakeholders and innovators in Qatar and the region.
• Consumer TeQ Exhibition (co-located consumer technology exhibition)

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• IFP Group (International Fairs and Promotions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFP Group is the official organizer of Project Qatar, with over 45 years of experience delivering more than 550 trade exhibitions across Lebanon, Egypt, Qatar, UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. The company manages all aspects of exhibition organization, promotion, and operations.
• Ministry of Commerce and Industry QatarflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing institutional endorsement and support for Project Qatar as part of Qatar's official trade exhibition calendar.
• Ministry of Communications and Information Technology QatarflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner supporting Project Qatar as part of Qatar's official trade exhibition calendar.
• Ministry of Transport QatarflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner supporting Project Qatar as part of Qatar's official trade exhibition calendar.
• Ashghal (Public Works Authority, Qatar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner of Project Qatar. Ashghal is Qatar's Public Works Authority responsible for infrastructure and public building projects, making it a key stakeholder in the construction sector.
• Qatar Chamber of Commerce and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness community partner providing support and endorsement for Project Qatar, facilitating connections with Qatar's business community.
• Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability partner of Project Qatar, supporting the event's focus on sustainable solutions in construction and infrastructure.
• Qatar Development Bank (QDB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner supporting Project Qatar's role in fostering business development and growth in Qatar's construction and infrastructure sectors.
• UFI (Global Association of the Exhibition Industry)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Qatar is officially approved/accredited by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, providing international credibility and industry recognition.
• Al-Sraiya HoldingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of Project Qatar 2026, providing financial and promotional support for the event.
• Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor of Project Qatar 2026, providing financial and promotional support.
• Suhail Industrial Holding GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial sponsor of Project Qatar 2026.
• Saur GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of Project Qatar 2026.
• EnTech QAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of Project Qatar 2026.
• Gulf CraftsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInnovative branding sponsor of Project Qatar 2026.
• DHLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogistics partner of Project Qatar 2026, facilitating international freight and logistics for exhibitors.
• Business Network International (BNI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness networking partner of Project Qatar 2026.
• Astad Project ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProject management partner of Project Qatar 2026.
• LES QatarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive furniture partner of Project Qatar 2026.
• LanyardyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial lanyard sponsor of Project Qatar 2026.
• ExcellediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge partner of Project Qatar 2026, contributing thought leadership and expertise to the conference program.
• CPD AccreditationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Qatar 2026's conference sessions are certified for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
• W Hotels (Marriott)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial hotel partner of Project Qatar 2026, providing accommodation for international exhibitors and visitors.
• Qatar AirwaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial airline partner of Project Qatar 2026, offering travel deals and support for international attendees.
• Hawaii LED ScreenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial technology partner of Project Qatar 2026, providing LED screen solutions for the event.
• Circle QatarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial contractor of Project Qatar 2026, responsible for exhibition setup and logistics.
• BCC LogisticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial freight forwarder of Project Qatar 2026, handling international shipping for exhibitors.
• SEIB InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial insurance partner of Project Qatar 2026.
• MICEtribeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegistration partner platform for Project Qatar 2026.
• Premium Rent A CarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial rent-a-car partner of Project Qatar 2026.
• The Business YearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness media partner providing editorial coverage of Project Qatar 2026.
• MARHABAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional media partner covering Project Qatar 2026 in Qatar's hospitality and business media.
• Integral UniformsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial uniform partner of Project Qatar 2026, supplying staff uniforms for the event.
• Qatar Smart ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located exhibition with Project Qatar 2026/2027, focusing on smart manufacturing, automation, digitalization, and intelligent systems. Takes place concurrently at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre, bringing together industry leaders and innovators in Qatar's manufacturing sector.
• Consumer TeQminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located exhibition with Project Qatar 2026, focusing on consumer technology and innovation, expanding the event's scope to adjacent sectors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• INDEX Design (Dubai): Dubai-based interiors and fit-out trade exhibition. Partial overlap with Project Qatar's booth and booth-management value chain, particularly for exhibitors in building finishes, but positioned in a narrower interior-design segment rather than full construction.

Broad incumbents

• World of Concrete: Long-established annual concrete and masonry trade show in Las Vegas. Compares to Project Qatar in serving construction professionals via an annual in-person exhibition + conference format, though in North America and focused on concrete/masonry rather than MENA.
• bauma (Munich): The world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building materials, and mining. Operates at a far larger global scale than Project Qatar but covers the same construction-industry supplier ecosystem, making it a relevant incumbent benchmark for exhibition scale and exhibitor economics in the construction vertical.

Direct peers

• Saudi Build: Saudi Arabia's long-running international construction and building materials trade show, organised under Riyadh Exhibitions Company. Competes with Project Qatar for regional exhibitor mindshare, especially given Saudi Arabia's giga-project pipeline (NEOM, Diriyah, Red Sea).
• The Big 5 Saudi: The Saudi edition of dmg events' Big 5 construction trade show brand. Directly comparable to Project Qatar in product category and exhibitor base, targeting Saudi construction sector suppliers and currently capturing significant GCC market share on the back of Vision 2030 Saudi.
• Project Iraq Baghdad: IFP Group-organised construction trade show in Baghdad. Same organizer and exhibition template as Project Qatar, addressing a different but adjacent regional market; functions as a portfolio-mate peer.
• Project Lebanon: Sister event organised by IFP Group in Lebanon for the construction and building materials sector. Same organizer, same exhibition model (booth sales + sponsorship tiers + co-located shows), targeting a different national market; essentially the same product localised for Lebanon.
• Big 5 Global (Dubai): Flagship MENA construction and building materials trade show held annually at Dubai World Trade Centre. Directly competes with Project Qatar for exhibitor share in the regional construction sector, though on a much larger scale; both events target architects, contractors, and building materials suppliers seeking GCC market access.
• Cityscape Qatar: Real estate and property development exhibition held in Doha. Overlaps with Project Qatar on the construction and infrastructure buyer base and is co-located within the same exhibitor demographic in Qatar, making it the closest in-country competitor for construction-sector attention.
• Project Oman: Another IFP Group-organised construction and building materials trade show held in Oman. Closely comparable in scope, exhibitor profile, and sponsorship structure to Project Qatar, serving as the Omani counterpart in IFP Group's regional portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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