H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, Minister of Commerce and Industry, inaugurated the 22nd edition of Project Qatar 2026, the country’s largest exhibition specialising in construction materials, equipment, and technologies, in the presence of H.E. Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), alongside a number of senior officials, ambassadors, and representatives of diplomatic missions.
Held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the exhibition took place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), attracting wide participation from local and international companies, government entities, and industrial and construction leaders.
Running from 9 to 11 June 2026 under the theme ‘Manufacture, Build, Innovate’, the exhibition reflected the ongoing transformation of Qatar’s construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. It also aimed to strengthen integration between industry, technology, and smart building solutions, supporting sustainable development goals and the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.
The 2026 edition brought together 145 exhibitors, including 120 local companies and 25 international firms representing a broad range of sectors related to construction, building materials, industrial technologies, energy, engineering services, smart city solutions, and sustainable infrastructure. This strong turnout underscored growing confidence in the Qatari market and its continued appeal for high-value investments and partnerships.
Project Qatar 2026 was supported by a distinguished lineup of leading entities and companies, including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Government Partner; the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Government Partner; the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), the Strategic Partner; Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), the Sustainability Partner; Qatar Chamber, the Business Community Partner; Qatar Development Bank (QDB), the Development Partner; Al Sraiya Holding Group, the Platinum Sponsor; Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC), the Diamond Sponsor; Suhail Industrial Holding Group, the Industrial Sponsor; DHL, the Logistics Partner; BNI Qatar, the Business Networking Partner; and Saur Qatar, the Silver Sponsor.
Hayat Bayan, Commercial & Operations Director at IFP Qatar, said:
"The launch of this year’s edition amid ongoing regional developments reflected the resilience of the Qatari economy and its ability to navigate challenges, while reaffirming the pivotal role of the construction sector as a key driver of economic development in the country. The participation of 25 international companies stood as a testament to global confidence in the growth potential of Qatar's construction market, underscoring the conviction among international players that the sector offered genuine and sustainable opportunities. This international presence also highlighted the expanding scope of economic partnerships and Qatar’s success in strengthening its position as a regional hub for investment."
She continued:
"The exhibition evolved into a comprehensive professional platform that brought together the public and private sectors under one roof, enabling contractors, suppliers, developers, and investors to explore new collaboration opportunities and discover the latest products, machinery, smart building solutions, and advanced industrial technologies. This year’s edition featured a dedicated B2B Matchmaking Platform, offering targeted business meetings between buyers, suppliers, contractors, developers, government entities, and international investors, with the aim of transforming professional networking into tangible business opportunities and long-term strategic alliances.
"The exhibition’s role extended beyond showcasing products and services. It served as a practical platform for accelerating partnerships and business expansion by connecting companies directly with decision-makers and future projects, creating new opportunities for partnerships and investments."
Bayan noted that the exhibition hosted the Excellence in Industry & Innovation Awards, organised in collaboration with the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD), to recognise pioneering initiatives, projects, and companies in the construction sector. In addition, the event featured a dedicated Startup Stage, aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing them with a platform to showcase their innovative solutions to investors, major corporations, and key industry stakeholders.
She added that the latest data published by MEED showed that the value of planned and ongoing projects in Qatar rose to USD 251.6 billion in 2025, an increase of USD 14.3 billion compared to 2024. Qatar also ranked first globally in terms of construction output per capita, recording the highest per capita construction production at USD 18,433.
The remainder of the individual quotations from Ashghal, QPMC, Qatar Chamber, Saur Qatar, Suhail Industrial Holding Group, Nemetschek Arabia, DHL Qatar, and BNI Qatar can remain unchanged, as they were already reported using the past-tense attribution "said" and reflect statements made during the exhibition.
Source: Press Release
