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ConteQ Expo24 to begin on September 16

Published: 21 Jun 2023 - 08:31 am | Last Updated: 21 Jun 2023 - 08:34 am
Assistant Undersecretary at MoL Mohammed Hassan Al Obaidly and President of Ashghal Dr. Eng Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi with other official during the press conference.

Assistant Undersecretary at MoL Mohammed Hassan Al Obaidly and President of Ashghal Dr. Eng Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi with other official during the press conference.

The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and the Ministry of Labour (MoL) have announced to host the Exhibition of Modern Construction and Services Technology (ConteQ Expo24), the first of its kind which aims to promote innovation in the field of construction and services.

Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the exhibition will be held from September 16 to 18, 2024 at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The announcement was made in press conference held yesterday.

The exhibition provides an opportunity for major companies, construction, manufacturing, and retail industry leaders in Qatar to meet with thought leaders, suppliers and prominent industry leaders at the international level, to showcase the latest research, innovations and technologies that enhance productivity, quality of implementation, cost reduction, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.

The exhibition provides promising opportunities to attract investments to Qatar, and has the support of the Qatar Investment Authority, the honorary sponsor of the exhibition, which participates in this exhibition.

ConteQ Expo24 will enable local companies and international organizations operating in Qatar to explore a world of innovation and software that will enhance their projects, planning and project implementation teams  helping them to abide by Ashghal’s new guidelines and requirements that will be issued by the Public Works Authority for implementing upcoming projects.

Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Labor Mohammed Hassan Al Obaidly said: “Hosting this event represents a pivotal stride towards realizing the objectives and policies pursued by Qatar. It not only facilitates the actual digital transformation within crucial sectors such as construction and services but also contributes to the attraction of specialized and skilled workers while curbing the reliance on unskilled labour.

He said that this endeavour bears significant positive implications as it enhances productivity and facilitates the execution of major projects in the country’s construction and services sectors, adhering to the requisite standards. .”

President of Ashghal Dr. Eng. Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi said: “Ashghal is dedicated to embracing groundbreaking technologies that revolutionize the execution of construction projects. Our emphasis lies in minimizing dependence on unskilled labor while introducing innovative solutions that amplify efficiency and elevate quality.

“ConteQExpo24 provides a promising opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements in technology, allowing us to uncover fresh approaches for enhancing our operations and project implementation. We are optimistic that this event will yield remarkable and unconventional advantages, creating a significant impact within the construction industry in Qatar.”