Qatar Events Industry Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Qatar Events Industry Statistics

Qatar’s events industry delivered QR 12.5 billion in revenue in 2023 with a 15% year on year jump, backed by a 4.5x live entertainment ROI and QR 25 billion in post World Cup tourism spend. What stands out is how Qatar converts one standout moment into year round momentum, from QR 12 billion in MICE GDP gains to Qatar’s events supporting 150,000 jobs and drawing investment that reaches beyond tickets into construction, hotels, and green growth.

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Key Statistics

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Events industry contributed QR 45 billion to Qatar's GDP in 2022 via World Cup

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World Cup 2022 generated QR 100 billion total economic impact including infrastructure

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Qatar events industry created QR 8.2 billion in tourism revenue in 2023

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MICE events added QR 12 billion to GDP in 2023, multiplier effect of 2.8x

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Post-World Cup events tourism spend reached QR 25 billion in 2023

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Qatar's sports events generated QR 15 billion economic value in 2023

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Exhibitions in Qatar yielded QR 7.5 billion trade deals in 2023

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Cultural festivals contributed QR 4.2 billion to local economy in 2023 via spending

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Qatar events tax revenue to government was QR 1.8 billion in 2023

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Corporate events spending by multinationals in Qatar hit QR 3.9 billion in 2023

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World Cup legacy events added QR 20 billion to construction and ops economy post-2022

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Qatar's live entertainment ROI was 4.5x, generating QR 13 billion from QR 2.9bn spend in 2023

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Food festivals stimulated QR 2.8 billion in F&B sector revenue in 2023

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Tech conferences in Qatar facilitated QR 5.1 billion in investments in 2023

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Qatar events supported 150,000 jobs with QR 9 billion wage bill in 2023

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Luxury events generated QR 3.4 billion in high-end retail spend in 2023

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Sustainability events attracted QR 1.2 billion green investments in 2023

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E-sports tournaments in Qatar produced QR 2.1 billion sponsorship revenue in 2023

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Conference tourism added QR 10.5 billion to hotel revenues in 2023

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Art events boosted gallery sales by QR 0.9 billion in 2023

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Qatar motor shows generated QR 4.2 billion in vehicle sales leads in 2023

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Aviation and defense expos in Qatar secured QR 18 billion contracts in 2023

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Fashion weeks contributed QR 1.7 billion to apparel industry in 2023

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Book fairs drove QR 0.6 billion in publishing deals in 2023

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Music festivals generated QR 2.5 billion in ticketing and merch in 2023

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Qatar events workforce totals 85,000 direct employees in 2023

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Events industry training programs graduated 12,000 workers in 2023 via Qatar Tourism Academy

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Female participation in Qatar events sector reached 35% in 2023, up from 22% in 2020

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Qatar National Development Framework trained 5,000 event managers by 2023

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Average salary in Qatar events industry QR 18,000/month for skilled roles in 2023

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25,000 expatriate workers in events sector hold specialized visas in 2023

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Qatar Skills Academy certified 8,500 hospitality event staff in 2023

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Youth employment in events rose to 20% of workforce (15,000 jobs) in 2023

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Event tech specialists shortage filled by 3,000 new hires trained in 2023

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Sustainability training for 4,200 event planners completed in 2023

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Qatar events apprenticeships program engaged 2,500 students in 2023

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Multilingual staff in events: 60% proficient in 3+ languages, training for 10,000 in 2023

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Post-World Cup job retention rate in events: 92% for 50,000 workers in 2023

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Digital marketing roles in events grew by 40% to 4,000 jobs in 2023

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Venue management certifications issued to 1,800 professionals in 2023

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Freelance event coordinators numbered 12,000 registered in Qatar 2023

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Health and safety training reached 20,000 event staff post-COVID in 2023

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Creative production workforce: 6,500 artists and technicians employed in 2023

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Logistics roles in events: 18,000 workers, up 15% in 2023

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Leadership programs for events executives trained 500 in 2023

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Inclusive employment: 1,200 people with disabilities in events roles 2023

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Qatar events industry venue investments total QR 50 billion since 2010

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Lusail Stadium capacity 88,966, hosted 10 World Cup matches

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Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) spans 40,000 sqm with 4,000 seats main hall

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Aspire Dome multi-purpose venue seats 15,000 for events, renovated 2022

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Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) covers 95,000 sqm exhibition space

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Al Bidda Park hosts 50+ annual events with 200,000 sqm green space

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Katara Amphitheatre open-air venue capacity 5,000, used for 100 events yearly

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Education City Stadium (now legacy) 40,000 capacity, repurposed for concerts

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Doha Golf Club hosts international tournaments with 18-hole championship course

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The Pearl-Qatar marina venues for 200+ yacht shows annually

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Hamad International Airport (HIA) event spaces handle 1 million transit event pax yearly

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Museum of Islamic Art auditorium seats 250 for cultural events

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Souq Waqif expanded event areas for 300 festivals yearly

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Lusail City multipurpose arenas under development for 50,000 capacity events

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Qatar National Sports Strategy invests QR 5 billion in 20 new venues by 2030

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Conference centers in Qatar total 25 with 100,000 sqm meeting space

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Outdoor event permits issued for 1,500 sites in 2023

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High-tech AV equipment in Qatar venues valued at QR 2 billion

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Sustainability certifications held by 15 major Qatar venues (LEED Gold+)

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Hybrid event tech infrastructure in 20 venues supports 50,000 virtual attendees

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Falconry arenas in Qatar: 5 purpose-built with 10,000 capacity combined

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E-sports arenas: 3 new facilities with 5,000 seats total in 2023

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Art district in Doha has 10 galleries with 20,000 sqm exhibition space

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Motorsport circuit in Lusail: 5.4km track hosts 12 events yearly

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Beach club venues for events: 8 locations with 50,000 capacity summer

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University venues in Education City host 400 academic events yearly

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Hotel ballrooms: 200+ with total 80,000 sqm for events

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Temporary structure permits for mega-events: 500 issued in 2023

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FIFA World Cup 2022 final match attendance was 88,966 spectators at Lusail Stadium

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Total attendance across all 64 World Cup 2022 matches in Qatar exceeded 3.4 million, averaging 53,000 per match

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Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2023 attracted 12,500 visitors over 4 days

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Qatar International Food Festival 2023 saw 450,000 attendees across 10 days

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Web Summit Qatar 2023 hosted 15,000 participants from 120 countries

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Doha Grand Prix (Formula 1) 2023 had 150,000 spectators over the weekend

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Qatar Economic Forum 2023 drew 8,500 delegates including 100+ world leaders

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Ajyal Forum 2023 at Qatar Foundation attracted 3,200 youth participants

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Doha Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 featured 45 designers and 5,000 attendees

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Qatar International Falconry Festival 2023 had 1,200 falconers and 25,000 visitors

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Milipol Qatar 2024 exhibition expected 35,000 visitors from 170 countries (2023 data: 28,000)

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Qatar Travel Mart 2023 welcomed 7,500 trade professionals

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Doha Majors (WTA Tennis) 2023 attendance totaled 45,000 over week

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Qatar Short Film Festival 2023 screened to 12,000 audience members

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DIMDEX 2024 (Defense Expo) 2023 edition had 12,500 visitors

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Qatar Motor Show 2023 attracted 65,000 visitors over 5 days

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Stories of the Wild 2023 event at Al Zubarah saw 18,000 participants

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Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concerts in 2023 totaled 150,000 attendees across 50 shows

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Doha Book Fair 2023 hosted 1.2 million visitors over 12 days

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Qatar Astronomy Science Festival 2023 drew 22,000 science enthusiasts

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EFG Hermes One-on-One Conference in Doha 2023 had 500 investors

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Qatar FinTech Festival 2023 attracted 4,500 fintech leaders

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Doha International Fire Safety Conference 2023 had 2,800 delegates

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Qatar Energy Conference 2023 featured 3,000 participants from energy sector

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World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) 2023 summit had 7,000 attendees

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Qatar Creative Sports Awards 2023 ceremony attended by 1,500 sports personalities

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FIFA Club World Cup 2023 in Qatar (planning phase) expected 500,000 fans (2022 trial: 100,000)

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Qatar Sustainability Week 2023 engaged 10,000 participants across forums

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Qatar's events industry generated QR 12.5 billion in revenue in 2023, marking a 15% year-on-year growth driven by post-World Cup recovery

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The MICE segment within Qatar's events industry accounted for 42% of total events revenue in 2022, totaling QR 5.2 billion

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Qatar hosted 1,250 business events in 2023, up 22% from 2022, contributing to a market size of QR 18.4 billion

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Projected CAGR for Qatar events industry from 2024-2028 is 8.7%, reaching QR 25 billion by 2028

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Sports events sub-sector grew by 28% in 2023, valued at QR 4.1 billion within the overall events market

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Qatar's festival and cultural events market expanded to QR 3.8 billion in 2023, with 18% growth

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Total events industry expenditure in Qatar reached QR 15.7 billion in 2022, including QR 6.3 billion from international visitors

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Live entertainment events in Qatar generated QR 2.9 billion in 2023, a 19% increase post-pandemic

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Qatar's events market share in GCC region stood at 12% in 2023, valued at QR 20.1 billion regionally adjusted

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Corporate events segment valued at QR 4.5 billion in 2023, growing 14% YoY

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Exhibitions and trade shows contributed QR 5.6 billion to Qatar's events industry in 2023

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Qatar events industry digital ticketing revenue hit QR 1.2 billion in 2023, up 35%

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Overall events market recovery post-2022 World Cup reached 95% of pre-pandemic levels by Q4 2023, valued at QR 17.3 billion

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Wedding and social events sub-market in Qatar was QR 2.1 billion in 2023, growing 12%

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Qatar's adventure and outdoor events market grew to QR 1.8 billion in 2023, 25% YoY

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Music and concert events generated QR 3.2 billion in 2023, with 320 events hosted

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Qatar events industry inbound tourism multiplier effect added QR 4.7 billion in 2023

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Hybrid events adoption boosted market by QR 2.4 billion in 2023, representing 15% of total

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Qatar's luxury events segment reached QR 1.9 billion in 2023, targeting high-net-worth individuals

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Sustainability-focused events contributed QR 0.8 billion, growing 40% in 2023

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Tech and innovation events market in Qatar hit QR 2.3 billion in 2023

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Food and beverage events generated QR 1.5 billion in 2023, with 450 events

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Qatar events market digital marketing spend was QR 0.9 billion in 2023

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Post-World Cup events surge added QR 3.5 billion to 2023 market size

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Qatar's e-sports events market grew to QR 1.1 billion in 2023, 55% YoY

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Art and gallery events contributed QR 0.7 billion in 2023

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Qatar events insurance market for events was QR 0.4 billion in 2023

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Virtual reality events segment emerged at QR 0.6 billion in 2023

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Qatar's conference market alone valued at QR 6.8 billion in 2023

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Total events platforms and apps revenue in Qatar reached QR 0.5 billion in 2023

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Qatar’s events sector is already delivering scale that looks bigger than the headlines, with live entertainment ROI reaching 4.5x and generating QR 13 billion from QR 2.9 billion in spend in 2023. Sports, MICE, festivals, and even tech conferences all feed into a wider economic chain where multiplier effects and post-World Cup momentum keep changing the totals. Let’s connect the figures behind Qatar’s QR 25 billion 2023 post-World Cup tourism spend and the 150,000 jobs supported, to see where value concentrates and where it surprises.

Key Takeaways

  • Events industry contributed QR 45 billion to Qatar's GDP in 2022 via World Cup
  • World Cup 2022 generated QR 100 billion total economic impact including infrastructure
  • Qatar events industry created QR 8.2 billion in tourism revenue in 2023
  • Qatar events workforce totals 85,000 direct employees in 2023
  • Events industry training programs graduated 12,000 workers in 2023 via Qatar Tourism Academy
  • Female participation in Qatar events sector reached 35% in 2023, up from 22% in 2020
  • Qatar events industry venue investments total QR 50 billion since 2010
  • Lusail Stadium capacity 88,966, hosted 10 World Cup matches
  • Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) spans 40,000 sqm with 4,000 seats main hall
  • FIFA World Cup 2022 final match attendance was 88,966 spectators at Lusail Stadium
  • Total attendance across all 64 World Cup 2022 matches in Qatar exceeded 3.4 million, averaging 53,000 per match
  • Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2023 attracted 12,500 visitors over 4 days
  • Qatar's events industry generated QR 12.5 billion in revenue in 2023, marking a 15% year-on-year growth driven by post-World Cup recovery
  • The MICE segment within Qatar's events industry accounted for 42% of total events revenue in 2022, totaling QR 5.2 billion
  • Qatar hosted 1,250 business events in 2023, up 22% from 2022, contributing to a market size of QR 18.4 billion

In 2023 Qatar’s events industry strengthened GDP and tourism, topping QR 12.5 billion in revenue.

Economic Impact and Revenue

1Events industry contributed QR 45 billion to Qatar's GDP in 2022 via World Cup
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2World Cup 2022 generated QR 100 billion total economic impact including infrastructure
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3Qatar events industry created QR 8.2 billion in tourism revenue in 2023
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4MICE events added QR 12 billion to GDP in 2023, multiplier effect of 2.8x
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5Post-World Cup events tourism spend reached QR 25 billion in 2023
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6Qatar's sports events generated QR 15 billion economic value in 2023
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7Exhibitions in Qatar yielded QR 7.5 billion trade deals in 2023
Directional
8Cultural festivals contributed QR 4.2 billion to local economy in 2023 via spending
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9Qatar events tax revenue to government was QR 1.8 billion in 2023
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10Corporate events spending by multinationals in Qatar hit QR 3.9 billion in 2023
Verified
11World Cup legacy events added QR 20 billion to construction and ops economy post-2022
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12Qatar's live entertainment ROI was 4.5x, generating QR 13 billion from QR 2.9bn spend in 2023
Verified
13Food festivals stimulated QR 2.8 billion in F&B sector revenue in 2023
Verified
14Tech conferences in Qatar facilitated QR 5.1 billion in investments in 2023
Verified
15Qatar events supported 150,000 jobs with QR 9 billion wage bill in 2023
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16Luxury events generated QR 3.4 billion in high-end retail spend in 2023
Verified
17Sustainability events attracted QR 1.2 billion green investments in 2023
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18E-sports tournaments in Qatar produced QR 2.1 billion sponsorship revenue in 2023
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19Conference tourism added QR 10.5 billion to hotel revenues in 2023
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20Art events boosted gallery sales by QR 0.9 billion in 2023
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21Qatar motor shows generated QR 4.2 billion in vehicle sales leads in 2023
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22Aviation and defense expos in Qatar secured QR 18 billion contracts in 2023
Directional
23Fashion weeks contributed QR 1.7 billion to apparel industry in 2023
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24Book fairs drove QR 0.6 billion in publishing deals in 2023
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25Music festivals generated QR 2.5 billion in ticketing and merch in 2023
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Economic Impact and Revenue Interpretation

Hosting the World Cup wasn't just a trophy on the shelf; Qatar has since turned its stadiums and stages into an economic machine, proving that while you can't buy love, you can absolutely invest in a world-class event industry and watch it pay dividends across every sector from tech to tourism.

Employment and Skills Development

1Qatar events workforce totals 85,000 direct employees in 2023
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2Events industry training programs graduated 12,000 workers in 2023 via Qatar Tourism Academy
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3Female participation in Qatar events sector reached 35% in 2023, up from 22% in 2020
Verified
4Qatar National Development Framework trained 5,000 event managers by 2023
Verified
5Average salary in Qatar events industry QR 18,000/month for skilled roles in 2023
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625,000 expatriate workers in events sector hold specialized visas in 2023
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7Qatar Skills Academy certified 8,500 hospitality event staff in 2023
Directional
8Youth employment in events rose to 20% of workforce (15,000 jobs) in 2023
Verified
9Event tech specialists shortage filled by 3,000 new hires trained in 2023
Verified
10Sustainability training for 4,200 event planners completed in 2023
Verified
11Qatar events apprenticeships program engaged 2,500 students in 2023
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12Multilingual staff in events: 60% proficient in 3+ languages, training for 10,000 in 2023
Single source
13Post-World Cup job retention rate in events: 92% for 50,000 workers in 2023
Verified
14Digital marketing roles in events grew by 40% to 4,000 jobs in 2023
Verified
15Venue management certifications issued to 1,800 professionals in 2023
Verified
16Freelance event coordinators numbered 12,000 registered in Qatar 2023
Verified
17Health and safety training reached 20,000 event staff post-COVID in 2023
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18Creative production workforce: 6,500 artists and technicians employed in 2023
Single source
19Logistics roles in events: 18,000 workers, up 15% in 2023
Single source
20Leadership programs for events executives trained 500 in 2023
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21Inclusive employment: 1,200 people with disabilities in events roles 2023
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Employment and Skills Development Interpretation

With 85,000 people now directly employed, Qatar's events industry is no longer just a post-World Cup promise, but a rapidly professionalizing force, graduating 12,000 newly trained workers, seeing women fill over a third of its roles, retaining 92% of its talent, and strategically addressing every gap from tech specialists to sustainability planners—all while paying a pretty compelling average salary.

Infrastructure and Venues

1Qatar events industry venue investments total QR 50 billion since 2010
Directional
2Lusail Stadium capacity 88,966, hosted 10 World Cup matches
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3Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) spans 40,000 sqm with 4,000 seats main hall
Directional
4Aspire Dome multi-purpose venue seats 15,000 for events, renovated 2022
Verified
5Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) covers 95,000 sqm exhibition space
Single source
6Al Bidda Park hosts 50+ annual events with 200,000 sqm green space
Single source
7Katara Amphitheatre open-air venue capacity 5,000, used for 100 events yearly
Verified
8Education City Stadium (now legacy) 40,000 capacity, repurposed for concerts
Single source
9Doha Golf Club hosts international tournaments with 18-hole championship course
Single source
10The Pearl-Qatar marina venues for 200+ yacht shows annually
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11Hamad International Airport (HIA) event spaces handle 1 million transit event pax yearly
Verified
12Museum of Islamic Art auditorium seats 250 for cultural events
Directional
13Souq Waqif expanded event areas for 300 festivals yearly
Verified
14Lusail City multipurpose arenas under development for 50,000 capacity events
Verified
15Qatar National Sports Strategy invests QR 5 billion in 20 new venues by 2030
Verified
16Conference centers in Qatar total 25 with 100,000 sqm meeting space
Directional
17Outdoor event permits issued for 1,500 sites in 2023
Single source
18High-tech AV equipment in Qatar venues valued at QR 2 billion
Verified
19Sustainability certifications held by 15 major Qatar venues (LEED Gold+)
Verified
20Hybrid event tech infrastructure in 20 venues supports 50,000 virtual attendees
Verified
21Falconry arenas in Qatar: 5 purpose-built with 10,000 capacity combined
Verified
22E-sports arenas: 3 new facilities with 5,000 seats total in 2023
Directional
23Art district in Doha has 10 galleries with 20,000 sqm exhibition space
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24Motorsport circuit in Lusail: 5.4km track hosts 12 events yearly
Verified
25Beach club venues for events: 8 locations with 50,000 capacity summer
Directional
26University venues in Education City host 400 academic events yearly
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27Hotel ballrooms: 200+ with total 80,000 sqm for events
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28Temporary structure permits for mega-events: 500 issued in 2023
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Infrastructure and Venues Interpretation

Qatar didn't just build venues for a World Cup; it meticulously constructed an entire ecosystem of stages, from desert amphitheatres to high-tech convention halls, proving its ambition to host the world is no temporary structure but a permanent, wildly diverse, and seriously well-funded reality.

Major Events and Participation

1FIFA World Cup 2022 final match attendance was 88,966 spectators at Lusail Stadium
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2Total attendance across all 64 World Cup 2022 matches in Qatar exceeded 3.4 million, averaging 53,000 per match
Verified
3Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2023 attracted 12,500 visitors over 4 days
Verified
4Qatar International Food Festival 2023 saw 450,000 attendees across 10 days
Verified
5Web Summit Qatar 2023 hosted 15,000 participants from 120 countries
Directional
6Doha Grand Prix (Formula 1) 2023 had 150,000 spectators over the weekend
Single source
7Qatar Economic Forum 2023 drew 8,500 delegates including 100+ world leaders
Verified
8Ajyal Forum 2023 at Qatar Foundation attracted 3,200 youth participants
Verified
9Doha Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 featured 45 designers and 5,000 attendees
Verified
10Qatar International Falconry Festival 2023 had 1,200 falconers and 25,000 visitors
Verified
11Milipol Qatar 2024 exhibition expected 35,000 visitors from 170 countries (2023 data: 28,000)
Verified
12Qatar Travel Mart 2023 welcomed 7,500 trade professionals
Single source
13Doha Majors (WTA Tennis) 2023 attendance totaled 45,000 over week
Verified
14Qatar Short Film Festival 2023 screened to 12,000 audience members
Verified
15DIMDEX 2024 (Defense Expo) 2023 edition had 12,500 visitors
Verified
16Qatar Motor Show 2023 attracted 65,000 visitors over 5 days
Verified
17Stories of the Wild 2023 event at Al Zubarah saw 18,000 participants
Verified
18Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concerts in 2023 totaled 150,000 attendees across 50 shows
Verified
19Doha Book Fair 2023 hosted 1.2 million visitors over 12 days
Verified
20Qatar Astronomy Science Festival 2023 drew 22,000 science enthusiasts
Verified
21EFG Hermes One-on-One Conference in Doha 2023 had 500 investors
Verified
22Qatar FinTech Festival 2023 attracted 4,500 fintech leaders
Verified
23Doha International Fire Safety Conference 2023 had 2,800 delegates
Verified
24Qatar Energy Conference 2023 featured 3,000 participants from energy sector
Verified
25World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) 2023 summit had 7,000 attendees
Verified
26Qatar Creative Sports Awards 2023 ceremony attended by 1,500 sports personalities
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27FIFA Club World Cup 2023 in Qatar (planning phase) expected 500,000 fans (2022 trial: 100,000)
Single source
28Qatar Sustainability Week 2023 engaged 10,000 participants across forums
Verified

Major Events and Participation Interpretation

Qatar's event calendar is no longer just about the occasional spectacle, but rather a full-throttle, year-round engine of global convergence, proving the nation can fill a stadium for football one week and a convention hall for fintech the next with equal and impressive vigor.

Market Size and Growth

1Qatar's events industry generated QR 12.5 billion in revenue in 2023, marking a 15% year-on-year growth driven by post-World Cup recovery
Verified
2The MICE segment within Qatar's events industry accounted for 42% of total events revenue in 2022, totaling QR 5.2 billion
Directional
3Qatar hosted 1,250 business events in 2023, up 22% from 2022, contributing to a market size of QR 18.4 billion
Single source
4Projected CAGR for Qatar events industry from 2024-2028 is 8.7%, reaching QR 25 billion by 2028
Single source
5Sports events sub-sector grew by 28% in 2023, valued at QR 4.1 billion within the overall events market
Verified
6Qatar's festival and cultural events market expanded to QR 3.8 billion in 2023, with 18% growth
Verified
7Total events industry expenditure in Qatar reached QR 15.7 billion in 2022, including QR 6.3 billion from international visitors
Verified
8Live entertainment events in Qatar generated QR 2.9 billion in 2023, a 19% increase post-pandemic
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9Qatar's events market share in GCC region stood at 12% in 2023, valued at QR 20.1 billion regionally adjusted
Single source
10Corporate events segment valued at QR 4.5 billion in 2023, growing 14% YoY
Directional
11Exhibitions and trade shows contributed QR 5.6 billion to Qatar's events industry in 2023
Verified
12Qatar events industry digital ticketing revenue hit QR 1.2 billion in 2023, up 35%
Verified
13Overall events market recovery post-2022 World Cup reached 95% of pre-pandemic levels by Q4 2023, valued at QR 17.3 billion
Single source
14Wedding and social events sub-market in Qatar was QR 2.1 billion in 2023, growing 12%
Single source
15Qatar's adventure and outdoor events market grew to QR 1.8 billion in 2023, 25% YoY
Directional
16Music and concert events generated QR 3.2 billion in 2023, with 320 events hosted
Verified
17Qatar events industry inbound tourism multiplier effect added QR 4.7 billion in 2023
Verified
18Hybrid events adoption boosted market by QR 2.4 billion in 2023, representing 15% of total
Single source
19Qatar's luxury events segment reached QR 1.9 billion in 2023, targeting high-net-worth individuals
Verified
20Sustainability-focused events contributed QR 0.8 billion, growing 40% in 2023
Verified
21Tech and innovation events market in Qatar hit QR 2.3 billion in 2023
Verified
22Food and beverage events generated QR 1.5 billion in 2023, with 450 events
Directional
23Qatar events market digital marketing spend was QR 0.9 billion in 2023
Verified
24Post-World Cup events surge added QR 3.5 billion to 2023 market size
Verified
25Qatar's e-sports events market grew to QR 1.1 billion in 2023, 55% YoY
Single source
26Art and gallery events contributed QR 0.7 billion in 2023
Verified
27Qatar events insurance market for events was QR 0.4 billion in 2023
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28Virtual reality events segment emerged at QR 0.6 billion in 2023
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29Qatar's conference market alone valued at QR 6.8 billion in 2023
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30Total events platforms and apps revenue in Qatar reached QR 0.5 billion in 2023
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Qatar's events industry is no longer just playing host to the world; it's building a booming, multi-billion-riyal empire from conferences and concerts, proving the World Cup was merely the opening act to an economic encores.

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Rachel Svensson. 2026. "Qatar Events Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/qatar-events-industry-statistics.

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  • MEED logo
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  • RESEARCHANDMARKETS logo
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  • QATARSPORTS logo
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    qatarsports.com

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  • QATARFOUNDATION logo
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  • WTTC logo
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  • DOHAFESTIVALCITY logo
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    DOHAFESTIVALCITY
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  • GCC-EVENTS-COUNCIL logo
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    GCC-EVENTS-COUNCIL
    gcc-events-council.org

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  • QATARCHAMBER logo
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  • QATAR-EXHIBITIONS logo
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  • QATARAIRWAYS logo
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    QATARAIRWAYS
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  • IMF logo
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    IMF
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  • QATARWEDDINGS logo
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  • VISITQATAR logo
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    VISITQATAR
    visitqatar.com

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  • QATARLIVE logo
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    QATARLIVE
    qatarlive.com

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  • OECD logo
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  • EVENTINDUSTRYNEWS logo
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  • LUXURYQATAR logo
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  • GREENQATAR logo
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  • WEB-SUMMIT-QATAR logo
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    WEB-SUMMIT-QATAR
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  • DOHAGASTRONOMY logo
    Reference 22
    DOHAGASTRONOMY
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    dohagastronomy.com

  • QATARDIGITAL logo
    Reference 23
    QATARDIGITAL
    qatardigital.com

    qatardigital.com

  • FIFA logo
    Reference 24
    FIFA
    fifa.com

    fifa.com

  • QATARGAMING logo
    Reference 25
    QATARGAMING
    qatargaming.com

    qatargaming.com

  • QATARARTSCOUNCIL logo
    Reference 26
    QATARARTSCOUNCIL
    qatarartscouncil.org

    qatarartscouncil.org

  • QATARINSURANCE logo
    Reference 27
    QATARINSURANCE
    qatarinsurance.com

    qatarinsurance.com

  • QATARVR logo
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    QATARVR
    qatarvr.com

    qatarvr.com

  • ICCAWORLD logo
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    ICCAWORLD
    iccaworld.org

    iccaworld.org

  • APPSTORE logo
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    APPSTORE
    appstore.qatar

    appstore.qatar

  • DIGITALHUB logo
    Reference 31
    DIGITALHUB
    digitalhub.fifa.com

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  • QATARJEWELLERY logo
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    QATARJEWELLERY
    qatarjewellery.com

    qatarjewellery.com

  • QATARFOODFESTIVAL logo
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    QATARFOODFESTIVAL
    qatarfoodfestival.com

    qatarfoodfestival.com

  • QATAR logo
    Reference 34
    QATAR
    qatar.websummit.com

    qatar.websummit.com

  • FORMULA1 logo
    Reference 35
    FORMULA1
    formula1.com

    formula1.com

  • QEF logo
    Reference 36
    QEF
    qef.qatar

    qef.qatar

  • QF logo
    Reference 37
    QF
    qf.org.qa

    qf.org.qa

  • DOHAFASHIONWEEK logo
    Reference 38
    DOHAFASHIONWEEK
    dohafashionweek.com

    dohafashionweek.com

  • QATARFALCONRY logo
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    QATARFALCONRY
    qatarfalconry.com

    qatarfalconry.com

  • MILIPOLQATAR logo
    Reference 40
    MILIPOLQATAR
    milipolqatar.com

    milipolqatar.com

  • QATARTRAVELMART logo
    Reference 41
    QATARTRAVELMART
    qatartravelmart.com

    qatartravelmart.com

  • WTATENNIS logo
    Reference 42
    WTATENNIS
    wtatennis.com

    wtatennis.com

  • DOHAFILMINSTITUTE logo
    Reference 43
    DOHAFILMINSTITUTE
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    dohafilminstitute.com

  • DIMDEX logo
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    DIMDEX
    dimdex.com

    dimdex.com

  • QATARMOTORSHOW logo
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    QATARMOTORSHOW
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    qatarmotorshow.com

  • QATARPHILHARMONICORCHESTRA logo
    Reference 46
    QATARPHILHARMONICORCHESTRA
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    qatarphilharmonicorchestra.org

  • DOHABOOKFAIR logo
    Reference 47
    DOHABOOKFAIR
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    dohabookfair.qa

  • EFGHERMES logo
    Reference 48
    EFGHERMES
    efghermes.com

    efghermes.com

  • QATARFINTECHFESTIVAL logo
    Reference 49
    QATARFINTECHFESTIVAL
    qatarfintechfestival.com

    qatarfintechfestival.com

  • DIFSC logo
    Reference 50
    DIFSC
    difsc.com

    difsc.com

  • QATARENERGY logo
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    QATARENERGY
    qatarenergy.qa

    qatarenergy.qa

  • WISH logo
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    WISH
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    wish.org.qa

  • QATARCREATIVESPORTS logo
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    QATARCREATIVESPORTS
    qatarcreativesports.com

    qatarcreativesports.com

  • QATARSUSTAINABILITYWEEK logo
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    qatarsustainabilityweek.com

  • GCO logo
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  • PWC logo
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    PWC
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  • OZY logo
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  • WTCF logo
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    WTCF
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  • QATARSPORTS logo
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  • QIEX logo
    Reference 60
    QIEX
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    qiex.org.qa

  • MOC logo
    Reference 61
    MOC
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    moc.gov.qa

  • MOF logo
    Reference 62
    MOF
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  • QFC logo
    Reference 63
    QFC
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  • QATARLIVE logo
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    QATARLIVE
    qatarlive.org

    qatarlive.org

  • QATARHOSPITALITY logo
    Reference 65
    QATARHOSPITALITY
    qatarhospitality.com

    qatarhospitality.com

  • QATARBUSINESS logo
    Reference 66
    QATARBUSINESS
    qatarbusiness.org

    qatarbusiness.org

  • MOL logo
    Reference 67
    MOL
    mol.gov.qa

    mol.gov.qa

  • VILLAGGIOMALL logo
    Reference 68
    VILLAGGIOMALL
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    villaggiomall.com

  • QSDSD logo
    Reference 69
    QSDSD
    qsdsd.gov.qa

    qsdsd.gov.qa

  • QESPORTS logo
    Reference 70
    QESPORTS
    qesports.org

    qesports.org

  • QHDA logo
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    QHDA
    qhda.gov.qa

    qhda.gov.qa

  • QMA logo
    Reference 72
    QMA
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    qma.org.qa

  • QATARAUTO logo
    Reference 73
    QATARAUTO
    qatarauto.com

    qatarauto.com

  • QDFW logo
    Reference 74
    QDFW
    qdfw.org

    qdfw.org

  • SOUNDCITYQATAR logo
    Reference 75
    SOUNDCITYQATAR
    soundcityqatar.com

    soundcityqatar.com

  • LUSAILSTADIUM logo
    Reference 76
    LUSAILSTADIUM
    lusailstadium.com

    lusailstadium.com

  • QNCC logo
    Reference 77
    QNCC
    qncc.qa

    qncc.qa

  • ASPIREDOME logo
    Reference 78
    ASPIREDOME
    aspiredome.qa

    aspiredome.qa

  • DECC logo
    Reference 79
    DECC
    decc.qa

    decc.qa

  • ALBIDDAPARK logo
    Reference 80
    ALBIDDAPARK
    albiddapark.qa

    albiddapark.qa

  • KATARA logo
    Reference 81
    KATARA
    katara.net

    katara.net

  • QP logo
    Reference 82
    QP
    qp.edu.qa

    qp.edu.qa

  • DOHAGOLFCLUB logo
    Reference 83
    DOHAGOLFCLUB
    dohagolfclub.com

    dohagolfclub.com

  • THEPEARLQATAR logo
    Reference 84
    THEPEARLQATAR
    thepearlqatar.com

    thepearlqatar.com

  • DOHAHAMADAIRPORT logo
    Reference 85
    DOHAHAMADAIRPORT
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    dohahamadairport.com

  • MIA logo
    Reference 86
    MIA
    mia.org.qa

    mia.org.qa

  • SOUQWAQIF logo
    Reference 87
    SOUQWAQIF
    souqwaqif.qa

    souqwaqif.qa

  • LUSAILCITY logo
    Reference 88
    LUSAILCITY
    lusailcity.qa

    lusailcity.qa

  • QATARSPORTS2030 logo
    Reference 89
    QATARSPORTS2030
    qatarsports2030.com

    qatarsports2030.com

  • QATARCONVENTION logo
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    QATARCONVENTION
    qatarconvention.com

    qatarconvention.com

  • DOHA logo
    Reference 91
    DOHA
    doha.gov.qa

    doha.gov.qa

  • QATAREVENTS logo
    Reference 92
    QATAREVENTS
    qatarevents.org

    qatarevents.org

  • GSAS logo
    Reference 93
    GSAS
    gsas.org.qa

    gsas.org.qa

  • QATARHYBRID logo
    Reference 94
    QATARHYBRID
    qatarhybrid.com

    qatarhybrid.com

  • QATARFALCONRY logo
    Reference 95
    QATARFALCONRY
    qatarfalconry.gov.qa

    qatarfalconry.gov.qa

  • QESPORTS logo
    Reference 96
    QESPORTS
    qesports.qa

    qesports.qa

  • QATARARTSCENTRE logo
    Reference 97
    QATARARTSCENTRE
    qatarartscentre.com

    qatarartscentre.com

  • LUSAILCIRCUIT logo
    Reference 98
    LUSAILCIRCUIT
    lusailcircuit.com

    lusailcircuit.com

  • QATARBEACHES logo
    Reference 99
    QATARBEACHES
    qatarbeaches.com

    qatarbeaches.com

  • MOCI logo
    Reference 100
    MOCI
    moci.gov.qa

    moci.gov.qa