DOHA: The three-day high-profile ‘Made in China’ exhibition started here. The much-awaited event by the country’s private sector, was formally opened by Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada.
About 100 Chinese companies from different sectors are showcasing their products and services at the exhibition, which will conclude tomorrow at Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre. Some of the participating companies are Dongguan Xinxiang Metal Products Co Ltd, Foshan group of companies, Chaoan Jaidebao Ceramics Industry Co Ltd, Chaozhou Kedali Porcelain Co, Ltd and China Arab Purchase (Shanghai) Electronic Commerce Co, Ltd.
Qatar Chamber (QC), the organiser of the event, announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement with a Chinese e-procurement firm, ZA-GO.com, to facilitate trade between Qatar and China. Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassem bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of QC, said: “Today we signed an agreement with a big Chinese company, ZA-GO, which will help establishing B2B (Business-to-Business) meetings between Chinese and Qatari businesses to accelerate bilateral trade.”
He said: “ZA-GO will be providing training, consultancy and host of other services to Qatari companies that are planning to procure quality products in big volumes direct from the Chinese producers.