H.E. Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, Minister of Commerce and Industry, participated in the official opening ceremony of the Hannover Fair 2019. Qatar is participating in the fair as an official sponsor of the opening ceremony and is hosting a 1000 square-meter pavilion organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and bringing together 14 entities from the public and private sectors.
The opening ceremony was attended by a number of senior Qatari officials and high profile businessmen. The ceremony attracted a large number of business leaders and prominent political figures along with more than 250 CEOs of the world’s leading industrial companies and over 300 representatives of the international media.
Participating Qatari entities are showcasing investment opportunities in the country and highlighting future prospects across markets and economic sectors. The ministry’s pavilion is also home to a room where a number of lectures, workshops and presentations are being delivered.
The participation of Qatar in the Hanover Fair comes in line with ongoing efforts to highlight investment opportunities in the country particularly in the industrial sector, which will contribute to attracting foreign direct investment and strengthening Qatar’s competitive position in the region and beyond. Qatar’s participation also comes within the framework of its friendly relations with Germany.
The Hannover Fair 2019, which is being held in Germany, from April1 to 5, under the theme of “Integrated Industry – Industrial Intelligence”, offers participants the opportunity to explore a full range of technological innovations and smart solutions related to the industrial sector as well as the possibility to communicate and exchange expertise with a large number of decision makers in the industrial field, which will enhance cooperation and facilitate the development of joint ventures.
The fair will feature more than 80 panels and discussion forums under the theme of “Integrated Industry – Industrial Intelligence” with the participation of more than 150 speakers and more than 6,500 exhibitors from around the world. The event is also expected to attract more than 220,000 visitors.
This year’s edition focuses on the synergies between automation, energy, technology, IT platforms and artificial intelligence, all of which contribute to the digital transformation of industrial activities. The exhibition also underscores the growing importance of using artificial intelligence and automated learning in production and energy-related industries, including areas such as energy efficiency, production processes and independent production.
