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THE INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE &
DESIGN EXHIBITION AND AWARDS
DOHA, QATAR
www.qatar-expo.com
CONTENTS
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facts and figures
floor plan
exhibitor’s profile summary
exhibitors category
exhibitors list
exhibitors survey
sponsors
media plan
visitors profile
visitors category
visitors report
23 visitors survey
32 advertising
on location events
conferences
33 awards
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THE 8TH INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE
& DESIGN EXHIBITION AND AWARDS 09
TOTAL SQM
10,000 sqm.
LOCATION
Doha Exhibition Center
CITY / COUNTRY
Doha, Qatar
DATE
21st – 24th October 2009
FREQUENCY
Yearly
FACTS AND
FIGURES
No. of Exhibitors
70
Foreign Exhibitors
24
Local Exhibitors
46
Participating
Countries
11
Visitors
16,000
Media Partners
9
* 60% of the exhibitors stated that 8th INFDEX was
successful.
* 71% of the exhibitors obtain their expectation and
targets.
* 33% of the exhibitors generated good contacts for
future sales.
* Visitors stated that 33% of the exhibitors are very
good.
E-11
12sqm
E-10
12sqm
E-9
12sqm
E-8
12sqm
E-7
12sqm
E-6
12sqm
E-5
12sqm
C-2
30 sqm
B-3
36 sqm
B-2
36 sqm
C-3
60 sqm
A-2
120 sqm
B-4
36sqm
B-1
36 sqm
C-1
30 sqm
D-2
100sqm
E-15
12sqm
TYPE B
E-4
12sqm
E-16
12sqm
150 sqm
A-1A
150 sqm
B-6
180 sqm
C-6
150 sqm
Registration Desk
A-1
B-5
150 sqm
C-5
100 sqm
E-41
12sqm
D-3
240 sqm
E-17
12 sqm
TYPE F
600x650x950MM TELEPHONE
CABLE PULLING MANHOLE
(TYP.)
600x650x950MM TELEPHONE
CABLE PULLING MANHOLE
(TYP.)
E-14
12sqm
E-19
12sqm
A-3
150 sqm
B-8
90 sqm
C-9
35sqm
B-7
90 sqm
C-7
35sqm
E-22
12sqm
C-10
40sqm
D-7
120 sqm
E-21
12sqm
C-8
40sqm
E-20
12sqm
E-23
12sqm
E-24
12sqm
A-4A
50sqm
B-9
90 sqm
C-14
40sqm
C-11
40sqm
D-9
60sqm
E-25
12sqm
E-27
12sqm
A-4C
75sqm
B-11
45 sqm
B-10
45 sqm
C-13
35sqm
C-12
35sqm
D-10
60sqm
E-26
12sqm
E-28
12sqm
C-18
40sqm
A-8
40 sqm
A-7
35sqm
A-6
35 sqm
A-5
40 sqm
B-14
45 sqm
C-17
35sqm
B-15
45 sqm
D-11
120 sqm
E-30
12sqm
B-16
45 sqm
B-13
45sqm
E-29
12sqm
E-33
12sqm
E-37
12 sqm
C
TYPE B
800x1500x1100MM CABLE
PULLING MANHOLE
(TYPICAL)
E-13
12sqm
A-9
40 sqm
A-12
40 sqm
A-11
35 sqm
A-10
35 sqm
E-35
12sqm
E-39
12sqm
B-19
64sqm
E-34
12sqm
E-38
12sqm
C-19
270 sqm
E-31&32
18sqm
C
TYPE B
600x650x950MM TELEPHONE
CABLE PULLING MANHOLE
(TYP.)
600x650x950MM TELEPHONE
CABLE PULLING MANHOLE
(TYP.)
E-3
12sqm
TYPE F
600x650x950MM TELEPHONE
CABLE PULLING MANHOLE
(TYP.)
600x650x950MM TELEPHONE
CABLE PULLING MANHOLE
(TYP.)
E-2
15sqm
E-40
12sqm
E-36
12sqm
A-14
45sqm
A-15
45 sqm
A-16
45sqm
CONFERENCE
C-20
300 sqm
A-13
45sqm
TYPE B
800x1500x1100MM CABLE
PULLING MANHOLE
(TYPICAL)
800x1500x1100MM CABLE
PULLING MANHOLE
(TYPICAL)
E-1
12sqm
600x650x950MM TELEPHONE
CABLE PULLING MANHOLE
(TYP.)
600x650x950MM TELEPHONE
CABLE PULLING MANHOLE
(TYP.)
800x1500x1100MM CABLE
PULLING MANHOLE
(TYPICAL)
FLOOR PLAN
E-12
12 sqm
7
D
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EXHIBITOR’S CATEGORY
EXHIBITOR’S PROFILE SUMMARY
Store Accessories
Office Furniture
Home Furniture
Manufactures
Carpets
Textiles
Flooring
Consultant
Architectural finishes
Bathrooms
Doors & Windows
Floor Coverings
Furniture
Home Appliances
Interior Design / Architectural
Kitchens
Landscaping
Lighting
Marble finished products
Paints
Real Estate
Sanitary Ware / Equipment
Swimming Pools
Wall coverings
Wood products
Design Services, Graphics & Multimedia
Media
Others
0%
2
4
9
2
2
10
6
4
7
5
10
23
6
17
11
3
2
4
3
2
4
1
8
7
2
8
11
1%
1%
2%
6%
5%
1%
4%
1%
5%
1%
6%
2%
1%
4%
2%
2%
2%
4%
4%
3%
2%
6%
6%
10%
4%
14%
VALUE ADDED EXHIBITOR PACKAGES
* Free Exhibitors / visitors passes for the customer
and prospects
* Hours of Exhibits with special receptions.
* Free Listing on Qatar Expo website.
* Free coverage in 8th INFDEX catalogue, the official
trade publication.
* Pre-registered Visitors
* Database of registered visitors
* Introduction to market decision makers
* Business to Business Meeting Assistance
* Full service (internet, telephone, fax, ATM & others)
* Media invitation to Meet the Expert
* Exclusive Hotel discounted packages
* Access to the full exhibition services
* Media invitation to product launches
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EXHIBITORS LIST
EXHIBITORS LIST
Exhibitors
Country
Exhibitors
Country
ADM Magazine
Italy
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Qatar
Ahmed Hassan Bilal
Qatar
Hollandi
Qatar
Al Khaleej American Wardrobes
Qatar
IGDF
Qatar
Al Khalid Factory llc
U.A.E
Il Portico Interiors
Qatar
Al Marfaa
Qatar
Interior Design Services Group SRL
Italy
Al Maskan
KSA
Interwood Mobel (Pvt) LTD
Pakistan
Al Tayeb Group
Qatar
Istikbal
Qatar
Alamco Qatar W.L.L.
Qatar
Italian Furnishing Solutions
Italy
Aliktisaad Wal’amal - United Media Services
Oman
Italian Lighting Magazine
Italy
Amr & Helmy
Qatar
Jama Marble & Granite
Qatar
Calligaris
Qatar
Jamco Trading & Contracting (W.LL.)
Qatar
Ancona D.O.O.
Croatia
Khazana
Qatar
Arab Women Business Magazine
Lebanon
Lamasat Decoration Magazine
Qatar
Arda Trading W.L.L. (Azadea Grp.) - Singways
Qatar
Lampart & Sinan Mobilya Co.
Turkey
Asia Medialine
Malaysia
Ligne Roset (Jaida)
Qatar
Aziz Rebeiz
Livin
Qatar
B5 Design
Qatar
Living Gallery
Qatar
Barwa Media
Qatar
Marina Trading Co. WLL
Qatar
Bo Concept
Qatar
Nehme Machinery & Equipments
Qatar
Chip International
Qatar
Novacolor Srl
Italy
Curtain Palace - Dreams Decoration
Qatar
Octogone Qatar
Qatar
Dana Gallery
Qatar
OFIDE
Qatar
E. S Group
Qatar
Organza Style Decoration
Qatar
Economy & Commerce
Qatar
Oryx Advertising Co. W.L.L.
Qatar
Elite Homes
Qatar
OTOBI LIMITED
Bangladesh
Explore Qatar - DTM
Qatar
Pergola Design
Qatar
Expo Guide
UAE
Pianeta Hotel Magazine
Turkey
Fine Art Furniture
Qatar
Plexi Plus
Lebanon
Forum Design - Ahmed Hassan Bilal Co.
Qatar
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Co.
Qatar
French Design
Qatar
S.Clairy
Italy
Global Art
Qatar
Sasa Export SRL
Italy
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EXHIBITORS LIST
Exhibitor’s Survey
Exhibitors
Country
Sleep Comfort ( Ayoub Trading )
Lebanon
Teka (Al Tayeb Trading & Est.)
Qatar
Tgevents and Congress Services
Turkey
Toscana Venture
Qatar
UNIFAM - Spanish Carpet Association
Spain
Warde
Qatar
Yatas
Turkey
Zordy
Qatar
18%
no
Were exhibition DAYS sufficient?
82%
yes
EXHIBITOR’S SURVEY
9%
49%
not
successful
too
long
36%
very
successful
49%
successful
How would you rate the overall
success of your exhibit
at the 8th INFDEX 2009?
14%
too
short
Were the exhibition hours?
77%
just right
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Exhibitor’s Survey
Exhibitor’s Survey
6%
other
19%
new
product
information
23%
maintain
current size
of booth
33%
new
contacts
What were your objectives at the
8th INFDEX- Exhibitions?
14%
sales
leads
Next show do you plan to?
77%
increase
your booth
space
19%
company/
product
recognition
9%
0%
competition
survey
decrease
your booth
space
Please rate the quality of the service providers at 8th INFDEX
1%
poor
29%
no
71%
Do you feel that you attained
your targets and objectives at 8th
INFDEX?
17%
fair
21%
26%
25%
fair
excellent
excellent
cleaning
security
yes
57%
good
53%
0%
POOR
good
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Exhibitor’s Survey
Exhibitor’s Survey
15%
fair
11%
no
23%
excellent
Were Logistics handled at your
convenience and satisfaction?
How would your rate the bump-In
and bump-Out schedule?
89%
62%
yes
good
0%
poor
2%
poor
21%
17%
yes
28%
fair
excellent
Was there any issue/problem
highlighted during the exhibition?
How would you rate the exhibition
fascilities?
49%
good
83%
no
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Exhibitor’s Survey
Exhibitor’s Survey
Please rate the quality of the service providers at 8th INFDEX
2%
no
6%
yes
2%
1%
no
na
97%
Did you rent a car during your stay
in Qatar?
98%
yes
yes
0%
na
before the exhibition
94%
no
during the move-in
100%
yes
99%
99%
yes
yes
0%
during the
exhibition period
0%
no
0%
na
no
during the move out
0%
na
33%
yes
67%
no
Did you book at a hotel during your
stay in Qatar?
Arabic
Arabic
English
Al Sharq
Arrayah
Gulf Times
26
26
26
26
HPC/Inside
Page
QPC/Inside
Page
QPC/Inside
Page
QPC/Inside
Page
Total Plan Cost (inc Ag Fees 5%)
Plan Cost
Newspaper
Total
Arabic
Al Sharq
26
QPC/Inside
Page
26
4
4
4
4
4
4
104
104
104
104
104
104
Gross
Unit
Cost
108,000
10
6,750
6,750
6,750
40,500
6,750
40,500
108,000
6,750
6,750
6,750
13,500
6,750
(QR)
Gross
Total
Cost
10
1
1
1
3
1
3
# of
ins
13,500
Arabic
Arabic
Al Watan
(Qatar)
Al Watan
(Qatar)
HPC/Inside
Page
Total
4,725
4,725
4,725
9,450
4,725
9,450
(QR)
Net
Unit
Cost
79,380
75,600
75,600
4,725
4,725
4,725
28,350
4,725
28,350
(QR)
Net
Total
Cost
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0
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4
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11
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SepTEMBER 2009
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WE
18
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0
20
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21
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0
22
T
0
23
W
0
24
T
YOUNG DESIGNER
AWARD SPONSOR
(QR)
W
Size
0
S
0
17
WE
16
F
0
18
S
2
1
1
19
M
2
1
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20
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2
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22
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23
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0
24
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25
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OcTOBER 2009
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26
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27
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28
W
SPONSORS
Qatar
Newspapers:
H
PREFERRED HOTEL
HOME APPLIANCE SPONSOR
Position
SUPPORT SPONSORS
MEDIA PARTNERS
Language
ECO-FRIENDLY
AWARD SPONSOR
CREATIVE SPONSOR
Publications
PRESENTING SPONSOR
MEDIA PLAN
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2009 VISITORS PROFILE
Number of Visitors
Almost 8,000 guests visited the 8th INFDEX 2009
Exhibition! from different countries
Visitors Mix
Government organizations from Qatar and the Region,
Real Estate developers, Trade Agents, Construction
companies, Consultant companies Designers & Architects,
Trade Visitors and Public Visitors.
VISITOR’S REPORT
Visitors Survey during the Show
About the Products
12%
(Pie chart)
fair
23%
very good
** Percentage of International and Local visitors**
QUALITY OF EXHIBITORS
65%
good
0%
14%
POOR
INTERNATIONAL
61%
LOCAL
25%
REGIONAL
19%
FAIR
25%
very good
VARIETY OF EXHIBITORS
56%
good
0%
POOR
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Show Management
Show Management
3%
FAIR
11%
FAIR
37%
21%
very good
cleanliness
25%
Good
WALK-IN REGISTRATION
68%
very good
good
0%
0%
POOR
POOR
12%
17%
FAIR
FAIR
31%
12%
VERY
good
VERY good
FACILITIES ON SITE
57%
SECURITY
71%
good
good
0%
POOR
0%
POOR
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Show Management
About the Exhibition
3%
2%
poor
19%
through a friend
29%
29%
fair
outdoor
advertising
very good
31%
newspaper
directional signs
how did you hear about 8th infdex?
29%
49%
qatar expo
good
15%
website
0%
0%
POOR
OTHER
About the Exhibition
22%
26%
10 hours
yes
Were you invited to the exhibition
by an exhibitors?
74%
no
65%
1-5 hours
How much time did you spend at
the show?
13%
5-10 hours
0%
ALL DAY
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About the Exhibition
About the Exhibition
2%
3%
3 days
shopping
21%
23%
gather
information
29%
establish
supplier
contacts
0%
POOR
31%
2 days
How many days did you visit the
exhibition?
Which purpose of your visit did
you achieve?
75%
source
product
1 day
0%
2%
competition
analysis
4 days
8%
seek
representatives
26%
UNDER
NEGOTIATIONS
23%
just looking
27%
32%
direct sale
19%
unsuccessful
NEGOTIATIONS
5%
no trade
negotiations
Did you place an order in the
exhibition?
new
technologies
68%
new information
Did exhibitors provide you with
any of the following?
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About the Exhibition
About the Exhibition
3%
yes
9%
no
Did you rent a car during your stay
in Qatar?
Are you planning on attending
the show in upcoming years?
91%
97%
yes
no
4%
5%
yes
yes
Was there any issues/problem
highlighted during the exhibition?
96%
no
Did you stay in a Hotel during
your stay in Qatar?
95%
no
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ADVERTISING
• Wide reach press advertising across Qatar and
neighboring countries.
• Pre & Post show releases in all important newspapers
and publications
• Direct mailing to most desirable visitors & buyers (Local,
Regional & International)
• Pre-opening press conference
• Attendance of local regional and international press
• Advertising in Local Newspapers
ON LOCATION EVENTS
• Pre-registration
• Media Center
• Conference
• Young Designers Awards
CONFERENCES
FEDERLEGNO ARREDO
Wednesday
21st of October 2009
at 11:30am FedelegnoArredo
GLOBAL ART
Wednesday
21st of October 2009
at 7:00pm Global Art
CROATIAN CHAMBER
OF ECONOMY
Friday
23rd of October 2009
at 7:00pm Croatia Chamber of
Economy
THE ITALIAN FEDERATION
OF WOOD AND FURNITURE
OFFICE & HOME FURNITURE,
INTERIOR DESIGN 7 PROJECTS
Croatian Furniture
AWARDS
Jury
Mrs. Amal Ameen Al-Mehain
Art Director - Barwa Media
Mr. Aziz Rbeiz
Interior Architecture & Design
Aziz Rebeiz Int Architecture & Design
Mrs. Carmen Falguera
Interior Designer -Spain/Ofide
Mrs. Carol Abboud
Interior Design Manager -Qatari Diar
Mr. Gaby Salome
Country Operations Manager - The One
Mr. John Saade
Managing Director - Living Gallery
Mrs. Maha El Nahas
Design Manager - Qatari Diar
Mr. Mohamed Jaidah
Chief Development Officer - Jaidah
Mrs. Noor Ajlan Al Kuwari
Managing Director - Kro-K
Mr. Omar Gebara
Creative Director - Grey
Mrs. Reem Abdallah
Interior Designer - Qatar Expo
Mr. Roger Jalkh
Managing Partner - Azadea
Mrs. Sindhu Nair
Chief Correspondent - Qatar Today
Mr. Suhail Thabet
Architect - Trace Design Studios Inc.
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best stand winners
Winners
Calligaris s.p.a
Winner of the Best Environmental
Friendly Stand Award
Sara Al Mulla
1st Prize Winner “Best Piece of Furniture”
The Jigsaw Tables Project
Living Gallery
Winner of the Best Innovative
Designed Stand Award
Dima Masoud
1st Prize Winner “Best Interior Space”
Children Disability Centre Project
Dana Gallery
Winner of the Best Use of Stand
Space Award
Maryam Al Kuwari
1st Prize Winner
“Best Presentation”
Office & Residential Interior Design Project
Young Designer Awards
List of all participants
Mohammed Rabee Rabah
Sara Al Mulla
Fatma Hilal Cilsal
Rabab Abdulla
Nour Abou Ghazaleh
Maya Abusharar
Mariam Al Sarraj
Erin Gibson
Dana Riad EL-Haj Ahmad
Nada Yaser Hamad
Saad Ahmad Khan
Hessa Al Mohannadi
Mariam Al Kuwari
Fareeha Zakri
Lama Sardar
Reem Talal Al Thani
Esra Kazem
Dima Masoud
Gabriella Leon Nava
Mariam Maher Sallam
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