Microsoft Sponsors the 2nd Annual Made in the USA - Qatar 2010 Exhibition

DOHA, Qatar, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Qatar has signed an agreement with Doha Enterprises, to become a lead sponsor & partner of the 2nd Made in the USA – Qatar 2010 Exhibition.  The 2nd Annual Made in the USA – Qatar 2010 exhibition will take place on October 12 - 15, 2010, at the Doha International Exhibition Center.  Planning for the exhibition is well underway with a goal of building onto the success of the 2009 event.  This show is a must for American companies looking to showcase their products and/or services in the lucrative Gulf Region.  

Both organizations will work together to identify and attract U.S. companies looking to enter the Qatari and Gulf markets.  Rashid Al Kuwari, chairman of Doha Enterprises, said, "Microsoft brings tremendous value and prestige to this young event and will entice other American firms to participate."  

Mohammad Hammoudi, Country Manager, Microsoft, said, "Though oil and gas has been the traditional backbone of the GCC economy, the government is committed to diversifying into other industries and encouraging overseas investment. This exhibition offers an excellent platform to network and showcase our robust technologies that can help drive the success of businesses in Qatar."

The show will attract visitors from the entire Gulf and the Middle East.  Doha Enterprises anticipate attracting over 300 exhibitors and over 25,000 high level business people, government officials, dignitaries and interested citizens from Qatar and around the Gulf.  To learn more about the MADE IN THE USA – QATAR 2010, visit their website: http://www.madeinusaqatar.com.

About Microsoft

Microsoft provides software and services that help people communicate, do their work, be entertained, and manage their personal lives. Over the past 30 years, innovative technology has transformed how we access and share information, changed the way businesses and institutions operate, and made the world smaller by giving us instant access to people and resources everywhere.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft has been a leader in the wave of innovation that has created so much new opportunity, convenience, and value over the past three decades. During that time, we have created many new products, added new lines of business, and expanded our operations worldwide.

As a company, and as individuals, we value integrity, honesty, openness, personal excellence, constructive self-criticism, continual self-improvement, and mutual respect. We are committed to our customers and partners and have a passion for technology. We take on big challenges, and pride ourselves on seeing them through. We hold ourselves accountable to our customers, shareholders, partners, and employees by honoring our commitments, providing results, and striving for the highest quality.

Microsoft Qatar opened its office in 2003. Microsoft Qatar today has a growing team of over twenty people dedicated to technical, sales, services and marketing.

About Doha Enterprises

Doha Enterprises was founded in 2000 to meet Qatar's need for a world class exhibition and conference production company. Doha Enterprises quickly gained a wealth of experience and an excellent reputation in the industry; the success of the company is due to their ability to produce world-class events using the latest technology and attention to detail to insure client satisfaction. Doha Enterprises is expanding its reach to include concerts, sporting events, film production and entertainment.

To learn more about the MADE IN THE USA – QATAR 2010, visit their website: http://www.madeinusaqatar.com/

SOURCE Doha Enterprises