Due to overwhelming demand, chambers now have one more month to submit their “star” projects in the 2013 World Chambers Competition. Entries are now due 30 December 2012.

Competition categories for 2013 are:
• Best corporate social responsibility project
• Best international trade project
• Best small business project
• Best unconventional project
• Best youth entrepreneurship project

The finalists in each category will showcase their projects at the 8th World Chambers Congress in Doha, next April.

Submit your project

Book a pavilion of more than 54 sqm in the exhibition space and benefit from a free 30 minutes in the workshop area to present and promote your company or country. Based inside the exhibition halls, the workshop area is fully equipped with screens, sound and light systems.

Tunisia and Jordan are our most recent country pavilions and will benefit from the exhibition advantages!

Learn more about your trade promotion opportunity here.

Chamber leaders from New Zealand, to Belgium, Cameroon and Colombia have already taken advantage of the early-bird registrations fee! Don’t miss out - Early-bird prices are available only until 22 December 2012.

Register today!

As a company that is at the forefront of development in Qatar and a driving force in realizing the ambitious goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030, QATARI DIAR Real Estate Investment Company is proudly supporting the ICC WCF 8th World Chambers Congress.

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Expand your chamber’s business services by ensuring your traders use the ATA Carnet, the passport for world trade. Already operating in 71 countries, this international Customs document permits the duty and tax-free temporary export and import of goods, including professional equipment, commercial samples and goods for trade fairs and exhibitions. Over 160 000 Carnets are issued every year for goods valued at 20 billion US$.

The ATA Carnet system is managed by ICC World Chambers Federation, through its World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC).

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United Development Company (UDC) is a leading Qatari public shareholding company with a mission to identify and invest in long-term projects contributing to Qatar’s growth and providing good shareholder value.

UDC’s target areas of interest include: infrastructure, energy-intensive industries, hydrocarbon downstream manufacturing, real estate, maritime and environment related businesses, urban development and utilities, hospitality, retail and fashion, information technology, media and communications, insurance and other services.

Through a combination of project activities and commercial enterprise, UDC has developed into the first-choice public sector and joint venture partner for international investors.

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On 22 April 2013, ICC and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host the World Trade Agenda Business Summit, a high-level business gathering constituting the first day of the ICC-WCF 8th World Chambers Congress

The Business Summit will be the culmination of the first phase of the WTA initiative, providing participants with a unique opportunity to take part in the dialogue between heads of state and government, corporate leaders, and key policymakers in defining business priorities for new and forward-looking trade policy.

NEW! Follow the initiative on twitter: ICC_WTA

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In addition to English, the Congress website is now also available in French and Arabic. Start exploring the website.

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With one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Qatar also offers an authentic Middle Eastern experience highlighting its heritage and rich past, while instilling pride in its future. At the crossroads of economic, cultural and natural heritage, the strategic location of the country has attracted visitors to the region for thousands of years, which makes it a perfect host for the ICC WCF 8th World Chambers Congress.