Marc Bolland, CEO of Marks & Spencer; John Longworth, Director General of British Chambers of Commerce and Haifa Al Kaylani, Chairman of Arab International Women’s Forum are just some of the first speakers already confirmed to bring their perspective and views on a wide cross-section of chamber issues at the 8th World Chambers Congress.

Read more about each speaker here. 

Even after centuries of helping business, chambers continue to innovate and remain relevant to the needs of their business. From an “Online Growth Program” designed to help small business go online as well as making “Funny Money”, to rebuilding their local economies after disaster strikes, our role remains central to fostering economic development and growth.

Inspire others and be proud of your achievements and submit your projects to the 2013 World Chambers Competition, our global awards programme.

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

Submit your project by 30 November 2012. Finalists in each category will be announced in early next year and showcased during the 8th World Chambers Congress.

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M/s Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. W.L.L., sole agents for Toyota & Lexus vehicles in the State of Qatar, was founded in the year 1958 by one of Qatar’s pioneering business families. 

AAB’s goal is to become the Best Automobile Distributor in the region in terms of Customer Satisfaction. To achieve this goal, the company has laid out various strategies including recruitment of professionals and deployment of regular trainings to all frontline staff to make them capable of fulfilling customers’ expectations. AAB management always believes that their employees are one of the company’s pillars for sustainable growth.

In addition to Toyota & Lexus dealership, AAB also has a Rent a Car Division, Pre-owned Cars Division as well as Heavy Equipment Division who deals with world renowned brands.

For more information, please visit our websites:

www.toyotaqatar.com

www.lexusqatar.com

DHL is the global market leader in the logistics industry, with expertise in international express, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, contract logistics and international mail services. With a global network composed of more than 220 countries and territories and about 275,000 employees worldwide, DHL offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection, disaster management and education.

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Barwa Bank is Qatar’s fastest growing Shari’ah compliant banking service provider, established in Doha and licensed and regulated by the Qatar Central Bank.

With an authorized capital of QR 6 billion, Barwa Bank provides a full range of Shari’ah compliant banking services including retail, corporate and commercial banking, business banking and private banking, real estate finance, structured finance, investments and asset management.

As Qatar embraces its future, it needs strong, forward-looking financial institutions fully prepared to serve the needs of its residents and of future generations. Barwa Bank aims to lead the way in this to become one of the world’s leading universal Shari'ah compliant financial services providers.

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As a unique initiative in cooperation with the Qatar Chamber data services, exhibitors booking 54 sqm or more will have free access to hundreds of leading Qatari companies. The database service will be able to identify among Qatar Chamber members and Qatar Administrative Organisations potential customers, partners and suppliers that correspond to the exhibitor’s target. Invitations will be sent by Qatar Chamber on behalf of the exhibitor to announce and locate the stand in the exhibition or announce any scheduled presentation of products and services.

Click here to read more about the exhibition.

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.

Click here to register!

Join in for a tour around Al Shahaniya with its Camel Racing Track and fascinating private museum of a member of the Royal Family, and then move back to Doha City for an exciting visit to KATARA - The Valley of cultures!

Book your tours here.

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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.