New Venue of choice in the Middle East

Opening in 2011, the Qatar National Convention Centre will be an unparalleled convention facility, boasting iconic design and cutting edge facilities in a world-first green-technology venue. QNCC is the first of its kind being built to the gold certification of U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED).

On completion, the QNCC will provide a venue of choice for regional and national conventions, exhibitions, gala events, concerts, weddings and banquets.

QNCC’s sheer size, sensational spaces over three levels and high-tech solutions will set new standards:

• 40, 000 m2 of exhibition space
• Conference hall for 4,000 delegates
• 2,300-seat lyric style theatre
• Three additional tiered auditoriums
• Theatre-style seating or banquet space for up to 10,000 in exhibition halls
• Total of 57 meeting rooms
• Spacious pre-function, exhibition foyers
• Luxurious lounges, hospitality suites
• Dedicated registration desks, business centre, media rooms

QNCC is a member of Qatar Foundation that is located amongst an enclave of 30 elite universities, research and technology institutions in Education City, a new global hub of ideas and innovation.

The Qatar National Convention Centre is proudly managed by AEG Ogden, one of the world’s leading facility management specialists with experience in a full spectrum of venues including convention and exhibition centres, sports arenas and performing arts theatres.

"The combination of Qatar’s passion and commitment to excel in the future direction of our industry, their focus on becoming a global knowledge leader, and the outstanding facilities of the Qatar National Convention Centre make it a vibrant, exciting choice to host our 20th World Petroleum Congress in 2011.”

Dr Pierce Riemer, Director General (World Petroleum Council)

For further information, check our website www.qatarconvention.com or contact:

Paul D'Arcy, General Manager, Qatar National Convention Centre
t: + 974 454 6000
e: pdarcy@qatarconvention.com
www.qatarconvention.com