Prime Minister Opens Qatar Motor Show 2012

Doha, January 23 (QNA) - HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani opened this evening the Qatar Motor Show 2012 at the Doha Exhibition Centre. Organized by Qatar Tourism Authority, in partnership with Q.media and GL Events, the 2012 Qatar Motor Show hosts classic cars, motor bikes, concept cars, super cars and prototypes including models by Italian designers. Outside the DEC, a newly expanded and redesigned outdoor arena will be the site for thrilling drifting demonstrations, FMX and stunt bike shows. HE the Premier and Foreign Minister toured the various pavilions of major international automotive companies where he was briefed about their products. In press statements on the sidelines of the opening ceremony, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al-Thani stressed that there is no fear that the size of Qatar's budget for the next fiscal year is less than the previous one . He wished the budget would be less than that of last year, particularly in the field of infrastructure spending.... if it is not more( budget) it would not be less .... This point of interest to banks, finance and business community.", HE the Premier and Foreign Minister added HE the Premier and Foreign Minister pointed out that "there is five or six years long term plan that we have embarked on its implementation .. more than QR 40 billion were allocated for infrastructure projects last year and this year if it is not more it would not be less." HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim expressed his pleasure at the opening of the Qatar Motor Show, which he described as" very good and important" , stressing the State's determination that there should be quality shows in Qatar. The Main Sponsor of the 2012 Qatar Motor Show is Qatar Holding LLC. The Diamond Sponsor is Qatar Shell, and the Official Hotel Partner is the W Doha Hotel & Residences. The event also features the Second Middle East Automotive Summit under the title " The New Age of Mobility" with a host of speeches and presentations from motor industry leaders and environmental and energy experts.(QNA)