Back2Business 2012 Set to be Qatar’s Biggest International Business Networking Function Doha 26 March, 2012: THE eighth Back 2 Business, the largest and most anticipated international networking event in Qatar will take place on October 3 this year and looks set to be one of the biggest events to date. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the 2012 event which is organized by seven major business councils operating in Qatar including the Australia- New Zealand (ANZBIQ), British (QFFB), Dutch (DBCQ), German (GBCQ), Italian (IBCQ), Scandinavian (SBCQ) and Spanish (SBC) Business Councils. The event to be held at Grand Hyatt Doha on October 3, 2012 and will bring together the country’s biggest business groups for a night of networking and to launch the new business year. “Back 2 Business 2012 will be an opportunity for local and international business leaders and decision makers to come together in an informal business networking platform and review the marketplace for the coming year,” said the Back2Business organising committee representatives Katherine McAdam (ANZBIQ) and Jane Ashford (QBBF). “This has become one of the most important events on the business calendar. Many people use this as an introduction to the business scene in Qatar while others who are more established in the market view it as an opportunity to showcase new products or find new connections.” Each year two different councils have the opportunity be the main organizers of the Back 2 Business event and this edition will see the Australian and New Zealand business group and the British business group lead preparations for the gathering. IBQ, one of the leading banks in Qatar has returned as Diamond sponsor of the event in 2012 for the third year in a row. George Nasra, Managing Director of IBQ said: "We're privileged to be part of the eighth edition of Back 2 Business which is the country's largest international networking event. Back 2 Business brings together hundreds of leading businesses and businessmen who come to share success stories, views and insights into the marketplace. Back 2 Business is a unique business platform which serves as a great pad to facilitate cross-industry opportunities, investments, potential leads and partnerships and IBQ's annual presence at the Back2Business event reflects our commitment to provide not only essential knowledge but also tailor-made and key financial and banking solutions to participants." Other sponsors include Vodafone as a Strategic Sponsor, Qatar Airways as the Airline Sponsor and Qatar Today as Media Sponsor. For more information about the Back 2 Business event go to www.back2businessqatar.com . About Back 2 Business Founded in 2008 by the German Business Council Qatar, Back 2 Business is the biggest international business networking event in Qatar. Held yearly, the event is organized by seven major business councils operating in Qatar including the Australia- New Zealand (ANZBIQ), British (QFFB), Dutch (DBCQ), German (GBCQ), Italian (IBCQ), Scandinavian (SBCQ) and Spanish (SBC) Business Councils. - ILQ news -

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