Due to huge demand, Qatar Chamber has extended the deadline to January 31 for businesses to book their space at the exhibition of the ICC WCF World Chambers Congress. The congress is the largest biennial gathering of business leaders from around the world, said a statement. The new deadline aims to give the opportunity to businesses in Qatar to showcase their services and products to a global audience from more than 100 countries. The congress to be held from April 23 to 25 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). “Exhibiting at the 2013 Congress and Exhibition guarantees worldwide exposure to a wide range of chambers of commerce and business leaders,” said Remy Rowhani, Qatar Chamber Director General and ICC Qatar CEO. “With only five blocs still available in the Qatar-area of the exhibition, this is the last opportunity for businesses in Qatar to use such a platform and to capture the imagination of a global audience,” added Rowhani. Organised by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) World Chambers Federation (WCF), the World Chambers Congress is the only international forum for the chamber of commerce and business leaders to share experiences, exchange insights, develop networks and address the latest business issues. The 2013 congress, being held in the Middle East for the first time, will further witness the popular World Chambers Competition, a rich business programme, a stimulating cultural programme, as well as the ICC World Trade Agenda Summit. Some of the biggest corporations and companies in Qatar have joined hands with Qatar Chamber in welcoming the world businesses to Doha. QNB provided their Strategic sponsorship to the congress, whilst other companies of repute such as ExxonMobil, Al Sraiya Holding Group, Qatari Diar, QP, Commercialbank and Salam International signed up to become Diamond and Platinum sponsors of the Congress. Other leading companies from Qatar as well as worldwide organisations who are sponsoring the congress include: Barwa Bank, United Development Company, Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co, and Milaha (Gold sponsors), Al Khaliji Bank, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Sydney Chamber of Commerce (Emerald), Torino Chamber of Commerce (Sapphire), DHL Express, Oslo Chamber of Commerce, AtA Carnet, CIPE and UN procurement Service (Silver), Qatar Financial Center, Nakilat , Chamber of Commerce of Geneva and Best (Bronze), Silatech (Business Programme) and MK Sanghi Group (World Chambers Competition). Official suppliers of the congress are Qatar Airways (Official Carrier) and Mowasalat (Official Transport). Media Partners are International Herald Tribune, Al Sharq, The Peninsula, B’Here, Marhaba, CNBC Europe and Bloomberg.com Partners of the Congress are KPMG, Patton Boggs, Ginger Camel LLW, Creative Action Design, Brown Lloyd James Worldwide and Console and Partners. Registration for the congress are open at: www.worldchamberscongress.com. More information can be had from Ghada 5501 3022, Nedra 3325 7117 and Yasmina 5527 6382. The Peninsula

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