The State of Qatar will host the Advanced Technology for Construction and Services Expo (ConteQ Expo24) from Sept. 16 to 18, 2024.
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and the Ministry of Labour (MoL) announced during a joint press conference the unification of their efforts together to host the exhibition, the first of its kind to promote innovation in the field of construction and services.
ConteQ Expo24 aims at realizing Qatar’s efforts in adopting modern technology and applying it in future construction projects in the country and in the services sector. The event offers an ideal venue for major companies, construction, manufacturing, and retail industry leaders in Qatar to meet with thought leaders, suppliers and prominent industry leaders at the international level, to showcase the latest research, innovations and technologies that enhance productivity, quality of implementation, cost reduction, waste reduction and energy efficiency.
The exhibition will provide promising opportunities to attract investments to Qatar and has the support of the Qatar Investment Authority, the honorary sponsor of the exhibition, which participates in this exhibition as part of its continuous commitment to attract new investments and strengthen partnership with companies that possess expertise and technologies to achieve a tangible shift in the field of construction technology and explore novel opportunities that will propel the industrys growth forward.
ConteQ Expo24 aims to create a pivotal platform that champions digitalization, emerging innovation in the construction, manufacturing and retail industries. It will enable local companies and international organizations operating in Qatar to explore a world of innovation and software that will enhance their projects, planning and project implementation teams, helping them to abide by Ashghals new guidelines and requirements that will be issued by the Public Works Authority for implementing upcoming projects, which aims to improve the quality of deliverables through accurate compliance with requirement specifications; reduce the delivery time of construction and service projects; and reduce the dependency on unskilled labor.
The exhibition reflects the commitment of Ashghal, the MoCI and the MoL to enhance cooperation and joint work and to benefit from the fields of modern and digital technology in the endeavor to develop the construction and service sectors while working to reduce dependence on unskilled labor.
HE Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Labor Mohammed Hassan Al Obaidly said that ConteQ Expo24 represents a pivotal stride towards realizing the objectives and policies pursued by Qatar.
“It not only facilitates the actual digital transformation within crucial sectors such as construction and services but also attracts specialized and skilled workers while curbing the reliance on unskilled labor. This endeavor bears significant positive implications as it enhances productivity and facilitates the execution of major projects in the country’s construction and services sectors, adhering to the requisite standards. Moreover, it enables us to remain abreast of advanced digital solutions, emerging requirements, and evolving trends. This, in turn, fosters initiatives and ongoing endeavors in the realm of digital transformation within the construction and services fields,” Al Obaidly said.
He stressed the keenness of the Ministry of Labor to unite efforts with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Public Works Authority and other concerned authorities in the country, to achieve these goals and aspirations by working to attract and classify expatriate workers and launch initiatives that provide classification methods for workers, their skill level and the need of the local market for them, such as the launch of the Qatari guide to classify professions, a labor rotation program, a program specialized in talent visas, and the provision of different types of work permits based on the skill levels of workers. He indicated that the labor market currently requires more specialized cadres than it was in the past, therefore it is necessary to find clear foundations and frameworks for identifying and classifying professions in the private sector.
Source: Qatar News Agency