Fira Qatar, a joint venture between Elan Group and the international trade fair market leader Fira de Barcelona, have announced the establishment of “Spaces”, a new business unit specialising in providing exhibition services.

Based in the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, Spaces is the preferred services provider of DECC offering various and hustle-free services to organizers and exhibitors of shows and events in Qatar. Spaces offers event organisers full-fledged service, from project management to the design and execution of the exhibition concept. Spaces operates based on three main pillars: design of unique exhibition spaces, ensure business development, and operational excellence.
 
Spaces has an international experience in exhibition services field, and it started operating in Qatar with a portfolio including a diversified number of world-class events that took place in many parts of the world such as, Mobile World Congress, Microsoft TechEd, BIZZ Barcelona, BCN Bridal Week, Taste of Paris, IGTM, Madrid Fashion Week, European Cardiology …. Recently, Spaces demonstrated their exhibition and show experience by being the main contractor for “Buy Local Product Forum” organised by Qatar Development Bank and held in the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Centre.

Spaces provided the forum with more than 170 customised shell schemes, floor planning, power, lighting, graphics, signage print-outs, and exhibition furniture.
 
The various exhibition services that Spaces provides include accreditation desks, welcome area design and execution, shell scheme of multiple types such as maxima and tissued, key-note auditorium, hospitality areas, VIP areas, relaxation areas/ convergence, catwalk, congress carpeting, AV services and furniture.
 
Ahmed Al Mulla, chief operating officer of Elan Events, said: “Following our successful partnership with Fira Barcelona; the establishment of Spaces strengthens Elan Events offerings in the field of exhibition execution and management. It enables us to successfully cover the entire supply chain of exhibition management and organization, empowering exhibitors to position their products and branding for maximum results.”

Al Mulla added: “The level of international expertise offered by our global partners, bringing together years of collective international event and venue management expertise, combined with the eager and receptive Qatar market, is a winning recipe for unique, creative and memorable events, designed with the aim to deliver world-class experiences that exceed expectations.”

“Spaces specialises in assisting local and regional exhibition teams to facilitate the development of their projects. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, developing a timeline and schedule for tasks and following up on the progress of work to ensure all deadlines and deliverables are met - plus, we use tried and tested methodology to make efficiency gains and avoid delays,” Al Mulla said.

Elan Group has established itself through its subsidiaries Elan Event and Fira Qatar as a prominent player in Qatar’s Mice industry. Its flagship events Qatar Motor Show, Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, and City Scape Qatar have become major successes, and highly anticipated annually by exhibitors and visitors alike due to their extraordinary execution. - TradeArabia News Service