Turkish and Qatari companies have signed a co-operation agreement to increase the Turkish manufacturers’ export in the Mena (Middle East and North Africa) region.
As per the agreement, signed by Turkey’s Medyacity and Qatar National Convention Centre from the Qatar Foundation, more than 300 Turkish local companies are expected to visit Qatar in April 2017 within the scope of the Expo Turkey in Qatar.
Expo Turkey in Qatar looks at reaching more than 3,000 businesspeople from the Mena region who are expected to visit the event, and 2,000 special business meetings are being planned, with an attempt to increase Turkey’s export to Qatar from $400mn to $1bn, which is twice the current export volume.
Concerning this target, Medyacity’s CEO Hakan Kurt said: “Turkey’s export to Qatar is currently worth $400mn. Our target is to double the export volume thanks to this expo, and ultimately to reach $1bn within the region in the coming years’’.
‘’We have no doubt that the Turkish companies and brands will provide advantageous trade within the region, especially in sectors such as health tourism, energy, environment management, construction, real estate, construction materials,  halal food, tourism and halal tourism, and technology.”
Qatar National Convention Centre AMLAK’s CEO, Abdul Aziz al-Emadi said, “As the current relationship between both countries grow, so do the business opportunities. This economic brotherhood between both nations will not only profit the government-based companies directly, but help facilitate the growth of traders and businesses on even a business-to-business level.
‘’On the other hand, the location of Qatar plays a pivotal role in bringing in all global players to showcase various brands and franchising opportunities not only for the Gulf Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), but to  Pan Arabia as well as North Africa.
‘‘QNCC already has a strong presence in leveraging these events as an industry expert, and logistical leader, and we look forward to the success of this partnership”
Another part of the co-operation agreement is a ‘City of Turkish Culture’ in the exhibition area. A Turkish culture festival will be organised to promote the Turkish culture in the Mena region. 
Turkish folk dances and an exhibition of Turkish handicrafts, besides other activities, will be staged.