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Published: Qatar, Tuesday, March 17 - 2009 at 11:38 (GMT+4)

International Wedding Exhibition and FashionShow Doha 2009 opens tomorrow

The 4-day InternationalWedding Exhibition andFashion Show Doha 2009(IWED) kicks off onWednesday 18 March witha dazzling spectaclefeaturing the latest weddingfashions from Europe andthe Middle East attractsover 5,000 brides, grooms,their friends and families.

Visitors will be amazed by three spectacular daily fashion shows from leading European,Lebanese and Qatari wedding fashion designers, daily hair & beauty and zaffeh shows, plusthe chance to win every day in a free prize draw.

As the GCC's largest wedding exhibition, IWED is the inspiration for all brides and grooms-tobe, with summer 2009 wedding fashion collections and an array of breathtaking gowns fromtraditional to ultramodern on show. Especially popular will be the exclusive IWED Ladies Dayfrom 4 to 10 p.m. on Thursday 19 March.

IWED exhibitors are led by Main Host Sponsor World Wide Tents, considered to be the mostdeveloped global wedding and event tent provider for quality and experience.

The region's largest and most professional wedding event planners will be at IWED, includingIWED Catwalk Sponsor Elegant Events who specialize in the planning, production andorganizing high quality event services and decorations to banquet halls, theatres, television,concert tours, festivals in both Qatar and the Middle East.

Daily hair and beauty shows, which proved hugely popular with visitors at IWED 2008, areincreased at IWED 2009 led by IWED Beauty Sponsor Habibs Hair and Beauty who invite youto discover the delights of Qatar's first 'urban lounge' at their plush IWED stand.

IWED Financial Partner Doha Bank will be on hand to provide financial advice for brides andgrooms looking to plan their financial future. Doha Bank's participation in IWED stems from thefact that the bank has been deeply involved for many years with offering a variety of financialbenefits and discounts at various stores and shops for bridal purposes.

Doha Bank has also developed a marriage loan in order to support the young generation intaking this step towards building their longer term future by providing financing to Qatari's overa five year repayment period. Doha Bank has yet more surprises which will be reveal at theexhibition.

'To create a successful wedding exhibition - just as when building the foundations for a successful

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marriage - you need to select your partner with the utmost care. You need a partner who canshow commitment and dedication - and Qatar Expo is fortunate to have found the best partnersin the wedding industry,' says Qatar Expo Acting CEO, Mr. Karim Zarka.

Notes and Media Contacts

About Qatar ExpoQatar Expo Event Management is a total events solutions company. We work to put together unique andinnovative events of the highest quality - be it exhibitions, conferences or private parties - that meet or exceedthe expectations of our partners and customers.

Over the years we have emerged as the market leader in the events industry, picking up a wealth of variedexperience along the way. Our portfolio now includes local and international events from exhibitions,conferences, Annual General Meetings and corporate events to fashion shows, concerts, weddings andcorporate hospitality programs. We also routinely advise and assist our international partners on the basis ofour local market knowledge, experience and contacts.

We have forged strong strategic alliances with communications companies, film and production houses, PR &events companies throughout the region, giving us a solid footing in the Middle East events & exhibitionmarkets.

For further information please contact:Krikor KhatchikianSenior Account ManagerCohn & Wolfe Public Relations, Doha, QatarTel: +974 428 3177

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International Wedding Exhibition & Fashion Show Doha 2009 opens Wednesday 18 March • 8,000 visitors and 70 exhibitors expected at 4 Day Doha Exhibition Center event 18 – 21 March 2009

17 Mar 2009

Love is in the air at the Doha Exhibition Center as the 4-day International Wedding Exhibition & Fashion Show Doha 2009 (IWED) kicks off on Wednesday 18 March with a dazzling spectacle featuring the latest wedding fashions from Europe and the Middle East attracts over 5,000 brides, grooms, their friends and families. Visitors will be amazed by three spectacular daily fashion shows from leading European, Lebanese and Qatari wedding fashion designers, daily hair & beauty and zaffeh shows, plus the chance to win QR50,000 every day in a free prize draw. As the GCC’s largest wedding exhibition, IWED is the inspiration for all brides and grooms-to be, with summer 2009 wedding fashion collections and an array of breathtaking gowns from traditional to ultramodern on show. Especially popular will be the exclusive IWED Ladies Day from 4 to 10 p.m. on Thursday 19 March. IWED exhibitors are led by Main Host Sponsor World Wide Tents, considered to be the most developed global wedding and event tent provider for quality and experience. The region’s largest and most professional wedding event planners will be at IWED, including IWED Catwalk Sponsor Elegant Events who specialize in the planning, production and organizing high quality event services and decorations to banquet halls, theatres, television, concert tours, festivals in both Qatar and the Middle East. Daily hair and beauty shows, which proved hugely popular with visitors at IWED 2008, are increased at IWED 2009 led by IWED Beauty Sponsor Habibs Hair and Beauty who invite you to discover the delights of Qatar’s first ‘urban lounge’ at their plush IWED stand. IWED Financial Partner Doha Bank will be on hand to provide financial advice for brides and grooms looking to plan their financial future. Doha Bank’s participation in IWED stems from the fact that the bank has been deeply involved for many years with offering a variety of financial benefits and discounts at various stores and shops for bridal purposes. Doha Bank has also developed a marriage loan in order to support the young generation in taking this step towards building their longer term future by providing financing to Qatari’s over a five year repayment period. Doha Bank has yet more surprises which will be reveal at the exhibition. “To create a successful wedding exhibition – just as when building the foundations for a successful marriage – you need to select your partner with the utmost care. You need a partner who can show commitment and dedication – and Qatar Expo is fortunate to have found the best partners in the wedding industry,” says Qatar Expo Acting CEO, Mr. Karim Zarka.


Details of IWED 2009 exhibition and fashion show can be found by telephone (+974 465 0211) or by visiting www.qatar-expo.com/exhibitions/iwed About QATAR EXPO For further information please contact: Krikor Khatchikian Senior Account Manager Cohn & Wolfe Public Relations, Doha, Qatar Telephone: +974 428 3177 Email: [email protected] Notes for Editors • The GCC wedding market is worth US$200 million a year in 2008 • 89% of IWED 2008 visitors are planning to exhibit at IWED 2009 • The three most expensive wedding items are the reception venue (QR16,818 / $4,619), Catering (QR24,872 / $6,831) and the honeymoon (QR15,656 / $4,300). • Couples are spending 156% more on photography than 10 years ago (QR11,236 / $3,086 in 2008 compared to QR4,394 / $1,207 in 1998). • The total spend of an average wedding is QR118,656 / $32,588. * Figures taken from IWED research and IWED 2008 post show report. About Qatar Expo Qatar Expo Event Management is a total events solutions company. We work to put together unique and innovative events of the highest quality – be it exhibitions, conferences or private parties – that meet or exceed the expectations of our partners and customers. Over the years we have emerged as the market leader in the events industry, picking up a wealth of varied experience along the way. Our portfolio now includes local and international events from exhibitions, conferences, Annual General Meetings and corporate events to fashion shows, concerts, weddings and corporate hospitality programs. We also routinely advise and assist our international partners on the basis of our local market knowledge, experience and contacts. We have forged strong strategic alliances with communications companies, film and production houses, PR & events companies throughout the region, giving us a solid footing in the Middle East events & exhibition markets. www.qatar-expo.com

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