Qatar to Host Inaugural Seatrade Maritime Conference and Exhibition in 2025

DOHA, Qatar – The organizing committee of the Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference and Exhibition has unveiled an impressive lineup of sponsors for the event, set to take place on February 4-5, 2025, at the Sheraton Doha Hotel and Resort. Held under the patronage of Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, this landmark maritime gathering aims to position Qatar as a global hub for maritime innovation and trade.

Key sponsors include Mwani Qatar as a founding strategic partner, Ooredoo as the telecom sponsor, and prominent organizations such as the Qatar Free Zones Authority, Milaha, and QTerminals Group as main sponsors. Nakilat is the diamond sponsor, while ABS and Invest Qatar serve as platinum sponsors. A diverse array of gold and silver sponsors, including DNV, Bureau Veritas, and Mowasalat (Karwa), are also supporting the event.

Organized by Mwani Qatar and Seatrade Maritime, and hosted by the Ministry of Transport (MOT), the conference will spotlight topics such as sustainable shipping, digitization, LNG’s role in the energy transition, and financing environmentally friendly maritime fleets. The accompanying exhibition will showcase cutting-edge maritime technologies and solutions, catering to industry leaders and decision-makers from across the globe.

Najla Al Jaber, head of the Road Affairs Department at MOT, emphasized the conference’s alignment with Qatar’s strategic vision for advancing its maritime sector. “The event will explore critical themes, including clean energy, digitization, and strategic partnerships, fostering global collaboration and innovation to strengthen Qatar’s maritime and logistics sectors,” she said.

Hamad Ali Al-Ansari, Marketing and PR Manager at Mwani Qatar and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, hailed the event as a milestone in Qatar’s maritime progress. “This inaugural edition underscores Qatar’s commitment to becoming a leading regional trade and logistics hub, in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030,” he noted.

Other stakeholders echoed these sentiments. Chris Morley, Group Director of Seatrade Maritime, expressed excitement over the event’s potential to catalyze growth in the region’s maritime industry. Corporate leaders from sponsors like Ooredoo, Milaha, and QTerminals highlighted their enthusiasm for shaping the future of sustainable and innovative maritime solutions through their involvement.

The conference is expected to foster strategic partnerships and explore opportunities for sustainable growth, with an agenda that includes panel discussions, workshops, and debates. It also aims to address challenges in maritime transport and logistics, offering a platform to showcase Qatar’s achievements and bolster its role as a global maritime leader.

The event is poised to attract widespread participation from industry leaders, further cementing Qatar’s reputation as a dynamic hub for maritime trade and innovation.