POWER - GEN and WaterWorld Middle East 2013 announce Silver Sponsorship of: Back2Business networking event in Doha

The newly formed partnership between Back2Business and POWER-GEN Middle East/WaterWorld Middle East will induce strong support for local and international business relations as well as enterprising projects for companies wishing to access the Qatari market and the exchange of ideas about the latest developments in the Qatari market scene and wider Middle East region.

Mr. Glenn Ensor, Director of Events, PennWell Corporation, organisers of POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East said, "This premier event will serve as an ideal opportunity for the annual POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East to strengthen ties with the local business community in the lead up to the conference and exhibition which will take place from 4-6 February 2013 at Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar." Back2Business, which is one of the biggest events for the international business community in Qatar, is this year being organised by the ANZBIQ (Australian and New Zealand Business in Qatar) and QBBF (Qatar British Business Forum).

Under the patronage of: His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry Owned and produced by: Presented by: Supported by: ANZBIQ and QBBF are part of a strong Steering Committee comprising 7 business councils in Qatar: Australian-New Zealand (ANZBIQ), British (QFFB), Dutch (DBCQ), German (GBCQ), Italian (IBCQ), Scandinavian Business Council (SBCQ) and Spanish (SBC)."

With Qatar poised to continue its trend of economic growth, both Back2Business and POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East open doors for major opportunities in both local and international businesses. An anticipated 1,000 attendees from the local and international business leaders and decision-makers in Qatar, Asia Pacific and Europe will have the chance to create new business opportunities and meet, network and exchange news about the business sector in Qatar. Attendees will also have the chance for obtain a special 20 per cent discount to attend POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East, which has established itself as the region's premier power and water event.

Broadening networking horizons through such networking events provides plenty of opportunities for foreign companies to access the Qatari market. The popularity of both events is also expected to grow as thee number of companies landing in Qatar and the launch of new projects in the country continues to attract more and more companies and participants in the upcoming years.

Under the theme "Serving the Market's Essential Power and Water Needs", POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East will also look to empower the future power and water industries with strategic partnerships, new and innovative technologies and enterprising ventures.