VCUQ in partnership with the Ministry of Civil Service Affairs and Housing proudly announced Al Mana as a sponsor of Tasmeem Doha 2007, its annual design conference. The international design conference will take place at VCUQ from 5 - 8 March 2007.
The Al Mana Group is one of the largest business houses in Qatar. Since its inception in 1960, it has grown from strength to strength, and in the process has made significant contribution to the very infrastructure of Qatar. Today the Group boasts a large turnover and with its diversified activities is all poised to participate successfully in the ongoing economic development of Qatar.
Through re-investment of profits, recruitment of the best management skills and the creation of joint venture schemes with major international companies, the Group provides professional services to overseas companies with interests in Qatar and the Arabian Gulf States.
Tareq Al Mana represented the Al Mana Group during the signing ceremony which took place at VCUQ.
Tasmeem Doha 2007 will include presentations by 15 international designers, a keynote speaker on the opening night, a discussion panel by Qatar's decision makers, breakdown session with the speakers and design exhibitions. Participants will include practitioners, design professors and students from academic institutions and facilities throughout the world.
This year's conference continues the discussion initiated during Tasmeem 2005 and 2006 regarding the important role design plays in shaping our identity, determining our quality of life and driving our economy. VCUQ will host a group of speakers that are representative of the best designers working today, to address this subject.
