(Sukuk.net - The Peninsula) The inaugural '1st Finance and Investment in Qatar Forum' to be held in Paris in November will further strengthen economic ties between Qatar and France.

The forum will be held at the Espace Pierre Cardin, Paris on November 4 and 5 will bring together major government officials, Qatari and French companies, trade institutions and policy-makers from both sides.

Speakers include specially chosen as leaders and innovators from within their industries. Topics will cover issues of concern to Qatar and France and cover developments and needs of both countries.

Delegates will gain insights into Qatar's major industries, including energy, finance, real estate, infrastructure, culture and tourism, healthcare and education. The forum will serve as a platform for showcasing new businesses, establishing and increasing contacts and offer opportunities for networking with industry leaders.

The event is supported by the French embassy here and has attracted further support from leading financial and investment companies, including diamond sponsors Qatar Islamic Bank and Groupe Financière Centuria, platinum sponsors European Finance House and QInvest and gold sponsors The Land Real Estate Development Company.

Sponsors will receive maximum brand exposure and a wide spectrum of marketing opportunities allowing them to position themselves as the market leader of Qatar within Qatar and France.

Interested delegates, sponsors and media can book their place through the 1st Finance and Investment in Qatar-Paris Forum website, www.investinqatarparis.com, where full details of the conference agenda, keynote and featured speakers can be found.


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