Welcome to the Middle East's newest world-class international standard purpose built convention centre. Managed by AEG Ogden, the Qatar National Convention Centre located in the city of Doha will be one of the architectural showpieces of Qatar's Education City and is a member of the Qatar Foundation.

Opening in late 2010, the Qatar National Convention Centre will include a total of 57 meetings rooms and 40,000 sqm of exhibition space. Boasting a 2,500-seat auditorium, a 500-seat theatre and two auditoria with capacity for 300-400 delegates each. A 4,000-seat multi-purpose hall for conferences, seating for 4,000 delegates banquet style and 40,000sqm of exhibition space to meet the demands of global conference and exhibition organisers.

A member of the Qatar Foundation, the stunning architectural design is centered around a steel replica of the Sidra tree. Traditionally the shade of the Sidra tree was a retreat for poets and scholars, who gathered beneath its branches to discuss and impart knowledge. A beloved icon in Qatari history and culture, the Sidra tree is an apt symbol for Qatar Foundation which seeks to be a haven for learning and a source of comfort to the people of Qatar and the region.