Qatar Motor Show Explained

GIMS Qatar
Status:Active
Country:Qatar
Location:Doha
Venue:Doha Exhibition & Convention Center
Years Active:2011–2018, 2023–present
First:2011
Prev:5-14 October 2023
Next:November 2025
Website:https://genevamotorshow.com/qatar-2023/

The GIMS Qatar, formerly the Qatar Motor Show is a biennial international motor trade show held in Doha, Qatar, at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center. It began in January 2011 as an annual event with 90,000 attendees. In 2012, it hosted 120,000 visitors from around the Persian Gulf. It features new models as well as supercars, concept cars and custom cars from various style centers and automotive designers. These are test-driven by and demonstrated to visitors. The last Qatar Motor Show was held in 2018. The event was revived by organisers of Geneva International Motor Show in October 2023 as a biennial event.[1]

2011

Notable unveiled vehicles included:

2012

Notable unveiled vehicles included:

2013

The 2013 show took place between 29 January and 2 February. Notable events included Gruppo Bertone celebrating the company's 100 year anniversary and the unveiling of the first Arab-designed hyper car.[5]

Notable unveiled vehicles included:

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Ultimate Festival of Automotive Excellence . 24 July 2024 . Geneva International Motor Show. 8 November 2022.
  2. Web site: The Best of Qatar: 2011 Qatar Auto Show . 26 January 2011 .
  3. Web site: Bespoke 'Bumblebee' Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Unveiled in Qatar.
  4. Web site: Vittoria Concept by UP Design Revealed in Qatar.
  5. Web site: Qatar Motor Show .