Qatar to host major Africa and Middle East logistics conference

DOHA: Qatar is set to host the 2026 FIATA Region Africa and the Middle East (RAME) Field Meeting and Conference for the first time, marking a signific...

DOHA: Qatar is set to host the 2026 FIATA Region Africa and the Middle East (RAME) Field Meeting and Conference for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the country’s logistics and freight forwarding sector.

The two-day event, scheduled for May 11–12, 2026, will be held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, at Sheraton Doha.

The announcement was made during a press conference held yesterday at the Qatar Chambers (QC) headquarters, attended by the QC board member and the chairman of the Qatar Association of Freight and Logistics (QAFL), Eng. Ali bin Abdellatif Al-Misnad; Secretary-General of the Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC), Saleh bin Hamad Al-Sharqi, along with senior industry representatives and chamber officials.

Addressing a query by The Peninsula on the number of visitors Qatar will witness, Al-Misnad said, “The FIATA RAME conference is expected to draw more than 1,500 delegates, including freight forwarders, logistics providers, policymakers, regulators, and industry experts from across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.”

Eng. Al-Misnad described the upcoming conference as one of the most “significant international gatherings” for the logistics and transportation sector, highlighting its importance for Qatar’s economy.