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Seatrade Maritime Qatar

Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, Doha, Qatar

Shaping the next era of Maritime Excellence

Thank you for joining us at Seatrade Maritime Qatar. The event was a huge success and we can't wait to see you again in 2026!

Under the Patronage of

Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Bin Mohammed Al Thani

Ministry of Transport

Mwani Qatar

Relive the Key Moments from Day 1

Event Highlights

Official Opening

Day 1 in Pictures

Latest press release

Seatrade Maritime Qatar to open new opportunities between local and global maritime companies

Doha, Qatar: 5th February 2025:

Hamad Mohammed Al-Nasr, Director of Trade Development and Investment Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry delivered the official keynote address for Day 2 of the inaugural Seatrade Maritime Qatar event in Doha, Qatar stating that “This conference represents an opportunity to explore new areas of fruitful cooperation between Qatar and its global partners and is an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences and enhance cooperation, and will contribute to opening new opportunities between companies and institutions.”

Meet our speakers

Insights and expertise from the leaders shaping the future.

Capt. Abdulaziz Al-Yafei

MWANI Qatar

EVP

Ghassan Kosta

Google Cloud

Regional General Manager

Gina Panayiotou

Oceans Arena

Founder & CEO

Danial Kaabi

Sea Horizon Offshore Marine Services

CEO

Dr. Salem Al-Naemi

University of Doha for Science and Technology

President

Krishnan Subramaniam

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS)

International Vice Chairman

Japhet Lazarus Simon

Q Terminals

Sustainability Director, ESG Strategy

Engr. Asmaa Abdulaziz Mirzaei

Mwani Qatar

IT Manager

Ali Abouda

Gulf Navigation

Group Chief Financial Officer

Christopher Kirton

International Tanker Management

Managing Director

Zoe Upson

FACT - Freight and Commodity Talent Ltd

Director

Tejas Shah

Tomini Group

CFO

Explore full speaker lineup

"Qatar is currently by far the land of opportunity for the industry as it finds itself in the early stages of growth and expansion."

Danial Kaabi, CEO of Sea Horizon Offshore Marine Services

Focus on

The global launch of new flagship business and networking event

The Seatrade Maritime Qatar 2025 will shine a light on:

Offshore technology

Sustainable shipping

Digital transformation

Energy transition

Maritime innovation

Financing fleet expansion

Get inspired

Our Conference Agenda

Day 1

Tuesday, 4 February, 2025

Our first day begins with the official opening ceremony, including VIP remarks from Qatar's Minister of Transport and strategic partners, and panel discussions on shipping sustainability, Qatar's maritime ambitions and LNG’s role in the energy transition.
The day also features a session on smart and greener ports, exploring their impact on logistics, followed by a discussion on building a local talent pipeline to support Qatar’s Vision 2030.

Sessions Spotlight

Shipping Safely & Sustainably

Maritime energy transition & the role of LNG

Are Smart, Greener Ports Key To Smarter, More Sustainable Logistics?

Building A Local Talent Pool. How Big Is The Challenge? How Can the Talent Pipeline Be Futureproofed?

Day 2

Wednesday, 5 February, 2025

Day 2 of the conference kicks off with keynote speeches from leading industry figures, followed by insightful panel discussions. Topics include the digitalisation of the maritime industry, Qatar’s North Field offshore expansion, and innovative financing for green and technologically advanced fleets.

The day wraps up with closing remarks, keeping the exhibition open for exploration until 18:00.

Sessions Spotlight

The Digital Maritime Industry – Is It Here, Near and Secure?

Offshore expansion & the North Field project

Financing Tech Advanced & Green Fleets of The Future

Don't miss out on two days of insights

The conference is FREE to attend with your visitor pass. Register now and join hundreds of maritime professionals next February at Seatrade Maritime Qatar 2025

February 5, 2025

Hamad Port Tour

A special tour on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, which will start with a visit to the Hamad Port Visitors Center, followed by a guided tour of Hamad Port, where we will discover its state-of-the-art facilities and key infrastructure.

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Investment opportunities and a strategic roadmap for success

Qatar’s maritime sector and its port infrastructure continue to show impressive growth.

And Qatar’s National Vision aims to transform the country significantly by 2030, with exciting and significant global opportunities for the maritime & logistics industries.

Join the global industry in Qatar where your company can help shape the next era of Maritime Excellence.

The global reach of the Seatrade Maritime brand - with its unrivalled 50-year legacy - alongside the expertise of our Key Partners in this exciting and ambitious region, lay the foundations for a truly unique event. An unmissable platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and rapid business development.

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Founding Strategic Partner

Our Event Sponsors

Main Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Telecom Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Destination Sponsor

Official Airline

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Supporting Organisation

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Save the Date

4-5 February 2025, Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Open times for visitors:
4 February: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
5 February: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Open times for ALL other badge types:
4 February: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
5 February: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Customer Service

Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp:+973 1713 4988
Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM (GMT +3)
Hotline: +973 1713 4977

Get in Touch

Arshed Hussain
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About us

Seatrade Maritime has been uniting maritime professionals for over five decades. Through multi-channel events and digital platforms, we engage and create opportunities for the global supply chain 365 days a year.