THE QATAR BRITISH BUSINESS FORUM EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2008   

We are very pleased to announce that the QBBF has the pleasure of welcoming Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham, Minister of State for Trade & Investment to a reception on his forthcoming visit to Qatar.

As the guest of honour, Lord Jones will be the guest speaker and presenter of the QBBF Excellence Awards 2008.

The reception will take place on Wednesday 14th May, 7pm at La Cigale Hotel. I am also very pleased to announce that the event is being sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank.

Lord Jones, an accomplished speaker, served as Director General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) between 2000 and 2006. Following which, and until his recent appointment, he advised key British Businesses such as Deloitte, Jaguar, JCB, Barclays Capital and CSC. In addition he was a private adviser to HRH Prince Andrew The Duke of York and was the UK Government's Skills Envoy.   

Tickets are priced at QR150 for QBBF members and spouses, QR250 for guests, and includes cocktail reception. 
Dress Code:  National Dress/Business Suits

For those of you wishing to attend, please reserve your tickets by completing and sending the attached Booking Form to Michelle Parcell at the QBBF office by fax on: 4962089 or e-mail qbbf@qatar.net.qa  by Sunday 10thth May 2008.

PAYMENT should accompany the original booking form in a sealed envelope marked "For the attention of Michelle Parcell, QBBF" and delivered to the new British Embassyin the West Bay area. Cheques should be made payable to the "Qatar British Business Forum". 

This promises to be an excellent and prestigious occasion and we look forward to welcoming many of you there.

May I remind all members that Nominations for the awards need to be with the QBBF office no later than Monday 5th May, further details below.

There are four categories under which nominations will be accepted:

  • excellence in support of a British company and in sales on behalf of that company;
  • excellence in introducing a new British exporter to the marketplace;
  • excellence in placing orders or helping successful tenders which have resulted in British companies obtaining business;
  • excellence in other spheres which have directly benefited British business.

A summary of the rules of nomination is as follows:

  • Nominations will be accepted in respect of Qatar British Business Forum members only (both Full and Associate).
  • Members may nominate themselves.
  • The nomination shall state clearly the basis for its submittal, with as much supporting evidence as possible.

We believe there are a number of excellence stories that will make the judges task difficult and hope you will not be afraid to nominate yourself or a business associate.