Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) and Qatar Tourism announced on Friday, 14 October, that the first GIMS Qatar edition will take place in Doha from 5 to 14 October 2023. The event will be staged to coincide with the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2023 in Doha on 8 October 2023.

GIMS Qatar 2023 will be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) and several other prominent venues in the city, offering car enthusiasts unforgettable and outstanding automotive experiences. The show has been designed to become a cutting-edge, first-of-its-kind motor show, bringing together the biggest players of the global automotive industry into a truly immersive space.

The car festival will be further enhanced by the simultaneous staging of the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix.

The newly curated car festival will present the latest designs, innovation and automotive technology in the exhibitions of automobiles, first-time reveal and various test drives, including at the Lusail International Circuit. A preview of the highly anticipated Qatar Auto Museum display, which will showcase one of the most remarkable car collections in the world from supercars and limited editions to racing and classic cars, will round off the programme.

Qatar Tourism Chairman and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, HE Akbar Al Baker, said that Qatar National Vision 2030 strategy aims to position the State of Qatar as a world-leading destination which ensures that guests have an unforgettable experience. He said they look forward to offering car enthusiasts from around the world the unique opportunity to witness the prestigious Geneva International Motor Show and FIA Formula One World Championship.

This will drive local and global automotive culture and inspire the next generation of innovators, designers, engineers, collectors and policymakers through a shared passion for cars.

Geneva International Motor Show CEO Sandro Mesquita said that the dates for the exceptional event in Doha are now set and that they look forward to moving full steam ahead towards the first edition of GIMS Qatar.

He added that the platform will position itself as the new top-tier motor show for the Middle East, taking place at the same time as the prestigious FIA Formula One race in Doha.

Qatar will be a true festival of global automotive events for more than a week. Exhibitors, media and fans can look forward to the highly anticipated GIMS Qatar in 2023.

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