Doha International Book Fair CATALOG SHOW!

Low Cost Option for U.S. Publishers to Promote Titles at the Doha International Book Fair
Interested in selling more titles to Middle Eastern markets? Times are tough, so the U.S. Commercial Service's Publishing Team is providing cost-effective, convenient ways for publishers to test new markets without a considerable investment of money or time. If you are interested in selling more to Middle Eastern markets, then consider exhibiting your titles with us at the 20th Doha International Book Fair. With nearly 100,000 titles on display, the Doha International Book Fair in Qatar is among the biggest in the region. This initiative puts your publications in front of very wealthy Qataris who embrace U.S. culture and are hungry for U.S. titles.

The US Embassy is staging a 100 square meter U.S. Pavillion at the 20th Doha International Book Fair, which takes place December 30--January 9.   We've subsized all costs, including the booth space and program management, so the only cost to U.S. publishers to participate is $100. This is a flat fee for exhibiting up to five titles. Don't miss this opportunity to promote your titles and your brand at this key international event for just $100! Spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Once you register to participate, we will:

*   Display your publications in a 9 square meter booth, 3 x 3 sq. meters
*   Collect sales leads from interested local buyers
*   Assist you as you follow up with the local contacts
*   Staff the booth and represent your publications with visitors/buyers

To learn more about this event, go to http://www.buyusa.gov/qatar/en/158.html

To register on-line, fill out the registration form at www.buyusa.gov/qatar/en/112.doc  and send to Dawn.Bruno@mail.doc.gov and Anissa.Lareche@mail.doc.gov.

The deadline to register is Friday, November 27, and you MUST send your titles to our office in Qatar by this date. Spaces are going fast, so sign up today!

If you have any questions, you can direct them to the US Commerical Service in Qatar at: doha.office.box@mail.doc.gov or to Dawn Bruno at Dawn.Bruno@mail.doc.gov. We look forward to helping you increase your visibility to buyers and publishers worldwide.