Description:   The Gold Key Matchmaking Service (GKS) is a customized trade mission for U.S. firms planning to visit Qatar.  It combines market research, assistance in developing sound market strategy, market orientation, introductions to prospective partners and follow-up planning. 

Other key features include:

• Appointments with pre-screened and pre-qualified representatives and partners;
• Background and contact information on each potential partner, including the size of the company, its number of years in business, its product/service lines, and after-sales services;
• Customized market briefing with U.S. Commercial staff in advance of business meetings;
• Market research on the relevant industry sector;
• Assistance with travel, accommodations, interpreter service, and clerical support; and
• Post-meeting debriefing with U.S. Commercial Service staff to discuss results of meetings, and assistance in developing appropriate follow-up strategies.

Lead Time:  CS Qatar requires 6 - 8 weeks to set up an effective Gold Key Service agenda.  This lead-time may vary depending on the season and office workload.

Cost of Gold Key Service:  

SME Company*:  USD $700 for first day and $300 for each subsequent day.

SME New-to-Export Companies using Service for first the time:  USD $350 for the first day.

Large Company*:  USD $2,300 for the first day and $1,000 for each subsequent day.

* A Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) is defined as a firm with 500 or fewer employees or self-certified as a small business under Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations. A large company is defined as a firm with more than 500 employees. Subsidiaries will be classified based on the size of the parent company.

How to Order: Please contact us. Thank you!