Convention CentreBronzeLEED Gold CertificationISO 9001:2015ISO 22000

Qatar National Convention Centre

Doha, Al Rayyan, QAby Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development

200,000 sqm

Indoor Space

4,000

Plenary Capacity

1,500

Banquet Capacity

52

Breakout Rooms

9

Exhibition Halls

About this Venue

The Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is an unparalleled convention facility located in Doha, Qatar, boasting iconic design and cutting-edge facilities in a world-first green-technology venue. It features a distinctive facade resembling two intertwined Sidra trees, symbolizing Qatar's cultural heritage and commitment to learning. The QNCC is designed to host a wide range of regional and international conventions, exhibitions, gala events, concerts, and theatrical productions.

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Venue at a Glance

Venue Type

Convention Centre

City

Doha

Country

QA

Total Indoor Space

200,000 sqm

Max Plenary

4,000

Max Banquet

1,500

Breakout Rooms

52

Exhibition Halls

9

Airport Distance

25 min

Accessibility

70/10

Full Address

Al Luqta Street, Gharrafat Al Rayyan district, Dukhan Highway, Doha, Al Rayyan, 34195, QA

Event Spaces & Rooms

7 configurable spaces

Space NameTypeTheatreClassroomBanquetReceptionArea
Conference Hallconference_hall
Lyric Style Theatretheatre
Auditorium 1auditorium
Auditorium 2auditorium
Auditorium 3auditorium
Meeting Roomsmeeting_room
Exhibition Hallsexhibition_hall

Sustainability

The Qatar National Convention Centre is the first of its kind to be built to the LEED Gold certification standard of the U.S. Green Building Council. It is designed to operate efficiently with innovations such as water conservation and energy-efficient fixtures, making it approximately 32% more efficient than similarly designed buildings without such features. The roof features 3,500 sqm of solar panels providing 12.5% of the Centre's energy needs, and exhibition halls are equipped with energy-efficient LED lighting. QNCC also implements waste management programs, community engagement projects, and supports local businesses, aligning with Qatar's vision for sustainable development.

Certifications

LEED Gold CertificationISO 9001:2015ISO 22000

Notable Past Events

37 events hosted

The Script concert
Ed Sheeran concert
OneRepublic concert
The Smurfs Live on Stage – Smurfs Save Spring
Hello Kitty Live Fashion & Friends
Build your House exhibition
Qatar Leadership Conference (QLC)
World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)
DIMDEX 2024
QITCOM 2014
Qatar Foundation's Annual Research Conference 2014 (ARC'14)
International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition 2015
High Tech Port Fair 2015
19th International Business Forum
GCC Majors Competition 2017
10th Qatar National Robot Olympiad (NRO) 2018
John Legend live in Qatar
Michael Bublé in Doha
Assala Nasri at QNCC
Elissa & Tamer Ashour at QNCC
Bryan Adams Live at QNCC
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concerts
Gipsy Kings concert
Marshmello concert
Kadim Al Sahir concert
Blue Man Group performance
Disney on Ice
Trevor Noah comedy show
Hamad Al Amari the Qatari Guy comedy show
LNG Conference
International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC)
Heavy Max exhibition
Project Qatar exhibition
Qatar Stone Tech exhibition
IQ Exhibition
Offshore Middle East exhibition
HVACTech Qatar

Subvention & Funding Support

The Qatar National Convention Centre is owned and operated by the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, a non-profit organization. Its establishment supports Qatar's ambition for knowledge-based economic growth and sustainable development. This ownership structure suggests potential government/foundation support or alignment with national initiatives for events that further these objectives.

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Quick Facts

Airport
25 min drive
Exhibition Halls
9
Breakout Rooms
52
Indoor Space
200,000 sqm

Contact Information

www.qncc.qa — register free for link access

Destination

Doha, Qatar

Middle East — Gulf States

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Data Quality

Bronze

Last Verified

5 Apr 2026

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