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GIMS Qatar | |
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Status | Active |
Venue | Doha Exhibition & Convention Center |
Location(s) | Doha |
Country | Qatar |
Years active | 2011–2018, 2023–present |
Inaugurated | 2011 |
Previous event | 5-14 October 2023 |
Next event | November 2025 |
Website | genevamotorshow |
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Notable unveiled vehicles included:
Notable unveiled vehicles included:
The 2013 show took place between 29 January and 2 February. Notable events included Gruppo Bertone celebrating the company's 100 year anniversary and the unveiling of the first Arab-designed hyper car. [5]
Notable unveiled vehicles included:
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