Doha is hosting this year’s Geneva International Motor Show from October 5 - 14. It is for the first time in its 118-year history that the Geneva International Motor Show is being held anywhere except Geneva.
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Qatar signed a 10-year deal in 2021 to host the event every two years, with the annual event returning to Switzerland from 2024. Pictured here is the former British football player David Beckham at GIMS opening ceremony.
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The Middle East market's growing size, including countries like Qatar and Saudi Arabia, prompted the move to Qatar, offering automotive brands a chance to tap into increased car sales. Pictured here is a Rolls-Royce Phantom V luxury automobile.
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Around 30 automotive companies are participating in this year's show, featuring both mass-market and niche brands like Lamborghini and McLaren, as well as luxury German brands Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. Pictured here is a Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX luxury electric car.
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The opening ceremony is on Thursday, with Friday as a media day, and it opens to the public from Saturday until October 14. Pictured here is a Kia EV6 electric crossover vehicle.
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The event coincides with the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix, with the main race scheduled for Sunday. Pictured here is a model Audi F1 car.
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Attendees inspect a Lamborghini Revuelto high performance electrified vehicle (HPEV).
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Porsche Mission X concept electric sportscar
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An attendee photographs the interior of a McLaren 750S supercar.
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