For the first time in the Middle East, the Forum was held between the 10th and 12th of May 2009 at Doha Exhibition Center, under the patronage of Qatar's Prime Minister H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani.
 
Futurallia is an annual international business matchmaking forum devoted to companies involved in international trade and investments that are looking to grow their business internationally. Futurallia Qatar 2009 was organized by World Trade Center Qatar (WTC) in collaboration with Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry and  the Federation of GCC Chambers.
 
For the First time in the Middle East, Futurallia Qatar 2009 was highlighted by two-day of business matchmaking meetings, half day conference highlighting partnership between foreign and GCC companies, international exhibition for trade experts and service providers, and a variety of festive and networking activities.
 
The Forum started with a welcome reception on Sunday May 10 at the Doha Exhibition Center while official inauguration was held on Monday May 11 in the presence of more than 1,000 persons. A half day seminar on partnership opportunities between local and foreign companies followed the opening ceremony. The B2B meetings were held over two days where every participant had a schedule of up to 12 meetings. A parallel exhibition of expert companies made available all kind of services required for international trade.