I ssue N o .104 - M arch 2016
Monthly Construction news, tenders, project focus, and forthcoming exhibitions in Qatar
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Real Estate, MEP
Pages 4 – 8 In our focus on real estate we look the hospitality sector and how Qatar’s appetite for iconic hotels has not decreased. The slowdown caused by lower hydrocarbon prices has not affected the residential market but a report by DTZ, Qatar’s leading global real estate company, notes a nominal decrease in demand from the commercial and residential real estate markets. Pages 16 -19 Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services (MEP) is a significant component of the construction supply chain. There will be significant MEP works in the new rail project as well as the construction and refurbishment of the planned stadia. Construction SITES looks at the ongoing rail projects with an EXCLUSIVE interview from ALSTOM. In honour of Women’s Day we also have a quick look at the challenges that women face in the construction sector in the Middle East.
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Doha academic honored with prestigious international award Dr. Amine Bermak, who is a professor and Program Coordinator at the Information and Com-
puting Technology Division at HBKU’s College of Science and Engineering, presented a paper outlining innovative ways of reducing the power consumption for temperature sensors. The proposed technique was implemented on a silicon chip and demonstrated in a prototype system that can not only accurately measure the temperature of the environment but also wirelessly communicate data to a reader without the use of any battery to power-up the system. This research constitutes a significant contribution to the field of Internet of Thing (IoT) in the form of a new generation of ultra-low power sensing nodes that interact with the environment, harvest energy and send data wirelessly while consuming less than 2.3uW. In recognition of his important contribution Dr. Bermak has received the Best Design Paper Award at the 21st ASP Design Automation Conference, held in Macau, China. At the conference, which is one of the leading global events in the field of electronic design automation,299 papers were received from experts from 27 countries, of which 94 papers were selected.12 papers were then shortlisted for best design contest and after a rigorous review process, Dr. Bermak’s paper received the Best University Design Contest Award. Dr. Bermak explained: “The process of presenting a paper at a conference as prestigious as this one does not only include explaining your contribution but also showing real-life results and a demonstrator to show-case your research. This can be a particularly intense and sometimes a challenging process but fun.” “This is my first conference paper with my students since joining HBKU’s College of Science and Engineering last year and I am very honoured to have received this award. I am particularly proud to have the opportunity to showcase Hamad bin Khalifa University in front of a global audience.” Dr. Bermak joined HBKU in September 2015 and will take a leading role in the teaching and research of a number of new innovative programs that are planned for launch in fall of this year. Planned programs include a Ph. D. in Computer Science and Engineering, as well as three Master of Science programs: an MS in Cybersecurity, an MS in Bioengineering, and an MS in Data Science and Engineering. Prior to taking up a professorship at HBKU, Dr. Bermak was a professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He is an IEEE Fellow, conferred by the IEEE Board of Directors in recognition of a high level of demonstrated extraordinary accomplishment, and at HKUST, he was the recipient of the Michael G. Gale Medal for Distinguished Teaching, the highest university-wide teaching award given to a single recipient each year He received his master’s and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and electronic engineering from Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France. Dr. Mounir Hamdi, Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at HBKU added: “Dr. Bermak’s award is thoroughly deserved and I am delighted that his innovative work has been recognized among his peers on such an important global stage.” Plan 2021, UAE National Agenda 2021 and Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030. The reports outline plans centered on protecting the environment, managing consumption of natural resources and diversification of UAE’s energy mix.
Kahramaa joint venture set to develop Qatar’s solar capacity
1,000MW solar power firm to be set up soon – A solar power company with a capacity of 1,000 megawatt (MW) will be formed soon. The joint venture between Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWS) and Qatar Petroleum (QP) will have an initial capital of about QR1.82bn ($500mn). QEWS Managing Director Fahad Hamad Al Mohanadi said the company has cleared legal hurdles and has been approved by authorities. (Peninsula Qatar)
Internet penetration sees rapid growth in Qatar
Internet penetration in Qatar has risen significantly in the past few years. Total number of Internet subscriptions (fixed and wireless) has doubled between 2011 and 2014. The growth in Internet subscription was around 102% during the four years as subscriptions grew from 1.4 million in 2011 to 2.9 million in 2014. According to Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ictQatar) data, the growth in Internet subscriptions has been steady during the past few years. Internet subscription grew around 36% to 2.9 million in 2014 as compared to 2.1 million in 2013. (Peninsula Qatar)
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Qatar Ministry of Economy and Commerce’s mobile app wins award
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has honored Qatar’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce, awarding it the Best Mobile-Government Service Award across the Arab world in the economy and trade category in recognition of its mobile app on iPhone and android. The award was presented during the 4th edition of the World Government Summit held in Dubai, UAE under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The award comes in recognition of the ministry’s efforts to reinforce a diversified economy and promote a competitive business environment. Launched mid-last year, the mobile app is an innovate initiative implemented in accordance with the highest international standards. The mobile app offers a basket of unique electronic services; for instance the issuance or renewal of commercial permits, access to commercial company records and the submission of complaints. Users can also access a variety of economic indicators and financial reports, in addition to the latest news from the ministry, administrative closures and recall campaigns besides local, regional and international economic news. The award recognizes government agencies for their efforts in terms of promoting economic development, streamlining business incorporation procedures, the issuance and renewal of permits and licenses and the registration of intellectual property rights in addition to the recruitment of employees and the launch of commercial activities. The award, which also recognizes government services that help improve business and commercial activities, is presented based on several criteria including efficiency and effectiveness of the application (40%), ease of access (40%) and innovation (20%). The m-government award aims to motivate government agencies to provide innovative solutions in the fields of smartphone applications and ensure around the clock access to government services through streamlined, highly efficient and transparent procedures that meet customer needs and requirements. Participants include government entities from the UAE and the Arab region as well as international government entities and university students.
Qatari power company buys stake in Indonesian power market
Nebras Power to buy ENGIE stake of up to 35.5% in Paiton – Qatari joint stock company Nebras Power has signed a binding agreement to acquire ENGIE’s stake of up to 35.5% in PT Paiton Energy. The acquisition of ENGIE’s stake in Paiton provides Nebras with access to the highly attractive Indonesian power market. It is in line with Nebras Power’s stated objective to establish itself as a leading international power company and increasing its imprints in the world’s energy sector via actively growing its portfolio in both conventional and renewable power generation assets across South East Asia, Europe and Mena (Middle East and North Africa) regions. Paiton is well positioned to benefit from favorable fundamentals of the Indonesian power market. It is Indonesia’s largest IPP (independent power producer) with over 2,000 MW of operating base accounting for a sizable portion of capacity in Indonesia. It represents 4% of Indonesia’s total installed capacity. It has strong experience and knowhow in the region. Paiton enjoys a long-term power purchase agreement with PLN. Together with Paiton, Nebras Power has also acquired a stake in the O&M company that operates Paiton. Led by an experienced operating team, the O&M company has a strong track record, which will bring supplementary capabilities and technology knowhow to Nebras. The closing of the transaction is expected within 2H2016, subject to customary approvals and regulatory consents. (GulfTimes.com)
Building-integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) technologies and its application to Qatar and the MENA region
QEERI (Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute) hosted an event on 2 and 3 February 2016 where architects and building engineers learnt how PV systems can be introduced in buildings with good design, structures and energy concepts, as well as how BIPV products can be multifunctional (electricity generation, weather protection, heat insulation, sun protection, noise protection, modulation of daylight and security). The event was hosted in collaboration with Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics (Fraunhofer-CSP, Germany). Though utility-scale PV power plants are already in the pipeline in Qatar (Kahramaa, 200 MW initiative), design strategies and techniques to use PV in buildings and reduce energy demand is an opportunity to be explored. The objective of the workshop was to provide information to architects and building engineers in Qatar to design and construct sustainable buildings that are energy neutral over their lifetimes. Such “zero energy” homes and offices have already been built worldwide. BIPV systems are able to contribute significantly to meet the goal of true sustainable building design. BIPV are photovoltaic materials that are used to replace conventional building materials in parts of the building envelope such as the roof, skylights, or facades. They are increasingly being incorporated into the construction of new buildings as a principal or ancillary source of electrical power, although existing buildings may be retrofitted with similar technology. The main purpose of this event is to show the advantages and resources available for Qatar to integrate PV technology in the urban environment, allowing buildings to be converted from energy users to energy producers In this event architects and building engineers will learn how PV systems can be introduced in buildings with good design, structures and energy concepts, as well as how BIPV products can be multifunctional (electricity generation, weather protection, heat insulation, sun protection, noise protection, modulation of daylight and security) More information can be obtained at http://www.qeeri.org.qa/en/events
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Liquidation under Qatar law This article explores the regulatory framework for voluntarily liquidating limited liability companies (LLC) in Qatar and whether the new Commercial Companies Law No. 11 of 2015 (the CCL) makes any changes to the voluntary liquidation and dissolution provisions contained in the old Commercial Companies Law No. 5 of 2002 (the Old CCL). Introductory Matters This article focuses on LLCs because that is the most common type of corporate vehicle used by foreign investors in Qatar, but we do also comment on the liquidation of branches (ie. foreign companies that have registered project specific offices for the performance of a specific project(s)). We have separately written about liquidation in the Qatar Financial Centre, which is subject to its own regulatory framework and is not considered in this article. We also note that Qatar has issued comprehensive bankruptcy and insolvency provisions pursuant to the Commercial Law No. (27) of 2006 (the Commercial Code), but these are not considered in this article which relates only to voluntary liquidations. Steps The steps for liquidating an LLC remain largely the same under the CCL as compared to the Old CCL.
An LLC may still be dissolved in accordance with its Articles of Association by way of a unanimous General Assembly Resolution approving the dissolution of the company and appointing a liquidator (the Liquidator) to execute the liquidation process. A letter (in Arabic) explaining the situation and a tax clearance from the Income Tax Department (if the company has non Qatari shareholders) are required for the winding up process and are lodged with the Commercial Registry at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Once the General Assembly Resolution is lodged with the Commercial Registry, the company is ‘officially’ in liquidation, and all debts will become due. The company’s Commercial Registration (CR) should be re-issued with the wording “in liquidation” appearing after the company’s name. From this stage, the Liquidator will be able to act for the Company. Liquidator’s Role and Obligations Once appointed, the Liquidator’s role remains as follows: 1) inform the creditors of the status of the company by way of: • r egistered letters with proof of delivery; • publication in two daily newspapers, one of which must be Arabic; and • t he company’s website.
David Salt David is the Managing Partner of Clyde & Co’s Doha office. A Corporate and Commercial Lawyer, David has extensive experience advising on projects in Qatar, as well as a broad range of corporate and corporate finance work. David has advised numerous international companies on setting up in Qatar, including in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and Qatar Science and Technology Park, negotiating with local parties and drafting joint venture and associated documents
The notice and/or the advertisements should provide for a 75 day period for claims against the company to be made. Company creditors are required to prove their claims within this period. The Liquidator is required to repeat the publishing of adverts after one month. 2) carry out the following activities: • recover and/or sell the company’s rights; and • settle the company’s debts.
Prior to settling the company’s debts, the Liquidator should first deduct any expenses incurred by the liquidation process including his own remuneration, and then settle the company’s debts in the following order: • amounts due to the company’s employees; • amounts due to the State of Qatar (if any); • the rent to any leased property; and • all other amounts by order of preference (if any). The Liquidator has an obligation to preserve the company’s rights and assets (in any way he thinks fit) and may represent the company in courts and accept reconciliation payments and arbitration awards. If the liquidation persists for more than one year, the Liquidator should prepare a balance sheet, profit and loss account and a report on the activities of the liquidation. These should be submitted to the shareholders or the General Assembly for approval. In any event, the liquidation should not exceed three years unless a decree from the competent court of Minister of Economy and Commerce is obtained. The Liquidator should respond to any shareholders’ questions in relation to the status of the liquidation. The managers/directors of the company should present to the Liquidator the company’s books, and any documents or information he may require. The Liquidator should, after settling company’s debts, return to the shareholders the value of their monetary shares in the share capital of the company and distribute the excess among them in accordance with the Articles of Association and the Shareholders Agreement (if any). If the net assets of the company fall short of settling all the shareholders’ share cap-
ital, the losses shall be distributed among the shareholders in accordance with the provisions relating to the distribution of losses as set out in the Articles of Association and/ or the Shareholders Agreement (if any). At the end of the liquidation process, the Liquidator should present a final statement of accounts to the shareholders for approval by the General Assembly, and the liquidation will only be deemed closed when the General Assembly approves the final statement of accounts or statement of affairs. After the completion of the liquidation process, the Liquidator shall apply to de-register the company from the Commercial Register, ie. to dissolve it. List of Liquidators There is no list of approved liquidators in Qatar and the Commercial Registry usually directs companies inquiring about liquidators to authorised accountants and accounting firms operating in Qatar. Limitation No claim against the Liquidator, the managers/directors, or the auditors based on the liquidation and the company’s activities may be heard after the expiry of the three years from the dissolution/de-registration of the company. For completeness, it should be mentioned that an LLC, if solvent, used to be able to arrange its own affairs and produce a statement of affairs for submission to the Commercial Registry together with the unanimous General Assembly Resolution approving the dissolution of the company without appointing a liquidator. This is no longer the case. The Commercial Registry will not register such a General Assembly Resolution. An LLC must be dissolved by appointment of Liquidator and the procedures set out in the Articles and the CCL. Branches Amongst other things, the Foreign Investment Law no. 5 of 2000 (the Foreign Investment Law) provides for the registration by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of a branch (Branch) of a foreign entity in Qatar. Whilst it does not deal specifically with the liquidation of a Branch, the Foreign Investment Law does confirm that a foreign investor may repatriate the proceeds of a liquidation of its Qatar investment, ie. it indicates that all registered foreign investments in Qatar should be liquidated, including Branches. In order to protect the signatories of a registered Qatari entity, including the shareholders of its head of-
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Ramiz Shlah Associate Ramiz is a corporate associate based in Clyde & Co’s Doha office with experience in Qatar having focussed on corporate and commercial, insurance, real estate, securities and banking law. His clients include a wide array of international and local entities, including banks, investment firms, industrial and technology companies. Ramiz is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and New York and has published articles on various topics, including GCC investment in Qatar.
fice, a Qatari entity should be dissolved and liquidated in accordance with the CCL. Liquidation proceeds of the Branch, if any, may then be repatriated. Whilst the CCL does not specifically refer to penalties for non-compliance with liquidation provisions, taking no action with regards to a defunct Branch is not recommended. A head office should be aware that where it is awarded a new Qatar contract and wishes to register a new Branch, it will not be able to do so until the expired Branch is formally cancelled given it will not be able to register two Branches with the same name. The foreign entity may instead decide to seek to resurrect the expired Branch, subject to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce’s discretion, and add the new contract to it. In this case, all penalties associated with expired licences, etc. will first need to be paid. Note: All Qatari laws (save for those issued by the QFC to regulate its own business) are issued in Arabic and there are no official translations save for regulations in the QFC; therefore, for purposes of drafting this article Clyde & Co has used its own translation and interpreted the same in the context of Qatari laws, regulation and current market practice. The views set out in this article do not constitute legal advice and readers are urged to seek specific legal advice in relation to any particular issues which arise from the subject-matter of this article. For further information on this topic please contact David Salt at david. salt@clydeco.com or Ramiz Shlah at ramiz.shlah@clydeco.com.
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Conference looks to the future of Qatar’s hospitality sector
With $22 billion worth of construction projects expected to go ahead in 2016, Qatar’s hospitality sector has a lot of elements going in its favour
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total of 1,460 keys opened in 2015 in Qatar and while the dip in oil prices slowed corporate demand, Doha continued to remain a predominately a business destination (60% of hotel guests). For the current year, development opportunities are represented in midscale hotels and serviced apartments due to limited presence of these assets in Doha. These observations were made during the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) Business Briefing held in Doha last month in partnership with Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel developer, owner and operator based in Qatar. The event brought together leading hospitality experts from the Middle East and North Africa to offer an overview of Qatar’s hotel investment environment, guest experience and hotel performance forecasts for 2016. This year’s Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) Business Briefing was held under the theme “Eye on the Future Vision for Success”. The conference set the stage for a constructive dialogue on the future of the regional tourism and hospitality sector, with a focus on unlocking future growth opportunities for industry stakeholders, said Katara Hospitality’s Chief Operating Officer, Christopher R J Knable. During the event, Richard Thompson, Editorial Director of MEED, said that with $22 billion worth of construction projects expected to go ahead in 2016, abundant financial reserves and the World Cup on the horizon, Qatar’s hospitality sector had a lot of elements going in its favor. Thompson expected oil prices to remain low as global supply outpaces demand, adding that this had changed the market fundamentally, since most project budgets were based on an oil price of $60 per barrel. The regional security factor didn’t help as well, as it was distracting governments and became a reason for uncertainty in the region. Thompson pointed out that Qatar’s GDP growth forecast decreased from 4.9% in 2016, to 4.2% in 2017. Still, he noted that growth in non-oil sector continued, driven by continued rise inpopulation ahead of 2022, expansion in air and sea traffic and infrastructure investment. Despite government spending cuts due to the pressure of falling oil prices, Thompson expected Qatar to continue in-
vesting in health, education, infrastructure and World Cup projects. He saw Qatar raising debt to plug the budget deficit. Thompson also expected banks to suffer from liquidity issues as they were encouraged to lend governments in the region. Despite the gloomy image, Thompson was confident that Qatar was still a strong market, noting that the number of international investors in the country had been increasing. He warned that energy prices were not coming back to previous levels, which posed several challenges, including: increase in building material prices and the wholesale pushed by shortage of some building material and introduction of taxation and subsidy cuts. Thompson saw a chance for structural reform and more efficiency in government institutions as a result of tightening budgets, as one of the positive outcomes of the falling oil prices. In the hotels sector, Thompson said there was a fall in demand due to global economic slowdown and government spending cuts. There is also a tougher competition from other countries in the region. He advised investors in the sector to expand into new segments and work on product differentiation, as well as making use of the already existing assets in the country to attract more visitors, like the upcoming World Cup, museums, Education City facilities and others. Filippo Sona, Director, Head of Hotels MENA Region, Colliers International, presented the latest market research specifically for Doha, including projected development opportunities and a look-back at 2015. Sona advised investors to expand in three types of developments where he expected increased demand: serviced apartments, spa hotels and economic hotels. He noted that hotel supply was still going much faster than serviced apartments supply, despite the big opportunities for this type of developments in 2016. Explaining some of the Colliers Guest Satisfaction Index results, Sona said that Doha showed one of the highest guest satisfaction results in the GCC and Egypt region, scoring 77%. He noted that in general, regionally-branded hotels scored more than internationally branded ones.
He also found that the majority of hotels catered for the business community than leisure, which is an area where he sees room for improvement. The event concluded with a presentation by Cristina Zegrea, Associate Director, HVS Dubai, on “What does the future hold for the hospitality sector in Qatar?”. Zegrea said that in Qatar it was 20 to 25% higher than regional average to develop hotels, which makes developing mid-scale hotels unattractive to investors, calling for a revisit to development costs to address this issue. She said that to ensure a sustainable industry, it’s important to facilitate increased demand through alternative tourism, leisure tourism, cultural tourism, hotel supply diversity, mid-scale supply, destination resorts and iconic hotels. During the panel discussion after the presentations, a local investor expressed concern over the delay in granting licences and the unexpected change in the QTA manual for hotels, which means the developer needs to re-design several elements after waiting one and a half year to get the licence according to the old manual. Responding to audience concern regarding economic slowdown, panellists said there would be shrinking in the construction market, but there was no need for investors to be extra cautious. Christopher Knable, CEO of Katara Hospitality, said the company saw in the current conditions an opportunity to re-adjust its focus on the upper scale and luxury segment and also sharpening its focus more on clients. He said that the Qatar Tourism Authority was not building specifically for the World Cup, but to develop Qatar as an attractive tourist destination. The Doha event comes ahead of AHIC 2016 which is held in Dubai on April 26 and 28. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group, and celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2016, AHIC is organised through a collaboration between Bench Events and MEED Events. At AHIC 2015, more than 700 delegates attended the threeday conference from over 40 different countries and they were addressed by 120 industry leaders, speakers and panellists.
Qatar in need of an iconic hotel
Qatar’s ambitious tourism strategy and the hotel unit requirements for the World Cup 2022 are accelerating growth of the hospitality market in the country. As the market continues its growth, specific design trends are expected to fade and others to take over. Construction Sites spoke with Filippo Sona, Head of Hotels (MENA region) at Colliers International, on the sidelines of AHIC regional briefing last month. Sona foresees the rise of two specific hotel design trends and expects expansion in resort type of hotels. Excerpts from the interview... Q: What are the design trends you expect for upcoming hotels in Qatar? A: I think we are going to see two clearly distinctive design trends in Qatar. We will either have ultra modern hotel designs geared toward lifestyle or we will have very traditional designs. As the hospitality industry grows and matures in the country, it needs to realize the culture and traditions in its surroundings. We are in Qatar, so from the architecture to the design, the food and the service, we need to advertise the place’s heritage and what Qatar is all about. Then also there is Qatar the future; the country that’s building for 2022 and beyond. A rich nation that owns the best brand in the world. Hotels will attract the regional and international young audience. So we need hotels like the W Doha for example, which is funky, modern and trendy. This is what young people want. We have these two types of clients: those who want to come to see what Qatar is all about, its heritage, history and culture and then the young generations who look for innovation and modern facilities. The market needs to cater for both. I don’t think there is a middle approach when it comes to expected design trends; there is either black or white, two clear distinctive designs. The 5-star hotels are well catered in Qatar, but what is missing in this market, in my opinion, is one thing; we need something that makes headlines, an iconic hotel. We need something that can make the same impact that was created when Dubai built Burj Khalifa, Atlantis and Burj al-Arab. The Torch Doha Hotel had that impact at the time, but we need to move on. We need something bigger, bolder and more beautiful. This is what brings tourists and invite curiosity. Q: Do you see room for more resort type of hotels in Qatar? A: Absolutely. If you look at Colliers guest experience index; the least positive reviews where in the family and MICE segments. So even people who come for conferences or business still want to have fun. It is very important to address the issues of this audience. Now that the Pearl has taken shape, the Banana Island is there and the new Kempinski is ready, we need more resorts on the beach. All these empty beaches need to be developed into resorts. I think we need less urban hotels, more resort hotels. Filippo Sona has been in the global hotel industry for the past 20 years, working for International hotel companies and consultancies in the UK, the USA, the Middle East and North Africa. He is specialized in destination and hotel development for mixed uses and stand-alone projects, market & financial feasibility study, operator selection and strategic asset management. His understanding of management agreements has been an invaluable skill to global law firms as an expert witness in international arbitrations. Filippo’s extensive operational background allows him to provide true strategic operational and financial advice, to enhance hotel profitability and drive asset value. He holds an MBA from Oxford Brooks University and an Honors Degree in Hospitality Management from Thames Valley University, London.
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Falling hydro-carbon prices have resulted in a fall in demand for office accommodation as the government and energy sector have withdrawn from the market, according to a report prepared by DTZ, Qatar’s leading global real estate company. DTZ’s fourth quarter 2015 Qatar market report identifies a slowdown in Grade A office letting throughout 2015. With 300,000 sq m of new Grade A office accommodation becoming available within the next 12-18 months, there is a risk of downward pressure on rental prices in Doha. DTZ estimates that between 2008 and 2014 approximately 65% of office space in West Bay has been leased either by government or hydrocarbonrelated companies. The fall in oil prices has resulted in government bodies and oil and gas companies withdrawing from the market, which has resulted in a significant drop in the overall demand for office space. According to its analysis, there is currently more than 1.6 million sq m of purpose built office space in West Bay, which represents approximately over 40% of the supply of purpose built office accommodation in Doha. “Despite a fall in demand for office accommodation, availability levels in West Bay remain rel-
atively low at 8% of built stock,” says the report. DTZ estimates that there is currently in the region of 130,000 sq m of vacant offices available to rent in West Bay, much of which is available only as “single let buildings”. This has resulted in rents remaining stable, or in some cases increasing throughout 2015. Approximately 300,000 sq m of new office accommodation is likely to complete in West Bay within the next 12-18 months, which will increase supply levels, however over more than 200,000 sq m of this is at the QP District, which may not be available to the market. In the longer term, once developments complete in Lusail, the large supply pipeline may result in downward pressure on rental levels as landlords compete for new tenants. Grade A offices in West Bay currently command up to QR280 per sq m per month for small suites of less than 500 sq m. Rents of QR160 per sq m per month are achievable for large lettings, or lettings in buildings of lesser quality. Elsewhere, office rents in secondary locations such as Old Salata, Al Sadd, Airport Road, and C/D Ring Roads typically command between QR120 and QR180 per sq m per month, depending on the age and the
standard of finish of the building. The increase in the country’s overall population to 2.42 million, up 8% over the 12 months to December 2015, continues to generate demand in the residential market, albeit largely at the lower end of the
market. In December 2015, the Shura Advisory Council called on the relevant authorities to curb the increasing levels of rent, possibly by introducing rent controls. Changes in residential market trends, which have been evi-
dent in recent months, suggest that market forces may dictate a fall in residential rents, alleviating the need for rental caps, according to DTZ. “Over 2015 redundancies in the hydrocarbon and government sectors, together with new building completions have increased vacancy levels in many areas. The increase in vacancy levels has been most evident in the past three months, where we have started to see rents in some areas reduce for the first time since 2009,” the report says. There has also been a fall in demand for corporate lettings for residential blocks and compounds with more companies now preferring to provide rental allowances rather than paying for employee accommodation. On the PearlQatar, DTZ estimates that new supply of apartments is likely to increase by between 30% and 40% in 2016 as up to thirteen new towers in Porto Arabia and Viva Bahriya near completion. This will have a significant impact on the prime residential market, and has potential to see rental levels reduce further if delivered as expected and demand remains stagnant. In the hospitality sector, 1,900 hotel keys were added to Qatar’s stock in 2015 although DTZ noted downward pressure
on average daily rates (ADRs) with a drop of 12% compared to the same period in 2014. Pressure on performance metrics in the hospitality sector is likely to continue, as up to 80 new establishments are expected to increase supply by approximately 18,000 keys over the next 3 to 5 years. “In the final quarter of 2015, Qatar’s real estate market started to show signs that the drop in hydro-carbon prices is really beginning to bite,” said Mark Proudley, Associate Director, Consultancy and Research, DTZ. “We think this is likely to continue into 2016 and the sector needs to be ready for a few tough months. But the long-term trajectory for Qatar remains good with the government’s significant infrastructure investment, valued at QR261 billion ($71.68 billion), providing welcome and fundamental support to the wider RE economy. “Furthermore, for the hospitality sector, the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy Plan 2030 has earmarked $45 billion for tourism projects over the coming 15 years and as FIFA 2022 gets closer I am confident that Qatar’s RE market will start to feel some of the positive effects of this spending,” says Proudley.
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21% of UAE adults would consider US for property investment • 13% have money invested in property abroad • 41% identified tax understanding as a key barrier The US, UK, Australia, Singapore and Germany are the top five destinations for UAE residents looking to invest in property overseas, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by IP Global, a leading fullservice property investment company. When asked where they would consider investing in property
abroad, the US topped the list, with 21%* saying they would consider investing there. The UK with 19%, and Australia with 16%, were the second and third most popular choices respectively. Singapore and Germany rounded out the top five, with 13% of respondents choosing these countries as preferred investment destinations. The UAE was one of five countries where the survey was conducted, as part of IP Global’s research to identify investment trends in real estate across key markets. Hong
Kong, Singapore, the UK, and South Africa were the other four countries. The results across the five markets highlighted the following trends: • The US is among the top investment destinations for respondents outside of Asia. • Germany is in the top five choices for investors in both the UK and UAE. • Australia is amongst the top three investment markets for real estate in all five countries. When it comes to selecting as-
sets to invest in, property in the UAE was the most popular asset class for UAE investors. More UAE residents currently invest in property (42%) than stocks, shares or bonds (30%), underlining the continued appeal of real estate as an asset class that provides stable returns. The survey of more than 1000 UAE adults found that 41% of respondents identified tax as a reason that would prevent them from investing in property assets overseas. 33% of respondents said a lack of understanding of foreign laws in the country where property is located is also an investment obstacle. Richard Bradstock, Director and Head of the Middle East at IP Global, said: “As the results show, the US has proved the most popular market for UAE potential investors. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as both Miami and Chicago offer great potential for investors. Miami has achieved its second consecutive year of over 20% house price appreciation, and Chicago offers average yields of 7.9% according to Zillow.” “The UK has always been a popular market to invest in, but outer London and region-
al cities such as Manchester and Birmingham, due to their robust economies and growth opportunities, have definitely seen increased attention from foreign investors. According to JLL, Manchester prices are forecast to grow 26.4% between 2016-2020, presenting incredible potential for investors.” “At IP Global, we have also noticed a growing interest in Germany as UAE residents recognise the extraordinary value that cities such as Berlin have. For example, in 2015 the median property price increase in Berlin was 18.5% according to CBRE.” “Although many UAE citizens are experienced investors, the results have revealed a large gap in international property investment understanding.
There is still a lot of room for overseas property to increase in popularity as an asset class, especially as volatile global financial markets hold sway.” This year’s results are consistent with a YouGov survey conducted in 2014 which found London, New York and Sydney to be the most popular cities to invest in outside of the UAE. *All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. In 2016, the total sample size was 1,000 adults, fieldwork was undertaken between 12th–20th January 2016. In 2014, the total sample size was 1,001 adults, fieldwork was undertaken between 6th– 13th August 2014. Both surveys were carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all UAE adults (aged 18+).
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Q: What does this new step mean for you as a company?
Strategic partnership and investment for strengthening the DSI footprint in Qatar and the Middle East Region DYWIDAG Systems International (DSI) announces acquisition of shares of Qatari license partner QACS and the establishment of DSI MIDDLE EAST W.L.L. DSI is pleased to announce the establishment of the Joint Venture company DSI MIDDLE EAST W.L.L. in Qatar. The new Joint Venture consists of the partners DSI and QACS and is headquartered in Doha. DSI acquired 49% of the shares in QACS. The remaining 51% are still held by the former owner Al-Bandary Group, Doha, Qatar. QACS is the leading Post-Tensioning supplier and subcontractor in Qatar. QACS was established in 2005 and has been DSI´s exclusive licensee for the distribution and installation of DSI´s Post-Tensioning and Geotechnical Systems in Qatar and Bahrain since 2010. With almost 90 specialized employees, the company has a verifiable track record mainly in the fields of building and infrastructure projects.
In addition, DSI and QACS established a production line for strand anchors in Doha in 2014 in order to successfully supply Doha’s major geotechnical projects and to strengthen their market position in the field of geotechnics. Through this investment, DSI will not only widen its presence in Qatar. DSI MIDDLE EAST will be an important center for DSI´s activities in the whole region and will enable us to strengthen our market position in this strategically important and dynamic economic region. By offering innovative products and systems in accordance with superior quality standards, DSI Middle East W.L.L. fulfill the constantly changing requirements of their markets in the Gulf States. We are offering our customers the advantages of an international system supplier with a product range that is tailored to suit individual requirements. DSI heartily welcomes Mr. Khaled Elshazly – General Manager of QACS and now of DSI MIDDLE EAST – and his team and wishes them plenty of success.
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It's a new era. We are a local company working here for 11 years. We delivered more than 100 projects to our clients so far. We have a good reputation and a good name, but holding DSI's name, who are well known leaders in civil engineering field, is a new responsibility. We think that we have some room to learn and to better serve the local market with new services. We have a huge range of products and services under DSI, for civil engineering, construction, water and LNG tanks and others. All of these services have not been provided to Qatar yet, so we will be glad to offer it to our clients.
Q: What kind of projects have you been doing in Qatar so far?
The past few years were very good for our company and for the Qatari marker in general. Ashghal and the government launched a lot of projects with very well written specifications of top quality. This gave us and other international companies working in Qatar a good chance to offer our services. Now we are working on the North road enhancement project with Tekfen. This is one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Doha. It includes 13 bridges starting in Al Khessa and ending just before Fuwairait. We are working on Al Wakra bypass project which includes 30 bridges and structures from al-Wakra till Mesaeed. We are doing the cement silos and clinker silos for Um Bab cement factory new expansion. We have ongoing 14 building projects that varies between hotels, malls, residential buildings and health centers. We are busy and we have been expanding. We think it's a good sign that we are repetitively working with the same clients. It means we gained their trust and we are doing our best effort to protect this trust.
Q: How important is clients' trust in times of uncertainty in the market?
When there is uncertainty in the market people start to appreciate good engineering. In recession and hard times people start to appreciate good engineering because it can save a lot of effort and money. When we offered this and people saw it's true and not only promises and we delivered our scope of work on time and on budget; this opened up a lot of door for the company.
Q: Are you providing any new products under the DSI name?
We have several well known Dywidag concrete accessories; starting from the simple tie rod to accessories like water stoppers, lifting anchors, lifting bolts for the precast items and other products. We already introduced theses products to the market. It's on stock so clients can get it immediately. We already supplied these patented DSI products to ongoing projects in Doha and had very good response.
Q: How do you see the market over the coming period. Any need for caution from contractors? I cannot see a need for that. We understand that the government has a budget and needs to work within it. So, it will have some change in priorities. However, in the private sector, every week we get inquiries and we get new projects to be awarded. So, I don't see any slowdown in the market. As a company we are working and the market has some room and momentum for new hotel buildings, shopping malls, residential complexes. Q: Have you had any problems with primary materials?
As a specialized contractor we had problems in the past in bringing our material to Doha. But we have overcome this problem through investing in a good storage facility so we can cover most of our needs for some time. We started using the storage in Doha to serve not only Qatar, but we use it as a hub to deliver material to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and even to South Africa recently.
Q: How would this local storage benefit your clients?
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When you have material in stock and is able to send it to clients within a reasonable time, this is a real advantage in the region as a whole and not only Qatar. This is how we served the metro project when we started our production line locally. They would place the order and they would get it within 24 hours. They didn't have to wait two weeks to get it. This has made a big difference. For this project we supply the ground anchors. to the stations and some tunnels. We supplied Dywidag's famous system that we can guarantee for up to 100 years to the project. In this kind of construction you need to support the structure by permanent or removable ground anchors. The main issue with this kind of work is if you order from the production line in Germany, it will take some time to come and when you work with soil you need to expect to have a new surprise every day. You can either add to your requirements or revise the length and the force of the anchors or you need to some additional quantities on urgent basis. You are working in an open excavation and you need to support it, so you can't afford to wait. So we thought the best way to solve this is to establish a local production line here in Doha. We established the line in the industrial area and we supplied three packages of the metro project through this line. Whenever they needed to add more length or strength to the anchors they make a demand and receive it within hours.
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‘Rapid progress’ in Qatar’s green building sector
Tadmur Contracting, a subsidiary of Tadmur Holding, one of the most trusted Qatar’s conglomerates, has earned a Gold Leed Certification for its Evergreen building in Energy City, thus becoming the third company in Qatar that has been awarded such certification for implementation of green building standards on its projects in Qatar. Construction Sites (SC) spoke to Bashar A Nimry, General Manager at Tadmur Contracting, about the company’s green building ambitions and the main challenges for contractors in Qatar when building green. Tadmur Contracting has recently been awarded Gold Leed Certification for Evergreen building in Energy City Qatar (ECQ). What does it mean to your company? Tadmur Contracting earned a Gold Leed Certification for its Evergreen commercial building after having met stringent standards of the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, or Leed, of the United States Green Building Council (USBGC). It is also in compliance with the strict environmentfriendly and green building guidelines issued for all structures within ECQ. Accordingly, Tadmur Contracting has become the first contracting firm to have earned the second highest LEED rating within ECQ and one of only three such companies to have done so throughout Qatar. This award is extremely important for us because it reflects our strict adherence to global
quality and environment friendly standards in contracting. It reflects our positive contribution towards building a sustainable future for all. Tadmur Contracting became the third company in Qatar to achieve this certification. What is the secret of your success? Tadmur Contracting’s success is anchored upon our firm commitment to establishing a benchmark in the contracting industry in Qatar. Our highly-professional staff, well-equipped with the required skills to exceed the industry’s expectations, pay meticulous attention to every detail in the completion and delivery of tasks and projects all the time. Therefore, it is a combination of stringent company policies on quality of work and strict compliance with building regulations. Can you tell us something more about Tadmur Contracting Company? Founded in 1987, Tadmur Contracting is one of Qatar’s premier construction industry leaders and the division that leads the construction and development arm of our diversified group. Headed by an experienced management team with vast experience in the management of iconic construction projects, we are proud to say that Tadmur Contracting has worked hand in hand with the State of Qatar in building its rapidly developing landscape. Since our inception, Tadmur Contracting has executed governmental and private projects
worth billions of Qatari riyals. Thus, through our successful implementation and delivery of these projects, we have been classified as a Grade “A” contractor by the Central Tender Committee. Through the hard work and dedication of our staff, we have achieved ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications as testimony to our path towards quality and excellence. Our vision is recognized by all stakeholders as a leading contributor in the field of construction in the State of Qatar, based upon trust, honesty and integrity. What are your key projects in Qatar? Tadmur Contracting targets complex and technically challenging projects in various fields, such as: housing, industrial, institutional, infrastructure and commercial sectors. Through our operations across Qatar, the completed and ongoing projects in our portfolio include, but not limited to: the Qatar University Library and New Research Center, the Student Center and Liberal Arts and Science Buildings at Qatar Foundation, the Doha Women’s Sports Club at Aspire Zone, the Qatar Airways Premium terminal at Doha International Airport and more than 20 schools and four residential compounds comprising more than 300 villas. Tadmur Contracting is distinguished for its building practices. Could you share some of them with the industry? Tadmur Contracting is well
known for introducing new construction materials to the local market, applying innovative building techniques, and adhering to Quality and HSE requirements without affecting time schedules, etc.. This is what distinguishes us from other local companies. What do you think about the Green Building sector in Qatar? With the recent emergence of several buildings that adhere to world-class and sustainable standards, there has been rapid progress in the green building sector in Qatar. Moreover, the construction industry promises further development in the future in order to target a market leading share in the GCC area. This is primarily due to its valuable experience and inputs with regard to the system’s local relevancy and application. Is it challenging to meet the green building requirements for local contracting companies? For the time being, green building requirements present several challenges for owners, architects, and contractors. These include the areas of waste management, material sourcing, energy efficiency and indoor air quality. As these are new concepts that have been recently introduced to the market, attainment of the highest levels can be very demanding and time consuming. What are, in your opinion, the most challenging issues in green building sector in Qatar which need to be addressed immediately e.g. lack of green building materials, lack of standards, lack of awareness etc.? We have to acknowledge that the government is exerting every effort to the foundations of a green building sector by establishing special institutions such as GORD and issuing local standards to avoid a lack of knowledge and awareness. However, the lack of green building materials do exist and suppliers have to follow and pursue this new concept in order to meet and accommodate market needs. Could you tell us in details about award-winning Evergreen Building project, what are the key environment-friendly features of the project? Tadmur Contracting earned the Gold LEED Certification for its
Evergreen Building in Energy City after careful and meticulous application of sustainable building standards, which includes: • Maximizing human benefits in terms of energy efficiency, reduction of environmental impacts and improvement of indoor environmental quality; • Reducing carbon footprint and cost of utility bills; • Minimizing consumption of potable water through the use of high efficiency fixtures and recycled water in order to achieve innovative wastewater technologies; • Suitably locating and utilizing solar panels on roof in order to achieve energy savings of up to 15-20 %, etc. As a contracting company, do you estimate that green building projects are costlier than conventional buildings? If so, what could be solutions to reduce the cost? According to studies, the initial cost of green buildings is usually higher than that of conventional buildings. As the green building concept has only been recently implemented in Qatar, there is still no comprehensive study done for the local market so far. As such, Tadmur Contracting conducted its own analysis. This indicated an approximately 10% increment in initial cost of a green building as compared to a conventional one. However, the application of the green concept will be positively reflected on the running costs, which will eventually lead to effective savings in the future. Thus, we believe that by promoting the green building culture and encouraging clients, contractors and suppliers to implement the green building concept, this will definitely lead to cost reduction and savings for the long term. Do you collaborate with local Green Building institutions in Qatar as GORD, QGBC? During the design and execution phases of the Evergreen Building, the related institutions as well as local standards were not yet in existence. Accordingly, Tadmur Contracting took the initiative of following and implementing the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (Leed) concept of the USGBC, where Tadmur Contracting is
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considered a pioneer in that field. Moreover, upon publishing the local standards, Tadmur Contracting did its own exercise to ensure that it strictly complies with the local standards and requirements. In addition, Tadmur Contracting currently has a number of key members who have been GSAS certified by GORD. Tadmur Contracting has recently completed the construction of three new schools for the Public Works Authority (Ashghal). These new school buildings have complied with the GSAS requirements and their GORD certification is currently under process. Could you please share with the industry your plans for the future? Our plan of moving forward into the future is to maintain and even further strengthen our adherence to environmentfriendly standards from waste management, recycling, etc., regardless of whether the project being executed is a green building or not. What advice would you give the local contracting companies in Qatar that want to adhere to the Green Building Standards? We strongly advise other companies to constantly promote and enhance the level of awareness and skills of their staff on the green building concept as well as that of their suppliers. CERTIFIED
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WiSER unveils four strategic partnerships
“The WiSER initiative ensures that women are given the necessary tools to be leaders in sustainability” Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), a UAE-based forum, has announced four strategic partnerships with the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), General Electric (GE) and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology Young Future Energy leaders (YFEL) program at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the largest gathering on sustainability in the Middle East. Founded by Masdar and the Zayed Future Energy Prize (ZFEP), WiSER is an initiative that aims to empower and inspire women to be catalysts of innovation and the drivers of commercial solutions. WiSER looks to enable women to gain real-world experience and to build the right skills necessary to be leaders of industry, entrepreneurs and excel in sectors traditionally dominated by men. The strategic partnership announcements coincided with the first all-day conference on January 20 to take place under the WiSER initiative, an event attended by leading global dignitaries in the fields of sustainability and renewable energy. The day before the confer-
ence, the advisory board of WiSER met for the first time since its formation. The board was officially announced at the UN General Assembly in September 2015 and oversees the implementation of WiSER programmes. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, United Arab Emirates Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar and an advisory board member, said: “Women are critical to advancing the prosperity of modern societies.” “Without doubt the further empowerment and education of women will serve as one of the most important factors in realising a sustainable future,” he said. “The WiSER initiative, through a platform of knowledge sharing and relationship building, ensures that women are given the necessary tools to be leaders in sustainability,” Al Jaber added. Dr Nawal Al Hosany, Director of Sustainability at Masdar and Director of the Zayed Future Energy Prize, discussed the growing importance of the WiSER initiative to the future of sustainability. He felt that women could play an essential role in the future of sustainability. “However, more must be done to ensure that they are repre-
sented in the decision-making process,” he said. “Part of what makes WiSER important is that it seeks to give women valuable insights into what is required to succeed in industries related to sustainability. In doing so we provide a platform for women to take this knowledge, share it, and use it as the basis for influencing the future of key industries and policy formation. “These new partnership relationships will enhance the ability of women to help shape the future of sustainability,” said Al Hosany. MASEN and WiSER will jointly establish an internship program for women to gain hands-on experience at the Moroccan solar agency, thereby fulfilling one of WiSER’s key missions of providing training opportunities for women. The arrangement will also see the development of a renewable energy conference on the sidelines of COP 22 that will seek to address the role that women can play in post-COP 21 implementation and broader renewable energy implementations and challenges. Nadia Taobane, Project Development Director at MASEN, said: “Affording women the ability to gain hands-on professional experience is one of the
most effective ways of ensuring their influence is felt in key sustainable industries. “That is why this internship arrangement between WiSER and MASEN is so important and will be the start of a long and fruitful relationship as we move towards a joint-conference on women’s role in sustainability at COP22.” The WiSER and REN21 partnership agreement includes an engagement strategy that will build towards a joint working arrangement. This arrangement will subsequently lead to the development of a women’s pillar as part of the IREC Latin America, which will take place in 2017. Deepening the role that women are playing in the post-COP 21 sustainability landscape. Christine Lins, Executive Secretary of REN21, said: “Ensuring that there are platforms available for knowledge exchange and learning are essential for women’s involvement in renewable energy and sustainability. Helping to grow this network of opportunity through partnership arrangements, such as between REN21 and WiSER, can only strengthen the tools available to women to be an equal voice in this rapidly growing field post-COP21.” Masdar Institute of Science
Women in Construction When challenges become opportunities Females consist of 53.5% of Qatar’s labor force. Today, a large number of womencontribute to Qatar’s development through their skills, with education creating equal and healthy work environment in the state.
Qatar’s short-term vision is to enhance at least 30% of Qatari women population to leadership positions of key sectors in society, said HE Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister “The building sector offers a flexible career option for women who have family and children. If you have your own business, you can work your own hours and follow up contracts and tenders at your own pace. There is more flexibility in the building sector compared to other female-dominated sectors.” Says Mona El Gazzar, owner of construction company.
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and Technology and WiSER initiative are partnering to support several bright young women to realise their dreams of becoming leaders in the global sustainability movement. Through the partnership, a number of full scholarships will be provided to aspiring, female sustainability leaders to enrol in Masdar Institute’s graduate-level sustainability programs. Moreover, several seats in the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL), the Institute’s annual program of global experiences and learning, will be made available through competitive fellowships, open to female applicants globally. Dr Behjat Al Yousuf, Interim Provost of Masdar Institute, said: “In order to achieve a truly sustainable and resilient
economy, we need to focus our efforts on the development of the next generation of innovators in the UAE. “At Masdar Institute, it is our role to develop this human capital in support of our country’s economic transformation. It is our pleasure to be working with the WiSER initiative to further advance this vision.” Meanwhile, GE and WiSER have announced the launch of a leadership training program in renewable energy. The GE Ecomagination Innovation Center in Masdar City, which promotes research and training in sustainability initiatives, will serve as an anchor point for the training program. Experts from GE and Masdar will provide extensive training on various aspects of the renewable energy industry.
Building with Feminine Touch
“Construction jobs are becoming more accessible now to women because of automation and new equipment,” said Eng. Rasha Al Sulaiti, project management director at the Capital Projects Directorate at Qatar Foundation. “We know that construction is a male dominated industry. It’s a harsh industry. But we (women) are coming to give it a feminine touch. You see this building (reference was to the National Convention Center), it is designed by men, but reviewed by women. Which is OK. We are agreeing. The QNCC building was designed by a company based in Japan and London, mainly comprising men, but it was reviewed by a Qatari woman, our interior designer here,” she explained.
A bigger role for women in Qatar’s construction industry As Qatar gears up forthe launch of many large-scale projects, the industry is in urgent need of professionals and women could help meet the looming skills shortage. But the number of women experts involved in the sector remains small. According to Qatar Statistics Authority’s recent survey, of the nearly half a million people working in the construction sector, only 2,800 are women.
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Middle East Rail increases in size by 25%
The 10th edition of the show to host more than 300 exhibitors and 9,000 visitors Middle East Rail 2016 has increased its exhibition space by 25% compared to last year, in response to huge demand from the growing number of exhibitors keen to take advantage of the opportunity to network at the regional rail industry’s ultimate marketplace. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, the 10th edition of Middle East Rail is being held on March 8 and 9 in partnership with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development in the UAE and the Federal Transport Authority - Land and Maritime. Dr Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority, said: “FTA’s participation in Middle East Rail is part of the authority’s objectives to position the UAE as a leading country in the field of railway projects development, as well as to gather all ministries of rail and transport from the GCC, Middle East and the world to establish and build the best railway networks with the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency, which will improve the logistics sector in the GCC. “In addition, the conference is set to be a
regional summit where international companies exchange knowledge and showcase the best products and innovations in the railway industry. “Federal Transport Authority ensures its commitment to support railway projects in the UAE through involvement in vital discussions related main strategic pillars that influence the growing railway industry in the UAE and across the region.” Alongside the exhibition, the two-day conference will serve as a stage for
C-suite, the influencers and the game changers to meet and share ideas on the latest and most vital innovations that are transforming the rail industry. Keynote speakers at the show include: Dr Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority Land & Maritime, Abdul Latif Al Zayani: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Abdullah S. Al Katheeri, Federal
Transport Authority, Henrik Hololei, Director General, Mobility and Transport, European Commission, Rob Lloyd, CEO, Hyperloop Technologies, Inc, Aziz Rabbah, Minister of Equipment & Transport, Morocco and Alwalid Alekrish, Director of Construction Development Projects & Project Director of the Riyadh Metro, Arriyadh Development Authority, Saudi Arabia. The exhibition will occupy nearly 18,000 square meters of space at Dubai International
Convention and Exhibition Centre to host 300 exhibitors, a significant increase compared to 2015 edition which hosted 221 exhibitors. Many of the exhibitors have upgraded the size of their stands this year, including Autodesk, Bombardier, Parsons Brinkerhoff & Siemens. The show will host four country pavilions from Italy, China, Spain and the UK, featuring railway supply companies in freight car, locomotive, maintenanceof way, communications, signaling, leasing and passenger rail industries. More than 9,000 visitors, including 600 VIP government officials, are expected to attend the show. Key railway projects worth $352 billion currently planned and underway in the region will be under spotlight through dedicated project update roundtables. Government departments, railway operators and construction companies will give a first look at 2016 tenders and an understanding of the techniques and technologies being implemented to build these futuristic networks. The show features a dedicated Career Zone for current and future engineering graduates. His Excellency added, “FTA’s contribution to the show aligns with the authority’s Emiratization strategy, and matches its goals
to support young Emirati talent inside and outside the country to learn about exciting career prospects within the industry, as well as establish contacts with regional and international rail industry professionals.” Jamie Hosie, Project Director of Middle East Rail, said: “The region is innovating to become a global leader in transportation projects and position itself as a global logistics hub. Middle East Rail provides a perfect environment and opportunity for industry leaders to gather and discuss key developments in the market. “The overwhelming response we are witnessing from companies is testament to the fact that the show serves as a dynamic platform for them to reach growth markets across the MENA region, engage with potential partners and grow their businesses.” Hosie added: “From the conference’s involvement in the GCC rail network, to new tram and passenger projects, all energies are firmly fixed towards building a world class industry and showcasing those developments at the Expo 2020, where one of the key theme’s will be the future of mobility. “The Middle East Rail exhibition and conference therefore plays a crucial role in elevating the standard and success of rail related projects for all involved.”
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Atkins and Faithful+Gould focus on building female human capital within construction industry with conferences in both Dubai and Doha Once again, Atkins and Faithful+Gould continue to lead the way for promoting and elevating the profile of women in the construction industry with their fifth series of Women’s Business Network (WBN) events under the theme of ‘Communicating Effectively
- The Language of Influence’. The events were held at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai and the W hotel in Doha, Qatar, with over 150 women and men in attendance with the express aim to highlight the benefits the construction industry stands to gain from the growing num-
ber of talented and ambitious women who are building their careers in the sector. The event was opened by Campbell Gray, Managing Director of Faithful+Gould in the Middle East, who iterated his strong support for the work of the WBN in improving diversity
at all levels in the workplace. “We believe that by allowing for different attitudes and approaches within the workplace we are better equipped to provide our clients with the best of service,” said Campbell. “Gender balance and diversity bring with them tolerance and
cooperation, and in order to be able to have that competitive advantage we must absolutely rely on the many talents of our staff, specifically the high emotional intelligence quotient women bring to the work environment which is an indispensable asset to becoming a client-centric organisation and to ensuring success.” Lesley Desport, WBN chair said: “One of the impediments to gender balance and workplace diversity is the difference in communication approaches primarily between the genders. Similarly this difference exists between cultures and ethnicities. Strong and effective communication skills are an essential attribute within any business environment, including the ability to engage in challenging conversations and to influence others for positive change. This WBN event provided a forum for improving our understanding of different communication approaches in order to build confidence and to support productive conversations.” Atkins and Faithful+Gould are striving to create a good
balance based on merit. The impact of this can be seen through their three-year Middle East Graduate Development Programme, the intake of which currently stands at 45% female. The Women’s Business Network was launched in August 2014 in order to retain and attract women into the business, to ensure it has a more positive gender balance in senior roles moving forward. It continues to garner strong support from internal and external stakeholders all looking to promote gender diversity balance in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Some of the programmes launched through the WBN include: a buddy programme for welcoming new women into the business, a mentoring program designed to provide guidance and encouragement, women’s networking events created as a regional community for women to share their experiences, gain additional support across the business units, and most importantly harness the companies’ resources towards creating a more fair and diverse workforce.
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The Elephant in the Room
Retrofitting existing building stock Construction SITES chatted to the Director of Sustainability at the Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), Dr. Alex Amato and got his thoughts on retrofitting existing building stock and new ideas on the micro-sustainability strategies that students at HBKU are researching. According to Dr. Alex, in theory if you analyse really what is going on there is a great deal more infrastructure than buildings planned. The elephant in the room has always been the existing building stock and in terms of energy consumption it has always been a concern and an objective to reduce the energy consumption. “Energy conservation is very important and perhaps it could be done on a neighbourhood basis. There are some low hanging fruit like controls; for example switching off unused and unnecessary lights. But businesses could also look at reducing the areas that they rent by increasing densities which at the moment I suspect is greater than equivalent offices elsewhere”. He continued by emphasising that, “There is a need for cellular offices and more customised office space but this would mean that companies would not be cooling the same amount of space, it would be managed depending on the occupancy”. Dr. Alex stressed
that although this might seem like a facilities management function some organisations might not be keen to follow this minimal route. So apart of controls and behaviour modification there is also insulation. Dr. Amato admits that insulation presents a huge problem. If it goes inside a building then it is hugely problematic, as it can become very messy. He however, agreed that windows can be easy, “ ..and that would be the second stage”. This would be what is referred to as improvements to the envelope of the building. This process includes an audit of the number of windows and doors and also the ventilation, “...so that we do not get heat gain by cold air being lost, or energy loss hot air coming into the building”. The solution here would be a centralised air-conditioning system to enhance efficiency. Dr. Alex agreed that it would if there could be some financial incentives to encourage people. “We have so far been discussing energy conservation but if we look at the flip side and we look at decarbonising the energy demand from the building stock rather than just energy conservation then we immediately increase the options open to us with regards to retrofitting. The alternative strategy is the
retrofit of renewables and other sustainable initiatives. this is a bit new but we have been doing some recent teaching at HBKU which is looking at mitigation strategies. So we looked at basically the energy conservation, the controls, envelopes, energy efficient products, viz. lighting, HVAC, appliances, checking small appliances. For example the HVAC section: we looked at the passive ways that we could cool the building at this time of the year. This essentially means switching off the cooling and using mechanical vents and or open the windows to cool the building naturally”. Green facilities management has a larger role to play Facility managers must bear a fair amount of responsibility to provide more energy efficient measures and conservation measures in the future. We asked Dr. Alex how he felt that smart solutions fit in with facilities management? Are they always green? Are smart cities necessarily sustainable? He responded by saying that, “Very often, in the majority of times the two do push in the same direction. One can think of greater incentives for understanding how travel patterns work so you can time your journey without sitting in traffic. There are many clever initiatives that are be-
ing put in place in smart cities across the world that include being able to check on traffic to ascertain the best time to leave for work, or perhaps to work from home on the days that the traffic is very busy and there is no need for you to be physically in the office. I think its both top down and bottom up, with planners integrating a model of the whole city and I think this should and could and probably will move towards energy reduction and conservation of water resources”. Neighbourhood green networks “When we look at the decarbonising strategy it might be that for the non commercial
The construction projects of sewage treatment plants are some of the largest and most important ones implemented by the Infrastructure Affairs at the Public Works Authority. The Doha North Sewage Treatment Works (STW) is one of the most prominent treatment plants, being the first sewage treatment plant in Qatar to use advanced treatment techniques such as ultrafiltration and ultra-violet technologies to produce high quality reclaimed water for reuse in irrigation purposes. The Doha North STW is located in Umm Salal Ali, 25km to the north of Doha. The first phase of the project includes the construction of the main treatment plant for the reception and treatment of sewage, which has been designed to treat up to 245,000 m3 of sewage per day, serving a projected population of over 900,000 people by the year 2020. The modern facility features advanced biological treatment processes as well as ultrafiltration, which is an ultra-membrane filtration technique that separates large molecules and small granules from the water. The plant also uses ultra-violet technologies for wastewater
treatment. The STW started receiving sewage flows from the main pumping station in Northern Doha (PS70) located in Al Kheesa. The sewage flows are estimated 46,000 m3 per day. The Doha North STW became fully operational in December 2015, after a full year of inspection and testing processes completed by the Qatari Civil Defense and other entities. The second phase of the project includes the construction of a Thermal Drying Plant (TDP) within the Doha North STW. The TDP processes sludge, which is the solid materials generated from the sewage treatment process, in order to dispose them according to international standards for safe disposal. The TDP will receive and treat sludge generated from not just Doha North STW but also from all the other sewage treatment works within Qatar. The sludge is dewatered, processed through the thermal dryers to finally produce dried pellets which are bagged and stored for distribution. The construction of the TDP is substantially completed and is currently going through final commissioning.
The TDP includes four thermal dryers which are currently being tested utilising sludge generated at the Doha North STW and the Doha West STW. Two of the thermal dryers are expected to be handed over in Q2 of 2016, while the other two are expected to be handed over in Q3 of 2016. The Doha North STW is the first facility with comprehensive odour control system to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment. The Buffer Zone surrounding the STW will be landscaped to form a lush-green oasis that includes approximately 95,000 trees and 50 picnic areas with interconnecting roads and a bird watching lagoon which is considered the first of its kind in Qatar. The roads and picnic areas are completed, and the bird
watching Lagoon is expected to be completed in Q1 of 2016. The remaining irrigation pipe work and planting are in progress as well as the construction of artificial mounds across the area, which is expected to be completed by mid 2017. The Doha North Sewage Treatment Works project is worth approximately 3.63 billion Qatari Riyals, including the Design and Build contract, which is worth approximately 2.49 billion Qatari Riyals, and the Operate and Maintain 10-year contract which is worth approximately 1.14 billion Qatari Riyals. The project contracts were awarded to “Keppel Seghers Engineering Singapore LTD”, and it is expected to be completed in Q3 of 2017. The following pictures show the progress achieved on the project site:
Dr. Alex Amato Head of Sustainability, QGBC or residential areas, the local areas, that sustainability could be approached form the neighbourhood perspective. We are assuming that a lot of the renewable energies and other measures can be the most cost effective. Not individual villa by villa basis but on a neighbourhood basis. Our students are looking at tools that can be put in place to optimise resource usage. So we are looking at neighbourhood treatment of water. This could be sewage treatment and condensate capture, etc. producing TSE for local irrigation, having a neighbourhood vegetable garden irrigated locally and sold in the community market or shop, car
The Doha North Sewage Treatment Plant enters its operational stage
General View of the Laboratory Building, part of the Doha North Sewage Treatment project
pooling within the neighbourhood; all the strategies that go together with smart cities. It would be very nice for Qatar to explore because contrary to the general perception that higher density equals greater sustainability, i.e. Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, London, it might be the opposite. Here we have the opposite, it is a very low density city but it might well be that this affords us the opportunity to start up these neighbourhood schemes and that could be very exciting. So by using tools to optimise the use of water and waste this strategy considers both the energy reduction, conservation and decarbonisation themes”.
Part of the Sludge Reception Silos, which receive sludge generated from sewage treatment process
External view of the Thermal Drying Plant for the sludge generated from the sewage treatment process
Internal view of the Thermal Drying Plant for the sludge generated from the sewage treatment process
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Alstom offers a wide range of mobility solutions for the market in Qatar
From trains to services and from signaling to infrastructure, Alstom is the one-stop-shop for urban mobility In the context of high urbanization rates, pollution levels and budget restrictions, cities seek transport solutions that are rapidly up and running and cost-efficient, providing an enhanced passenger experience. The best way to obtain a transport system that is highly cost optimized and delivered on time is to award the project to a manufacturer who is able to offer an integrated transport system. By doing so, the project requires only one tender procedure and a single contract to manage it. Alstom, a preferred partner as it is a global leader in the rail industry, has been awarded a contract by Qatar Railways Company to supply an integrated tramway system for a fourline network in Lusail. Thanks to its catenary-free technologies, Alstom provides a tramway system that is in tune with the city’s environment and preserves its identity and authentic beauty. Alstom offers the concept of the train of the future by introducing technologies that make journeys interactive, fun and customizable. In this exclusive interview with CS, Vincent Prou, Managing Director for Alstom GCC , shares details about the Lusail LRT project, company’s unparalleled expertise in the transport sector that enabled Alstom to offer Qatar a custom-made transportation solution that reflects local culture. What are the key infrastructure related projects
The concept of the train of the future: Alstom has chosen to introduce technologies that will make journeys interactive, fun and customisable. Visitors take a seat in an environment linking smartphones to on-board equipment.
that Alstom is executing in Qatar? The contract of Lusail LRT has been awarded in June 2014 to a consortium called the LRT Contractor Consortium - Alstom in consortium with QDVC, a Qatari shareholding company (51% Qatari Diar and 49% Vinci Construction Grands Projets) - has been awarded a contract by Qatar Railways Company to supply an integrated tramway system for a 4-line tramway network in Lusail, Qatar. The tramway network will cover a distance of 38km, 10km of which are underground. It includes 35 advanced Citadis trams and 37 stations covering four lines in Lusail City, indicating that the Lusail assignment is the second largest tram project for the company in the region. It differs from the Dubai
one by the existence of underground digging. From trains to services and from signaling to infrastructure, Alstom is a leading supplier of integrated mobility solutions. Alstom manages all the stages in setting up an integrated metro system, from its design, to its complete validation and commissioning. Thanks to its catenary-free technologies, Alstom provides tramway system that inserts perfectly into the city’s environment and preserves the beauty of each city. Alstom supplies a tramway that can operate in extreme climate conditions. For Dubai or Lusail, the tram can operate under extreme weather conditions and very high temperatures (above 50°C) including high humidity and sandy atmosphere, Could you elaborate more on the tram network that Alstom will supply for Lusail? Alstom is in charge for supplying the track works, the catenary works, the catenary-free traction power supply, the train signaling, the traction power station equipment, the low voltage power stations, the high voltage power stations, the high voltage distribution cables, the platform screen doors and the tramways. In partnership with QDVC, Alstom further performs the complete integration of the transport system, from system engineering to interface management and integrated testing & commissioning in order
to meet the overall safety and performance criteria. The Citadis tram for Lusail will be 32 meters long. It will offer high-end comfort to passengers, thanks to enhanced communications with passenger information and security systems both at stations and on-board. The tramways will be fully low floor to enable easier access for all passengers. Autonomy and energy efficiency are important criteria to blend well into the cityscape. Alstom is the only manufacturer providing a range of catenary-free solution, including APS (ground-level power supplier), on-board batteries and Super capacitors to ensure the proper architectural integration of trams into city centers. The APS technology selected for use on the Lusail tramway is a 12-year proven catenary-free power supply system which has a third embedded rail, making it possible to eliminate the overhead catenary wiring of traditional tramway networks. Technical adaptations have been made on the APS solution to enable catenary-free operation in extreme temperatures. Can you tell us about the design of the trains? Are they custom-made for Qatar? The tram is a Citadis XO5, the latest evolution of Alstom’s Citadis tram. It integrates new technologies such as permanent magnet motors which reduce energy consumption and easier sub-system integration and maintenance which de-
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crease lifecycle costs. Citadis X05 will be faster, allowing operators to increase distances between stops on the outskirts of cities. The design is custom made especially to reflect the local culture of the city. The design was chosen and approved by the client. What can Alstom add that is unique and can be provided by only itself? In the context of high urbanization rates, pollution levels and budget restrictions, cities seek urban transport solutions that are rapidly up and running, cost-efficient and that enhance passenger experience. The best way to obtain a transport system that is highly costoptimized and delivered on time is to award the project to a manufacturer able to offer an integrated transport system. By doing so, the project requires only one tender procedure and a single contract to manage it. Alstom is the preferred partner as it is a leader in this field.
In the tramway market, Alstom is number 1 in the supply of integrated tramway system with 17 systems awarded across the world… including those of Reims and Bordeaux in France, Algiers in Algeria, Barcelona in Spain, Lusail in Qatar, Dubai in the UAE, Cuenca in Ecuador, Rio in Brazil and Sydney in Australia. In the metro segment: 17 integrated metro projects have been awarded to Alstom in more than a decade in cities such as Guadalajara (Mexico), Cuenca (Ecuador), Los Teques (Venezuela) and Panama (Metro L 1&2), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Innovation is the DNA of Alstom. Alstom has recently launched two integrated solutions for trams and metro to better address cities demand. Attractis is an integrated tramway system for growing cities that is simpler to operate and cost-effective. Thanks to optimized project management and construction methods, Attractis is available in only 30 months from the design phase. Designed to optimize acquisition costs and the total cost of ownership, Attractis can offer up to 20% savings in investment compared to a traditional tramway system. Axonis is an innovative and automated metro system that is able to carry between 15,000 and 45,000 PPHPD. Available in only three years, it addresses the demand of cities not yet equipped with metro systems and with underground areas that is difficult to access. The tramway of Lusail will be powered via APS, a service proven solution for catenary-
Thanks to its catenary-free technologies, Alstom provides a tramway system that inserts perfectly into the city’s environment and preserves the beauty of each city.
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In partnership with QDVC, Alstom further performs the complete integration of the transport system, from system engineering to interface management and integrated testing & commissioning in order to meet the overall safety and performance criteria.
free tramway operation which preserves the aesthetics of city centers, reduces LRT system footprint by eliminating poles and optimizes safety and operation reliability. It is a 12-year proven technology. As of today, six cities (Bordeaux, Reims, Tours, Orleans, Angers in France and Dubai in the UAE) are equipped with APS. Three are under construction (Lusail in Qatar, Cuenca in Ecuador, Rio in Brazil, Sydney in Australia). Around 20 million kilometers have been achieved on APS mode safely and efficiently. The key advantages include no electrical power limitation, no risk of running out of power in degraded operational mode. The APS system’s safety has been proven through a dedicated safety case that was since confirmed by five certifying Authorities including CERTIFER and STRMTG. Do you think economic changes across the GCC region could impact Alstom’s plans in Qatar? The Gulf region is strategic for Alstom as it presents many opportunities to increase mobility for its residents and visitors. The company has a strong position in the Gulf region through its three big transport projects in countries that are very close to each other: Qatar (Lusail) and the UAE (Dubai) for the tramway and Saudi Arabia for the Riyadh metro. Alstom is looking forward to participating in transport projects in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi
Arabia. The decrease in oil prices and the current economic situation may slow down the launch of the newly-planned railway projects in the region but it will not stop them. Railway projects are the key for mature countries and fastgrowing countries alike as they have an impact on economy and tourism. Alstom has recently sold its energy business to GE. Is there any impact of the transaction on the company’s business in Qatar? No, not at all. The Lusail Tram project was secured under the transport sector and after the closing has been done with GE, Alstom today holds leadership positions on a globally growing rail market and will rely on a solid financial base to support its growth strategy. Alstom is entirely refocused on transport activities after the deal with GE. Alstom has a record order book providing long-term visibility. It includes recent significant awards such as the metros for
Sydney, Kochi, Riyadh, Paris; signaling solutions for the Toronto greater area and Denmark; tram systems for Rio de Janeiro, Lusail and Sydney as well as suburban trains for South Africa, most of these projects being associated with long-term maintenance contracts. What is it that you can offer for Qatar’s infrastructure? As a world leader in the rail market, Alstom offers a complete range of products, from trains to services and from signaling to infrastructure, enabling the company to provide an integrated transport solution. Moreover, through its continuous innovation and the development of new and advanced technologies, Alstom is the preferred partner to offer each city an integrated urban transport solution that reflects its image, and enhances passenger experience. Alstom is a leading supplier of integrated solutions, which are innovative, fast to implement
and environmentally-friendly. Alstom manages all the stages in setting up an integrated system, from its design, to its complete validation and commissioning. over 30 projects awarded in cities across the world, Alstom has proven expertise in the field of integrated solutions and is now the world leader in this area. Alstom has a complete product range of signaling for urban and mainline. Railway signaling is used to control railway traffic and ensure that no collision or derailment can happen. Since a train is heavy and runs on rails at high speed, it requires a long distance to stop so there is a need for signals or computer-based safety systems to anticipate on train braking and prevent accidents. Alstom, a world leader in the signaling industry, has recently acquired GE signaling activities for an amount of €700 million in order to reinforce its range of products and solutions in the industry. In the service field, Alstom offers a complete range of customized services to optimize lifecycle costs including maintenance, modernization, parts & repairs and support services. Alstom aims to provide operators with the highest level of availability for their fleet and infrastructure. The concept of Life Cycle Cost will gain more importance over the next few years. The Life Cycle Cost is a way to measure a company’s confidence in its own product. The current world trend is extending the maintenance period purchased with the product to make sure that the manufacturer company stands behind its products. Alstom can offer preventive and corrective maintenance for all types of train irrespective of whether or not they were built by it.
Autonomy and energy efficiency are important criteria to blend well into the cityscape. Alstom is the only manufacturer providing a range of catenary-free solutions, including APS (ground-level power supplier), on-board batteries and supercapacitors to ensure the proper architectural integration of trams into city centres.
In view of the local traditions and habits, do you think public transport will become popular in Qatar? What should be done to make local population to choose public transport instead of private vehicles? An enhanced passenger experience: The concept of the train of the future: Alstom has chosen to introduce technologies that will make journeys interactive, fun and customisable. Visitors take a seat in an environment linking smartphones to on-board equipment. The smartphone is used for authentication, to identify the passenger’s seat and to exchange data with the on-board equipment. A sound system is built into the seats and a touch-screen tablet offers a choice of several activities: games, drawing, music, films, web browsing, jour-
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ney monitoring and information about the destination, such as weather forecasts, bus stops and satellite maps. On-board services are also available, such as controlling the lighting or placing bar orders from your seat. Intermodality and interoperability: Intermodality and interconnectivity across all transport systems inside Qatar; to have a complete urban transportation system connected from tram to metro inside the cities and ultimately to mainline passenger trains. What are Alstom’s plans and expectations for 2016? Alstom has a very positive outlook for 2016. We are looking forward to winning additional contracts and participating in more tenders across the Middle East region. Alstom is looking to offer its best-in-class solutions in ERTMS to the GCC networks for both freight and passenger including regional trains and maintenance projects. Additionally, Alstom is seeking to do more turnkey projects for metro and tramway. As a promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom develops and markets systems, equipment and services for the railway sector. Alstom manages the widest range of solutions in the market – from high-speed trains to metros and tramways – and associated maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signaling solutions. Alstom, a world leader in integrated railway systems, recorded sales of €6.2 billion and booked €10 billion of orders in the 2014/15 fiscal year. Qatar is strategic for Alstom as it represents significant potential for the railway business. One of our three projects in the GCC is in Qatar.
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Qatar economy remains sustainable in long term amidst current challenges
Doha Bank has hosted a knowledge sharing session “Growing opportunities in Qatar” at its head office, West Bay. Yousef Gamal El-Din, founder of Medialitera FZE and the master of ceremony for the evening, commenced the session and stated: “There was so much negative news on account of fall in oil prices and against this background Doha Bank would like to showcase the opportunities in Qatar. “Investors should be more concerned about long term view. We are witnessing global slowdown, easing monetary policy since financial crisis and uncertainty. We are in unchartered waters and will look forward to leadership, certainty and content from the key speakers today.” Dr R Seetharaman, who gave the concept note for the evening, said: “Even after seven years since the global financial crisis, the sustainable growth is not visible in global economy. Monetary easing had continued since the global financial crisis from the US, Eurozone and Japan Central Banks. The Fed had commenced a rate hike last December and it needs to be seen whether it will continue with so much volatility in global financial markets this year and uneven US economic
recovery. According to IMF, recent forecast global growth projected at 3.4% in 2016. The slowdown and rebalancing of the Chinese economy, lower commodity prices, and strains in some large emerging market economies will continue to weigh on growth. Qatar’s 2016 growth is expected to be 4.3%. Qatar has budgeted for revenues of QR156 billion and expenditures of QR202.5 billion in 2016. Health, education and infrastructure accounted for the largest share of the 2016 expenditure. Major infrastructure expenditures amounting to QR50.6 billion would include railways, the new Doha port, several large roadways and the expansion of electricity, water and sewage networks. Qatar banking balance sheet growth was more than 10% YTD in December 2015 and loan growth was more than 15% YTD. In 2015 the real estate sector lending was more than 27% YTD, retail sector was close to 17% YTD, contracting sector more than 23% YTD and service sector was more than 6% YTD. The customer deposit growth was more than 8% YTD. According to recent S&P report, Qatar has “significant” strength in defending its fixed exchange
parity with the dollar due to availability of reserves to cover the monetary base and current account payments over the next four years. Qatar economy is sustainable in the long term amidst short term challenges. Rashid Bin Ali Al Mansoori, CEO Qatar Exchange, spoke on “Competitive exchange and opportunities”. He said: “Qatar is one of the fastest growing economy and youngest stock market. Qatar has become an emerging market in recent years. Qatar ex-
change mission is to support Qatar economy. It has 43 listed companies. “We have programs to improve sentiment for retail investors. We have introduced government bonds and are planning to introduce Exchange trade funds (ETF) and provide alternative for investors. We would like to increase the presence of both foreign and local institutional investors in Qatar exchange.” Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of QFC, spoke on QFC
offerings and opportunities. He gave macroeconomic insight on Qatar and oil crisis of 80s, low oil levels during global financial crisis and the recent crisis as well. Qatar economy will face fiscal and current account deficit. However, Qatar’s resilience is further supported by diversification of central government revenue and growing private sector. He also gave insight on QFC organization and its entities, activities and structure and benefits of regulated under QFC.
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Fahmi Alghussein, Amwal CEO, highlighted the initiatives of his organization. He stated only 2% of wealth is managed by professionals in Qatar as against 5% in Saudi Arabia, which is even higher in developed countries. Hence it is a great opportunity to be in Qatar. However the challenges of oil remain for investors. The private wealth of GCC lying overseas should also be channelized into the regional markets. The event witnessed active interactions.
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Qatar to press ahead with capital investment plans
Qatar is set to award more than $22 billion worth of new contracts in 2016 as it maintains its spending spree in advance of the FIFA 2022 World Cup. Details of these new projects, together with some of the challenges they represent, will be outlined at the annual MEED Qatar Projects Conference in Doha on March 15-16. The forecast of $22.2 billion worth of contracts to be awarded in the state this year is some 24% lower than the $29.3 billion worth of deals awarded in 2015, primarily due to lower oil prices but also thanks to a renewed focus on existing project delivery rather than the launch of new schemes. However, this year’s figure is also almost exactly in line with Qatar’s $22.3 billion contract award average experienced over the past five years. “Like all GCC states, Qatar’s is set to spend less this year as government revenues are impacted by lower oil prices,” says Ed James, Director of Content & Analysis at regional projects tracker MEED Projects, which created the forecast. “Nonetheless, the projects market in the state is expected to continue apace as the authorities press ahead with their capital investment plans as the deadline for the World
Cup looms closer. This will ensure a healthy pipeline of new projects will come to the market throughout 2016, providing numerous new opportunities for suppliers, contractors and vendors alike.” Prestigious keynote speakers at the event will be HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of Economy and Commerce, together with HE Nasser bin Ali Al Mawlawi, President of Ashghal, the largest single client in Qatar. With more than $30 billion worth of projects either planned or under construction, Ashghal is a key stakeholder in Qatar’s future development, and will outline its vision for the state at the event. It will also reveal details of its major challenges as well as how companies can work more closely with it to achieve its objectives. Ashghal’s major projects include the $10bn-plus expressway and local roads and drainage programmes, the Inner Doha Re-Sewerage Implementation Strategy (Idris); and the major public buildings programme. Other key projects set to be awarded or tendered this year include the first phase of the $15bn long-distance passenger and freight network, and
the estimated $2bn expansion of Hamad International Airport. All these projects, along with many others comprising the more than $200bn worth projects in the pipeline, will be presented at the event to be held at the St Regis Hotel, Doha. Other speakers includes Saud Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Director of Economic Policies and Research Department at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce in Qatar, Ahmed Nassar Al Kowsi, logistics Director and Kaldoon Truman, Senior Director of Contracts and Procurement both from Qatar Rail, Mohammed Al Malki, Chief Planning Business Development Officer at Manateq, Atter Exxat Hannoura, Director of PPP Central Unit at the Ministry of Finance in Egypt and senior representatives of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will also address the conference. Topics to be covered will include: An exclusive update on the implementation of PPP regulations in the $200 billion Qatari projects market, Evaluating the existing funding options to finance mega project programmes in Qatar, Discussing the critical challenges facing project owners and contractors from the initial stage of recruiting through to project delivery - the lessons learned,
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Qatar Development Bank announced the first Government Procurement and Contracting Conference & Exhibition, ‘MOUSHTARAYAT,’ during a press conference held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the headquarters of Qatar Development Bank. The inaugural event will take place for three days from March 8 to10. The aim of ‘MOUSTARAYAT’ is to strengthen cooperation between private and public sector companies in Qatar, in addition to bolstering collaborations between local SMEs and important stakeholders. Mr. Abdulaziz Bin Nasser Al-Khalifa, CEO of Qatar Development Bank, said: “We are proud to announce the launch of ‘MOUSTARAYAT,’ Which includes more than twenty exhibitors opening 400 contractual opportunities worth 2 billion riyals, as well as providing the necessary support for both SMEs and stakeholders, opens doors for SMEs and stakeholders, and aims to support local economic diversification. QDB supports SMEs on local and global levels, and ‘MOUSTARAYAT’ is one of the many ways we provide support to this sector, as we provide low risk purchasing opportunities, linking SMEs with major stakeholders and promoting competitive business environments.” Through the exhibition, Qatar Development Bank is keen on finding new ways to empower the sustainable government procurement concept, prepare SMEs to meet their goals and requirements, in order to support the local Qatari market and strengthen the role of SMEs in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
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Construction
Qatar Rail taking the ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ concept to a higher level
Waste as a byproduct of building modern cities is a growing challenge for builders. It requires very specific plans to reduce any impact on the environment. However, waste management and proper disposal can sometimes be overwhelming. Qatar Project Management’s (QPM) Dr Mark Evans, who is seconded to Qatar Rail’s PMC Major Stations Department as Environmental & Sustainability Manager, said during his presentation at the recently concluded sixth Waste Management and Recycling Summit in Doha: “Humans as a species, and this is true everywhere around the world, are traditionally not good at managing waste. It requires effort combined with education to make a difference and reduce the impact of our actions on the environment.” To put this in context, he cited the example of “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch”, comprising plastic particulates suspended at or just below the surface, covering an area the size of the US state of Texas. Ocean currents cause these particles to stay within this region and bring even more debris to the garbage patch every year. This is an exaggerated but very real consequence of irrespon-
sible waste disposal and there are many correlations in the construction business. Each year, millions of tons of debris and waste are generated as a byproduct of global construction and development projects. They require smart and immediate management to ensure they do not all end up in landfills. Evans said the key to progress is to change the way we look at waste management: “Waste issues are just one segment of an overall project lifecycle assessment and plan. They should be core components of the wider project sustainability and development agenda. From a builder’s perspective this should account for managing the construction process so resource utilization is minimal, and that waste is segregated properly. It should be reused where possible, or disposed of responsibly. “There is of course an omnipresent gap between theory and practice everywhere in the world,” said Evans. “The key to ensuring compliance is in being consistent during toolbox talks with the workers, because workforces and people change. This calls for being repetitive and delivering the message consistently.” Evans also spoke about the nature of the term ‘compliance’
in construction: “When we talk about compliance, we are mostly looking at internal compliance and encouraging builders to set rules for themselves. The business of construction is very rigid about final build quality and project integrity, but environmental sustainability calls on developers and project managers to behave ethically, mostly of their own volition. The good builders create a set of best practices for implementation at their sites, while those that don’t are unfortunately not particularly handicapped. “In the 21st century, when we are acutely aware of our impact on the environment and what that means for future generations, we really have to be better.” Evans believes legislation forcing builders to adhere to ideal waste management processes, even if it uses taxation or penalties to curb reckless behavior, are not as powerful as the proactive responsibility that can be demonstrated by developers. Legislation to curb wastage and reuse materials has its limitations and because of these limitations, can be interpreted in various ways to ensure what some may believe maximizes their profits. But this is a flawed concept and the best builders in the world know it.
Prevention of waste will lead to the best improvements in terms of environmental impact as well as cost savings across materials, labor and transportation, which all add to the bottom line. When you study the impact of a well-defined waste management plan, the benefits soon add up and can be a much more powerful motivator for developers than legislation alone. Evans says the prevailing focus for the industry is to first reduce the amount of construction waste produced. There is therefore a need to reinforce the role of resource efficiency in construction and related training which is a relatively new addition to courses. The industry overall has a lot of gaps to bridge. Some waste is unavoidable, but there are plenty of opportunities for reuse and recycling. At Qatar Rail, they are taking the “reduce, reuse and recycle” concept to a higher level. In what they are calling a methodology to “Design Out Waste”, the project managers are implementing a seven-point “avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, treat and dispose responsibly” plan. Evans hammers home the fact that no amount of wishful thinking will replace consistency in repeating the principles of
this seven-point methodology: “Toolbox sessions define the operational, health, safety and environmental policies that workers need to understand and learn from. People will inevitably make mistakes. But they can learn to avoid repeating them.” Qatar Rail utilizes all materials it can reuse at its projects and also segregates the inevitable unusable waste for proper disposal or dispatch to recycling facilities. This also includes water usage which is monitored closely and used only as necessary, while also ensuring that any runoff does not contami-
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nate groundwater reserves. Evans said reused materials, acquired from excavation & demolition and as surplus during the build, are inspected to ensure project integrity in adherence to the latest Qatar Construction Standards (QCS) code. In his conclusions, Evans a praised the efforts of the Qatar Green Building Council and its members who represent many of the country’s biggest projects and companies for fighting for higher standards, while sharing new insights from all around the world that can be implemented locally.
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Qatar National Vision 2030 – Get involved
Driven by the enormous amount of construction and development that Qatar is currently undertaking, as it works towards the goals of the National Strategy 2011-2016 and the National Vision 2030, lighting is playing an increasingly important role in the development of Doha as a world-class city. LightingTech Qatar is a dedicated conference powered by Project Qatar, addressing the latest trends, key challenges, and upcoming opportunities in Qatar’s rapidly developing lighting industry. This conference will be held on 09-10 May 2016 at InterContinental Hotel The City, Doha, Qatar. A booming industry In anticipation of the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, US$140 billion will be invested over the next five years in transport infrastructure including, Hamad International Airport and the Doha Metro (Deloitte). Over the next ten years, US$200 billion will be spent on construction projects including, hospitals, schools, industrial districts, residential complexes, sports complexes and 12 stadiums which will provide substantial opportunities for the lighting industry Why take part in LightingTech Qatar conference? This conference is being launched to help demonstrating best practice implementation to answer the specific requirements and challenges in Qatar. This unique and timely event will bring together the relevant government bodies, lighting industry experts, construction professionals and solution providers. For further information about the conference, please visit www.lightingtechqatar.com
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Slag Cement in Concrete COMPRESSIVE AND FLEXURAL STRENGTH Slag Cement Association, Publication No. 14 WHY ARE IMPROVED STRENGTHS IMPORTANT?
Concrete made with slag cement provides higher compressive and flexural strengths compared with straight portland cement concrete. Improved strengths make it easier to achieve specified safety factors of the concrete mixture and can provide engineers with a tool to optimize concrete element designs. It provides enhanced material properties allowing producers to optimize concrete mix designs. Owners may realize decreased life cycle costs. HOW DOES SLAG CEMENT IMPROVE STRENGTH?
Slag cement increases the compressive and flexural strength of conventional concrete (Figures 1 and 2) and is often a vital component in producing high strength concrete. 28-day strengths generally increase as the percentage of slag cement increases, up to about 50 percent slag cement as a percent of cementitious material. When portland cement reacts with water, it forms calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). CSH is the glue that provides strength and holds concrete together, Ca(OH)2 is a byproduct of portland cement hydration that does not contribute to strength. When slag cement is used as part of the cementitious material in a concrete mix, it reacts with water and Ca(OH)2 to form more CSH. The additional CSH densifies the concrete matrix, enhancing strength.
HOW DOES SLAG CEMENT AFFECT STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT?
When slag cement is used in concrete mixes, early strength development may be slower while ultimate strengths will be higher than straight portland cement mixtures. If more rapid strength development is required, the concrete mixture can be modified with conventional technology, for example, the use of accelerating admixtures, or use of heated materials or curing conditions. Concrete made with slag cement will have higher strength growth over the lifetime of the concrete element compared with straight portland cement concrete mixtures. Several factors influence the strength development of the mixture. They include:
- Chemical composition of the slag. - Temperature of the concrete. - Proportions of the slag component. - Fineness of the slag component. - Temperature of the curing environment. - Availability of soluble alkali. - Chemical composition of the cement component. Slag cement has a particularly significant effect on the flexural strength of concrete. Flexural strength (or modulus of rupture) is one of the principal factors in concrete pavement design. Increased flexural strength is evident in Figure 2, where 50 percent slag cement achieved a 20 percent strength improvement, even though total cementitious content was decreased by 52 lb/cu yd. Improved flexural strengths are attributed to the increased denseness of the paste and improved paste-aggregate bond. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF IMPROVED STRENGTH? Feature
Benefit Compressive Strength
Benefit Flexure Strength
Improved Safety Factor
Greater reliability
Greater reliability
Optimized element design
Thinner members Lighter members Fewer members Less dead load More usable floor space
Thinner section
Optimized mix designs
Lower cementitious factors Less shrinkage Lower heat
Lower cementitious factors Less shrinkage Less curling
Life cycle cost
Increased service life
Increased service life Lower maintenance cost Greater ability to handle unexpected increases in traffic volumes
As with all concrete mixtures, trial batches should be performed to verify concrete properties. Results may vary due to a variety of circumstances, including temperature and mixture components, among other things. You should consult your slag cement professional for assistance. Nothing contained herein shall be considered or construed as a warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied, including any warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. info@greymatters.ws www.greymatters.ws
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New industrial investment opportunities in Qatar
GOIC trains QDB employees how to use online portal to compare foreign trade and socio-economic data
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he Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) organised a workshop on the Industrial Market Intelligence Portal (IMI Plus) in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) at GOIC’s headquarters in Doha, with the participation of QDB employees who got to know more about the portal and its services. The workshop was delivered by Mohammed Al-Ansari, Director of the Industrial Information Department who introduced the IMI Plus, its advantages and services that benefit investors in the industrial sector, in addition to businessmen, experts, researchers, journalists and others. He explained how to use the IMI Plus to display and com-
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pare foreign trade and socioeconomic data, in addition to information and output controls. Al-Ansari said that GOIC succeeded in creating and developing a comprehensive set of databases to reflect the socioeconomic environment in GCC countries.
Al-Ansari explained that the IMI Plus is a unique regional database that includes four sections: Gulf industries, foreign trade, socio-economic indicators and investment opportunities in the Gulf. It also features several search and query options, in addition to the capacity to print reports. Furthermore, the IMI Plus features information about approximately 16000 factories operating in GCC countries. It is a valuable source of information for investors, industrialists, analysts, experts and researchers who want to carry out informed researches, product market studies and feasibility studies. Based on this database, they can also target new customers, make sound commercial decisions and seek new industrial investment opportunities
Speakers at the workshop
since it offers an overview on approximately 450 industrial investment opportunities. In addition to that, the IMI Plus offers detailed data about foreign industries and trade, and more than 400 industrial and socio-economic indicators in a matrix for the six member states. It also allows determining the market size for a specific product, identifying commercial exchange between GCC countries and other countries all over the globe or according to country group classification and determining the trade balance between any GCC country and foreign countries.
Furthermore, the IMI Plus features data about imports and exports, net imports, design capacities and market size for more than 4000 goods. The Portal also allows users to identify names of factories, the size of their investments and their labour force according to the industrial activities in each country. It also includes information about the distribution of firms within the country according to industrial cities, industrial activities, design capacities of every product and every industrial activity within the country, and determining the evolution of industrial activities and an-
alysing foreign trade data and other data. The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) offers a number of training workshops to concerned parties according their needs in various fields through its Training and Capacity Development Program (TCD). GOIC aims at improving individual and organisational capacities in the industrial sector in GCC countries and Yemen. You can register to attend any workshop by visiting the Organization’s website www.goic. org.qa or via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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UK university offers Project Planning course for local BIM enthusiasts
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he Teesside University in association with Qatar University will be offering a course in project planning for the construction industry from 13 - 15 March 2016. The course will be underpinned by Building Information Modelling and is aimed at Construction planners, designers, engineers,
government and private construction clients from ministries, Ashghal, Municipalities and project management consultancies. The course offering by the two universities is part of a wider initiative by Qatar Foundation to stimulate innovation in the construction sector. Government adoption of construction
technologies is seen as key to ensuring a wider uptake of BIM in the country. A three year research project was awarded by Qatar Foundation to Teesside University in 2014 to do research work on BIM and how it can be used to improve construction process in Qatar. The research program aims at making Qatar a
Center of BIM knowledge and excellence in the GCC. The $ 900, 000 research grant has been awarded to Professor Nashwan Dawood and Dr. Mohamad Kassem of Teesside University as part of the Qatar National Priorities Research Program which is the flagship funding program of the National Research Fund. The Centre for Construction Research and Innovation at Teesside University will use a whole life cycle approach to information flow integrated to 3D visualisation to track the cost, time, use of materials and execution space utilisation of building projects. By analysing where problems and delays may occur before construction has even started, Professor Dawood said BIM can cut the cost of building projects by up to 10%. ”This could potentially save billions of dollars in Qatar which is predicted to spend $150 billion on construction over the next 10 years, including on stadiums for the 2022 Football World Cup,” points out Professor Dawood. The research is a partnership between Teesside University, Qatar University and HochtiefViCon, BIM Consultancy to create a knowledge hub in the
Middle East for BIM technology. Professor Dawood added: “This will be a whole different way of looking at how you organise information in the delivery of your building project. It’s a matter of creating digital assets for the projects and then implementing the work on the construction site in a way that’s been rehearsed.” This can have major cost and health and safety implications. Hopefully it will have an international agenda in terms of pushing the boundaries of how we manage construction projects in the future, ” said Professor Dawood. Venue: Crowne Plaza –Doha Contact Person of this course: Ms. Lijy Jose
Program Coordinator – Continuing Education Office –Qatar University. Email: jlijy@qu.edu.qa Phone : 4403 4025 At the end of the program the trainees will be able to: • Understand the difficulties of current project management practices. • Understand the basic idea of Building Information Modelling and how it can be used to improve construction processes. • Ability to use 4D in live project and advantages and disadvantages associate with this. • Be familiar with current standardization if information initiatives.
Ashghal Updates
Construction
CMC team visits Ashghal’s Lusail Expressway project
A delegation of members from the Central Municipal Council (CMC) has conducted a site visit to the Lusail Expressway project which is being implemented by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal). The delegation consisted of Hamad Lahdan Al Muhannadi, the CMC Vice-Chairman and Head of Public Utilities Committee, Abdulrahman Al Khulaifi and Nasser Al Kubaisi, members of the Public Utilities Committee, and Nasser Rashed Al Muhannadi, Assistant Manager of Meeting and Member Affairs at CMC. The delegation visited a number of the project’s work sites, including the Pearl, Onaiza and Al Wahda intersections. The CMC members were provided with a detailed explanation about the project, the progress made in its implementation and engineering and construction
techniques used. The delegation was also briefed about the components and features of these intersections and the progress made in their implementation, in addition to the works being implemented, such as excavation and structural works in the Pearl intersection including the deck and walls of three of its tunnels, the Light
Rail Transit (LRT) and the North and South Canal Crossings. Lusail Expressway is one of the most important projects being implemented under Ashghal’s Expressway Program. It aims to reconstruct and upgrade the existing Lusail Road from thesouth of the Arch Roundabout to the North Canal Crossing, providing a vital link between Doha City and Lusail City through an advanced network of tunnels, interchanges and bridges. The project includes three major multi-level interchanges, namely Al Wahda, Onaiza and the Pearl. It also includes the construction of roads leading to the Pearl, Katara Cultural Village, Lusail City, the Diplomatic area and the commercial and residential areas in the neighboring areas. Lusail Expressway will extend over 5.3km and include four
lanes in each direction, as well as additional lanes to ease the traffic flow between the interchanges. The project will include the construction of approximately 3km of infrastructure tunnels with internal diameters of approximately 3m to accommodate electricity cables of 132 kilo volt and more than 1 km of infrastructure tunnels with internal diameter of 2.5m to drain the surface water. One of the most important advantages of these tunnels is that they allow the construction of infrastructure services under the roads level and the other existing services, without the need to use traditional methods of deep excavation and refilling, and without changing the location of the existing roads and services. These tunnels will provide an easy and quick access to the services inside the tunnels when maintenance works are required. The works implemented in the project so far include the completion of most of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) works, which will be 1,106m in length, 9.5m in width, and 5.5m in height. Around half of the works associated with the North Canal Crossing are completed, while excavation and refilling works for the dam of the North Canal Crossing are underway. In addition, a large part of the South Canal Crossing works is completed, including the demolishing of the existing Northern part of the Canal. Currently, construction of the piers and the supports is underway for the bridge which will be built in the same area. A large part of the infrastructure facilities is completed, including the drinking water network, stormwater drainage network, sewage water drainage network, wastewater treatment network, as well as the extension of electricity and communication cables. Currently, Al Wahda Interchange is being converted into a threelevel one, including a tunnel with three lanes in each direction to connect the Dafna area with Lusail, in addition to an up-
per bridge with three lanes in each direction to connect Lusail Expressway with the city. Works of Onaiza Interchange are also ongoing, including three tunnels and a bridge. The deck of one of these tunnels is being constructed, while excavation and refilling works are implemented on the other two tunnels. The bridge piers are being constructed. CMC said that the site visit reflected its keenness to follow
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the progress in projects such as the Lusail Expressway and their implementation according to plans and schedules. The delegation was accompanied by Nasser Gaith Al Kuwari, Manager of Ashghal’s Expressway Department, and Mohammed Saad Al-Meghaiseeb, Public Relations and Communication Department Acting Manager, and a team from Ashghal and consulting and contracting companies.
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Tenders
ASHGHAL TENDERS AND AWARDED TENDERS
Companies Eligible to Tender: (1) Qatari Companies Only (2) Joint Venture (JV) Companies, which includes a Qatari Company having a minimum of 51%, share holding of the JV (3) Non-Qatari Companies (4) Not Applicable * All financial values are in QAR
Tender No.
Type
PWA/ITC/001/2016
ITC
PWA/STC/004/2016
STC
PWA/STC/003/2016
STC
PWA/GTC/139/1415
GTC
Tender Title
Participants
Issuing Date
Closing Date
Category
Qatari Companies Only
24-Feb-16
13-Mar-16
ICT
Sewer Extension And House Connections At Souq Al Maadeed, Muaither Area (Job Ref #.309/2012) IA/D-HC/14-15/C/106/S
Qatari Companies Only
24-Feb-16
21-Mar-16
Drainage
Wakra Sewerage SCheme Sewer EXtension & House Connections Works, Project No. (SP 14/2015) IA/D-HC/14-15/C/107/S
Qatari Companies Only
24-Feb-16
21-Mar-16
Drainage
Consultancy and Specialized Services
4-Nov-15
26-Apr-16
Drainage
ERP Oracle Licenses
ISD/14-15/DS/39/I
Supply of Services Framework 15/M/1610-2.05/G
AA-DOM/14-
General Conditions of Tenders - Full Documents for the Tender can be obtained from Contracts Department (CD) against a Non–refundable fee paid to PWA Account No. (0013-001813-052), Qatar National Bank together with a copy of the Company Registration and a Company Authorization letter. - Project document may be examined at Al-Faisal Tower(1), Ground Floor, Al Corniche before purchasing from PWA. - Each Tender must be accompanied by a Tender Bond, either in the form of a “Certified Check” or a “Tender Bond’’ issued by a Bank acceptable to the PWA” in the amount mentioned above valid for (120 days). Any Tender received without the proper guarantee will not be considered. - The Tender shall be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes (technical and financial offer) and both envelopes must be enclosed in a third sealed envelope which shall bear the tender number, subject and closing date. - All Tenders shall be submitted in original and one copy or they will not be acceptance. Tenders shall be delivered at or sent to arrive not later than 1.00pm local Doha time on the closing date and deposited in the relevant Tender Box of concerned Tenders Committee’s Chairman at PWA. - The successful Tenderer shall provide a Performance Bond in amount of ten (10%) percent of the Contract Price endorsed by an approved local bank in Qatar. - For further queries about any of the tenders, please communicate in writing to the Contracts Department by Fax.: (+974) 44950777
TENDERS
Please note that any information mentioned on this table are as per the listed companies’ tender advertisements, without any responsibility of the magazine.
Tender Number
Type
Subject
Entity
Close Date
Value
Envelopes System
Tender Fees (QRs)
1 /2016-2017
Local Tenders
Furnishing the administrative building of the Assembly of Qatar Scouts and Guid
The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage
13/03/2016
85000 Q.R
TWO ENVELOPES
150
6 /2016-2017
Local Tenders
Supply Printing
SUPREME COUNCIL FOR JUDICIARY
13/03/2016
25000 Q.R
TWO ENVELOPES
150
8 /2016-2017
Local Tenders
Maintenance work air-conditioners and cooling for several mosques Bin Omran area and the dam for a period of three calendar years
Ministry of Endowment & Islamic Affairs
20/03/2016
15000 Q.R
TWO ENVELOPES
150
Ministry of Endowment & Islamic
TWO ENVELOPES Cleanings for Thirty Eight mosques Group 13 , for 3 yars 20/03/2016 120000 Q.R 150 9 /2016-2017 Local Tenders Tenders Conditions: Affairs - You can get a copy of the docuSUPREME COUNCIL FOR JUDITWO ENVELOPES Supply Computers 7 /2016-2017 Local Tenders 1/4/16 30000 Q.R 150 ments of this tender / tenders of CIARY the Central Tenders Committee Project to renovate the central servers and the launch of the TWO ENVELOPES Minister of Administrative Devlopment 4 /2016-2017 Local Tenders 24/04/2016 75000 Q.R 150 during official hours, against electronic cloud and upgrade storage unit in the ministry payment of the tender documents witch you can retrieve it. - Must be accompanied with the tender a letter of guarantee bank / certified check from a bank operating in the State of Qatar, as indicated above for a period of temporary deposit on 120. - The offer must be valid for a period of ninety days from the date of the opening of envelopes. - Will be the last date for submission of tenders is twelve o’clock on the morning of the closure, and will not pay attention to any tender received after the deadline. - Tenders deposited in the box of the Central Tenders Committee, located in Muntazah - Rawabi Street, to be inside the stamped and sealed envelopes and addressed to the Chairman of the Tenders Committee competent (central / local) showing the number, type of the tender and the subject. - The Central Tenders Committee invites bidders or their representatives to attend the opening of the envelopes and read the price on the day following the date of the closure during the office hours. - To obtain tender / tenders documents highlight above must be to mentioned authorization letter from the company / institution. - For inquiries, please contact Tel: 44378192 /225 /143 /149. - For more information about the Central Tenders Committee ,tenders and auctions are being posed by the Committee You can visit the site on the Internet www.ctc.gov.qa
Tender & Auctions Committee http://www.baladiya.gov.qa
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Type
Subject
Envelopes System
Value of the documents
Interim Bond
Closing Date
General Conditions of Tenders Tender for Pre-contract Consultancy and Quantity 1. Tender documents may be collected TC-B-18-2016 Tender Survey Services for the Design of Parks in Al2 Envelopes 150 150 28-02-2016 and bids must be submitted to the Daayen, Group (6) premises of the “Tenders & Auctions Tender for the Procurement & Supply of Surveying Committee” of the Ministry of MuniciTC-B-17-2016 Tender 2 Envelopes 150 8000 28-02-2016 Equipment pality & Urban Planning, located at INVITATION FOR TENDER: FOR THE PROCURE“Al Muntazah” area, administrative atMENT AND SUPPLY OF DIFFERENT-SIZED tache, 6th Floor,Bldg 2, St Saad Bin TYRES FOR THE GOVERNMENT VEHICLES, 2 Envelopes 300 420,000 28-02-2016 TC-B-13-2016 Tender Malek 941,Zone24, Rawdat Alkhail ON THE SUPPLY ON DEMAND BASIS, FOR ONE Tender documents may be collected YEAR. against the non-refundable amount Invitation for Tender: On Demand Sewage Draining stipulated in the Table above TC-B-11-2016 Tender 2 Envelopes 300 1.800,0 14-02-2016 in Various Municipalities for one year 2. Required Documents: Authorization Invitation for Tender: Consultation Services for letter signed by the company’s authoTC-B-10-2016 Tender 2 Envelopes 150 72,000 14-02-2016 Evaluation of Mesaieed Waste Treatment Plant rized person, in Arabic, and endorsed by an authorized person “Company™s Tender on project for studying the geological maps of the State of Qatar, phase (1): Data gathering and 1 Envelopes 300 245 7/2/16 TC-B-129-2015 Tender Identification Card - Valid Commercial analysis. License - Commercial Registration Tender: Pre-Contract Professional Design and Certificate TC-B-8-2016 Tender Quantity Surveying Consultancy Services for Parks 2 Envelopes 150 190,500 7/2/16 3. In Tender : Tenders shall be accomin Al-Daayen Package 7 panied with a provisional Bank Guarantee, or certified cheque, issued by a bank operating in Qatar, in the amount stipulated In the relevant table for each tender. Such cheques must be valid for one hundred & twenty days (120 days) following the date of opening the envelopes of all Bidders ,though ,The successful bidder shall provide final insurance equivalent to a minimum of ten percent (10% )of the contract value, and must not be Subject to any restriction or condition, must be valid for the entire performance period of the contract and remain valid for seven days (7 days) following the Completion of the contract 4 . In Auction : shall be accompanied with a provisional Bank Guarantee, or certified cheque, issued by a bank operating in Qatar, in the amount stipulated in the Relevant table for each tender. Such cheques must be valid for one hundred & twenty days (120 days) following the date of opening the envelopes of all Bidders ,though ,to be in a separate envelope ,and in both of tender and auction : tender bond shall be addressed to the Chairman of the “Tenders & Auctions Committee” of the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning 5. The bid will remain valid for ninety days (90 Days) from the date of opening the envelopes, and shall remain irrevocable during this period 6. The deadline for accepting bids is twelve o’clock (12:00 noon) as per the date stipulated in the above Table 7. In Tender : the Government on the approval of the Tenders and Auctions Committee has the right, during the Contract period, to increase or decrease the Works quantities or services, in compliance with the Conditions of Contract, by not more than 20% of the Contract price 8. All Forms and Documents attached with the tender documents, including the tender Form, interim and final Bond form, must be filled and endorsed as Required, AND returned with the rest of the tender documents 9. Bids must be deposited in those boxes specified by the “Tenders & Auctions Committee” of the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning. Bids shall be Submitted inside envelopes( one or two ) sealed with red wax and addressed to the Chairman of the “Tenders & Auctions Committee” of the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, Envelopes shall be marked with the number & subject of the tender 10. In Auction : The successful bidder shall collect and transport all relevant auction bid materials at his own cost within fifteen (15) days from the date following The Payment of the value of the auction bid. However, in case of delay without an acceptable reason, the successful bidder must pay demurrage fees Equivalent to (1%) of the value of non-received materials per each day of delay 11. Technical & Commercial Proposal ( 1 Original + 1 Copies ) Must Be Submitted In Two Separate Envelopes Each Marked With Relevant Title & Tender Number, though, original Of Tender Bond Shall Be Attached In Technical Envelope & Copy Of Tender Bond Shall Be Attached In Financial Envelope 12. Any bidder will be excluded if doesn’t submit the samples, and put copy of receipt from the concerned department ( if the conditions stipulated ) Committee’s Chairman at PWA. - The successful Tenderer shall provide a Performance Bond in amount of ten (10%) percent of the Contract Price endorsed by an approved local bank in Qatar. - For further queries about any of the tenders, please communicate in writing to the Contracts Department by Fax.: (+974) 44950777
Events
2016 Project Planning underpinned by Building Information Modeling for Construction Industry Organizer/Program Coordinator: Continuing Education Office –Qatar University Event date (s): 13 –15 March Venue: Crowne Plaza Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4403 4025 Email: continuingeducation@qu.edu.qa jlijy@qu.edu.qa Website: www. qu.edu.qa/offices/ceo Qatar Projects 2016 Organizer: MEED Event date (s): 15 – 16 March Venue: St. Regis Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Website: www.qatarprojectsconference.com 2nd Health Facilities Design & Development Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event Date (s): 28 – 30 March Venue: Intercontinental Doha Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.healthfacilitiesqatar.com 3rd Annual Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Summit Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event Date (s): 28 – 29 March Venue: InterContinental Doha - The City Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.drainageandsewerageme.com 5th Annual Arab Future Cities Summit Organizer: Expotrade Middle East FZ-LLC Event date (s): 11 – 12 April Venue: The Ritz Carlton
CALENDAR
Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 4542135 Fax: +971 4 4542136 Email: info@expotrade-me.com Website: www.arabfuturecities.com
Cityscape Qatar 2016 Organizer: Informa Exhibitions & Elan Events Event date (s): 26 – 28 April Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 336 5161 Fax: +971 4 335 1891 Email: info@cityscapeqatar.com Website: www.cityscapeqatar.com Gulf Interiors Exhibitions Organizer: Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions Event Date (s): 26 – 28 April Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre Location: Manama, Bahrain Email: info@hilalce.com Website: www.gulfinteriorsexhibition.com Gulf Property Show Organizer: Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions Event Date (s): 26 – 28 April Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre Location: Manama, Bahrain Email: info@hilalce.com Website: http://gulfpropertyshow.net/index.php/en/
3rd Annual Lighting Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 9 – 10 May Venue: Intercontinental Hotel The City Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.lightingtechqatar.com Project Qatar 2016 Organizer: IFP Qatar LLC Event date (s): 9 – 12 May Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900 Fax: +974 44432891 Email: info@ifpqatar.com Website: www.projectqatar.com Heavy Max 2016 Organizer: IFP Qatar LLC Event date (s): 9 – 12 May Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900 Fax: +974 44432891 Email: info@ifpqatar.com Website: www.heavymaxqatar.com Qatar StoneTech 2016 Organizer: IFP Qatar LLC Event date (s): 9 – 12 May Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900 Fax: +974 44432891 Email: info@ifpqatar.com Website: www.qatarstone-tech.com
2nd Annual Future BIM Implementation Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 11 – 12 May
Making our planet more productive Creating technology, products and services that help us sustain and protect our planet. Gas Supply & Management Industrial Services Oil & Gas Services
cwdsales@qocdoha.com
Qatar Oxygen Company W.L.L
41st Street, New Industrial Area P.O. Box 22386, Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4114603 / 4 / 5, Fax: +974 4114350 Mob: +974 5509 6106 Email: info@qocdoha.com Website: www.airtecgulf.com
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Smart Parking Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 18 – 19 April Venue: TBC Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.smartparkingqatar.com
Commercial and Welding Division
Construction
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel The City Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futurebimqatar.com
World Stadium Congress Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event Date (s): 16 – 19 May Venue: Lusail Arena Location: Lusail, Qatar Tel: +971 4364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.worldstadiumcongress.com 6th Annual Underground Infrastructure and Deep Foundations Qatar Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event Date (s): 22 – 25 May Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.undergroundfoundations.com Trans4 Qatar Organizer: Ejtemaat Knowledge Network Event date (s): 24 – 26 May Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 883 8809 Fax: +971 4 355 1352 Email: fathima@trans4qatar.com Website: www.trans4qatar.com MEED Quality Award for Projects Organizer: MEED Event date (s): 25 May Venue: TBC Location: Dubai Tel: +974 4390 0045 Email: Angela.Powell@meed.com Website: www.MEED.com/MQAP
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NOTE: Whilst we take pride in keeping our Consultants Database with the most up-to-date information, please note that the above information is provided by the Consultants mentioned in the list; therefore QCS in not responsible for any incorrect data.
Consultant
Client
Main Contractor
Value Range (QR) Million
Project Status
Type of Project
M/s. Commercial Development
M/s. Arabtec
500-750
Piling & Shoring
Hotel and Office Buildings
Audit Bureau Towers
M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co.
Not Appointed
400-600
Tender Stage
Offices / Residential Towers
Al Waab Mall
M/s. Qatar Industrial Services
Man Enterprize, Qatar
300-400
Under Construction
Mall
CBQ
HBK
N/A
Under Construction
Commercial, Bank, Office Plaza
Qatar Islamic Bank
AFQCO & REDCO - Al Mana
1.2-1.4 bn
Under Construction
Residential Towers
Basrec
GCC/ALEC JV
N/A
Under Construction
Retail Mall
Commercial Tower on Plot Com/49 Al Sedian Company
Yousuf Al Mahmoud
Al Balagh Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L.
N/A
Under Construction
Office Building - Tower
Office Tower (3B+G+22 Floors) Plot Com-50 at Lusail Marina
Qatar Trading Agency
Redco - Al Mana
N/A
Under Construction
Office Building
Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works)
Alfardan Properties Co.
CDC
N/A
Under Construction
Hotel
Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC
Sinohydro Group Limited
N/A
Under Construction
Residential
CBQ
Power Line Engineering - Qatar W.L.L.
N/A
Under Construction
Residential Towers
Al Sarh Real Estate WLL
CRC
N/A
Under Construction
Residential
Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani
REDCO – Al Mana
N/A
Under Construction
Office Building
He Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani
Man Enterprises Qatar, WLL
N/A
Under Construction
Hotel
Ahmed Abed El Aziz Al Baker
Construction and Reconstruction Co.
675
Under Construction
Office Building
Private Investor
Orientals Enterprises
N/A
Under Construction
Residential
Shiekh Abdullah Bin Naser Al Thani
Construction and Reconstruction Co.
85
Under Construction
Commercial
MOI
Hassanesco Co.
N/A
Under Construction
Mixed Use
Shk/Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani
Construction and Reconstruction Co.
205
Under Construction
Commercial / Residential
Tricon International
Atlantic Contracting Co.
150
Under Construction
Hotels
H.E SH Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani
Not appointed
N/A
Tendering Stage
Residential Building
Qatar Armed Forces
Not appointed
N/A
Tendering Stage
Office Building
Ooredoo
Not appointed
N/A
Design Stage
Commercial Complex
Private Client
Not appointed
N/A
Design Stage
Villa
Doha Education Centre
Not appointed
30-50 Million
Design stage
Education
Step 1 International Academy
Not appointed
20-40 Million
Design stage
School
Real Estate Services Group
N/A
600 Million
Design Stage
Hotel
UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC)
Project Title
Twin Towers
CBQ Boulevard Five Residential Towers at Viva Bahriya at the Pear (project management)
Doha Festival City (Package 3250,3100 and 7500
Qatar Sidra Village Project
CBQ Towers at VB20 & VB21 Al Rabban Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M+50Floors) Office Buildings (3B+G+22) at Lusail Marina District
Holiday Inn at Business Park
Al Baker Executive Towers Al Nour Tower Al Nasr Showroom Police Training Institute Panasonic Showroom & Residential Al Sadd Hotel Blusail Furnished Apartment at Lusail (3B+G+10) E's Hail Communication Network Building at Duhailiyat Camp Development of Ooredoo TEC Complex at Industrial Area
Private Villa at Pearl Qatar Doha Education Centre
Step 1 International Academy Mix 11 Hotel Tower at Lusail City
N/A
400 Million
Design Stage
Mixed-Use
Marina Com 05 Tower at Lusail City
Private Engineering Office / Mashour Real Estate Group
N/A
315 Million
Construction Stage
Office / Commercial
Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building
Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
N/A
270 Million
Design Stage
Office
Barwa / Hilson Moran
N/A
250 Million
Design Stage
Office
Ministry of Interior / Al Ali International
Design Stage
Office
Al Jassasiyah White Beach Palace
Com 02 - Barwa Bank Headquarters at Lusail City
N/A
180 Million
MOI
N/A
N/A
Tender Stage
Educational Complex
Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5)
PWA
ITC/UCE
600
Under Construction
Medical Centers
Construction of Head Quarters Bldg. for Ministry of Interior
MOI
WCT
N/A
Under Construction
Administrative and Office Building
Qatar Airways
N/A
600
Design Stage
Cars Park
Qatar Navigation
Ramco
450M
Under Construction
Warehouses
Ministry of Interior
Not Appointed
N/A
Tender Stage
Administrative and Office Bldg.
500
Under Construction
Educational Building
National Cyber Security Center
Police College Academy
Multi-level Cars Park at Hamad International Airport
Logistic City Headquarter of General Directorate of Borders, Passports & Travel Document Department
Construction of 56 Nos. New Schools (Stage 9B)
PWA
Al Huda/Al Sraiya/JTC
IBA GROUP
Not Appointed
400
Design Stage
Commercial / Offices Towers
Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen
Al-Huda
200-250
Under Construction
Office Building
Fahd Suite - Apartment Hotel
FBA GROUP
Not Appointed
200
Detail Stage
Shopping Mall & Office Tower
IBA Hotel
IBA GROUP
Not Appointed
200
Under Construction
Hotel
Alwataniya Holding
Not Appointed
Confidential
Tender Stage
Hospital
Mr.Ali Abdulla Q A Al Emadi
Not Appointed
108 Million
DC-2 Stage
Hotel
QNB
Not Appointed
20 Million
under construction
Bank
Almal Holding
Not Appointed
120 Million
Permit Stage
Driving Academy
Gulf Pearls Company
Gulf Pearl
40 Million
Design Stage
Residential Building
Mr. Abdulla Abdul Rehman Abdulla Haidar
Not Appointed
38 Million
DC-1 Stage
Corporate Offices
Al Emadi Twin Towers City Tower
Construction of American Hospital in Lusail 5 Star Hotel
Qatar National Bank Branches Qatar Driving School Gulf Pearl Office Building
Office Building in Energy City
A Jazeera Finance Headquarter-Fut out Consultancy Services for Additional Floors Fit-out at Al Bida Tower
Al Jazeera Finance
Living Interior
9 Million
Under Construction
fit out
Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy
Not Appointed
Not Applicable
Tender Stage
fit out
ACES
RAMCO Engineering
22 Million
Tender Stage
Industrial Building
REGENCY REAL ESTATE
NA
165,540,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
MIXED USE BUILDING
MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH
NA
135,000,000.00
ON - GOING
COMMERCIAL
RABBAN GROUP
NA
126,319,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
MIXED USE BUILDING
MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH
NA
114,080,000.00
ON - GOING
COMMERCIAL
C4 - LUSAIL
REGENCY REAL ESTATE
NA
108,070,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
HOTEL APARTMENTS
FV7 - MULTI PURPOSE HALL/ART CENTRE
REGENCY REAL ESTATE
NA
67,500,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
COMMERCIAL
SH. AHMAD BIN HAMAD AL THANI
NA
54,000,000.00
SERVICE DESIGN
COMMERCIAL
REGENCY REAL ESTATE
NA
38,000,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
OFFICE BUILDING
FURSAN REAL STATE
NA
32,627,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
FOXHILLS - D49
REGENCY REAL ESTATE
NA
29,299,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
FOXHILLS - D21
REGENCY REAL ESTATE
NA
27,472,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
FOXHILLS - D04
REGENCY REAL ESTATE
NA
25,273,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
FOXHILLS - A13
REGENCY REAL ESTATE
NA
24,918,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
FOXHILLS - D14
REGENCY REAL ESTATE
NA
23,150,000.00
DESIGN STAGE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
ACES(Arab Center for Engineering Studies)
C6 - LUSAIL MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT INDS. AREA
C5 - LUSAIL MIXED USE BUILDING (2B+G+8F)-C5
AL AHLI CLUB FV9 AL ASMAKH HEAD OFFICE IN SUSAIL FOXHILLS - A30
Construction
Dutest Qatar W.L.L. ESAB AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS WELDING MACHINES, CUTTING SYSTEMS, CONSUMABLES & PPE
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CRANE AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS GENERAL M ECHANICAL WORKS
METALPLUS Prefabricated Air Duct Manufacturing and Trading Co.W.L.L.
OUR S COPE AND S ERVICES INCLUDE:
WIRE ROPES, SLINGS, HEIGHT SAFETY, FABRICATION, INSPECTION AND TESTING, RENTALS, CRANE HIRE
4458 5 480;; 4 469 4 569;; 5 581 5 641;; 7 748 7 432
UMM SLAL MOHAMED
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P.O Box : 15104 Mob : 55 99 06 24 Telefax : 44 34 25 18 Email: info@metalplus.com.qa - hinzawi@metalplus.com.qa
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Email: operations@dutestqatar.com, sales@dutestqatar.com
HVAC - Plumbing & Drainage - Fire Fighting - Electrical & ELV - Energy Centers - Street Lighting - Maintenance - Facility Management Established in 1974, TRAGS Engineering is recognized as the leading Grade-1 MEP Services, District Cooling and Facility Management Contractor in the State of Qatar. The scope of activities covers all aspects of building services including design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of multi-service installations. In addition, the company offers 24/7 Facility Management Services to government buildings, corporations, educational, healthcare, industrial, commercial and residential sectors.
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TRAGS Electrical Engineering & Air Conditioning Co. W.L.L Jaidah Tower Ist Floor, Abdul Aziz Bin Ahmed Street P.O. Box 470, Doha – Qatar Tel +974 44 41 42 11, Fax + 974 44 41 33 06 tragseng@tragsengineering.com
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