Construction Sites | September Issue no. 110

I ssue N o .110 - S eptember 2016

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New sponsorship law to take effect in December

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs has given final touches to procedures related to the new system of employment contracts.

The Law No 21 of 2015, regulating the entry, exit as well as residency of expatriates, will come into force on December 14 this year, according to local Arabic daily Al Sharq. The new residency law is expected to address issues in the employee and employer relationship in Qatar.

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani approved Law Number 21 of 2015 on October 27, 2015, which puts an end to the stipulations of Law Number 4 of 2009 with respect to the regulation of expatriates’ entry, residence, sponsorship and departure.

At present, workers need to have an exit permit approved by their sponsor to be able to leave the country.

Brigadier Mohamed Ahmed al-Atiq, assistant-director general of the Department of Border, Passport and Expatriates Affairs, had remarked that the two-year ban on return of an expatriate worker was directly linked to the sponsorship (kafala) system. As per the Law No 21 of 2015, the existing two-year ban on expatriates who want to come back to the country on a new work visa will no longer be applicable.

An expatriate worker who has got a new contract to work in Qatar can come back even the next day, if he has fulfilled the other prerequisites like visa.

Provided that the new law abolishes kafala, an expatriate worker who had previously worked in Qatar would not have to get the approval from his former sponsor if he is hired by a new company and for the fixed-term contract, foreign workers will be allowed to switch jobs at the end of the contract.

Qatar Airways initiates recycling program

Qatar Airways and Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC) have launched a new waste-reduction and recycling program in Doha, contributing towards local and international environmental solutions.

“As a world-leading airline, Qatar Airways is continually improving how it manages its impact on the environment and has been working to introduce additional measures that will minimize packaging and increase recycling to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill,” according to a release.

“Over the past three months, Qatar Airways and QACC have recycled 266 tonnes of materials, including cardboard, plastic wrapping and a variety of plastic containers,” the release said.

“These materials have been collected by two local firms for recycling, along with 6,300 liters of cooking oil which will be converted into biodiesel.”

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said that QACC’s focus on reducing waste was a core part of the airline’s commitment to the environment.

“Our promise to provide travelers with the highest quality service extends to delivering sustainable and environmentally responsible services across our global network,” he said.

“Recycling not only delivers efficiencies but reduces environmental impacts arising from waste disposal and the consumption of natural resources.

“Qatar Airways and QACC recognize that through the provision of support and investment, our local recycling supply chain can evolve to further drive environmental change in Qatar and provide an excellent revenue opportunity for local commerce,” he added.

QACC operates a state-of-the-art facility providing premium in-flight and lounge catering services to passengers traveling on the national airline’s global network and utilizing Hamad International Airport (HIA) lounges, including the award-winning Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge.

Together with the Qatar Airways Group companies, QACC is leading ambitious energy and water conservation and waste minimization programs to support the environmental pillar of Qatar’s Vision for 2030.

The main reforms are: • NOC (no-objection letter) from the former employer will not be required if the worker is hired by a new employer.

• The two-year ban will no longer be applicable on the new work visa.

• An expatriate who has received a new contract to work in Qatar can come back on the next day.

• Expatriate workers will still have to sign contracts with their new employer in order to enter Qatar. However, they no longer need to get an exit permit from their sponsor to leave.

• To leave the country, an employee needs to inform his employer at least three days in advance of and apply through Metrash2 system.

Summer workshops introduce students to sustainable design

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) has hosted workshops to introduce school students to sustainability issues and concepts.

The QGBC workshops, held in collaboration with the Qatar Science Club during the Qatar Science Summer Camp, offered Grade 5 – 7 students an introduction to sustainable best practices through interactive sessions covering various topics including renewable energy, green design, and environmental technology.

Hamoda Youssef, Head of Communications, QGBC, said: “In addition to teaching students about sustainability and green best practices in the built environment, the workshops also help to develop skills such as team work and how to practically apply ideas.”

At the end of the QGBC workshops, students were tasked with designing a sample model of a sustainable house by practically applying the green concepts they learned.

Reem Hikmat Aatiki, an International Ebla School student who participated in the QGBC workshops, said: “These workshops helped me to learn about sustainability concepts and how to effectively implement them. I really enjoyed working with my team mates to design a sustainable home and seeing the different designs from other teams.”

Eyad Mohammed, Environmental Technical Instructor at Qatar Science Club, said: “The Qatar Science Club Summer Camp encourages students to make constructive use of their free time. The numerous interactive sessions covering a broad range of topics allow students to learn in an informal and fun setting.”

As a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), QGBC seeks to promote sustainable best practices in Qatar through education, training, research and public awareness.

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Doha third busiest city for hotel construction in the Middle East Doha is the third busiest city in the Middle East and Africa for hotel construction, behind only Dubai (133 projects) and Riyadh (47 projects), according to a report by “TOPHOTELPROJECTS” prepared for the Hotel Show Dubai 2016. Doha has 41 projects and 11,722 rooms in its hotel construction pipeline, according to the Doha Hotel Construction Overview report. Doha’s busiest year for hotel openings is forecast to be 2017 with 14 new properties entering the market, including: Pullman Doha West Bay (468 rooms), JW Marriott West Bay (297 rooms), Hilton Garden Inn Doha Al Sadd (225 rooms), and Millennium Plaza Doha (232 rooms). Francois Kassab, Chief Operating Officer, Millennium&Copthorne Middle East & Africa, behind the Millennium Plaza Doha development opening early 2017 commented: “We currently have three properties in Doha and believe the city has great potential to grow its hospitality sector.” According to the Qatar Tourism Authority, three million people visited Qatar in 2015. It is aiming to attract four million tourists per year by 2020. Kassab said: “The plans are part of the country’s efforts to boost tourism GDP contribution over the next de-

cade, supported by $40-45 billion worth of investment under its National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030. Qatar is working to position itself as a world-class hub with deep cultural roots, by creating a high profile product that will appeal to all market segments from cultural tourists and families to sports fans and business travelers. “We are confident that by offering a range of different brands – Millennium, Millennium Plaza, Copthorne and Kingsgate – we can cater towards these different market segments.” The fivestar Millennium Plaza Doha will open as part of the new Barwa Al Sadd development located in the heart of Doha.

Comprised of four high rise towers offering commercial, residential and office space, the major project, currently under construction, will also offer a range of restaurants, shops and recreational facilities.Kassab said: “Barwa Al Sadd is set to be an exciting new addition to the city for both visitors and residents.

Millennium Plaza Doha will be the only hotel within the development, offering an ideal base for business and leisure trips as well as for residents looking for a central location for business meetings, dining or celebrations.”

TOPHOTELPROJECTS will present on development hotspots in the Middle East and Africa including Doha at the fourth edition of The Hotel Show Dubai’s annual Vision Conference, part of the “Update on market and consumer patterns and trends: get the inside track” panel discussion on September 18.

The Hotel Show, taking place next month (September 1719) at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is the region’s ultimate platform for hospitality industry professionals to source new products, network and learn in the region’s hub for hotel construction: Dubai.

Meanwhile, Alpen Capital has said in a study that the Qatari hospitality sector revenue, which is slated to grow annually at 12.9% to $1.6 billion during 2015-20, may see its key operating metrics remain under pressure in the short term but likely to rebound in the long term supported by the growing demand.

Forecasting that Qatar’s sector revenue is expected to expand from an estimated $0.9 billion in 2015, Alpen Capital said the growth would be the fastest in the region primarily credited to the rapid hospitality property developments in the build-up to the mega football event in 2022.

SC to launch ‘Generation Amazing’ project for workers in October The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy’s (SC’s) flagship CSR program, Generation Amazing, is set to launch in October, with the aim of upgrading the social and communication skills including leadership and confidence among construction workers in Qatar.

It evoked a great response in the opening week in May, with many onlookers wanting to enroll as participants and it is expected to be hugely popular among construction workers, the findings of a recent pilot have revealed.

In excess of 180 feedback forms were completed by the 356 participants of the pilot which ended in late June, with nearly 90% of the respondents saying they will return for the official roll-out of the local project.

“During our opening week at Labor City, we had a substantial audience with many wanting their names to be added to the pilot program,” SC’s Football for Development coach Michael Richardson told SC’s website.

The local project manager of Generation Amazing, Noor Al Athirah, said: “The pilot was successful for a variety of reasons, yet most importantly, it confirmed that the modules are well sought by our target groups. This paves the way for

Generation Amazing is the SC’s flagship CSR program that uses the opportunity of Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the power of football as a catalyst for social change to educate and empower the next generation in Qatar and across the world.

the official roll-out of the local project, which will touch the lives of many more students and workers in Qatar. The pilot also highlighted the areas where more work is required to achieve the expected outcomes, which is now in progress.”

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In parallel, Generation Amazing held a pilot for the local schools project for more than 400 schoolchildren. It drew similar responses with nearly 70% of participants wanting to continue their involvement in the roll-out of the local project.

The children’s pilot, staged at Newton International School, was intended to instill the spirit of inclusivity and multiculturalism in the target group as well as foster a healthy lifestyle.

Generation Amazing is the SC’s flagship CSR program that uses the opportunity of Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the power of football as a catalyst for social change to educate and empower the next generation in Qatar and across the world.

The program has been operational in Nepal, Pakistan, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan, and is scheduled for launch this October, following the conclusion of the pilot in June.

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Liens and retention of title Alexander Whyatt is a Senior Associate in Clyde & Co’s construction team in Doha, and is a solicitor of the Court of England and Wales.He is experienced with the legal and commercial issues affecting construction professionals, having practised in Qatar, Dubai and London, as well as within the legal team of an international contractor.

Alexander regularly acts for building contractors, professional consultants and property developers, although he is also experienced at assisting institutional investors with construction issues and supporting corporate transactions. He frequently advises on the drafting and interpretation of project documentation and local legislation, and has acted for clients in mediations, court proceedings and arbitrations.

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or contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, the risk of non-payment in Qatar can, especially in certain sectors of the construction industry, be relatively high. Yet there are often limited options when it comes to protecting vital payment streams.

In this article, we explore whether a supplier can withhold the delivery of items if payment is not provided.

In addition, if items have already been delivered to a purchaser, we examine whether the supplier can demand the return of those items if payment is not made, and what other remedies might be available.

The process by which physical possession of goods is retained until payment has been made is called a “possessory lien”, or simply a “lien”.

When legal title to, and ownership of, goods is retained, even though delivery has been made, it is often referred to as “retention of legal title” or just “retention of title”.

Ownership/possession Legal ownership and physical possession are distinct concepts. Legal ownership of an item is the right to sell or otherwise transfer that item, and to take or maintain possession of it. Of course, it is possible to own an item

without having physical possession of it, and it is this destination on which possessory liens and the retention of title relies.

Possessory liens A possessory lien is the right to retain an item until payment for it has been made in full, even where a contract has been concluded for the supply of that item, and its legal title has passed to the purchaser.

The legal basis of this right is Article 280(2) of the Qatar Civil Code, which provides that 1. A person who undertakes to perform an obligation may decline performance thereof where the other party has not offered to perform the corresponding obligation or has not provided adequate security for the performance thereof.

2. However, a holder or acquirer of a thing may refuse to return it until all amounts owing thereon have been paid, including such appropriate or necessary expenses incurred by such person in connection with such thing, unless the obligation to return such thing arises from any unlawful act.”

As such, and unless the contract states otherwise, a supplier can withhold the delivery of the item until it has

Alexander Whyatt

Laura Warren is a partner of the International Law firm, Clyde & Co LLP, in Doha. Laura has a wide ranging contentious and non contentious construction practice involving projects in Qatar as well as in the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Libya, Egypt and Tunisia Laura is Co-ordinator for the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) in Qatar.

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been paid in full.

If a supplier does withhold delivery of the item, the supplier also retains the “risk”.

As such, he is required to store and maintain the item safely, and he is liable to the purchaser in the event that item is damaged or lost.

Where payment is not made for the item, a seller may

goods to a purchaser or delivered materials to the site. In such cases, suppliers may be able to rely on their retention of the legal title to the goods, which is examined below.

Retention of legal title Legal ownership of an item generally transfers from supplier to purchaser when the sale contract is finalized,

ability to demand the return of supplied materials if payment is not made is often more effective than simply demanding the corresponding monies.

This is because, should the supplied materials be repossessed by the supplier, it may affect the progress of the purchaser’s works, which

generally only re-sell it with the permission of the purchaser or the Qatar courts, although the seller may be entitled to charge for reasonable storage costs, and demand these in addition to the purchase price.

However, in certain circumstances, the seller may elect to terminate the sale contract, and potentially claim damages, where the price is not paid as agreed.

As mentioned above, possessory liens are subject to the terms of the contract, and the right to retain the deliverable is sometimes contractually excluded.

In addition, such liens will not assist suppliers who have already supplied their

whether or not physical possession of the item is transferred at the same time.

However, it is possible under Qatar law for a buyer and seller to agree that the legal title to the deliverable will not transfer until the purchase price has been paid.

In practice, such an arrangement is usually implemented by a ‘retention of title’ clause in a supplier’s standard conditions of sale.

The effect of such an arrangement is that a supplier can demand the return of the deliverable if the purchaser does not make the agreed payments. He may also apply to the court for the return of the item.

In a construction context, the

often has significant cost implications for the purchaser.

In addition, if the purchaser becomes insolvent before payment is made, the supplier may be able to simply recover the relevant materials, rather than become an unsecured creditor.

Difficulties can arise, however, where the supplied materials become integrated into works or are attached to land, and where the removal or separation of the materials from the works or land would cause damage.

In such circumstances, the owner of the land on which the materials are integrated becomes the new owner of those materials.

However, Article 917 of the

Civil Code permits the supplier to make a direct claim for the value of the integrated materials against the owner of the land. Article 917 states: “(1) Where a person builds constructions on another person’s land using materials owned by a third party, the owner of such materials may demand that the person who acquires such materials pay indemnity. The owner of such materials may demand that the owner of the land pay indemnity not exceeding the balance amount payable by the owner of the land from the value of such constructions.

(2) Where the person who has made such constructions acts in good faith, the owner of the materials may demand that the constructions be removed, provided that no damage is caused to the land.”

Such a direct claim against the land owner can be an effective tool for a supplier. However, as mentioned above, it will only be possible where the supply contract specifies that the legal title to the materials or goods remains with the supplier until payment has been made in full.

All laws in Qatar are published in the Arabic language only, and provisions set out above are taken from unofficial English translations of the same. Should a question relating to the interpretation of Qatar law come before the court, recourse would be had to the Arabic text.

Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it covers, please contact Alexander Whyatt, Senior Associate of Clyde & Co LLP at alexander.whyatt@clydeco.com or Laura Warren, Partner of Clyde & Co LLP at laura.warren@clydeco.com

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Acrow: Forging a space for formwork in Qatar’s Construction Sector

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crow is deeply embedded in Qatar’s construction sector and is seen as one of the leading providers of formwork in Qatar and the region.

Currently, the firm is supplying formwork to the New Orbital Highway Package 2 & 3, Al Wakrah bypass, Al Mana Tower, Al Shahd Tower and Marina Tower.

In a frank conversation with Construction Sites Qatar, Ahmed Elhadidy, the Regional Manager for Acrow Co. shared his views on the ins and outs of managing a formwork technology company in the Middle East. “Formwork is playing an important role in shaping many of Qatar’s important infrastructure projects, and is important to contractors as it is cost effective and helps to complete the project in the required time” he explains to Construction Sites.

Acrow has been active in the region since 1990 when it first established its Kuwait office, even though the Qatar Branch only opened in 2005. It has had a strong

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Mr. Ahmed Elhadidy Acrow’s Gulf Regional Manager

presence in the Gulf since the 90s. With its arrival in the formwork market Acrow introduced to its projects what is called the Acrow Truss system which is used for traffic gantries and it has some more other applications and by this solution Acrow is saving cost and time for the projects using this system.

Do you see Acrow as one of the leaders in the sector?

Acrow is one of the lead-

ers in the Formwork sector in the Mena Region with a wide range of expertise and a loaded list of mega projects and iconic projects in the Gulf Area. Our list of projects includes work in the prestigious Lusail City, The Doha Expressway Projects, Doha Metro Project & several residential and high rise buildings.

What are the latest trends in formwork in the region

now? What are the trends in the market?

The use of formwork has become a vital part to the success of the projects, with a variety of contractors and companies searching for the opportunity to put their expertise to use.

The biggest trend in the market now is that most of the companies are tending to the rental business of the formwork.

Do you think formwork companies are ready for the requirements of large scale infrastructure proj-

ects? How? Formwork Companies are ready for the large scale infrastructure projects by implementing various logistics plans to cover up on the increasing needs of the formwork and the fast track projects.

Do you have the capacity now to supply formwork simultaneously to various projects around the country?

Acrow is already supplying to a lot of the major Projects in the country and with a stockyard of around 20,000 m2, Acrow is capable to supply and serve more projects.

Is after sales service and spare parts a problem in the Qatari formwork market?

Yes, it’s a huge problem here as a lot of formwork companies are struggling to serve the projects, and that was one of Acrow’s points of strength as we are concentrating on the after sales services for the whole duration of the project through our big team of professional engineers.

Do you think formwork operators in Qatar have the necessary skills and training?

They must have the skills to serve the high demanding and challenging projects of Qatar.

What is the market size? Is it growing rapidly?

The Qatari market is considered one of the major markets in the GCC with regards to the construction industry and thus a lot of formwork

companies are trying to establish their presence in the market. The market is growing in general but lately it has been affected by the oil prices and its impact on the economy worldwide.

What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors in Qatar’s formwork market?

The biggest threats faced are the overdue payments which is strongly affecting the progress in the construction industry.

It takes a lot of effort to complete such a scale of work in what is a concentrated period of time.

How do you see Acrow differentiating itself from its competitors?

The Qatari market is a big challenge for all the formwork companies, and there is going to be a lot of competition for projects in the coming years emphasized Elhadidy. And being in it for the long haul is the message that many of Qatar’s established formwork companies have been keen to get the local construction market to understand. What we see today is a market where a number of the major projects have already been announced and awarded. Meanwhile, there are a large number of formwork companies trying to establish themselves here, while some of the existing companies are attempting to strengthen the position they are already in before more of the infrastructure contracts are awarded – it is a very crowded market he said.

Company information Company: Acrow Co. Headquarters: Wadi Houf-Helwan Cairo, Egypt Founded: 1979 Locations: Over 10 branches in the Middle East 1 Egypt (3 branches) 2-Kuwait 3-Saudia Arabia 4-Qatar 5-United Arab Emirates 6-Oman 7-Libya 8-Algeria 9-Morooco 10-Iraq 11 - Romania 12 - Slovenia 13 - Iran (uc) 14 - Nigeria

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Interior Design

Kasian ‘committed’ to Qatar market Dean Matsumoto:

Principal of Kasian’s Qatar office

Dean Matsumoto a multiple award-winning designer, has 35 years of experience and is a respected interior design professional from Canada. Currently stationed in Doha as Principal of Kasian’s Qatar office, he has worked on several prestigious interior design projects in the state.

In this interview, Construction Sites talks to Matsumoto about the effect of the Middle Eastern culture on his design approach and the trends he sees in the local market.

QUESTION: Why Qatar? What opportunities did you see here?

ANSWER: The firm is largely Canadian based. We have done various consulting work in Qatar before coming here officially in 2011. In late 2010, we were approached by KCT company about doing some work for HH the Father Emir. The initial project was largely an interior design project for a new palace for His Highness in Al-Wajba. A design build contract for 40,000 square meters.

We agreed to take the work and we mobilized to Qatar in March 2011. We brought a team here from Canada and we built up the team for that project up to 25 people at peak. On the course of doing that project, our scope expanded beyond interior design to architecture work as well.

Concurrently with that project, we were given an additional palace work to do and so we expanded our team. At the same time, we were going through the process of getting our Grade A architectural license here, which we have now.

So we were building the interior design team and we were building the architectural team at the same time. Also, during the course of the first few years, we took other architectural assignments in health care work, hotel and some residential projects.

It was very good for us because we came here with work, hit the ground running and we have fortunately been very busy. There has been a constant flow of work and that gave us the confidence to firmly be committed to Qatar and to do a lot of strategic hiring.

Like in Canada, our office in Doha is multinational. We like that and we try to bring that Kasian culture which is deep rooted in Canada and transport it here. It has been a very exiting experience for all the expats who came from Canada.

Q : Does the climate of Qatar have any effect on your designs?

A: I don't know if the temperatures had a big impact on our design, but certainly the light had. Over here, it's bright days. In Canada we want to try to bring the outside in, in terms of day light penetration. Here it is different. We want to control the amount of light penetration.

Also, people like their privacy here more.

The air-conditioning is a factor as well. We Q: Do found in one experience that the you see interior design here ambient air temperatures for people is usually integrated from an early here tend to be lower than stage in projects or is it a last-minute add-on?

North America.

A: If we speak about corporate interior design, I think that it's still an immature market here compared to the North American market. In new buildings and real estate developments for corporate spaces there, the interiors play a big role in the architectural design, because the owners and the developers want to create the most efficient building possible in terms of space utilization.

Q : So, there tends to be a lot of collaboration between the interiors people How was the experiQ : and the architects because it's a highly competitive office spacing market. ence of designing palaces After being here for that Sometimes, the building that is planned most efficiently is the building that here as opposed to your regular long, did the Middle East have any the tenant wants. design practice in Canada? effect on your design approach at all?

Here I think there is a lot of iconic architecture and a very progressive A: You know in a way it's kind of an A: It certainly did. I think that it really opened us architectural design thinking. Sometimes to the extent of sacrificing interior designer's dream, being able up to what we call a truly international design with interior space efficiency. Hopefully that will change as themarket to design something as luxurious as some Arabic Islamic influence for some of the traditional matures. that. You just wouldn't have that work.

We have been working with a developer for an office tower in Lusail kind of opportunity in North I think what has been exciting for us is the fact that some of city, for instance, and we worked very early in conjunction with America. So, it was really a our clients have also been open to some of our Canadian the architectural design. That was great because we know tremendous experithinking, in terms of our design perspective, and our process that the outcome won't only be a beautiful and architecence. and methodologies. turally significant building, but one that is very I guess there is a lot of professionalism with the work that efficient and user friendly for the office Q : we do and we try to bring those processes and systems workers.

Are there specific here. I think it has been a great experience for me as well projects in Qatar you found to be exposed to the local culture and learn about it. amusing or challenging?

We design our spaces for people and we need to understand the local behaviors of customA: I think one common thread for all the work ers and try to be very sensitive to that we have done is very high expectations from in our design. the owner or the client and the very aggressive

Q: Do you see specific interior design trends dominating the market in Qatar over the coming years?

A: I think the country is developing and has opened up. I have seen a lot of change in the five years that I have been here.

For the most part our clients have been receptive to the different new ideas and were open to more North American style or attitudes in terms of work place design for example.

A lot of companies that we initially spoke to have a lot of hierarchical behavior within the organization.

Given their employee mix, they are trying to transition that culture through the company and they can use the work space as a tool to modify some of that thinking and behaviour to go more into an open type of culture and a more participative type of work environment. That's been challenging but it has been a good experience for us as well.

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timelines. The pace that people have been working under is certainly higher than most Canadian projects.

Q : Timelines are very ambitious, promises are made How do you see the at the highest level and the design teams need future for the company in Qatar? to perform. So, it's exiting work, but it puts Q : A: We are creating our own future as we go. pressure on the team. We need to be Have you had any We are committed to the market, to Qatar. We aware of that because we don't want problems sourcing material are here for the long run for sure and that's why we people to get sick or somefor projects here? are building our permanent core team very carefully. thing like that.

Yet at the same time we are trying to promote the A: We try to use local material whenever work that we are doing here to our Canadian offices all we can, like stones, but a lot of the material the time because we want to have a steady flow of are sourced internationally. I know that in the Canadian team members coming here for different case of one of the palaces we worked on, the lengths of time. material and equipment sourcing was from Most of our work done in Qatar has been in collaboover 30 countries and so it was really interestration with people from our Canadian offices. So, ing to look for vendors and look for the the whole firm is very aware of what we are right material and have it come together doing here and are trying to support us as from so many different places to much as they can. land on site when you need it.

It was difficult.

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Technolgy

The Internet of things key to the planning of Qatar’s smart cities

Internet of Things can help construction companies in Qatar with on-time, on-budget project completion

ect, mobile computing devices can aid collaboration and revolutionize the building information modeling (BIM) process in real-time. With site-wide high speed wireless connectivity for all mobile devices, workers gain the ability to transfer high volumes of data back and forth between not only each other but also headquarters (HQ).

This significantly streamlines communications while cutting

Wearables A truck driver can be required to wear a “wearable”, which may come in the form of an activity band. Drivers and management can be notified if a driver is missing or is being unproductive. Construction workers on-site can wear a helmet and vest with RFID, vitals monitoring, GPS sensors, motion sensors, etc.

Smart GPS Knowing GPS data related to where your equipment is located and how it is being used is important for identifying cost savings opportunities and keeping your fleet organized.

These benefits can be uncovered by analyzing the GPS data from across your fleet and comparing it over a period of time.

Asset tracking At job sites, company assets are a major investment and the progress of construction is heavily dependent on their functionality.

Heavy-equipment is often required to be left on-site overnight which

tomated maintenance schedules, logs and reports. The readiness of cheap and easyto-use RFID technology has made possible the automation of inventory management.

By knowing in advance which materials are soon to run out, construction companies can foresee and avoid material deficiencies, thus eliminating losses in productivity. Equipment repairs are one of the largest operating costs in the construction industry. With the advanced sensors available now, machinery can self-detect the need for a repair before it becomes a larger issue.

Equipment inspection Similar to monitoring and repair, equipment inspections can be enormously enhanced by the help of smart sensors.

With the advanced sensors available now, machinery can self-detect the imminent need for a repair before it becomes a larger issue. Lost/late forms, low accuracy and undue internal processing time are no longer an issue with electronic

vision, it is essential to site security. High-speed connectivity for robust and cost-effective camera equipment can mean the ready availability of high definition video, making both identification and collaboration easier.

Integration An Internet of Things solution implementation is not impos-

costs and improving operational efficiencies. This could also bear attractive “green” side effects as staff no longer have to make regular trips to and from HQ.High speed wireless connectivity is an enabler of the following applications:

makes them a prime target for theft.

Asset tracking technologies help monitor such equipment remote locations and automatically detect and report suspicious behavior. Developers can also benefit from au-

processes.

Site security Another vital area of a construction site where mobile technology can be applied is in video surveillance. Not only does this enable better collaboration and remote super-

sible to manage, but it’s not easy either.

In fact, developing solutions for the Internet of Things requires unprecedented collaboration, co-ordination and connectivity for each piece in the system, and throughout the

By Gamal Emara Country Manager, HPE Aruba

Optimistic forecasts for the Qatar’s construction sector for the next few years is driven by factors such as encouraging macroeconomics, affirmative demographics, as well as a resistant infrastructure project pipeline. The government is solidly behind “Smart City” development initiatives. As Qatar ushers in this new era of advancement, much has been predicted and promised about the integration of ICT into every aspect of the completed city developments.

The computing capabilities of mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices have advanced to a level that has made them capable of aiding the planning, designing and building phases.

But turning mobility into an effective tool requires not only computing power but also connectivity.

At job-sites, wired connections are not feasible and cellular networks are not always available and hence a strong case can therefore be made for developers to utilize Wi-Fi solutions. These are not only easy to install and manage, but are now also affordable and rugged enough to see deployment in harsh construction surroundings.

IoT represents a huge opportunity for the construction industry, which is constantly processing data and strives for workplace safety, as well as efficiency. IoT needs a secure, scalable network to succeed and Wi-Fi offers what IT departments require for strong ‘construction IoT networking’.

Facilitating workflow With the introduction of tablet devices, mobile project management has emerged as a worthy replacement to age old methods. Coupled with the broad ecosystem of featurerich mobile applications and the ability to draw from vast amounts of remotely stored data and “cloud” services, these devices are capable of granting contractors, engineers and supervisors access to blue prints, schematics and other vital documents.

Moreover, with the ability to instantly push updates to all members working on the proj-

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system as a whole.

All devices must work together and be integrated with all other devices, and all devices must communicate and interact seamlessly with connected systems and infrastructures.

The challenge for the developer is to find a robust enterprise-class Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) solution that is affordable in terms of the capital expense and operational overheads.

In line with keeping things simple, developers should also consider investing in controller-less “instant” WLAN solutions. These solutions utilize a virtual controller on access points to deliver controller-like features including RF management and role based access control.

As construction integrates more deeply with IT, network uptime will become an increasingly important factor. It is therefore prudent to invest in network management tools which can prove invaluable in providing maximum network availability. Companies must look for a service provider whose solution is based on the latest 802.11ac wireless standard as this delivers gigabit Wi-Fi combined with the device density and application intelligence required by today’s Wi-Fi networks. There is also a need to balance cyber and physical security since smart devices are physical in nature.

For Qatar that is keen to drive smart cities, both cyber and physical security should always be considered in the upstream of the project.

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Steel – the backbone of a successful economy

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Due to the huge development in infrastructure, the demand for steel remains high but they rely heavily on government spending funding the growth

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successful steel industry is vital to the economic prospects of any country, providing the backbone to many infrastructure projects, from construction to defense and transport.

Steel is at the heart of how a nation builds and defines itself and any increase in the number of governmental and private construction projects throughout the GCC will bolster the demand for steel in the region.

To the casual observer, any visit over the last 20 years to a GCC nation instantly reveals the centrality of the construction industry to the rapid and massive growth witnessed in the region.

Because of the huge development in infrastructure, the demand for all construction materials, including steel, aluminum, glass and cement, remains high but they rely heavily on government spending funding the growth. As the building sector booms, the demand for construction materials grows exponentially, and conversely, once construction begins to decline, the demand for steel and other construction materials will also decrease.

Steel producers in the Arab world are now calling for a coordinated introduction of anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel imports into the entire region, in an effort to protect the domestic steel industry

Growth drivers GCC countries are internationally renowned for their oilbased economies but they have also started focusing dramatically upon boosting their infrastructures in order to achieve a more sustainable and lasting economic future when oil production begins to decline.

As a result of this far-reaching economic vision, the region is devoting billions of dollars towards the realization of ambitious new construction projects, most of which have been commissioned in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar and Expo 2020 in Dubai.

Indeed, the high demand for steel in the UAE has made it one of its largest consumers in the entire GCC. Experts anticipate that steel consumption in the UAE will continue to grow at a CAGR rate of 8% from 2016

to 2020.

Qatar’s investment into infrastructure is expected to reach about $150 billion over the next few years in the lead up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is in line with Qatar’s development plan, according to a report published by the First Qatar Real Estate Development Company.

Other recent studies show continued evidence of Qatar’s construction growth regardless of the drop in oil prices, primarily because of the pressure to fulfill the National Vision for 2030.

The country’s economic diversification policy, together with the rapidly-approaching deadline for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has led BMI Research to forecast that the Qatar market will grow at an average rate of 10.2% over the next decade.

Challenging outlook The continued boom in the construction sector has resulted in a constantly increasing demand for steel and aluminum to meet the needs of the ever-growing number of massive infrastructure projects. Local as well as international players occupy a significant role in the Qatari market to meet the demand.

Qatar Steel, established in 1974 as the first integrated steel plant in the Arabian Gulf, is one of the leading steel producers in the region. It is widely recognized as one of the foremost leaders in the steel industry due to its high-quality products and distinguished customer service. It has gained an “outstanding reputation” in both local and regional markets.

However, the steel industry in both Qatar and the wider GCC is facing challenges for a number of reasons.

A report entitled: “A Strategic Outlook for the Middle East Steel Industry Out to 2020,” has identified a number issues affecting the steel market in the region, including: • The current period of lower oil and gas prices drives positive sentiment down and which may feed through to lower federal revenues. This, in turn, will reduce spending and consequently steel consumption itself.

• There have been enormous concerns in the Middle East, expressed among many steel players, regarding competitively priced Chinese imports. Such a situation has raised the urgent question as to whether the region really needs further trade protectionist measures for 2015 and beyond.

• Raw material availability.

The report continues to forecast net deficits for both scrap and DR over the next five years for the region. The DR pellets

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premium is expected to remain strong in the short and medium term, influenced by the scarcity of high grade DR pellet feed.

Steelmaking margins will be further squeezed by higher industrial gas prices and difficulties in sourcing required state gas allocations. Political conflicts and wars within the region will continue to undermine the regional steel consumption growth.

Political/military conflicts within the region will continue to undermine regional steel consumption growth

import duty on rebar – a significant expansion of the 5% import duty on rebar currently imposed by most of the GCC nations, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Given the rapid expansion of infrastructure developments in the GCC, a

significant increase in demand for steel over the next few years is in little doubt. As a consequence, all factors affecting developers and others within the construction chain in the Gulf region, in particular the intentions of the Chinese government regarding steel exports,

will be looked at with increased vigilance.

A prosperous future for the steel industry in the region beckons, but it is one that demands constant attention to the problems of global over-capacity and increased economic co-operation worldwide.

Qatar’s investment into infrastructure is expected to reach about $150 billion over the next few years in the lead up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Conclusion The year 2015 saw substantial development in the steel industry despite facing increased challenges emerging from geopolitical tensions and continuing competition from cheap imports, mainly from China, which constantly undermine the edge of domestic steel producers.

Steel producers in the Arab world are now calling for a coordinated introduction of antidumping duties on Chinese steel imports into the entire region, in an effort to protect the domestic steel industry.

Local production would benefit from a plan to impose a 15%

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Smart glass: a window of opportunity

The future looks increasingly bright for the smart glass industry, with the market expected to witness excellent levels of growth in future years

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he demand for smart glass is growing steadily in Qatar with the massive expansion of construction projects, especially high-rise buildings that incorporate a great deal of glass and chrome.

Smart glass is rapidly becoming one of the GCC’s most required building materials because of the diverse range of purposes to which it can be put to use within the construction industry.

It is highly flexible and versatile and can therefore be used by architects, designers and engineers for a number of purposes within the realization of their building visions or requirements in commercial, industrial, and residential sectors of the market as a whole.

The fact that smart glass can be used in so many different sectors confirms the myriad practical benefits offered by the product.

For example, smart glass has the ability to transform light transmittance properties across the whole solar spectrum and these properties can be varied according to the specific conditions required by the building in question.

The heat voltage, or light provided, can be adjusted in relation to occupant or client requirements or preferences, ensuring both comfort and energy efficiency, as well as decreasing energy costs and preventing exposure of harmful levels of light radiation.

Using this eco-friendly smart glass, architects can design buildings that automatically or manually control the amount of light, glare or heat emitted through windows, decreasing the need for air-conditioning in countries with a desert climate like Qatar.

Research and development Companies have dedicated enormous resources to perfect an extensive range of innovative glass technologies through massive investment in research and development.

They have consequently been able to provide end users throughout the GCC with environmentally smart glass solutions to meet their commercial and residential needs.

For example, double-glazed smart glass has high insulation properties and is consequently used widely in the GCC due to the significant energy savings that can be achieved.

Another product - low emission or low emissivity glass (known as low LE) - is the contemporary material of choice for windows, as one of

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its sides has a special metal coating that was developed to minimize the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light passing through the glass, without affecting the amount of visible light transmitted.

The coating is much thinner than a human hair, reflecting long-wave infrared energy (or heat). Some low-e glass also reflects significant amounts of short-wave solar infrared energy.

This means that when the interior heat energy tries to escape to the colder air outside, (particularly at night in desert countries), the special coating reflects the heat back inside, reducing radiant heat loss.

And the precise reverse of this happens during hot months, making it particularly superb for applications in the GCC nations, where summer temperatures can average at over 100 degrees F/ 40C.

Using this ecofriendly smart glass, architects can design buildings that automatically or manually control the amount of light, glare or heat emitted through windows, decreasing the need for air-conditioning in countries with a desert climate like Qatar.

A bright future In Qatar, an unprecedented amount of construction has taken place in the last five years, as the country prepares to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and this is expected to rise enormously in the near future.

With Qatar emerging as one of the leading global business and leisure destinations, the incredible architectural innovation that has occurred as a consequence is rapidly driving the growing demand for smart glass that can be used by architects, designers and engineers to create unique and innovative spaces to dwell and to work in.

As a result, the future for all types of smart glass is extremely bright, as mass adoption of the material across the wider domestic building sector is assured, not least

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because of the ensuing reduction in energy costs.

As better technologies improve insulation properties and as the materials are more easily recycled, the need for virgin materials declines and all construction projects become more environmentally sustainable.

Advances in switchable technology for smart glass have contributed to highly-enhanced security in both commercial and domestic applications.

As the price of smart glasses are still approximately twice as much as conventional ones, the use of smart windows is mostly limited to commercial and corporate buildings. However, with a decrease in price of electrochromic materials used in smart windows, the costs of these glasses are expected to decrease in future.

Indeed, the future looks increasingly bright for the smart glass industry, with the market expected to witness excellent levels of growth in future years.

The ability of major players to create innovative smart glass products custom built to meet and exceed the individual needs of our customers, coupled with heavy investment in research and development, means that the smart glass revolution is constantly looking through windows into a prosperous future that extends beyond the immediate horizon.

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Place Vendome

Lusail City

Place Vendome is an upcoming USD1.25 billion mixed-use development underway in Qatar’s emerging Lusail City. The project, which broke ground on 17th March 2014, will package 800,000m² of retail, leisure, entertainment and luxury into a one-stop family destination by the seafront.

Inspired by the architecture of Europe’s most romantic city, Place Vendôme will be reminiscent of the famous high-end shopping street in Paris, Rue de la Paix, of which Place Vendôme is the starting point. The architecture is intended to radiate luxury and extravagance while conveying a touch of cultural and artistic feel, setting the tone for the entire shopping experience. Located on the sea front of Lusail, Place Vendôme will feature a canal running through it directly from the sea, making for a gorgeous open plaza experience with cafes and restaurants overlooking the water.

800,000m2 project cost QR4.4bn completion date 2017

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The plan to create one of the region’s leading shopping and leisure destinations, the Mall of Qatar (MOQ), is well underway. UrbaCon Trading and Contracting is developing, managing the design and construction of the complex and will operate the mall for the owner.Construction has been underway since 2012 and is proceeding on schedule. The opening was planned for the third quarter of 2015 but has since been delayed. The new opening has been scheduled for October 29 this year, according to MOQ General Manager Rony Mourani. There will also be a dedicated Metro station integrated into the mall, which will give all Doha residents unlimited access to the Mall of Qatar. With three levels of more than 162,000 square meters of retail leasable space, MOQ will be one of Qatar’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations. There will be spacious parking for over 7,000 cars in what is planned to be a brightly-lit underground parking area with green landscaping and dedicated valet parking lots. One of the major distinguishing architectural features of the Mall of Qatar is a three-storey high sophisticated urban-lifestyle market place running the full length of the center spine.

The area which is three football fields long, with vaulted glass ceiling, opens out into a breathtaking four storey high, central amphitheatre with a massive domed roof, called the Oasis. The Oasis will feature themed restaurants, fine dining and fun food experiences on all sides, family entertainment and multiplex cinemas, and is the area designated as the heart of the project.

429,190m2

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QR5.4bn

completion date

2016

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Tawar Mall

Al Duhail

Tawar Mall will be the first mall in Qatar that includes a traditional souq in its premises. This unprecedented area embraces local traditions through a varied range of small shops built to showcase a real souq. This upcoming shopping mall has more than 312 shops and restaurants.

The wide corridors with natural light, the panoramic restaurant, the external music water fountain; the internal fountain, the boutique hotel of 122 rooms and the souq are some of the main attractions that will make this mall so unique in its concept, not to mention its prime location and the easy accessibility. Tawar Mall is promoting a convenient shopping experience through the new open spaces with natural light and quiet enjoyment with the entertainment areas. In addition, the mall features 59 new concepts and some flagship stores that for the first time. The whole complex of Tawar Mall is built on 300,958square meters of land, and consists of four floors plus two basement level car parking with easy access. The modern stylish architecture is AL BATN JARIYAN built in a strategic area in Al Duhail. The luxury interiors and the avant-garde design are an invitation to stay for any visitor.

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completion date

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Alhazm Mall

Al Markhiya

The new Alhazm Mall offers a combination of luxurious brands, fine-dining restaurants, coffee shops and a cultural center in a classicalDOHA European setting. Delivering the realization of the vision AL RAYYANbehind Alhazm, Darzi is the newly-established luxury retail division of Al Emadi Enterprises, which will spearhead the choice of international luxury retailers destined for the mall. Alhazm is marketed as a luxury retail development, offering its visitors high-end cosmopolitan fine dining, shopping, and infotainment experiences. With its classical European architecture in an open-air setting, Alhazm is AL WAKRAH unlike anything that can be found in Qatar. Built in classic Italian style, Alhazm features splendid pillars, domes and arches built with the finest Carrara marble and Jerusalem stone with its open green spaces and panoramic views. The Alhazm Cultural Centre will be a haven for those wanting to browse endless books and magazines, including rare gems and the classics in Arabic and English, or just enjoy a quiet MESAEED read. Alhazm’s modern landscaping incorporates flower gardens framed by 200-year-old majestic olive trees from Tuscany, with water features and shaded gazebos – all of which combine to offer visitors an unforgettable experience. With the added bonus of 60,000sqm car parking spaces, access to Alhazm could not be easier.

105,159m2

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Doha Festival City Mall

Al Shamal

Doha Festival City, with over 245,000sqm of gross leasable area, will be one of the largest malls in the Middle East upon completion, offering 540 shops and stores and dining options through a carefully balanced selection of international and local brands.Doha Festival City is being developed by the Bawabat Al-Shamal Real Estate Company (Basrec) and is scheduled for opening on February 1, 2017.

Construction on the second phase of Festival City began on April 24, 2013. The original opening was set for the first quarter of 2016. The opening date has now been pushed back to the first quarter of the next year. The residents of Qatar will be able to visit about 400 stores in the mega-mall, including the world’s largest Monoprix, luxury department store Harvey Nichols, 18-screen 4D VOX cinema, an Angry Birds theme park, a themed role play zone, an e-sports gaming arena, F1 and flight simulators and a snow park. The 433,847sq m Doha Festival City is owned and developed by Basrec, the parent company which is supplying the land.

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Malls in region should look into smarter lighting options

Experts in the retail lighting and design sector push for smarter lighting, say lighting can be used to build brand identity

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xperts from retail lighting and the decor industry debate that smart and flexible lighting standards in regional malls can help brands build an identity as well as save a considerable amount of energy.

This and other topics were discussed by an expert panel from the retail lighting sector that included manufacturers, consultants, facility management companies and retail operators.

The panel discussion was second in the series of topical roundtables organized as a part of Smart Stores Expo 2017 in Abu Dhabi. With the tremendous growth in the number of shopping malls and high level of competition, lighting plays a crucial in visual merchandising.

However, malls in the region are known for setting “brighter the better” lighting standards, regardless of brand concepts and its impact on retail sales. Meanwhile, cost and energy saving remains a priority in the retail lighting sector, giving way to the advent of tunable lightings and shift to LED lights.

Commenting on the uniform levels set by malls in the region,

Srinivasa Raghavan, Senior Division Manager – Design Fashion 1 of the Chalhoub Group, said that it was a challenge for the brands to stand out and keep up healthy competition in a uniform light setting.

“However, recent trends have seen malls segregating brands; as a result, lighting levels vary for each group of stores selling similar products or areas with specific themes,” he said.

“Bright lighting with an option of fine-tuning can be helpful in providing better customer experience in a multi-brand environment,” Raghavan pointed out.

Charles Wright, Retail Sales Manager at Fagerhult Middle East, stated that shopping malls in the region had a totally different lighting concept from that of European equivalents.

Many of the brands that Fagerhult work with in Europe maintain that lighting is at the core of their interior design and that lighting is a fundamental part of their brand identity. The Middle East shopping outlets have adopted a “brighter the better” approach to lighting stores, with some lux levels exceeding 3500 lux in shop windows.

“Key elements that we imple-

ment during design, such as contrast and shadowing, are neither here nor there in the region,” said Wright. “At Fagerhult, we are trying to introduce smarter, dynamic solutions to end users and consumers – drawing upon the idea of phototropism, to draw the eye to the brightest parts of the stores, making the merchandise stand out and encourage sales,” he said.

Speaking about the emerging trends in the sector, Sergio Padul, Technical Director, iGuzzini, said that there was an increasing demand for lighting control to improve visual merchandising.

“As the store display concepts change every now and then, retailers are looking into possibilities of color rendering to match lightings to the collection on display,” he highlighted.

“This helps them in creating a different atmosphere that matches their collection and provides unique shopping experience to the consumer. The recent shift to LED lighting in retail has made it easy for retailers to have flexibility in lighting.”

Giving an example of how consumer controlled smart lighting

can add value in retailing, Olav ers and the retailers would help and provided added value and Scholte, Segment Marketing in delivering the best solutions better customer experience for Manager at Philips Lighting, that fitted the retailer’s budget shoppers. said that more and more stores were opting for green retail practices and there was a high level of awareness among people about energy saving. “Philips implemented the indoor positioning system in aswaaq supermarkets, which works with the light communication system,” he said. “The light communication app helps the customer navigate to the product they are looking for. The project looks beyond illumination, and delivers extra value to retailers, allowing them to provide additional benefits to end users,” Olav added However, the rapid improvement in efficiency and availability of cheap LED brands remains a challenge for retailers in adopting LED systems. Commenting on the evolution of LED technology, Olav said that LED efficiency was expected to develop to 250 Lumens per watt in another year. Concluding the discussions Mark Vowles, Director of Nulty+, who moderated the session, said that collaborative effort from lighting manufacturers, solution providCONSTRUCTION

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Qatar makes giant leaps in roads, ports and airport infrastructure quality

Qatar ranked 14th on the global list of the 2015-16 Global Competitiveness Report’s index published by the World Economic Forum (WEF).”Qatar leads the Middle East and North Africa region at 14th position,” the report said, adding that the country has moved up two places globally after scoring 5.3 points compared to the 16th in the previous report last year. As reflection of the infrastructure development plans in the country, the report showed that Qatar has made a qualitative leap in the field of roads infrastructure quality after moving up 13 places this year to secure the 21th position with 5.4 points achieved compared to the 34th position last year.

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Qatar has also moved up to 7th position globally in the field of airport infrastructure quality after scoring 6.2 points compared to the 12th in last year.

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Turkey’s Tekfen to build highway in Qatar

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urkey’s Tekfen Construction has signed a pre-agreement with Qatar’s Ministry of Mu- Generation Amazing is the SC’s flagship nicipality and Environment for the construction of the$2.1 CSR program that billion Al Khor Expressway.The uses the opportunity project aims to build a 34kmof Qatar hosting the long highway, incorporating 10 lanes along with viaducts, 2022 FIFA World Cup road junctions, overpasses and the power of and underpasses, according football as a catalyst to the company.The company for social change will complete the project in 36 to educate and emmonths.

Speaking at the signing cer- power the next genemony of the agreement in eration in Qatar and Ankara, Turkish Transport, across the world.

Maritime and Communications Minister Ahmet Arslan said the number of projects undertaken by Turkish contractors in Qatar had reached between Turkey and Qatar 119 amounting to a $15 bil- almost tripled to reach $1.3 lion value.The trading volume billion in the last five years, Ar-

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ous report in the field of ports infrastructure quality”, says the report.” Qatar has also moved up to 7th position globally in the field of airport infrastructure quality after scoring 6.2 points compared to the 12th in last year”, the report added.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications continues to work on the articulation of a long term policy and strategy for the transport sector in the State of Qatar, which will be an important milestone to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications continues to work on the articulation of a long term policy and strategy for the transport sector in the State of Qatar, which will be an important milestone to achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030

slan said, adding that it could still grow.

“The trade (volume) between the two countries does not reflect both nations’ potential,” he said.

Arslan underlined the complementary roles of both economies.

“One of the largest energy producers of its region, Qatar can supply Turkey’s energy requirements while Turkey has whatever Qatar needs, especially agricultural products.”

“The Al Khor Expressway project will be a great example of collaboration between Qatar and Turkey in the field of construction,” he said.

“Qatar is going to host the FIFA 2022 World Cup and introduce great projects through its 2030 national vision. Turkish contractors have immense knowledge, experience, workforce in order to accomplish these projects,” Arslan added.

Tekfen, a Turkish conglomerate based in Istanbul, has many subsidiaries engaged in a diverse range of construction activities including power generation, airports, petroleum, roadways, infrastructure projects, building complexes.

Tekfen primarily operates in Turkey, the Middle East, the Caspian region and North Africa.

Transport infrastructure and services are vital elements in every citizen’s and businesses’ daily life. Bringing together and coordinating all stakeholders in the sector under the umbrella of the Ministry of Transport and Communications will ensure the development and provision of world-class transport infrastructure and mobility services for not only all citizens and visitors but also Qatari and global businesses. Qatar’s modern

transport sector aims at achieving financial and ecological sustainability, innovation, accessibility and inclusion for all citizens as well as attracting and enabling economic diversification.

The Global Competitiveness Index defines competitiveness as the set of institutions, policies, and factors that determine the level of productivity of an economy, which in turn sets the level of prosperity that the country

can earn. GCI combines 114 indicators that capture concepts that matter for productivity.

These indicators are grouped into 12 pillars: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, health and primary education, higher education and training, goods market efficiency, labor market efficiency, financial market development, technological readiness, market size, business sophistication, and innovation.

thyssenkrupp contributes to enhancing urban mobility in Qatar thyssenkrupp has been awarded a contract to manufacture, supply, install and maintain more than 500 elevators and escalators for the Red Line North, Green Line and two additional major stations of Doha’s upcoming metro network.

• More than 500 elevators and escalators will be supplied for the Doha Metro project’s Red Line North, Green Line and two additional major stations.

• Doha’s metro network is a part of the Qatar Integrated Rail Project.

The metro network in Qatar’s capital will consist of four lines: Red, Green, Gold and Blue, with plans for over 100 stations across a total length of more than 200 kilometers.

The network will link major locations within the city, including Hamad International Airport, Lusail, West Bay and Education City.

Besides the Doha Metro, the Qatar Integrated Rail Project also includes plans for a light rail transit (LRT) system in Lusail and long-distance freight and high-speed passenger rail lines, as part of the GCCwide (Gulf Cooperation Council) rail network. thyssenkrupp Elevator thyssenkrupp Elevator brings together the Group’s global activities in passenger transportation systems.

With sales of 7.2 billion euros in fiscal 2014/2015 and customers in 150 countries, thyssenkrupp Elevator built its position as one of the world’s

leading elevator companies from scratch in a mere 40 years’ time applying thyssenkrupp unique engineering capabilities. thyssenkrupp is a diversified industrial group with traditional strengths in materials and a growing share of capital goods and services businesses.

Around 155,000 employees in nearly 80 countries work with passion and technological expertise to develop high-quality products and intelligent industrial processes and services for sustainable progress.

Their skills and commitment are the basis of our success.

In fiscal year 2014/2015 thyssenkrupp generated sales of around €43 billion.

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An overview of opportunities for Qatar’s Landscape Industry Qatar’s landscape and public realm industry is witnessing a boost with the construction of major projects like the $45 billion dollar Lusail City which includes two golf courses, a

theme park, a lagoon and two marinas, the $1.6 billion Doha Festival City, which will include a waterpark and snow park, and Qatar’s $13.7 billion Local Roads and Drainage Program which will provide increased opportunities for hardscaping and softscaping.

The 3rd Annual Future Landscape & Public Realm Qatar conference will gather local and international landscape, urban planning and design experts to discuss the latest guidelines, practices and schools of thought for the development of Doha as a world class tourism and leisure destination.

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UDC delivers sustainable results despite challenging market United Development Company (UDC), one of the leading Qatari shareholding companies and master developer of The Pearl-Qatar, earned a net profit of QR353 million in the first half of this year.

The net profit attributed to the equity holders of the company stood at QR 332 million, according to a company release announcing its financial performance in the first half of 2016.

Earnings per share reached QR 0.94 for the first half of 2016.

UDC Chairman Turki Al Khater said that despite challenging market conditions, the company’s resilient business model had enabled it to deliver sustainable results for the first half of the year 2016.

“This is the outcome of prudent risk management and effective execution of the company’s strategic plans aimed at focusing on our core business functions,” he said.

“We remain determined to achieving recurring revenue and strive to continue providing stakeholders with attractive investment products and services that cater to identified market needs.

“At the same time, we will keep an eye out for strategic growth opportunities, and will remain equipped to respond effectively to external challenges”, added Al Khater.

Commenting on the financial results, UDC President and Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim

Al Othman noted that the results achieved in the first half of 2016 were higher than the budgeted results and reflected the soundness of the company strategy.

“During the first six months of the year, we have focused on reaching out to strategic developers who have shown interest in investing in The Pearl Island,” he said.

“Evidently, our outreach strategy turned successful with the sale of a tower plot in Viva Bahriya precinct, sale of various plots in Giardino Villas as well as the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the sale of one of Abraj Quartier’s commercial towers (tower build- ecution will enhance the Coming number 2),of which its ex- pany’s future profitability.”

Al Othman said: “Meanwhile, we continued focusing on maintaining our recurring revenue, of which volume of residential units leased in the first half of the year 2016 increased by 4% compared to the same period in the year 2015, as well as the volume of retail areas leased in the first half of the year 2016 which increased by 39% compared to the same period last year.

“It is also worth mentioning that residential units’ sale volume in the first half of the year 2016 increased by 112% compared to the same period in the year

2015.”

Al Othman stressed that the company was committed to introducing quality real estate products to the market.

“The construction of Al Mutahidah residential towers and Giardino Villas’ compound will commence during the last quarter of this year,” he pointed out.

“Further, the vibrant Abraj Quartier commercial tower (tower building 1) and indoor shopping arcade Souq Al Medina in Medina Centrale will soon be ready to welcome retailers and customers, which will add value to The Pearl-Qatar’s retail and commercial business performance.”

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Established in 1999, UDC was listed on the Qatar Exchange in June 2003.

Companies under its umbrella include United Fashion Company, Hospitality Development Company, Ronautica Middle East, Madinainova, United Technology Solutions and The Pearl Owners Corporation among many others.

UDC’s target areas of interest include: infrastructure and utilities, real estate, hydrocarbon and energy, urban development, environmental-related businesses, hospitality and leisure, fashion, information technology, business and facility management services.

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Fall in office rents provides opportunities for tenants

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emand for office accommodation in the second quarter of this year was almost exclusively drawn from the private sector, with many companies looking to relocate within Doha to take advantage of falling rents, according to a new study.

The residential market, meanwhile, has seen increasing incentives, most notably in prime area apartments and villas in compounds, says DTZ, a leading real estate company, in its Qatar market report for the second quarter (Q2) of 2016.

Among its many findings, the DTZ report identified reduction

The DTZ report identified reduction in Grade A office rents of between 10% and 15% since the start of the year with the majority of enquiries being for space of less than 250sqm

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in Grade A office rents of between 10% and 15% since the start of the year with the majority of enquiries being for space of less than 250sqm.

Office supply in West Bay currently stands at almost 1.7 million sqm, with approximately 0.25 million sqm available to lease.

By 2017 it is estimated that a further 385,000 sqm will be added to the Grade A office market.

Vacancy rates of Grade A office accommodation in West Bay have increased by approximately 5% over the last six months, resulting in opportunities for tenants with lease events to negotiate advantageous terms.

While the population of Qatar increased by some 9% over the past 12 months, the vast majority of new arrivals have been made up of construction workers.

While this has kept the tertiary sector buoyant, demand for prime and mid-range residential accommodation has fallen due to a significant exodus of white-collar workers following recent redundancy programs in the government and hydrocarbon sectors.

Prime residential apartment rents have typically fallen by between 5% and 10% within the past year. Rents for mid-range

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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,

units did not experience the same discounts. However it is anticipated that rents may soften in the third quarter as new supply comes to the market in areas such as Bin Mahmoud and Al Mansoura.

Prime residential apartment supply is also expected to increase significantly over the coming year with more than 3,000 new units nearing completion in West Bay and The Pearl-Qatar.

It is likely that new supply will see rents continue to soften, reversing the trend of high in-

creases experienced between 2011 and 2015.

There has been a continued fall in demand for corporate residential lettings for apartment blocks and compounds with more companies now preferring to provide rental allowances rather than paying for employee accommodation.

In the hospitality sector, almost 5,000 hotel keys have been added to Qatar’s stock over the past 18 months. This additional supply started to impact on performance measures in Q2.

Occupancy levels in April reduced to 64% in April 2016

compared to 72% in the same month in 2015. Average daily rates also experienced a year on year fall of 6.5%. Whilst there has been an increase in the number of tourists, Saudi Arabia remains the dominant market which contributes to 42% of the tourist market.

Mark Proudley, Director, Consultancy and Research, DTZ, stated that the current rental softening reflected marketdriven supply and demand and provided some relief to occupiers from rents which have been rising year on year since 2010.

“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,” he said.

“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,” Proudley added.

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KnowCrete by Finished Surfaces Delaminations occur when air and bleed water become trapped under a prematurely closed (densified) mortar surface. The trapped air and bleed water separate the upper 3 to 6 mm (1/8 to ¼ inch) layer of mortar from the underlying concrete.

Delaminations are very difficult to detect during finishing and become apparent after the concrete surface has dried and the delaminated area is crushed under traffic. A smaller and more noticeable form of delamination is a blister, a bump that forms at the concrete surface from trapped air and bleed water. The primary cause of delamination is finishing the surface before bleeding is complete.

Delaminations are more likely to occur when factors that extend the bleeding time of concrete are combined with factors that accelerate surface setting.

Dusting is the development of a fine, powdery material that easily rubs off the surface of hardened concrete (Fig. 28). It is the result of a thin, weak surface layer, called laitance, which is composed of water, cement, and fine particles. Floating and troweling bleed water back in to the concrete surface can cause dusting. Other causes include using too wet a mix, spreading dry cement over the surface to accelerate finishing, and allowing rapid drying at the surface. Unvented heaters can also contribute to dusting by supplying carbon dioxide, which reacts with calcium hydroxide in fresh concrete to form a weak layer of calcium carbonate on the surface.

A popout is a fragment that breaks out of the surface of concrete, leaving a hole that is usually 6 to 50mm (1/4 to in.) in diameter. The cause of a popout usually is a piece of porous rock having a high rate of absorption and relatively low specific gravity. As the offending aggregate absorbs moisture or freezing occurs under moist conditions, its swelling creates internal pressures sufficient to rupture the concrete surface.

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Automated cleaning technologies to cut cost and labor in the region The regional cleaning and hygiene industry is expected to grow exceptionally over the coming decade with Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Dubai Expo 2020.

Dubai is expected to add 100,000 hotel rooms by 2020 while Qatar aims to add 60,000 rooms to fill the demand by 2022.

The demand for cleaning equipment and technology is poised to grow further.

Hospitality remains one of the most important sectors boosting the cleaning industry’s growth, and with hotels increasingly adopting eco-clean policies, the use of green cleaning products and procedures is a trend to watch out for in the region.The GCC is also seeing the arrival of automation technologies in the cleaning industry.

One of the major breakthroughs in this direction was the HandsFree Cleaning HydroBot demonstrated at Dubai Festival City Mall in 2015, which uses a perceptive sensor and preprogrammable routes to clean floors. It was one of the robots within the series of the “Intellibots” launched by US-based supplier Sealed Air. Evidently, the cleaning industry is seeing the introduction of solutions that reduce labor costs and utility consumption, as well as environmental pollution. Labor in the cleaning

industry now accounts to 80% of the cost. Commenting on the recent trends in the cleaning sector, Vishal Hegde, Portfolio Lead – MENA at Sealed Air, said that there had been an increase in demand for automated technology. “A few years ago, it was hard to convince clients about our automated solutions, whereas now the clients approach us for innovative solutions that are effective and efficient to reduce total operating costs,” Hegde said.

“Our latest innovation is the ‘Internet of Clean’; and as pioneers in the industry, we aim to create automated technology that is easy to use and cost effective.” He said that some key trends in the cleaning industry included improved sustainability through the adoption of green solutions that reduce CO2 emissions. There was also increased demand for a onestop-shop solution provider for cleaning needs, as well as an increased interest in advanced innovations in the industry, he added. Speaking about Sealed Air’s participation at MECTW 2016, Hegde said: “We will showcase our latest innovations at MECTW 2016. The market today is looking to reduce total operating costs, CO2 emissions and increase efficiency and effectiveness. “As pioneers in the industry for automated cleaning technology, we have

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many easy-to-use yet sophisticated technologies. We aim to educate customers on how our innovations can improve performance, productivity, and reduce total operating costs.”

The Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW) in 2015 had projected a steady growth across the cleaning industry, including commercial laundry and car wash services.

Organized by VIS Exhibitions and Conferences, MECTW will be featuring new pavilions dedicated to waste management, sewerage and sanitation, and specialized cleaning for the year 2016.

MECTW brings together all facets of the cleaning industry under a single umbrella and houses three platforms such as Gulf Laundrex and Linen Care Expo and Gulf Car Wash and Car Care Expo along with Clean Middle East Pulire. The event will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 13-15 this year.

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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.

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Participants

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Category

PWA/ GTC/052/2016

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Construction of Foul Sewer Network for Inner Doha C816-1 - Package 1 IA/2016/C/50/G

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture

27-Jul-16

11-Oct-16

Drainage

PWA/ITC/024/2016

ITC

Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Roads Throughout Qatar – Contract No. ( 2/2015) AA/ ROM/2015/059/C2/I

Qatari Companies Only

10-Aug-16

2-Oct-16

Roads

PWA/ GTC/055/2016

GTC

Road Improvement in Al Furousiya Street (IA/2016/ C/049/G)

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Non Qatari Companies

10-Aug-16

27-Sep-16

Roads

PWA/ITC/022/2016

ITC

Provision of Incident Support Units (ISU'S) Staff and Services for Incident Management (AA/ ROM/2015/201/C1/I)

Qatari Companies Only

3-Aug-16

25-Sep-16

Roads

Qatari Companies Only

27-Jul-16

25-Sep-16

Roads

Consultancy and Specialized Services

10-Aug-16

18-Sep-16

Consultancy ,Drainage

Qatari Companies Only

20-Jul-16

5-Sep-16

Drainage

Qatari Companies Only

10-Aug-16

5-Sep-16

Drainage

Qatari Companies Only

20-Jul-16

5-Sep-16

Roads

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Non Qatari Companies

29-Jun-16

5-Sep-16

Roads

Qatari Companies Only

3-Aug-16

29-Aug-16

Roads

Consultancy and Specialized Services

29-Jun-16

28-Aug-16

Consultancy ,Roads

Consultancy and Specialized Services

3-Aug-16

22-Aug-16

Consultancy

Qatari Companies Only

27-Jul-16

22-Aug-16

Drainage

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture

15-Jun-16

16-Aug-16

Roads

Qatari Companies Only

20-Jul-16

15-Aug-16

Drainage

Qatari Companies Only

20-Jul-16

15-Aug-16

Drainage

Qatari Companies Only

20-Jul-16

15-Aug-16

Drainage

General Conditions of Tenders - Full Documents for the Tender can Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Roads Throughbe obtained from Contracts Depart- PWA/ITC/020/2016 out Qatar - Contract ( 1/2015) AA-ROM/2015/057/ ITC C1/G ment (CD) against a Non–refundable fee paid to PWA Account No. (0013Post Contract Prof consultancy services For Foul 001813-052), Qatar National Bank PWA/ITC/023/2016 ITC Sewers For Various Catchments Within Doha West and South (Package 1) – (C821) IA/2016/S/006/G together with a copy of the Company Registration and a Company AuthoriFire Fighting System at Various Pumping Stations PWA/STC/033/2016 STC zation letter.

(AA/DOM/2016/M/1811/I) - Project document may be examined Doha & Rayyan Sewerage Scheme, Miscellaneous at Al-Faisal Tower(1), Ground Floor, PWA/STC/039/2016 STC House Connections in Doha & Rayyan, On call Al Corniche before purchasing from Contract No. (09-2015) IA/D-HC/2016/C/105/I PWA. Routine Maintenance and Emergency Repair Works - Each Tender must be accompanied by PWA/STC/014/2016 STC for Highway Structures 9AA/ ROM /2015 /040/C1 a Tender Bond, either in the form of a /G) “Certified Check” or a “Tender Bond’’ Procurement of Bridge Management System (BMS) issued by a Bank acceptable to the PWA/STC/030/2016 STC and Training (AA-R/14-15/OM/042/P1/I (1+2+3)) PWA” in the amount mentioned above valid for (120 days). Any Tender reStreet Name and Directional Signs at New Industrial STC ceived without the proper guarantee PWA/STC/038/2016 Area (AA-ROM/2016/301/C1/S) will not be considered.

Asset Inventory Data Collection – Specialist SurITC - The Tender shall be submitted in two PWA/ITC/021/2016 veys, Phase 2 (AA/ROM/2015/047/P2/G ) separate sealed envelopes (technical and financial offer) and both en- PWA/STC/037/2016 STC Strategy Communication (PQD/2016/CS/2/S) velopes must be enclosed in a third Doha & Rayyan Sewerage Scheme Miscellaneous sealed envelope which shall bear the STC House Connections in Doha & Rayyan, On Call tender number, subject and closing PWA/STC/036/2016 Contract No. ( 08/2015) IA/D-HC/2016/C/104/I date.

PWA/ Construction of Link Road from the OrbitalHighway - All Tenders shall be submitted in origiGTC GTC/051/2016 at Rasheeda to Wadi Al Askar (IA/2016/C/037/G) nal and one copy or they will not be acceptance.

Doha & Rayyan Sewerage Scheme Sewer Extension & House Connection Works Project No. SPSTC Tenders shall be delivered at or sent PWA/STC/035/2016 01/2016 (IA/D-HC/2016/C/108/I) to arrive not later than 1.00pm local Doha time on the closing date and Doha & Rayyan Sewerage Scheme Sewer Extension & House Connection Works at PS 34 Catchdeposited in the relevant Tender Box PWA/STC/034/2016 STC ment Area – Al Gharafa Project No. SP-06/2016 of concerned Tenders Committee’s (IA/D-HC/2016/C/111/I) Chairman at PWA. Wakra & Wukair Sewerage Scheme, Misc. House - The successful Tenderer shall provide STC Connections Works, ON- Call Contract No. : a Performance Bond in amount of ten PWA/STC/032/2016 05/2016 (IA/D-HC/2016/C/110/I) (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

Ashghal opens a new phase of Dukhan Highway Central to traffic

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shghal has opened a new phase of the Dukhan Highway Central to traffic in both directions.

The 3.3km-long phase of the road that newly opened to traffic is located between the Temporary Truck Route and Al Wajbah Interchange.

The new phase, passing under the bridges of Al Jahhaniya Interchange and the Orbital Highway, will allow road users to shift from temporary local roads and service roads to four free-flow-

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and the nearby New Orbital Highway and Truck Route.

The Public Works Authority had already completed three flyovers and the stretch that connects Celebration Road

ing traffic lanes, providing a vastly more efficient and safe transit between Doha and Al Sheehaniya.

The newly-opened phase of the project forms part of

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Al Jahhaniya Interchange construction works. Upon the completion of this fourlevel interchange by the end of this year, it will connect road users to local residential and business properties and to Al Rayyan Stadium which will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In an effort to ensure the safety of road users, Ashghal advises that a temporary speed limit of 80km per hour will be in force on the newly-opened phase, given that construction works are still in progress on other sections of the Dukhan Highway

to the Dukhan Highway earlier this year as part of the Dukhan Highway Central project.

The Dukhan Highway Central, which forms a key part

of Ashghal’s expressway upgrade scheme in Qatar, will establish a 15km -long highway from the west of Doha to Al Sheehaniya and other key public venues.

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Project Focus 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

Project Title

Twin Towers

CBQ Boulevard Five Residential Towers at Viva Bahriya at the Pear (project management)

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

Shk/Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

205

Tricon International

Atlantic Contracting Co.

150

Under Construction

Hotels

H.E SH Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani

Matta Contracting Qatar

89.5

Under Construction

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)

N/A

400 Million

Design Stage

Mixed-Use

N/A

315 Million

Construction Stage

Office / Commercial

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 Al Jassasiyah White Beach Palace

Mixed Use

Under Construction

Commercial / Residential

Marina Com 05 Tower at Lusail City

Private Engineering Office / Mashour Real Estate Group

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

N/A

180 Million

Design Stage

Office

MOI

N/A

N/A

Tender Stage

Educational Complex

PWA

ITC/UCE

600

Under Construction

Medical Centers

Danat Qatar

Ramaco

300M

Construction Stage

Residential Building

Qatar Airways

N/A

N/A

Tender Stage

Cars Park

Qatar Navigation

Ramco

450M

Under Construction

Warehouses

4 Nos. Parks at Various Locations in Al Daayen Municipality

Ministry of Municipality & Environment

N/A

N/A

Design Stage

Landscaping Parks

Construction of 56 Nos. New Schools (Stage 9B)

PWA

500

Under Construction

Educational Building

Com 02 - Barwa Bank Headquarters at Lusail City

National Cyber Security Center

Police College Academy Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5) Villas Complex (Al Fardan 9) at Abu Sidra Multi-level Cars Park at Hamad International Airport

Logistic City

Al Emadi Twin Towers City Tower

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 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

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

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

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

30 SEPTEMBER 2016

Under Construction

FOXHILLS - D04

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

25,273,000.00

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

CONSTRUCTION

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Issue No. (110) September 2016, Doha - Qatar

Beat the heat Work smarter – not harder Summer in Qatar is characterized by extreme temperature.

Construction workers in Qatar work under the blazing sun, so it is important for workers and their employers to minimize the chances of heat-induced illnesses and take proper precautions to reduce the chances of illness or death.

Heat illness occurs when a person’s body temperature rises to levels beyond what the body can cool down by sweating.

Those who are not staying hydrated and not resting in the shade or air-conditioning can suffer dangerous consequences – from heat rash and heat cramps, to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat stroke requires immediate medical attention, and can result in death.

Dr Khalid Al Ansari of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)

states that the danger signs of heat illnesses to look out for are dizziness, tiredness, muscles cramps, difficulty in breathing and racing heart rate.

“The action to take in this situation is to get the affected one out of the hot area. Take him or her to an air-conditioned area.

Have them lie down, and start providing them with plenty of cold fluids to cool down,” he suggests.

Heat stroke symptoms: • An extremely high body temperature (higher than 103° F) • Red, hot and dry skin with no visible sweating • Rapid, strong pulse • Throbbing headache • Dizziness and/or nausea • Unconsciousness

Safety tips to help beat the heat Stay hydrated: Drink two to four cups of water every hour. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink. If you are thirsty you are already dehydrated. Instead drink small amounts frequently at regular intervals; 250mls every 15-20 minutes is the recommendation for working in the heat.

Eat right: Stay away from high-fat, greasy foods. Eat a light meal during the hottest hours, as heavier food will weigh you down and zap your energy. You will want to be able to be alert in the afternoon, and having a light lunch will minimize the fatigue.

Limit caffeine intake: Avoid consuming caffeine before and during the shift (this includes coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks).

Caffeine has a diuretic effect which increases water loss and contributes to dehydration

Proper clothing: Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Light-colored clothing helps reflect heat as opposed to darker fabrics that absorb heat. Wearing long sleeves and pants helps absorb sweat and reduce your overall temperature.

Rest: Taking short breaks from the sun to hydrate, seeking shade and resting can help avoid heat-related illness.

If you don’t have an air-conditioned hideaway, such as a nearby office, rest in the shade out of direct sunlight.

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