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Scaffolding and formwork rental is a big business in the GCC countries due to the myriad construction and infrastructure projects underway. However, to rent scaffolding and formwork, it is wise to ensure it contains all safety measures to prevent workplace accidents.

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QATAR

Qatar QatarPetroleum Petroleumsigns signsagreement agreementwith with Abu AbuDhabi Dhabifor forAl-Bunduq Al-Bunduqoil oilfield fieldoperation operation New deal replaces the original signed in March 1953

The signing of the new agreement comes as the original concession agreement expired on March 8.

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atar Petroleum (QP) signed a con-

Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, QP President and CEO

The signing of the new agreement comes as

cession agreement with the Abu

reaffirmed QP’s commitment to its internation-

the original concession agreement expired on

al reputation as a trustworthy national oil com-

March 8. It will govern the continued develop-

pany and a reliable energy provider at all times

ment and operation of the shared field. Bunduq

Dhabi Supreme Petroleum Council (on behalf of the Government

of Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), United Petroleum Development Co Ltd (Japan), and Bunduq Company Limited

and under all conditions. Al Kaabi said: “We are delighted to sign this concession agreement,

(operator) for the continued development and

which will ensure the continued development

operation of the shared Al Bunduq offshore oil-

and operation of Al Bunduq oilfield for many

field.

years to come. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Japanese partners for their

The signed agreement replaces the original concession agreement signed in March 1953 between the ruler of Abu Dhabi and D’Arcy Exploration Company Limited, which was amended several times since then. In March 1969,

outstanding performance during more than

Company Limited, which operates and manages Al-Bunduq field, was established in 1970 and is fully owned by United Petroleum Development Co Ltd, a Japanese company owned by Japanese shareholders Cosmo (45%), JX Nippon (45%) and Mitsui (10%).

four decades of the field’s life, and for their safe and environmentally-friendly operations.

We are confident that Bunduq Company Lim-

Al Bunduq offshore oil field, shared between Qatar and Abu Dhabi, was discovered in 1965

ited will spare no effort to take advantage of

and commenced production in 1975. The

stipulating Al Bunduq field is equally owned by

the field’s full potential during the next period

field’s crude oil production is exported to Japan

both sides.

of its life for the benefit of all parties.”

and other Asian markets.

Qatar and Abu Dhabi signed an agreement

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NEWS

ASTAD ASTADhonored honoredatat`Construction `Construction Week WeekOman OmanAwards’ Awards’ Receives special recognition for Sanad suite of contracts

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STAD won a special recognition

Receiving the award, Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Gen-

It refines contractual procedures in the con-

award for their product Sanad;

eral Manager, ASTAD International, said: “This

struction industry within Qatar and the region,

The Integrated Suite of Contracts

accolade is a testament to the years of dedi-

while simultaneously utilized as an education-

at the `Construction Week Oman

cation that has been invested into Sanad. It

Awards’. Ali Al Khalifa, CEO, f ASTAD, stated: “The recognition for Sanad is a tribute to the outstanding achievements and collective ef-

forts of our team. Their efforts have helped this initiative gain traction in the industry and provided a positive contribution to construc-

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was developed utilizing ASTAD’s years of experience working on over 250 projects in this region. With this, I am confident that these world-class construction contracts will continue to prove beneficial to Oman.”

tion projects. Sanad aims to bring all parties

Two new Sanad additions will be launching in April at Moushtaryat to provide contractual support for smaller scale projects.

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annual series of events that recognize and re-

parties and offering more balanced contract

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terms and conditions.”

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Sanad is an integrated suite of contracts that includes four contract templates and forms covering Construction, Design and Build, Design Services and Professional Services.

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TECHNOLOGY

Five cloud computing predictions forfor 2018 Five cloudcomputing predictions 2018 Interesting developments lie ahead this year By: Kamal Anand

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ust a few years ago, not many predicted cloud computing would reach the heights we have seen in 2017 – 79% of companies now run workloads in the cloud (split almost evenly between public and private clouds).

Who knew?

With the cloud bar constantly being raised, where do we go from here?

crosoft provide a uniform set of infrastructure and API capabilities across public and private clouds; the partnership between VMware and AWS; and the teaming up of Cisco and Google.

These mash-ups will create hybrid clouds that truly blend environments and further improve operational agility, efficiency and scale.

Echo. And in 2018, it will be embedded more tightly in IT analytics systems making IT proactive versus reactive. Through predictive analytics, IT and application owners will receive actionable information and recommendations. Add to that the ability to automate their response, and the power of AI becomes more relevant.

2. Kubernetes Dominates Container Orchestration

Analytics systems will have insight into the behavior of the infrastructure, apps and clients. It will recognize anomalous performance or security behavior and when an app or server is going to fail. Once that behavior is noticed, automation can kick in to remediate the potential problem, i.e. firing up another server or load balancing the app. It is like your infrastructure can say “Alexa, spin up another server.”

The fight for container orchestration dominance has been one of the cloud’s main events for roughly the past two years. The three-way battle between Docker Swarm, Kubernetes and Mesos has been fierce. Come 2018, however, Kubernetes is poised to take the container orchestration title belt and also become increasingly mainstream with mission critical, scalable production deployments. Its rich set of contributors, rapid development of capabilities and support across many disparate platforms make it a clear victor.

1. True Hybrid Clouds Emerge Hybrid cloud is all the buzz. The ability for enterprises to have applications run in different infrastructures – public and private clouds and on-premise with common orchestration and management tools – is enticing. Multi-cloud, with different workloads running in different clouds and being managed separately, will become the dominant mode in 2018, while true hybrid clouds will start to emerge.

There are already key technology developments and partnerships forming to make this a reality.

For example, Azure and Azure Stack from Mi-

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And, it has the help of some very powerful friends: Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud have launched a managed Kubernetes services. IBM has announced its private cloud will support Kubernetes in its Bluemix public cloud; AWS is lining up behind it as well and has joined the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) as a platinum member. All of this combined pushes Kubernetes into more mainstream deployments with continued growth in large production workloads next year.

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4. Serverless Computing Adoption Spreads One of the benefits of cloud is ease of use for spinning up additional resources and its pay by use consumption model. Nowhere is that more evident than in serverless computing. Previously, the unit for additional compute resource was an instance or VM. Now a “function” has become an even smaller unit of “use.” Putting the onus of managing and scaling up resources on demand on the cloud provider is cost-efficient and takes the heavy lifting off of IT. And, paying based on a consumption model makes it gentler on already strained budgets.

Currently available in the public cloud, next year will see serverless computing start to appear in private cloud deployments as well. While it would not become mainstream, wider adoption will happen in the short term. Serverless computing, coupled with the continue maturation of

By: Kamal Anand VP, A10 Cloud Business Unit

cloud, puts pressure on server and hardware vendors to transform their business models to maintain relevance in the new virtual, elastic and automated cloud-powered world.

5. Custom Cloud Instances Proliferate As cloud adoption grows, compute instance types will become further segmented and optimized for specific use cases; enabling improved performance and new use cases. Next year will see growth in the number of application-specific instance types within clouds – from big data and AI-optimized instances to high network performance and very large memory types. Custom optimized applications that take advantage of these capabilities will start appearing.

BONUS PREDICTION 6. Kiss Cloud Security Concerns Goodbye Security is noticeably absent from our list of cloud predictions. Why? Simple, it is time to move on. Yes, security is always important, and even more so in the cloud. But it’s no longer the hindrance it was when cloud was early stages.

Over the years, cloud and services available on the cloud have matured. There is more security built in. More tools are available from vendors.

Compliance in the cloud has caught up. As with all IT, it is imperative to think about security capabilities, policies and governance when deploying clouds or making a major change to your infrastructure but in 2018 cloud will no longer be considered not secure by default.

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Renting scaffolding Renting scaffolding money andand time-saving option money time-saving option forfor contractors contractors Rental companies provided necessary expertise and proper equipment

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t is well-known that scaffold is a

ting up the scaffolding and can provide

key element of safety on construc-

expertise so the contractor can derive

tion sites. While many large com-

maximum benefits. Once the scaffold-

panies can afford scaffolding of

ing has been rented, the company will

their own, which can also be moved

be associated with the project in some

from project to project and set up to

way and ideally should always be on

specific needs, smaller players much prefer to rent.

Scaffolding rental is a big business in the GCC countries due to the myriad construction and infrastructure projects underway. However, to rent scaffolding, it is wise to ensure it contains all safety measures to prevent workplace accidents. Rental agencies should provide the client with user instructions and comprehensive information, built-in safe access and slip-resistant surfaces, platforms specifically created to do work with scaffolding and safety guardrails.

Be sure to inform the rental company of requirements, Scaffolding can be used for building, rendering and roofing and comes in different varieties.

hand to provide help when needed.

It is cost and time-saving solution if the end user adopts modular scaffolding for day-to-day construction and maintenance work. In the case of a developer, it will save money and time if considered for more than one project because modular systems require less manpower and less time. The high quality of scaffold plays a key role for any business. While renting is always a good option for a limited number of projects, buying is seen as a better option to increase assets of the company after investment. The advantage of this approach for the end user is that it minimizes upfront capital investment in scaffolding and formwork material, allows the general contractor to budget

The supplier will ensure the scaffold-

their scaffolding and formwork costs

ing can manage the weight of users

within the overall project budget, get

and added equipment or personnel.

advantage of using highest-quality ma-

Renting is a money-saving proposition

terial with less labor and large number

and prices are generally reasonable.

of repetitions and speeds up execution

Charges depend on the duration of the

of the project as the expertise of se-

project. Rental firms also help in set-

lecting the best scaffolding.

Rental firms also help in setting up the scaffolding and can provide expertise so the contractor can derive maximum benefits.

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Doka at the forefront of construction safety New scaffolding system pushes cuplock into obsolescence

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ith a long history, Doka is now

the cuplock system?

a globally operating formwork

personnel are trained correctly from day one,

it possible to be used in a four-leg tower con-

and as a result, are typically more efficient

figuration, while still maintaining its safety

company and a leader in con-

While the cuplock system and DokaScaff UNI

thanks to a comprehensive understanding of

features. Toe-boards are also fitted to prevent

struction safety. The company

perform the same role, our R&D department

the product and a safer working environment.

falling debris. Where accessibility is concerned,

has been known as Doka since 1956, an in-

set out to create a system that is both sturdy

DokaScaff UNI comes with a built-in trap door

dication of its longevity in a crucial industry.

and user-friendly, meaning teams are able to

and ladder, providing safer movement across

Below, the company gives updates on its Do-

work quickly and safely.

the platform.

Starting from the ground up, DokaScaff UNI

There is a misconception in the construc-

uses the base collar procedure, meaning the

tion market that safe products are ex-

structure remains level and plump as you gain

pensive products - could you explain how

height. It also means that unlike the cuplock

Doka’s products, in particular, DokaScaff

system, site teams are not required to hold ver-

UNI, will actually save clients’ money?

kaScaff UNI scaffolding system and its many benefits.

tical standards while ledgers are being fitted.

Elements are assembled with a boltless jointing technique, which uses the wedge-locking

Could you highlight some of the safety

principle, providing a stable platform during

features that are integrated with the Do-

erection as opposed to the cuplock system

kaScaff UNI system?

whereby horizontals are only fixed after closing the top cup that holds the horizontal ledgers.

No matter what products or systems Doka creates, safety is our number one priority, and cer-

What are the fundamental differences between the traditional cuplock system and

Supporting an adaptable layout, DokaScaff

tainly Doka caff UNI has been created to pro-

DokaScaff UNI in terms of practicality?

UNI’s rosettes allow for eight different connect-

vide maximum protection.

ing points, which may be required in specific In terms of application, both products are de-

horizontal load applications. In comparison,

Unlike the cuplock system, the horizontal led-

signed for the same purpose, i.e. scaffolding

the cuplock system typically depends on tradi-

gers as well as the diagonal bracing can be

systems for the construction and industrial

tional tube and couplers to create a diagonal

fitted and tightened independently from each

sectors. In practical terms, DokaScaff UNI has

bracing or fitting to a different level.

other, ensuring additional safety during the erection procedure. As previously mentioned,

pushed the cuplock system into obsolescence,

I believe this misconception is finally being realized and addressed on an industry-wide level.

More and more contractors, consultants and project managers understand the clear benefits of prioritising safety and actually once a comparison and evaluation is made, taking into account all factors, you will find that Doka products and systems are competitively priced within the market.

According to our research, the return on prevention is approximately 120%, meaning for every dollar spent on safety, you will make back $2.20 as a result of avoiding accidents.

thanks to its quality-assured fabrication that

Integrated to the design, the steel decks of

assembly with a base collar provides both ver-

complies with both European and US stan-

DokaScaff UNI act as plan bracings, minimiz-

tical and horizontal correctness for the entire

In addition to Doka being one of the largest and

dards. In addition to the safety aspect, DokaS-

ing the requirement of additional bracing in

scaffold, while additional elements are fitted

most widely known formwork companies in the

caff UNI provides a wide variety of time- and

the scaffold and thanks to its overall design,

with identification marks, helping to prevent

world, it is naturally compliant with all major

cost-saving features.

the DokaScaff UNI system can be repositioned

errors during the erection or shipping phases.

manufacturing and construction safety standards, meaning our clients are given peace of

using either crane or guide roller, rather than As mentioned, DokaScaff UNI has been

dismantling and re-assembling.

designed to provide significant time-sav-

In terms of the material used, elements are

mind that when they work with us, they know

hot-dip galvanized, ensuring no internal corro-

the products will not only protect their site

ings on site - can you explain how this is

In addition to the design and application, Do-

sion and a longer life span. Stair elements are

staff, but furthermore, support timely delivery

possible, particularly when compared to

ka’s on-site support services mean that site

rigid, light and have built-in landings, making

of their projects.

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Staying safe when it comes to to Staying safe when it comes scaffolding and formwork scaffolding and formwork Both must be sturdy to ensure there are no workplace accidents be used along with large block of wood under each leg to prevent sinking.

Scaffolding must be sturdy, to ensure they do not collapse or a worker loses balance.

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raveling through Doha, one is sure to encounter innumerable construction projects underway, surrounded by scaffolding. Along with formwork, scaffolding is essential in the construction sector. While many may think scaffolding is used to prop up a building as it is being constructed, it is actually there to ensure safety of workers.

Workplace safety is key to the construction sector. While projects should be finished on time, this should not be at the expense of safety. Man-hours without accidents are as important as the finished project.

4. The workplace The workplace should be kept as neat as possible. Loose tools lying around are [potential hazards. Once used, tools must be put back where they belong. Toolboxes strewn around can hamper the movements of workers and may lead them to trip.

5. The workers Not only should workers be aware of their job but also the basics of scaffolding, which is, after all, their lifeline. Climbing and descending from scaffolding can be dangerous, so workers should be made aware of all procedures. Ideally, they should also know how to operate scaffolding equipment, for their own safety and that of their colleague. Hard hats, non-slip footwear, protective gear and goggles are essential and further lessen the chance of accidents.

6. Load capacity Scaffolding can only take so much weight, so it is essential workers are made aware of this. Extra loads can lead to a collapse. There are different types of scaffolding, so workers should know the capacity of the one on which they are working. This ensures not only workers on the scaffolding, but those below escape any mishaps.

7. Guardrails Guardrails are absolutely essential in scaffolding. They should be on all four sides of the platform. Relying on a worker’s sense of balance without guardrails is extremely risky and they add another layer of protection. Many workers have fallen to their deaths or been severely injured due to the absence of guardrails around the scaffolding.

Scaffolding Scaffolding must be sturdy, to ensure they do not collapse or a worker loses balance. Tools should be placed securely and there should be strict protocols in place to ensure electrocution does not occur. Unfortunately, many contractors, in a rush to complete a project and with total indifference to worker welfare do not bother, leading to often fatal accidents. Moreover, the reputation of a project can be tarnished ion the case of accidents.

To prevent any accidents, following are some tips: 1. Conduct a review and identify hazards It is essential the site is carefully inspected by professional to make sure there are no hazards present. If any are found, step should be immediately taken to remove them.

The site should be reviewed daily; even when work is underway, as new hazards can crop up during construction.

Most importantly, there should be no electric circuits close to the scaffolding.

2. Scaffolding inspections Scaffolding should be inspected every day to make sure they are steady and the alignments are correct. Even the slightest movement of scaffolding can lead to accidents/ Inspections should be done before work begins for the day.

Boards should also be checke3d as they serve as platforms for workers. A loose board can lead to an accident.

3. Foundations Foundations on which work is going on should be rock steady and surfaces should be even. A worker suddenly tripping over a protrusion on a board could lead to disaster.

The scaffolding should be on flat ground whenever possible. As an added precaution, casters or base plates should

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Formwork Formwork is temporary or permanent molds into which concrete or other construction materials are poured.

Key safety tips: • Should be strong enough to withstand all types of dead and live loads.

• Should be rigidly constructed and efficiently propped and braced both horizontally and vertically to retain shape.

• The joints should be tight ro prevent cement leakage.

• Construction of formwork should permit removal of various parts in desired sequences without damage to the concrete.

• The material should be cheap, easily available and suitable for reuse.

• Should be set accurately to the desired line and levels should have plain surface.

• As light as possible.

• The material of the formwork should not warp or get distorted when exposed to the elements.

• Must rest on a firm base to prevent collapse.

Formwork is temporary or permanent molds into which concrete or other construction materials are poured.

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LEGAL

Arbitration clauses in in Qatar Arbitration clauses Qatar First anniversary of Arbitration Law approaches

Chris o’Brien

putes, a three arbitrator panel will be able to dis-cuss between themselves to resolve a more complex dispute, though this would be for increased costs and could be difficult to find a mutual time for a hearing should there need to be a speedy resolution. The Arbitration Law presumes that there will be three arbitrators, un-less the contract specifies otherwise.

By: Chris o’Brien

Which law governs the arbitration?

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s we approach the first anniversary of the enactment of Law No. 2 of 2017 (the Arbitration Law) we consider, when agreeing to include an arbitration clause into an agreement, which points are important. In the heat of contract negotiation, it can be easy to only focus on the commercial aspects of a project – the price, the payment terms, the scope and the securities or protections. It can be easy to assume that, with everything being rosy in a new (or continuing) partnership, disputes would not arise. The dispute resolution process is often just an after-thought.

Parties are free not to choose institutional rules (at contractual stage) that would govern the administration of the arbitration.

Beware ambiguity Poorly drafted arbitration clauses do cause issues for all involved. Those which are very obscure may preclude the jurisdiction of arbitration altogether, or lead to a challenge within the courts, which could lead one of the parties following a dispute resolution pathway it sought to avoid.

One of the benefits of the Arbitration Law is that, whilst the arbitration agreements must be made in writing (as with the law it repealed), the formalities may be satisfied if the corre-spondences evidencing the arbitration agreement is in the form of electronic communication and receipt of the communication by the relevant parties can be proven (Article 7.2)

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However, to avoid argument, the clause should at the very minimum state that “any and all disputes arising out of or in connection with” the agreement should be subject to arbitration. The choice of Arbitration only for certain subjects within a contract could leave wide gaps between the various disputes which could arise.

The clause should also attempt to ensure the exclusivity of arbitration as a dispute-resolution mechanism.

Institutional or Ad Hoc? The second consideration following the choice of arbitration as a means of dispute resolution are the rules under which you will conduct the arbitration.

Parties are free not to choose institutional rules (at contractual stage) that would govern the administration of the arbitration. The arbitration process in this case would be “ad-hoc”. Thus the arbitration would be governed by local arbitration laws (though “ad-hoc” rules do exist).

The institutional rules available to the parties are plentiful and include the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) or London Chamber of International Arbitration (LCIA), Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) or Qatar Financial Center (QFC).

There are a number of considerations which should be taken into account when choosing institutional rules, the most important likely being cost and speed. In a similar way, institutions, as a result of their rules or other administrative strengths, differ in their ability to provide either speedy results for smaller, less complicated matters, or the heft to handle large, complicated ones.

Arbitrators An important decision would be how many arbitrators an arbitration ought to have. An oddnumber is preferable, but the more arbitrators there are, the higher the costs are. Whilst one arbitrator might be preferable for simple dis-

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Parties would usually have decided upon the governing law of any agreement. This is, however, entirely different from the administrative law of the arbitration which is dictated by the “seat” or “legal venue”. Failure to expressly state the governing law of the arbitration clause may lead to uncertain results if the court has to determine the governing law.

A key provision of any arbitration clause is thus where the seat (or the legal venue/place) of the arbitration should be. This should not be confused with the “location” of the hearing, which could be somewhere different from the seat. It’s not uncommon in large arbitrations for the seat of the arbitration to be Qatar, though the hearing to take place in London or Par-is,. Article 20(2) of the Arbitration Law allows the Tribunal to decide upon the most appro-priate venue for the hearing based upon the location of the parties, the experts, the relevant evidence, unless the parties agree between themselves.

The seat will also determine the extent to which the local court will involve itself in the arbi-tral process. Article 27 of the Arbitration Law provides that the tribunal (or the parties) may seek assistance from the courts to obtain relevant evidence. The powers of the court to assist with this request extend to penalising witnesses who fail to attend hearings or respond to re-quests for evidence, in accordance with Articles 278 and 279 of the Civil Code.

The seat of arbitration directly affects the ability to enforce any award made by the arbitral tribunal. Parties may carefully consider where the assets of each of the parties may be should a dispute arise.

On this basis, it would be prudent for both parties to decide on a seat from the outset of the agreement, though Article 20 of the Arbitration Law does allow for the Arbitral Tribunal (once it has been formed) to decide upon the seat should the parties have not agreed previous-ly.

What language?

Many agreements are between different nationalities, and it is an important consideration to decide which language any arbitration is to be conducted in. If one party is not proficient in such a language, costs for translators and risks of confusion could mount.

In Qatar, if the parties are unable to agree on the language, this shall also be determined by the Tribunal (Article 22 of the Arbitration Law).

There is no default language.

Confidentiality One of the potential benefits of arbitration is the ability to keep disputes confidential. Parties at the outset may place into their dispute resolution clause a presumption of confidentiality. However, if the governing law and seat of the arbitration is that of Qatar, Article 31 of the Arbitration Law prohibits the publication of an award or partial award, unless authorised by the parties - though note that this does not include the confidentiality of there being a dispute in and of itself.

Note: All Qatari Laws (save for those issued by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to regu-late its own business) are issued in Arabic and there are no official translations, therefore for the purposes of drafting this article we have used our own translation and interpreted the same in the context of Qatari regulation and current market practice.

Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it co-vers, please contact Chris O’Brien of Clyde & Co LLP at Christo-pher.O’Brien@clydeco.com or Laura Warren of Clyde & Co LLP at Laura.Warren@ clydeco.com.

One of the potential benefits of arbitration is the ability to keep disputes confidential.

Parties at the outset may place into their dispute resolution clause a presumption of confidentiality.

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Steel critical toto Qatar’s booming Steel critical Qatar’s booming construction sector construction sector Domestic output, imports help meet surging demand One advantage for Qatar is it is the home of Qatar Steel, established in 1974 and the first integrated steel plant in Gulf region. Commercial production started in 1978 and in 2003, it came under the umbrella of the Industries Qatar conglomerate. Production is done in Mesaieed. Exports were mostly to GCC countries but follwing the blockade on Qatar, the company is now concentrating on its domestic market. In fact, all its current production is geared towards projects in Qatar.

year. Qatar’s steel production in January 2018 was 233,000 tonnes, a fall of 5.67% compared to January 2017. Saudi steel production was 423,000 tonnes, a decline of 12.42% compared to 483,000 tonnes in the same period last year.

Crude steel production in the UAE decreased by 11.32% in January 2018 to 282,000 tonnes In Qatar’s private sector, Seashore Steel is the only steel melting and hot rolling manufacturer.

At its New Industrial Area plant, it t produces internationally approved steel billets and structural steel products such as angles, channels and flat bars. The annual production capacity of the plant is 250,000 tonnes of billets and structural steel products.

In 2016, the company had significant 85% market share in Qatar while keeping at bay cheaper atar, currently going through a con- imports from China and Turkey. These imports struction boom, especially in relation to led to steel prices tumbling a whopping 22% projects for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, since 2012. is seeing unprecedented demand for building materials. Steel is the backbone of most According to the World Steel Association, in Janu- However, even Qatar’s massive production for building projects and Qatar is scrambling to en- ary this year, global production stood at 6.8 mil- a country its size is not enough to fulfil the desure it has enough on hand. lion tonnes compared to 6.2 million tonnes last mand. Steel now accounts for around 5% of total

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imports. Iran, a major steel manufacturer in the region, is likely to become a major player in Qatar’s steel market. According to Arash Shahraini, a board member of the Export Guarantee Fund of Iran, “Iranian steelmakers in the southern provinces should focus on the Qatari market.”

Qatar’s steel production in January 2018 was 233,000 tonnes, a fall of 5.67% compared to January 2017.

Infrastructure Infrastructureprojects projectsvalued valuedatatQRQR13.8 13.8 bnbnininold oldand andnew newsubdivisions subdivisionsthis thisyear year Stakeholders briefed on proposed works to take place in Qatar governmental institutions interested in Ashghal’s plans for the next two years in respect to roads and infrastructure projects.

A total of 37 infrastructure development projects are planned to be implemented in the existing and new subdivisions in 2018 with a budget of almost QR 13.8 billion.

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he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) organised an industry-briefing seminar on its upcoming infrastructure projects in new and existing subdivisions. Many companies related to the construction industry attended the seminar, including contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and consultants in addition to individuals from governmental and non-

During the seminar, Ashghal presented the local roads and drainage projects that will be implemented during 2018 and 2019. Abdullah Al Attiyah, Assistant President, Ashghal, stated that this event aimed not only to introduce Ashghal’s upcoming projects to construction companies, but also to raise awareness of the Authority’s continuous development in the methods adopted to manage and implement its projects. He also emphasized on the Authority’s strategy that was launched in 2017 with the new vision, `Excellence in delivering and managing efficient sustainable infrastructure’.

In the same context, Saoud Al Tamimi, Roads Projects Department Manager, Ashghal, stated that 37 infrastructure development projects are planned to be implemented in the existing and new subdivisions in 2018 with a budget totaling almost QR 13.8 billion. In 2019, Ashghal is planning to start more than 18 projects to develop infrastructure in residential areas with a budget to be announced early next year.

Al Tamimi added the projects that will be implemented in 2018 will serve more than 27,000 subdivisions and include road works of about 750 km, as well as drainage networks of more than 750 km and storm water network with a length of more than 1,300 km.

Ahmad Ali Al Ansari, Ashghal’s Technical Office Manager, said procurement and contracting strategies have been reshaped and developed considering many aspects, including better planning of construction activities to minimize disruption to residents and consistent implementation of site standards as well as the best practices for the right of way.

crease public awareness.

The timely project delivery also has been considered during contracts enhancements where a new Key Performance Indicator (KPI) system is developed. In addition, Ashghal has a focus in supporting material supply initiatives, by encouraging local manufacturers, an enhancement to materials approvals by drafting an approved vendors list which is managed through the materials approval committee and planning ahead for longlead items to avoid and mitigate delay to ongoing projects.

Also, through reshaping the contracts, the importance of zone and sub-zone phased selivery was taken into consideration. This includes concurrent zonal working but not in adjoining neighborhoods at the same time to minimize traffic disruptions.

Revisiting the contracts also emphasized the importance of community outreach to reduce the construction impact on the daily lives of the public and the surrounding environment and in-

Aluminum a major growth industry in GCC region Aluminum a major growth industry in GCC region

Demand for the metal set to soar in view of ongoing infrastructure projects that year. The UAE’s Emirates Global Aluminum turned out 2.471 million metric tonnes, Bahrain’s Aluminium Bahrain produced 971,420 metric tonnes, Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden Aluminium 756,800 metric tonnes, Qatar’s Qatalum 643,500 metric tonnes, and Oman’s Sohar Aluminum 386,395 metric tonnes.

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Qatalum is a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum and Norsk Hydro. Qatalum has two product cathouses in which the main products are extrusion ingot billets and primary foundry alloy ingots. For Qatalum, 600,000 metric tonnes per annum of its products are sent out for export to the US, Europe and Asia. Because of the ongoing economic blockade of Qatar, export routes were suddenly cut off. However, that problem has now been solved as aluminum is being shipped out of Qatar through ports in Oman and Kuwait.

luminum, a lightweight metal, is essential in many sectors, including construction.

The GCC region has emerged as a major aluminum producer globally as well as a center of demand due to the many infrastructure projects underway or proposed. Given its small size as a region, GCC countries accounted for a whopping 10% of global production in 2016, as per the Gulf Aluminum Council’s (GAC) latest figures.

According to GAC: “During 2016, GCC aluminum smelter and downstream have been going GCC aluminium smelters combined to produce through disciplined productivity improvement 5.2 million metric tonnes of primary aluminium and cost-cutting initiatives, while maintaining

key competitive advantage of having sophisticated facilities to produce a variety of value-added products for local and international markets, at the same time preserving its leadership position of high environmental standards, compared to the rest of the world.”

GAC noted 40% the region’s production is used by downstream aluminum firms with the rest exported. The region is conducive to aluminum production because of its many resources, applications of technologies, world-class road infrastructure and business-friendly industrial policies. The region is home to some of the world’s largest aluminium smelters.

With major growth in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and utilities activities in the region, the demand for the metal continues to be on an upward curve and every year, sets records of all-time highs. The fall in prices of oil and gas has allowed the aluminum industry to flourish as regional economies have gone for economic diversification in a big way. These diversification

plans have meant a brighter future for aluminum in the region.

Aluminum is considered a metal of the future and a necessity for industrialization in the region. With this in mind, the industry is set for further growth.

With major growth in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and utilities activities in the region, the demand for the metal continues to be on an upward curve and every year, sets records of all-time highs.

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Qatar Qatar Aluminium Extrusion Company Aluminium Extrusion Company doubles its production capacity through doubles its production capacity through addingadding new production lines lines new production

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atar Aluminium Extrusion Company (QALEX) doubled its production capacity through adding new production lines to vary its products and increas-

The 7” Extrusion Line immediately followed its installation and is commissioned at end-March 2018.

ing output. For this purpose, the company invested QR 45 million provided by Qatar Development Bank through different facilities.

The company’s management is also pleased to announce that the Thermal Break Line of aluminium profiles has been operated in the company and Quality Certificates have been obtained in this field by raw material (Thermal Strips) suppliers following necessary inspections and compliance with international standards.

It is worth mentioning that QALEX was established in 2008 as a first plant for aluminium extrusion in the Qatar. QALEX is a Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC) subsidiary in partnership with a group of local companies, including Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL), Aluminium Technology and Auxiliary Industries WLL (ALUTEC), Qatar Real Estate Investment Company (ALAQARIA), Aluminium Gulf Ray (AGR), Qatar Belgium Aluminium Company (QBELCO), and QatarOman Investment Company.

Adding to the existing 8” Extrusion Line are new production lines as follows: 1) 7” Extrusion Line – Output capacity of 7,000 MT/Year 2) Anodizing & Coloring Line – Output capacity of 4,000 MT/Year (Colors: Silver, all levels of Bronze, Stainless Steel, Gold, Polished & Matte finishes) 3) Vertical Powder Coating Line – Output capacity of 11,000 MT/Year 4) Polishing & Brushing Machine – for highly polished & surface-treated aluminium profiles Vertical Powder Coating Line started its production early last August of 2017 and the Anodizing Line started its operation in December of 2017 with Polishing & Brushing.

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Qatar Aluminium Extrusion Company seizes the opportunity to reiterate to its distinguished cu tomers its commitment to quality policy in all its operations and supplying local and international markets with the latest products and modern technology in Aluminium Extrusion for the benefit of the aluminium sector, in particular and indu trial sector, in general In Qatar, QALEX has been named `Best Exporter’ for 2017 at the recently held ROWAD Qatar Entrepreneurship Award - under the patronage of the Emir, H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

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Qatar’s Qatar’sconstruction constructionsector sector moves movesfull fullsteam steamahead aheaddespite despite blockade blockade Major projects related to infrastructure and the FIFA 2022 World Cup underway

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he fact that Qatar’s construction sector is going through a boom phase is a well-known fact. Massive revenues from LNG, of which the country is the world’s largest supplier, has led to major construction projects in Qatar, particularly for infrastructure. With Qatar scheduled to host the FIFGA 2022 World Cup at various venues across the country, construction has received another fillip, with stadiums and associated infrastructure on in full swing. Firms from all over the world are involved as a several local firms, often in joint venture partnerships, a move by the government to ensure the country’s private.

Although one would assume the blockade imposed on Qatar by fellow GCC ,members Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE would severely affect construction, this has not been the case.

A comprehensive article by Stephen Humphrey of the Plateau group says the country’s construction n market is now focusing on a core number of major infrastructure projects. The market has been dominated by the Doha Metro and Road Improvement Works Program. Looking into the future, most of the construction forecasts are dominated by the FIFA 2022 World Cup and Qatar National Vision 2030. Humphrey noted both of these milestones are seen by many as being drivers for a significantly increased level of construction activity in the next 10-plus years. It is to be noted construction does not include just buildings and other structures, but works like tunnelling for the Metro project, building stations and the like, Hamad international Airport is also slated for further exemption as national carrier Qatar Airways acquires more aircraft and opens new routes.

Housing is another key area on which the government is focusing as t\Qatar’s population i showing rapid growth, driven by expatriate arrivals to work on the many projects underway and planned. Work is going on with special economic zones, logistics parks and Hamad

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Port only recently opened, allowing large-scale imports of construction materials. Although one would assume the blockade imposed on Qatar by fellow GCC ,members Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE would severely affect construction, this has not been the case. While Jebel Ali port in the UAE has been closed to Qatari imports and exports, the country has found new routes through Oman and other countries. In short, construction continues as before and if anything else, with greater determination to ensure projects are completed on time.

On the retail side, several malls have been built and more are to follow. This is expected to bring in even more global brands to the country. Tourism projects are also underway, mainly in the form of hotels to house visitors as well as spectators expected to flock to Qatar for the World Cup. The Plateau Group report says existing projects will continue to progress and the published current program of work is still strong. This will mean firms operating in this sector will continue to have opportunities. The Doha Metro, HIA and Hamad Port will dominate the government sector for the short term, with numerous opportunities for each tier of the construction market. However, these opportunities are likely to be smaller with specialist trades securing the majority of work.

Experience from the Asian Games in 2006, as well as other major sporting events around the world, demonstrates that during this period construction activity moves into top gear. There is a desperate need for all projects necessary for the World Cup to be well underway by 2020 in order to allow adequate time for substantial completion and testing prior to the arrival of the global spotlight. Happily, most projects appear to be proceeding on schedule. Qatar has a slight advantage over other previous hosts in their stadia are generally all being purpose designed and newly constructed for the event.

The road network contracts by contrast will be facing the final push before the World Cup window opens. This will involve completing upgrading and repair work as well as installing the appropriate decorative landscaping in the public

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realm. It is forecast that those contractors who have secured places on the Ashghal framework agreements will experience increased workload demands but significantly, with more critical completion dates. Key materials such as asphalt and bitumen are already being sourced and stockpiled by Ashghal and others.

Plateau Group said some segments of the contracting market will be under substantial demand pressure during this period of hectic construction activity, whilst other groups will be well below their capacity. Those businesses, which are able to transition quickly to respond to the changing market dynamics, will be successful, but it is more likely that a number of companies could exit from the market completely. Equally, those contractors who have not secured contracts by the end of 2019 will be facing a significantly reduced pool of opportunities.

The sub-contracting market, in particular the building services trades, will see the largest demand during this period. Currently this aspect of the contracting sector is under-serviced, with only a few major fully licensed specialists operating as top tier subcontractors. The materials market will also face increased pressure, but only in certain aspects as a direct response to the nature of the outstanding construction works taking place in the market. Whilst concrete, and its associated products, will be in lesser demand, asphalt and finishing materials will be needed everywhere, which will place pressure on supplies and approved installers.

Since the majority of the materials needed in the completion / finishing stages of a construction project in Qatar are imported from around the region and globally, national transportation logistics and the local agency system of trading will come back into sharp focus. Although certain markets have become off limits to Qatar post-blockade, countries like Oman, China and Turkey are ensuring steady supplies of construction materials.

Plateau Group’s long-range forecast said in the World Cup Years of 2022-2023, the period will be dominated by temporary works related to the overlay for the actual event. 2022 will see the installation of the supporting aspects for the tournament (such as Fan Zones) whilst 2023

will see, the big clean up. The government will ensure construction works are completed or at least organized to an appropriate standard) and the clearing of unused open spaces as well as facilitating efficient transportation logistics.

Qatar has a slight advantage over other previous World Cup hosts in their stadia are generally all being purpose designed and newly constructed for the event.

The Metro and road infrastructure projects should generally be completed and in full operation by the start of 2022. In order to ensure the country looks its best and functions smoothly during these years Ashghal will be under pressure to make sure all projects are completed correctly and on time. Given the timing of the event, in the rainy season, the focus will also be local drainage systems. Repeats of the annual chaos due to flooded roads and buildings will not be an image the national leadership will want to see making headlines. Therefore, the newly completed road networks will have to function exactly as anticipated and rapid incident response strategies will need to be efficiently deployed. The need to implement a rigid and effective maintenance strategy, ensuring sand, and other debris does not accumulate in the piping/drain system will be critical. Equally, the concept of routine preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems will have to be initiated.

Although certain markets have become off limits to Qatar post-blockade, countries like Oman, China and Turkey are ensuring steady supplies of construction materials.

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Bright Brightfuture futurelies liesahead aheadfor for Qatar’s Qatar’sglass glassmarket market Construction and World Cup projects to drive increased demand

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which is sure to have risen significantly.

fire-rated and low-emissivity (low-E) glass.

manufacture of other products. Construction

Fiberglass, which is primarily used in the pro-

Qatar is currently dependent on imports for

and the automotive sectors are the biggest driv-

duction of GRP and FRP pipes, storage tanks,

both raw materials and finished products across

through a boom phase with massive demand.

ers of glass and glass products globally.

decorative items, manhole linings and pleasure

most segments of the glass and glass products

boats, accounted for 28% of the market size.

sector, with the flat glass processing segment

In its `Manufacture of Glass and Glass Prod-

The report said the market size for glass and

ucts; report last year, Qatar Development Bank

glass products in Qatar was estimated to be QR

The report showed 13 domestic companies cur-

(QDB) noted the glass and glass products sector

711 million in 2015. Flat glass and its down-

rently operate in the glass and glass products

On the domestic demand for flat glass, the re-

comprises a range of diverse products. These

stream products, primarily used in the construc-

sector, all in the flat glass processing segment.

port projected an increase from approximately

can be categorized under flat glass, processed

tion sector, accounted for approximately 50% of

The cumulative gross value added (total pro-

33,700 tonnes in 2015 to approximately

flat glass, fiberglass, container glass, domestic

the total market size for glass products, a figure

duction less the cost of raw materials) by these

34,900 tonnes in 2026. Similarly, there was

companies was QR 72 mn in 2015. These com-

a projected increase on the domestic demand

panies collectively employed 859 full-time em-

for processed flat glass, from approximate-

ployees in 2014. The report also showed the

ly 41,100 tonnes in 2015 to approximately

gross value added (total value of processed flat

45,200 tonnes in 2026.

ith construction projects in full

glass and special glass products. Most are in-

swing, particularly those relat-

termediate products are used as inputs in the

ed to the FIFA 2022 World Cup, Qatar’s glass market is going

being the only exception.

glass less the cost of imported unprocessed flat glass) by domestic companies increased sub-

On the other hand, the report revealed there

stantially, from QR 23 mn in 2009 to QR 72 mn

was a drop in demand for glass fiber, from ap-

in 2014. This growth rate of 26% was explained

proximately 67,000 tonnes in 2008 to approxi-

through the result of setting up new flat glass

mately 26,000 tonnes in 2015, attributing the

processing facilities, which are capable of of-

decline to the postponement and cancellation

fering high value-added products, such as bent

of major projects at the time.

glass and laminated glass.

The analysis concluded that a typical flat glass With local producers establishing their market

production facility needs to produce and sell

positions, imports have been restricted to prod-

in excess of 150,000 tonnes of flat glass per

ucts with non-standard dimensions as well as

annum, while exporting more than 75% of its

high value-added products, such as bulletproof,

annual output in order to be financially viable.

Qatar’s Qatar’sprivate privatesector sectortotoreceive receive $29 $29bnbninincontracts contractsthis thisyear year Move to encourage diversification and food security projects in the country

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atar would be awarding contracts this year valued at $29 billion to the private sector to encourage diversifi-

Officials are considering the possibility of increasing the area of agricultural land in the country.

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cation and focus on supporting food

security projects, SMEs and the development

agricultural land in the country. The number of

able manufacturers and businessmen in Qatar

farms is to be increased to 2,000 working on

to identify these markets and provide them op-

the production of vegetables, fruits and other

portunities to share experiences, information

items for the local market.

of infrastructure in economic and free trade zones.

To support and promote the national industrial revival, Qatar last year organized the Made in

There are plans to develop agricultural production to achieve self-sufficiency in agricultural and livestock products. Arable land in Qatar covers 65,000 hectares, which produces 567,981.3

Qatar exhibition to get acquainted with prominent industries in the country and the economic development witnessed till date. In addition,

and techniques that can benefit the business sector in the country.

These initial efforts resulted in emergence of new factories and industries in the country. The number of industrial establishments existing

tonnes of agricultural products, covering a large

the exhibition was held to open up new mar-

and those registered at the Ministry of Energy

part of local market needs. Officials are consid-

kets and commercial outlets to promote mutual

and Industry increased to about 730 with in-

ering the possibility of increasing the area of

trade growth with the countries of the world, en-

vestments exceeding QR 260 bn.

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SC SCholds holdsworkshops workshopson onstadium stadiumsustainability sustainabilityplanning planning Program serves as unique learning opportunity for those involved in projects

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ustainability and environmental experts from the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) have joined forces to share knowledge at stadium construction sites.

More than 30 professionals recently took part in workshops at Lusail Stadium and Qatar Foundation Stadium. These are the first in a series of sessions which are helping to highlight lessons learned and best practices in relation to sustainability planning, design and implementation. Further workshops at Al Wakrah Stadium and Al Thumama Stadium will take place in the coming weeks. The event was organized following the SC’s inaugural Knowledge Transfer Day, which took place in November last year.

Qatar’s sustainability pledge. Across these projects, within the staff, consultants and contractors working there, we have amassed a wealth of information and experience from across the world. These workshops give us the opportunity to regularly bring these people together as one team, to observe, learn and share knowledge in this crucial area.”

Bodour Al Meer, SC Sustainability & Environmental Manager, described the visits as a ‘unique learning opportunity’ for everyone involved in the project. “Preparing the infrastructure to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup is a unique challenge for Qatar, but it also offers a unique opportunity,” she said. “Never before has a host nation delivered so many stadiums concurrently, and not only are we committed to delivering worldclass stadiums to host this mega-event, we are also committed to delivering projects that will leave a sustainable legacy.”

Achieving sustainable development forms a key part of Qatar National Vision 2030, and each of the eight proposed 2022 FIFA World Cup stadiums has been designed and developed with the future in mind. The recently completed Khalifa International Stadium was awarded a four-star rating under the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certification in November 2017, and plans are in place to achieve the same standard across every 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament venue.

Al Meer added: “Currently, we have seven active stadium construction sites, all fully committed to

A commitment to the future, Al Meer says, is at the heart of everything the SC does. “The signifi-

Achieving sustainable development forms a key part of Qatar National Vision 2030, and each of the eight proposed 2022 FIFA World Cup stadiums has been designed and developed with the future in mind.

cance of initiatives such as this cannot be understated,” she said. “We are determined to create venues that people can be proud of for generations to come. We use environmentally friendly practices and materials, and harness the power of low-energy solutions wherever and whenever we have the opportunity. Our commitment as a program is not only to 2022, but long beyond that - and maximizing the learning opportunities the next few years will present forms a crucial and key part of that strategy.”

SC SClaunches launcheswebsite websitededicated dedicatedtotoworkers’ workers’welfare welfare Committee initiatives to benefit thousands involved in stadium construction highlighted

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upreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has launched a new website specifically dedicated to workers’ welfare. The site – www.workerswelfare.qa – features a timeline of the SC’s Workers’ Welfare journey, containing details of the numerous initiatives being

delivered to benefit the thousands of workers engaged on 2022 FIFA World Cup projects.

stories to tell which we would like to use the website to share with the world.”

Workers’ Welfare is a key legacy initiative of the SC, which is responsible for delivering the infrastructure required for Qatar to host the world’s biggest single-sport event in four years’ time.

Mahmoud Qutub, Workers’ Welfare Executive Director, said: “This website offers a platform to showcase the work being done to protect the workers building our stadiums. Not only does it tell the story of the SC’s commitment but we hope it will give a window into the lives of our workers. Our team spends a lot of time on-site every week with workers. They have incredible

Since winning the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup and introducing the Workers’ Welfare Standards in 2014, the SC has implemented a range of measures to safeguard workers involved in its projects, including: • Appointing Impactt Ltd as the SC’s external monitor • Signing a cooperation agreement with global trade union Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) • Delivering a groundbreaking nutrition pro-

gramme with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar to educate workers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle • Signing a training agreement with Qatar International Safety Centre (QISC) to improve the health and safety knowledge of workers and contractors • Partnering with global apparel experts Techniche to introduce state-of-the-art cooling technology for workers.

This is the latest website to be developed by the SC, following similar projects for Community Engagement, Generation Amazing and Challenge 22.

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SC SCTree TreeNursery Nurseryinaugurated inaugurated totoprovide provideenvironmental environmental legacy legacy The facility is the first of its kind in the entire region

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he Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has inaugurated the SC Tree Nursery, a project that is growing the turf required for the 2022 FIWorld

Cup stadiums and the trees that will fill the green spaces surrounding them. The nursery, which is the first of its kind in the region, forms part of the SC’s commitment to ensure that the 2022 FIFA World Cup leaves a lasting and sustainable environmental legacy for Qatar.

Sports Facility Management Executive Director

Al Rumaihi, said: “This Tree Nursery will play

one of the largest and most diverse such nurs-

at the SC, Ghanim Al Kuwari and Project Man-

a vital role in beautifying Qatar’s World Cup

eries in the region. With turf spanning an area

ager Yasser Al Mulla.

stadiums by providing trees and turf for their

of 425,000 sq. meters, the nursery will also

surrounding precincts. The nursery is fully op-

produce more than 1.2 million sq. meters of

Al Thawadi said: “The inauguration of the SC

erational and has already begun serving sta-

landscape grass per year, making it the biggest

Tree Nursery is another example of how Qatar

diums, such as Al Bayt Stadium-Al Khor City,

landscape turf farm in the world. This grass will

is delivering on its promise to ensure that the

with greenery. I am confident that this facility

be harvested two or three times per year.

2022 FIFA World Cup leaves a lasting environ-

is a long-term investment that will continue to

mental legacy for the country. This project is

benefit the country long after the tournament

After the tournament, the facility will continue

also a great example of how Qatar is achiev-

concludes.”

to benefit the community by transforming into a

industries, as it will provide all the turf required

Al Mulla said: “The turf being grown at the nurs-

forts to ensure the 2022 FIFA World Cup leaves

for tournament stadiums and their surrounding

ery is unique in that it has been developed in

a lasting environmental and social legacy for

precincts.”

Qatar specifically to withstand both the coun-

Qatar.

try’s climate year-round and the rigors of a tourHe added: “In addition, the SC Tree Nursery

nament as competitive as the FIFA World Cup.

promotes environmental sustainability by grow-

Another unique aspect of the project is that its

ing trees that have been recycled from different

irrigation system uses recycled water fed from

parts of the country. It is also introducing new

the nearby Doha North Sewage Treatment

types of trees to the ecological landscape in Qa-

Works Plant, helping ensure that this is a sus-

tar, thereby contributing to biological diversity.”

tainable project in every aspect.”

The nursery was inaugurated by the Minister of

Hassan Al Thawadi, President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Dr. Saad Ahmed Al Mohannadi, Chairman of the Technical Delivery Office at SC, Hilal Al Kuwari, Nasser Al Khater, Assistant Secretary- General for Tournament

The 60 different types of trees and shrubs, originating from Qatar, Thailand and Spain, make it one of the largest and most diverse such nurseries in the region.

The SC Tree Nursery spans an area of more than

Municipality and Environment, H E Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi, SC Secretary-General

public park, further contributing to the SC’s ef-

ing self-sufficiency across various sectors and

The SC Tree Nursery spans an area of more than 880,000 sq. meters.

Affairs at the SC, Yasir Al Jamal, Assistant Sec-

880,000 sq. meters. It is located in the Umm Slal Muhammad area north of Doha, close to the Doha North Sewage Treatment Works Plant and contains over 16,000 trees and 679,000 shrubs.

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atar Airways has announced ag-

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He said: “During the blockade, Qatar Airways

top-level sporting events, including the 2018

continued its expansion; it continued its march

FIFA World Cup Russia, the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and the FIFA Club World Cup.

new destinations for 2018-2019.

In addition, services to Warsaw, Hanoi, Ho Chi

ahead. We kept our country supplied and we be-

Group Chief Executive Akbar Al

Minh City, Prague and Kyiv will increase to a

came prouder as a nation. The blockade made

Baker announced a raft of forthcoming global

double daily frequency, while services to Ma-

my ruler an icon of defiance. Today, we are more

destinations for the airline in line with its expe-

drid, Barcelona and the Maldives will increase

independent than we were nine months ago.

dited expansion plans, including the announce-

to triple daily.

We are very defiant and Qatar Airways will keep on expanding and keep on raising the flag all

ment that Qatar Airways will be the first Gulf

over the globe.”

carrier to begin direct service to Luxembourg.

Al Baker said: “We are committed to continu-

Other new destinations to be launched by the

ing our ambitious growth strategy in order to be

airline include London Gatwick, Cardiff, Lisbon,

able to provide our passengers with as much

Further developments include additions to the

Tallinn, Valletta, Cebu, Davao, Langkawi, Da

choice as possible and to take them anywhere

airline’s sporting sponsorship portfolio. Qatar

Nang, Bodrum, Antalya, Hatay, Mykonos, Thes-

in the world they wish to go.”

Airways is already the official sponsor of many

Qatar Airways will be the first Gulf carrier to begin direct service to Luxembourg.

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Ashghal completes two roads Ashghal completes two roads and infrastructure packages and infrastructure packages inin Rawdat Abal Heeran Rawdat Abal Heeran All roads opened in project area for traffic use

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he Public Works Authority (Ashghal)

Al Shawi explained that the two packages in-

pollution and its environmental and health im-

announced the completion of pack-

cluded the construction of 68-km of modern

pact. A surface water drainage system was also

ages 1 and 2 of the Roads and In-

roads along with associated service roads in

constructed using micro-tunneling technique, in

frastructure Development Project in

order to reduce traffic congestion, facilitat-

Rawdat Abal Heeran and opening of all roads within the project area for traffic use.

Salem Al Shawi, Assistant Roads Projects De-

partment Manager, Ashghal, stated that the first and second packages of the project in Rawdat Abal Heeran serve almost 2,622 residential plots and several schools, mosques and public places on a total area of 5.3 million sq.

ing access to all the residential and commercial establishments in the area. Other works to enhance traffic safety were implemented,

addition to constructing a treated sewage effluent network to be used for irrigation purposes.�

such as providing pedestrian and cycle paths,

The first package of the Roads and Infrastruc-

pedestrian crossings, parking bays and street

ture Development Project in Rawdat Abal Heer-

lighting. This is in addition to installing interlock

an was implemented by QBS International, while

and landscaping works that aimed to improve

the second project was implemented by the Al

the quality of life for the residents and business

Tayseer Contracting Company and Consolidated

owners in the area.

Contractors Company joint venture, at a total cost of approximately QR 989 million. Some of

meters. A wide range of road development and

Al Shawi said: “The two packages included works

construction works were implemented. This is

to develop the infrastructure in the area, includ-

in addition to implementing infrastructure de-

ing the construction of a new sewer drainage

velopment works according to the highest stan-

network, which will eliminate the use of sewage

ergized street lighting, landscaping and works

dards.

tanks and solve the problem of groundwater

related to Ooredoo communications lines.

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the minor remaining works are currently being completed, such as installing interlock and en-

The first and second packages of the project in Rawdat Abal Heeran serve almost 2,622 residential plots and several schools, mosques and public places on a total area of 5.3 million sq. meters.

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Ashghal holds workshop Ashghal holds workshop onon recycling in in road projects recycling road projects Authority aims at sustainable environment, conservation of natural resources Ashghal is also working on another pilot project in the coming period for the use of recycled materials from the construction waste at the Rawdat Rashed landfill in a local road project.

T

he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has organized the Fourth Road Workshop entitled `Recycling in Road Projects’ at its headquarters under the patronage of the President of Ashghal, in cooperation with Italian company ANAS. This workshop is part of Ashghal’s efforts to achieve sustainable environment, conservation of natural resources and reduction of project costs.

The workshop was attended by Ashghal President Saad bin Ahmed Al Muhannadi, Assistant President Abdullah Hamad Al Attiyah, directors and a large number of representatives of construction and consulting companies. The workshop included the signing of an MoU between Ashghal and the American National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), with the objective of obtaining the necessary training and workshops for recycling workers, as well as cooperation in research and knowledge exchange on the latest recycling technologies.

Al Muhannadi said that by the end of 2017, Ash-

ghal had launched an initiative to use recycled materials in projects in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy 2017-2022.

The initiative was kicked off in January under the supervision of the Ashghal Research and Development Center under the Quality and Safety Department, to use recycled asphalt in the Izghawa area as part of a road maintenance project. He said: “Projects in the country need about two million tonnes per month of aggregates, most of which are obtained through imports, while there are about 80 million tonnes of construction and drilling waste at the Rawdat Rashed landfill, which is an environmental and logistical challenge in the country.

In cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and the Environment, Ashghal took the first step to take advantage of these wastes in the projects after recycling. This is in addition to cooperating with Qatar Company for Raw Materials to optimize the use of available resources.

Ashghal is also working on another pilot project in the coming period for the use of recycled materials from the construction waste at the Rawdat Rashed landfill in a local road project.

Asphalt recycling initiatives and their use in Ashghal projects contribute to the direct reduction in the cost of construction materials from rubble and bitumen, up to 17%, without the cost of indirect costs such as import, transport and other costs.

Khalid Al-Emadi, Manager, Quality and Safety Department, Ashghal, said that this workshop

comes within the initiative of the Public Works Authority to recycle its project materials in general and to recycle asphalt layers as well as construction waste and to use iron slag, tires, and other materials in the implementation of its projects in particular.

Al Emadi said: “We would like to emphasize that Ashghal, in cooperation with all its affairs and separtments, has developed an action plan at the beginning of 2018 in order to implement effective schemes to reduce costs, preserve the environment and sustain the Authority’s projects. Ashghal made research studies for the reuse of building materials, which proved their economic and practical feasibility and verified that they are consistent with the requirements of specifications and conditions of the state.”

The Quality and Safety Department has incorporated recycling in Qatar Standards QCS2018 in a wider manner in support of these projects Ashghal is seeking to implement. A specialized team in the field of material recycling has

The Quality and Safety Department has incorporated recycling in Qatar Standards QCS2018 in a wider manner in support of these projects Ashghal is seeking to implement.

also been set up from local and international expertise and Ashghal Center for Research and Development has also been equipped with all the advanced equipment needed in this field to support all projects and proposals in this regard. In addition, initial pilot projects are being carried out by Ashghal with the assistance of Al Jaber and Makhlouf Company and Boom Construction Company in different areas of Doha.

Dr Othman Al Hussain, Senior Quality Engineer, Ashghal, said the Authority’s initiative to recycle asphalt materials and reuse them in road works is the first of successful experiments. The Quality and Safety Department has already successfully started its first experiment in asphalt recycling and using it in re-paving in the Izghawa area.

In the coming period, the Authority will also recycle the dirt layers by using demolition waste from Rawdat Rashed in road works in Al Wakrah area, in addition to several future projects through which Ashghal will maintain the required quality standards like many foreign countries that succeeded in reducing their projects costs and preserve the environment by using recycled materials.

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ASHGHAL TENDERS AND

AWARDED TENDERS

Tender No.

Type

Tender Title

Participants

Issuing Date

Companies Eligible to Tender:

•

Qatari Companies Only

•

Joint Venture (JV) Companies, which includes a Qatari Company having a minimum of 51%, share holding of the JV

•

Non-Qatari Companies

•

Not Applicable * All financial values are in QAR

Category

PWA/ITC/044/2017

ITC

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Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Consultancy and Specialized Services - Non Qatari Companies

21-Nov-17

14-Jan-18

Roads

PWA/ITC/043/2017

ITC

ITS Managing Contract For Throughout Qatar - AA/ROM/2017/0136/C1/I

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Consultancy and Specialized Services - Non Qatari Companies

21-Nov-17

14-Jan-18

Roads

PWA/STC/112/2017

STC

Supply And Install Of Veritas Netbackup Appliances - ISD/2017/SY/135/S

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Consultancy and Specialized Services - Non Qatari Companies

21-Nov-17

11-Dec-17

ICT

PWA/GTC/052/2017

GTC

Roads and Infrastructure Al Sailiya Al Atiya Housing and Al Atiya Housing Army Camp Road (DW080)- IA/2017/C/021/G

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Consultancy and Specialized Services - Non Qatari Companies

14-Nov-17

12-Dec-17

Roads

PWA/ITC/042/2017

ITC

821/2 - Construction of Foul Sewer for Various Catchment Within Doha West (Package - 2) - IA/2017/C/038/I

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Consultancy and Specialized Services - Non Qatari Companies

14-Nov-17

24-Dec-17

Drainage

PWA/STC/109/2017

STC

Deliver and Installation of Racking System at Mechanical Workshop - AA/ DOM/2016/M/1830/S - ISD/2017/PMO/104/S

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Consultancy and Specialized Services - Non Qatari Companies

14-Nov-17

11-Dec-17

Drainage

PWA/ITC/040/2017

ITC

ITS, M&E Maintenance and Operations for Several Tunnels and Other Traffic Control Measures in the Road Network - AA/ROM/2017/0167/C1/I - IA/2017/C/022/G

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Consultancy and Specialized Services - Non Qatari Companies

06-Nov-17

24-Dec-17

Roads

PWA/ITC/039/2017

ITC

Post Contract Professional Consultancy Services For Refurbishment and Upgrading Works For Various Sewage Pumping Stations – C771 - IA/2017/S/003/I IA/2017/C/048/G

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Consultancy and Specialized Services - Non Qatari Companies

23-Oct-17

10-Dec-17

Drainage

PWA/GTC/030/2017

GTC

Construction of Package 10-AL Sadd Health Centre- BA/2017/C/010/G - BA/2017/ C/007/G

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture - Non Qatari Companies

08-Aug-17

12-Dec-17

Building

http://www.ashghal.gov.qa

•

Closing Date

General Conditions of Tenders • • • •

Full Documents for the Tender can be obtained from Contracts Department (CD) against a Non–refundable fee paid to PWA Account No. (0013-001813-052), Qatar National Bank together with a copy of the Company Registration and a Company Authorization letter.

Project document may be examined at Al-Faisal Tower(1), Ground Floor, Al Corniche before purchasing from PWA. Each Tender must be accompanied by a Tender Bond, either in the form of a “Certified Check” or a “Tender Bond’’ issued by a Bank acceptable to the PWA” in the amount mentioned above valid for (120 days). Any Tender received without the proper guarantee will not be considered.

The Tender shall be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes (technical and financial offer) and both envelopes

•

must be enclosed in a third sealed envelope which shall bear the tender number, subject and closing date.

All Tenders shall be submitted in original and one copy or they will not be acceptance.

Tenders shall be delivered at or sent to arrive not later than 1.00pm local Doha time on the closing date and deposited in the relevant Tender Box of concerned Tenders Committee’s Chairman at PWA. • •

The successful Tenderer shall provide a Performance Bond in amount of ten (10%) percent of the Contract Price endorsed by an approved local bank in Qatar.

For further queries about any of the tenders, please communicate in writing to the Contracts Department by Fax.: (+974) 44950777

Ashghal to to re-create three Ashghal re-create three roundabouts roundabouts Signalized junctions to serve as replacements

The fresh revamp will largely improve traffic leading to and from Al Shamal Road, notably Al Kharaitiyat Interchange, Al Kharaitiyat Area and local approaches such as Zikreet Street and Gharrafat Al Rayyan towards Al Rufaa Street and Dukhan Road.

T

he Public Works Authority, (Ashghal) will re-create three roundabouts into two signal-controlled intersections on Wadi Al Salmiya Street which connects Al Kharaitiyat Interchange with Al Rufaa Street in Al Kharaitiyat Area.

Ashghal stated there will be two signalized junctions replacing two roundabouts, one to link Zikreet Street with Wadi Al Salmiya Street and another to tie Gharrafat Al Rayyan Street with Wadi Al Salmiya Street.

Meanwhile, the third roundabout on Wadi Al Salmiya connecting Wadi Al Mashreb Street

and Barqa Al Hamil Street will be changed into a T-Junction. The new reconstruction will provide some expansions, increasing the number of lanes at the new intersections from two into three.

The fresh revamp will largely improve traffic leading to and from Al Shamal Road, notably Al Kharaitiyat Interchange, Al Kharaitiyat Area and local approaches such as Zikreet Street and Gharrafat Al Rayyan towards Al Rufaa Street and Dukhan Road. Also, the upgrade will boost traffic to areas of Bani Hajer, Al Wajba and Al Rayyan besides the

key close facilities, including Mall of Qatar and Celebration Complex.

To facilitate the works, a diversion will be in place on Wadi Al Salmiya Street on dual carriageways as the vehicle movement will be shifted onto a 1,500-meter long parallel route comprising three roundabouts and two lanes in each direction. The new layout will be in effect on till 30 September. New signage will be installed by Ashghal, requesting the road users follow the speed limit and abide by the new traffic signs for their safety.

Ashghal completes construction Ashghal completes construction ofof roads near truck parking area roads near truck parking area Project in Al Shamal City covers 2.2 km

T

he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the completion of construction of roads that connect Al Shamal Road with the truck parking area located near the Industrial Area in Al Shamal City. The truck parking roads are considered a vital part of phase one of Ashghal’s Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Al Shamal.

Ali Ashkanani, Head of North Areas Section of the Roads Projects Department at Ashghal, said the authority completed the construction of four dual-carriageway roads

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with a total length of 2.2 km, which will provide truck drivers with easy access from the truck parking area in Al Shamal City into Al Shamal Road, leading to Doha City and other parts of the country, and vice versa.

Ashkanani noted the four roads include two lanes in each direction separated by a median, in addition to three roundabouts that will regulate the movement of trucks. The roads are also provided with street lighting, traffic signs and road markings in order to enhance traffic safety in the area. Ashkanani added these roads were constructed in

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accordance with the highest standards and specifications, and were designed to withstand large truck loads.

It’s worth mentioning that phase one of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Al Shamal includes a wide range of rehabilitation works for the existing local roads to transform them to developed roads that meet the population growth in Al Shamal. The project also includes building developed roads and a new sewage network needed in the area to serve about 3,600 business and residential buildings.

The four roads include two lanes in each direction separated by a median, in addition to three roundabouts that will regulate the movement of trucks

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Well-nourished bodies are better prepared to cope with stress, so be mindful of what you eat.

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PROJECT FOCUS Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

C6 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

165,540,000.00

Design stage

MIXED USE BUILDING

2.

FOXHILLS - A29

FURSAN REAL ESTATE

NA

20,091,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

3.

C5 - LUSAIL

RABBAN GROUP

NA

126,319,000.00

Design stage

MIXED USE BUILDING

4.

FOXHILLS - A30

FURSAN REAL STATE

NA

32,627,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

5.

C4 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

108,070,000.00

Design stage

HOTEL APARTMENTS

6.

FV7 - MULTI PURPOSE HALL/ART CENTRE

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

67,500,000.00

Design stage

COMMERCIAL

7.

FV9 AL ASMAKH HEAD OFFICE IN SUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

38,000,000.00

Design stage

OFFICE BUILDING

8.

FOXHILLS - A21

MR. NASSER SHAREEF ALEMADI

NA

22,505,000.00

On-going

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

9.

FOXHILLS - D49

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

29,299,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

10.

FOXHILLS - D21

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

27,472,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

11.

FOXHILLS - D04

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

25,273,000.00

Design stageE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

12.

FOXHILLS - A13

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

24,918,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

13.

FOXHILLS - D14

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

23,150,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

CBQ Boulevard

CBQ

HBK

N/A

Under Construction

Commercial, Bank, Office Plaza

2.

Doha Festival City (Package 3250,3100 and 7500

Basrec

GCC/ALEC JV

N/A

Under Construction

Retail Mall

3.

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

4.

Office Tower (3B+G22+ Floors) Plot Com50- at Lusail Marina

Qatar Trading Agency

Redco - Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

5.

Qatar Sidra Village Project

Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC

Sinohydro Group Limited

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

6.

Office Buildings (3B+G22+) at Lusail Marina District

Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani

REDCO – Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

7.

Barwa affordable housing project

BARWA Real Estate

INSHA Contracting Co.

N/A

Under Construction

Housing Project

8.

Danat School at Mesaimeer

Mr. Ali Al Fardan

RAMACO Contracting Co.

N/A

Under Construction

School Project

9.

Commercial Mall at Abu Sidra

Mohamed Bin Hamad Holding

Shannon Engineering Co. (SEC)

N/A

Under Construction

Retail Mall

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Blusail Furnished Apartment at Lusail (3B+G+10)

H.E SH Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani

Matta Contracting Qatar

89.5

Under Construction

Residential Building

2.

E's Hail Communication Network Building at Duhailiyat Camp

Qatar Armed Forces

ITCC

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

3.

Development of Ooredoo TEC Complex at Industrial Area

Ooredoo

Not appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Commercial Complex

4.

Private Villa at Pearl Qatar

Private Client

Not appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Villa

5.

Doha Education Centre

Doha Education Centre

Not appointed

30-50 Million

Design stage

Education

6.

Step 1 International Academy

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

20-40 Million

Design stage

School

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Lusail Towers

Unknown

TBN

1200000000

Design Stage

Commercial

2.

Baladna Dairy Farm

Unknown

UCC

Unknown

Design & Construction

Dairy Farm

3.

Umm Slal Workers Accommodation Community – Plot 4

Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning (MMUP) / Daruna for Real Estate Development

TBN

250,000,000

Design

Residential

4.

Umm Slal Workers Accommodation Community – Plot 5

Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning (MMUP) / Saudi Arabian Trading & Construction Co. (SATCO)

TBN

200,750,000

Design

Residential

5.

Al HITMI MANATEQ Logistics Facility

Al Hitmi Property Developers

200,000,000

Construction

Logistics Facility

6.

MANATEQ- AL Wakrah ASC Logistics Facility

Al Jaber Engineering LLC

70,000,000

Design

Logistics Facility

7.

Lusail LRT Systems

Qatar Rail Company / SENER

10,500,000,000

Design

Railway

8.

Marina Mix 11

Real Estate Services Group

910,000,000

Construction

Hotel

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Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Fiber Glass Factory at New Industrial Area

German Tech Fibre Glass WLL

N/A

N/A

Tender stage

Factory Building

2.

Kitchen equipment factory at New Industrial Area

Justa Kitchen and Cookers

N/A

N/A

Tender stage

Factory, office Building

3.

Sand witch panel factory at New Industrial Area

Doha Sandwich Panel

N/A

N/A

Design stage

Factory Building

4.

Oil recycling plant at New Industrial Area

QAR Oil Recycling

International Work Group

N/A

Under construction

Oil recycling plant

5.

Cements product factory at Industrail Area

Al Simeh Cements Products

N/A

N/A

Design stage

Factory

6.

Accomodation and Store at Industrial Area

Ramco Trading and Contg.

Ramco Trading and Contg.

N/A

Tender stage

Acco. And Store

7.

Precast Factory - M IND AREA

Al Ghariya Precast

N/A

N/A

Design stage

Factory

8.

Oil Recycling plant - M. IND AREA

Gulf Oil Recycling

N/A

N/A

Design stage

Recycling plant

9.

Gulf Pallet Factory - MIC

Gulf Pallet WLL

N/A

N/A

Design Stage

Factory and office

10.

Abdul Noor Block factoryMIC

Abdul Noor Block Factory

N/A

N/A

Tender stage

Factory and office

11.

Switch Gear Factory - MIC

Q- TECH WLL

N/A

N/A

Tender stage

Switch gear

12.

Warehouse and Store MANATEQ

Quality Group of Companies

N/A

N/A

Design stage

Store and Warehouse

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Police College Academy

MOI

Hassanesco

N/A

Construction Stage

Educational Complex

2.

Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5)

PWA

ITC/UCE

600

Under Construction

Medical Centers

3.

Villas Complex (Al Fardan 9) at Abu Sidra

Danat Qatar

Ramaco

300M

Construction Stage

Residential Building

4.

Barwa Al Baraha Warehouses & Workshops

Barwa Al Baraha Company

QBEC (Qatar Building Engineering Co.)

140M

Construction Stage

Warehouses & Workshops

5.

The Isola Dana Sewerage Upgrade Network

UDC

Petroserv Construction

12.6 M

Construction Stage

Sewerage Network

6.

4 Nos. Parks at Various Locations in Al Daayen Municipality

Ministry of Municipality & Environment

N/A

N/A

Design Stage

Landscaping & Parks

7.

Construction of 8 Nos. Buildings Complex and Club House

Sheikh Khaled Bin Hamad

Insha Company

200M

Under Construction

Residential

8.

Headquarter of General Directorate of Borders Passports, Expatriates Affairs, Nationality & Travel Documents Department

MOI

Al Aali International

800

Under Construction

Offices & Services Building

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Commercial Tower in Marina District, Lusail (COM 17)

Sheikh Mohamed Jassem

Not Appointed

198,500,000

Design Stage

Commercial

2.

5-Star Hotel at Ramda Signal

Babishtar Group W.L.L.

Bab Ishtar

70,000,000

Under Construction

Hospitality

3.

Office Building ECQ-D29 in Lusail

Abdulla Abdulrehman Abdula Heidar

Not Appointed

22,400,000

Design Stage

Office

4.

Residential Apartment Tower in Marina District, (RES 22) Lusail

Al Mohannadi Group

Not Appointed

81,000,000

Design Stage

Residential

5.

Residentials Building MU / P08 at Fox Hills, Lusail

Qatari Real Estate Group

Not Appointed

22,000,000

Design Stage

Residential

6.

Cold Stores & Meat Processing Facility at Industrial Area

Zad Holding

Qatar Mega Building

51,000,000

Under Construction

Industrial

7.

Twin Tower 13A & 13B at the Pearl

Sh. Nasser Bin Falah Al Thani Group

PLQ (Powerline Qatar)

482,500,000

Under Construction

Residential

8.

Modification and Furnishing of Behavioral Healthcare Center HQ, Doha

Behavioral Healthcare Center BHC

Not appointed

35,000,000 QAR

Design stage

9.

Stafford Sri Lankan School, Doha

Stafford Sri Lankan School

Not appointed

42,000,000 QAR

Design stage

HVE

Record number of deals signed at DIMDEX 2018 Barzan Holdings signs over 20 MoUs and partnership agreements

T

he 10th anniversary edition of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2018), held under the patronage of the Emir, H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and hosted and organized by Qatar Armed Forces, attracted close to 13,000 visitors.

The sixth edition was under the theme `World-Class Platform for Technology, Maritime & Defense Industry Capabilities’. DIMDEX features four key elements, including the exhibition, the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC), the visiting warships at Hamad Port, as well as the hosting of VIP and senior officials from around the world.

A record number of agreements have been signed at this year’s DIMDEX 2018, with more than 35 partnerships being announced. Barzan Holdings (Strategic Partner) signed more than 20 MoUs and partnership agreements with multiple regional and international defense companies, aimed at empowering the military capabilities of Qatar Armed Forces and enhancing the security and protection of the country’s natural resources.

DIMDEX Chairman Staff Brigadier (Sea) Abdulbaqi S Al Ansari said: “It was an honor welcoming and working with industry leaders and Qatar’s foremost businesses that have ensured the continuous success of DIMDEX. This year’s edition marked a special occasion as it celebrated its 10th anniversary. The highly anticipated industry event has once again proved itself as the MENA region’s premier maritime and defense exhibition and as the preferred destination for procurement opportunities for decision-makers.”

He added: “In addition to brand new technological advancements that have been revealed at this year’s event, DIMDEX also nurtures maritime and industry solutions and provides a collaborative destination to address current regional and international challenges, to advance and protect global defense and trade. We look forward to preparing for our next edition, DIMDEX 2020.”

Acting as a platform for presenting state-of-the-art technologies, global industry giants utilized DIMDEX 2018 to debut their latest products, including global firsts for Leonardo showing the OTO Marlin 40 naval turret and BAE Systems design of the Type 31e frigate, as well as for the first time in the Middle East, Sofresud’s Intuitive Pointing Device (IPD) naval gun.

As one of the four key elements of the show, the first day of DIMDEX 2018 saw the arrival of 11 visiting ships from Qatar, Oman, Italy, USA, the UK, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh at Hamad Port.

Global industry giants utilized DIMDEX 2018 to debut their latest products.

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Issue No. (127) April 2018, Doha - Qatar

Doha Metro Doha Metro work goes onon in in fullfull work goes swing swing The prestigious project is a key to country’s transportation network The Doha Metro project costs $36 billion and is being built in phases. The Metro will have four lines - Red, Green, Gold and Blue.

D

oha Metro is one of Qatar’s key

The overall length will be 300 km and cov-

tract for the Red Line North in April 2013.

and work supervision contract for Phase I of

ers 98 stations. The Red Line, also called

The consortium will design and construct

the Doha Metro. Atkins has been appointed

the Coast Line, will run between Al Khor and

13 km of twin-bore underground tunnels

as lead designer for the Gold Line and Red

Mesaieed h via Lusail and Hamad Interna-

and seven underground stations starting

South Underground lines.

tional Airport. It is divided into two major

from Msheireb station. In June 2013, Qatar

segments, the North Line and South Line.

Rail awarded the $1.82 bn Red Line South

In September 2014, UNStudio was appoint-

Red Line North will cover 55.7 km and 18

design-build contract to the consortium led

ed as the principal architect for the Qatar

stations between Msheireb and Al Khor. Red

by QDVC, a joint venture between Qatari Diar

Integrated Railway Project by Qatar Rail and

Line South will serve 12 stations on a 42.8-

and France’s Vinci Construction Grands Proj-

will design more than 30 stations in Phase I

km stretch between NDIA/Mesaieed and

ects. The consortium, which includes South

of the Doha Metro project.

Msheireb.

Korea’s GS Engineering and Construction

infrastructure and transporta-

and Qatar’s Al Darwish Engineering, will de-

Rail cars will be supplied by Mitsubishi Cor-

tion projects. Not only is its

The Green Line or Education Line will run

sign and build a 12.8-km dual-tube under-

poration in collaboration with Kinki Sharyo.

expected to ease traffic con-

along Al Rayyan Road and link Education

ground line between Msheireb Station and

Advanced communications-based train con-

gestion on city roads but also serve as an

City with the heart of Doha. It will originate

the New Doha International Airport, as part

trol (CBTC) signaling, telecommunications

example to the world as Doha will have one

at Industry Area-South and end at Al Rayyan

of the contract.

and security, integrated operational control

of the most advanced rail transit systems in

Stadium, covering 31 stations on a 65.3-

centre and automatic fare collection sys-

the world. The first phase is set to become

km stretch. The Historic Line or Gold Line

tems will be supplied by Thales. Hitachi will

operational by the end of next year.

will connect Airport City in the north with Al

handle project management tasks partly

Rayyan in the south, running for 30.6 km,

and facilities maintenance, including the

The Metro project falls under Qatar National

covering 20 stations. The Blue Line or City

delivery of special maintenance vehicles for

Vision 2030 and also the transport master

Line will be a 17.5-km-long semi-circular line

the inspection of railway tracks and electric

plan, expected to provide transportation

linking West Bay and Airport City North ar-

train lines.

to the hundreds of thousands who will de-

eas along C-Ring Road and connecting four

scend on Doha for the FIFA 2022 World Cup.

stations.

Railway lines and infrastructure will be

The project is a big part of the country’s eco-

A consortium of Austrian contracting firm

through tunnels, overhead railways and at

nomic diversification plans and Qatar’s pri-

Porr, Saudi Binladin and HBK Contracting

the ground level. Qatar Rail will build an east

vate sector is actively involved in Doha Met-

Company was awarded a $2.5 bn contract in

coast rail link between Ras Laffan and Me-

ro works, either by themselves or as part of

June 2013 for the design and construction

saieed and a 180-km high-speed link from

joint ventures or consortiums. The Msheireb

of the Green Line between Msheireb and Al

Doha to Bahrain across the Qatar-Bahrain

interchange station will serve as the hub of

Rayyan Stadium. A consortium of Samsung

Causeway on which trains will have a speed

Metro operations.

C&T,

of 350 kmph.

Obrascon Huarte Lain (OHL) and Qa-

tar Building Company (QBC) won a $1.4 bn Doha Metro is part of a larger railway net-

contract in the same month to build Doha

In spite of the blockade, work on the project

work, which consists of five modern and

The Red Line project management and con-

Metro stations in Msheireb and Education

is going on in full swing and rail cars have

flexible railway systems integrated across

sulting engineering contract was awarded

City.

already arrived in Doha. Once completed,

the Gulf. The larger network includes the

to Jacobs Engineering in 2013, while a

development of passenger and freight rail

contract for the Gold Line and the main

In March 2014, the FCC-led consortium,

transport systems, along with fast rail links

stations was awarded to a team comprised

which includes Archirodon (Greece), Yük-

to the international airport based on a GCC

Louis Berger and Egis Rail. Hill International

sel (Turkey) and Petroserv (Qatar), signed a

feasibility study. However, with Qatar facing

was contracted to manage the Green Line.

$700 mn contract to build a 6.97-km section

a blockade by countries like Saudi Arabia,

The total value of these three contracts is

of the Red Line along with three elevated

the UAE and Bahrain, this project could well

estimated at $313.16 million. A $15.1-mn

stations. A consortium led by Greek firm El-

be delayed. The project calls for connecting

safety assessment contract was awarded to

laktor, alongside Yapi Merkezi and STFA from

all six GCc countries with 1,940-km railway

Lloyd’s Register in the same year.

Turkey, India’s Larsen & Toubro and Qatari

network.

metro users will have rides to remember.

company Al Jaber Engineering was awarded A consortium led by Impregilo of Italy and

a $3.3 bn contract for the design and con-

The Doha Metro project costs $36 billion

including South Korea’s S K Engineering &

struction of the Gold Line in April 2014. In

and is being built in phases. The Metro will

Construction and Qatar’s Galfar Engineering

the same month, the SYSTRA-Parsons joint

have four lines - Red, Green, Gold and Blue.

& Contracting was awarded a design con-

venture was awarded a project management

The Metro project falls under Qatar National Vision 2030 and also the transport master plan, expected to provide transportation to the hundreds of thousands who will descend on Doha for the FIFA 2022 World Cup.