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The electronic security systems market is expected to boom in Qatar and the other GCC countries. The projected growth in the construction market, government rules and regulations for compulsory installation of video surveillance systems in public areas and a host of international events are some of the dynamics driving the market for the GCC’s electronic security systems.

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Forbes Middle East unveils Forbes Middle East unveils toptop companies in Qatar companies in Qatar QNB, the largest listed company in the Arab world in terms of assets, tops the list

Forbes Middle East has held an exclusive event to recognize Qatar’s top companies in 2017.

The event lauded the efforts of these companies and government initiatives on a path of diversification. The companies in the list are achieving success and strengthening the status of the country’s economy, making it one of the strongest economies in the world.

Khuloud Al Omian, Editor in Chief, Forbes Middle East, said: “Under the wise leadership of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar is witnessing a comprehensive economic renaissance. We are proud to announce the very first list of the Top Companies in Qatar, which is part of our continuous efforts to promote economic growth across the Arab world.”

The 40 Qatari listed companies were ranked on four metrics: sales, net profits, assets and market value.

Each company received four separate scores based on where it ranked in each metric.

Loss making companies got zero score in the net profits metric. All the scores were equally weighted to reach a composite score and thus rankings were structured.

These companies were from 13 different sectors, with banks and financial services sector dominating the list with nine companies, followed by diversified and insurance with five companies each.

QNB topped the rankings with Ooredoo, Industries Qatar, Qatar Islamic Bank and Commercial bank of Qatar holding top five spots.

The top 40 listed companies have total sales of $40.8 billion, net income of $12.2 billion, total assets of $411.4 billion and $147 billion market value. Market value and currency conversions were as of April 6, 2016 and excerpts from audited financial statements of the year 2015 were incorporated.

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Rockwool: three benefits Rockwool: three benefits inin one parcel one parcel

Energy-saving, fire-safe and noise nuisance reductions possible by just one material

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hermal insulation, acoustic insulation and fire safe insulation... these are three essential requirements for any building in Qatar today.

Thermal insulation is a significant feature to attaining thermal comfort for tenants of any building. It decreases unnecessary warmth loss or gain and can reduce the power burdens of heating and cooling structures. That’s an important requirement as Qatar tries to decrease its carbon footprint and adopt more sustainable cooling practices.

Acoustic insulation, on the other hand, is gaining increased importance as the density of population increases in different cities across Qatar and buildings are clustered closer to each other.

Since rockwool is non-combustible, it will slow the spread of fire in a building, giving occupants more time to escape, and limit the damage to the building. It can withstand high temperatures without burning, thus protecting lives and assets.

Fortunately, all three insulation requirements can be achieved just by using one material; namely rockwool. Qatar will soon have locally produced rockwool as Qatar Mineral Fibers Company gears to start production soon at the country’s first rockwool factory in the new industrial area, with a maximum capacity of 10,000 tons per year. The

product range of the factory includes: slabs, mattresses and felts/rolls.

As the name suggests, rockwool is wool made of molten rocks. It is produced by melting stones in a cupola furnace at 1500 degree Celsius, and this is then spun into fibres.

Later chemicals are added to enhance the product properties like thermal conductivity, water repellency, colour and softness.

Besides its acoustic and thermal insulation features, rockwool is a breathable material allowing moisture to escape from the construction. This reduces the risk of mould and bacterial growth on the inside of the property. It also provides long term performance due to the unrivalled durability of rock that has unlimited lifetime.

But perhaps the most interesting feature about rockwool is its minimum environmental impact. The material has a natural origin and is sourced from natural and sustainable raw materials, which means it can be completely recycled when the building is no longer in use without producing waste, because all of the Rockwool waste can be reused as a raw material in the manufacturing process, producing brand new insulation.

These features were stressed by a recent research paper published in the American Journal of Environmental Sciences, which considered rockwool insulation products as the most sustainable solution for thermal isolation.

The paper concluded that “Rockwool insulation equipment is one of the main environmentally welcoming and power proficient insulation goods obtainable in the marketplace today. It meets the maximum principles of sustainability, power protection and recyclability. This new insulation knowledge permits users’ immense savings in power expenditures while taking pleasure in the maximum advantage in fire safety and nuisance diminution.”

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Healthy, sustainable interior design: Healthy, sustainable interior design: a conversation with Hamoda a conversation withYoussef Hamoda Youssef

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raditional interior design has seen remarkable advances over the past few years. Many designers have often been very conservative, focusing upon trends in fashion and ignoring important issues like energy-saving, environmental pollution and harmful effects on mental and physical health.

Therefore, it is good to know that the fastest growing segment in the design industry is the incorporation of sustainable or “green” interior solutions to the spaces in which we live and work.

Indeed, it is remarkable how interior space can balance aesthetics and functionality to change the way people act, feel and think in their spaces. In this interview with Khadiza Begum, reporter at Qatar Construction Sites (QCS), Hamoda Youssef, head of communications and sustainability consultant at Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), discusses how interior design could help create a healthier environment in extreme climates experienced by citizens in nations like Qatar, change the way we promote sustainability and the future of green interior design in Qatar.

QCS: Qatar’s summer temperatures are very extreme outdoors. But the indoor temperatures are quite low since we always use air-conditioners. T his wide difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures often creates health problem. Can interior designers help with this?

Hamoda Youssef: Yes, we need air-conditioning to provide comfort in such an extremely hot environment as Qatar’s but misguided design decisions often makes our habitats too cold. This is especially true in open spaces where different people prefer different levels of coldness, so there are lots of adaptations that can be made to air-conditioning systems.

Recent advances in technology mean that you can easily take your phone or laptop and access your data anywhere so there are no technical boundaries when addressing everyone’s comfort levels.

In the workplace, it has become easier to provide warmer and colder areas, improve flexibility in the interior layout of buildings, and do this in a more sustainable fashion. We can now design air-conditioned spaces in a smarter, more efficient way, with a tangible impact upon our comfort and productivity.

This is important because when workers are comfortable, they work better, improve their performance and increase productivity. Most companies view this as a bonus situation and a return on their investment, so it is not a luxury option. Indeed, it can be seen as a necessity for the sustainable and efficient operation of a company and the same applies to restaurants, hotels, or your home.

QCS: How can we promote sustainability through design?

Hamoda Youssef: Well, for example, you can encourage people in the office to drink more water and walk to refill their water bottles rather than asking an office boy to bring everything to their desk. And they should take a break for least 30 minutes on a day.

Many reports suggest that you should not sit in front of computers for more than one hour at a time. They insist that every one hour, you must take a break for at least two to three minutes, stand up or walk, drink a glass of water and return to your seat.

This will improve concentration and efficiency as the body will be less tired, more focused and refreshed. And in terms of design, interior furniture can be made more adjustable to improve comfort levels. Such solutions are quite simple but many people are not aware of them.

Sustainability is not merely about color of the paint or the type of soft furnishings in a building - it goes way beyond that. It is about expectation and experience.

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QCS: How important is the concept of sustainability for professional interior?

Hamoda Youssef: Sustainability is not merely about color of the paint or the type of soft furnishings in a building - it goes way beyond that. It is about expectation and experience. Once you build upon those factors, sustainable design becomes a necessity and not an option. Sustainability should inform interior design as the first principle because it promotes wellness and comfort among workers and citizens.

QCS: What initiatives are being adopted by the Green Building Council (QGBC) to promote this notion?

Hamoda Youssef: At QGBC, we have different level of approaches. One of them is to provide training within the interior design and construction industry to promote the notion, so that designers and builders can speak the common language of sustainability, understand the terminologies involved and appreciate how to enact it in their work. In addition, QGBC is also trying to educate the community through various methods.

Hamoda Youssef Head of Communications and Sustainability Consultant at Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC)

QCS: According to your opinion, what is the future for green sustainable design in Qatar?

Hamoda Youssef: The green interior concept began in Qatar over 15 years ago. The focus has mostly been upon using environmentally-friendly materials that contain fewer chemicals, but I believe that in the next five years, wider aspects of sustainable design will be adopted as society starts to recognize the interconnectedness of buildings, people and the community in the creation of an environmentally-responsible environment QCS: How cost effective is this?

Hamoda Youssef: To be honest, it is already cost effective, mostly because of the huge advances in technology over the past few years. These advances, coupled with mass production, are decreasing costs.

QCS: What is the current market situation?

Hamoda Youssef: We see a trend towards more sustainable interiors as more consultants offer designs that provide more comprehensive green building elements. Demand for sustainability is growing steadily as people begin to understand their personal impact on the environment in which they live and work, with the result that they are seeking interiors that demonstrate environmentally-responsible and sustainable design.

Many reports suggest that you should not sit in front of computers for more than one hour at a time. They insist that every one hour, you must take a break for at least two to three minutes, stand up or walk, drink a glass of water and return to your seat. This will improve concentration and efficiency as the body will be less tired, more focused and refreshed.

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Precautionary Precautionaryattachments attachmentsunder underQatar QatarLaw Law By: Alexander Whyatt and Laura Warren Doha

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t is not uncommon to encounter companies or individuals in Qatar refusing to honour their debts. If a debtor has permanent assets in Qatar, then the risk of not being able to secure repayment is reduced.

However, often a debtor has no more than movable assets and liquid funds. In that case, a creditor will need to consider whether it is wise to commence formal court proceedings, as there might be a risk that the debtor will not have sufficient assets or funds by the end of the court proceedings to satisfy any judgment debt. In circumstances such as these, precautionary attachments might provide protection to a creditor.

Precautionary attachments are a form of urgent interim protection, granted by the Qatar courts, which prevent the dissipation or potential loss of funds or movable assets.

If granted, precautionary attachments provide a creditor with security against the risk that a debtor may dispose of such funds or assets before they can be obtained by the creditor.Precautionary attachments require assets or funds to be placed under the protection of the Qatar courts.

This permits a creditor the time needed to prove, to the court’s satisfaction, that the debt is valid and owing, without the risk that the debtor will dissipate its assets in the meantime.

If the debt is proven and the debtor does not pay that which is owed, the assets held under the precautionary attachment can be sold to satisfy the debt, or the funds which have been frozen can be transferred to the creditor. In effect, precautionary attachments temporarily remove the control of the assets or funds from the debtor, so that they cannot be transferred or sold.

of Law No 13 of 1990 (the Civil and Commercial has been granted until it is notified by the court.

Procedure Code).

If a precautionary attachment is granted by the There are two main conditions which need to be Qatar courts, the applicant must commence satisfied before the court will grant a precaution- substantive proceedings in the courts within two weeks of obtaining the attachment order, othary attachment: (a) That the applicant has a reasonably good erwise the attachment order will be considered prospect of succeeding with a substantive claim void. to the value of the funds or assets which are the The Qatar courts are generally able to issue presubject of the precautionary attachment; and (b) Either, there is no stable domicile for the debt- cautionary orders even where they do not have or in Qatar, or it is feared (on serious grounds) jurisdiction to entertain the substantive dispute, that the debtor may flee, or dissipate or conceal for example if the relevant contract contains an assets; or, it is feared that security for the credi- arbitration clause. tor’s debts may be lost.

In practice, where the parties are involved in arBefore any precautionary attachment is ordered, bitration proceedings in relation to the debt, the the judge will undertake an urgent appraisal of substantive action can be commenced before the the validity and value of the debt claimed. If he is Qatar courts, and that action can then be immenot satisfied with the documents supporting the diately stayed (or suspended) until the arbitration existence or quantum of the debt, the judge may proceedings are resolved. carry out a brief investigation.

In conclusion, an application for a precautionary As part of an application for a precautionary at- attachment can be fraught with difficulties due to tachment, the Qatar courts may require that the the evidence required, but also due to the timeapplicant executes a court undertaking promising frame in which an applicant is required to comto be liable for any costs or damages that may mence its substantive claim. be incurred by the debtor if, having been granted, the precautionary attachment is subsequently Further, if granted, the result can be debilitating found it be invalid or without a legal basis. In such to the cash flow of a debtor/respondent, and may circumstances, the applicant will also be required cause losses and damages for which the applicant might be held liable. However, precautionpay a fine not exceeding QR500. ary attachments can provide valuable security Precautionary attachments often take the follow- against the dissipation of assets which might otherwise be used to satisfy a debt, and they can be ing forms: (a) A freezing of the debtor’s bank accounts in an a useful tool to increase commercial pressure on amount equivalent to a claimed sum, or ordering a debtor. the non-payment of the specified sum; (b) An order against an issuing bank requiring *All laws in Qatar are published in the Arabic language payments of identified funds to the court instead only. Should a question relating to the interpretation of Qatar law come before the court, recourse would be of the Respondent; or (c) An order against the movement or sale of a had to the Arabic text. This article is not a substitute movable asset, or for the same to be placed un- for legal advice. der the court’s protection.

However, until the creditor has proved to the court that the debt exists and has not been satisfied, the creditor has no right to the attached goods or Precautionary attachments are a form of provifunds themselves either. sional relief and are usually made on an ‘ex parte’ The Qatar courts are empowered to grant pre- (by only the creditor) basis. As such, respondent cautionary attachments by Articles 398 to 404 party may not become aware that an attachment

Infrastructure growth and and Infrastructure growth urbanurban mobility top discussion mobility top discussion at Arab Future CitiesCities Summit at Arab Future Summit

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he Arab Future Cities Summit 2017 dis- Amr Saad, Al Bayt Stadium BIM Manager (Qatar cussed ways to transform Doha into a smart FIFA 2022), GSIC-JV, stressed the need to empower smart cities with BIM. city.

Supported by Kahramaa and with Ooredoo as title sponsor, the sixth annual Arab Future Cities Summit was opened by Abdulaziz Al Hammad, Manager, Conservation & Energy Efficiency at Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) along with Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Thani, Chief Business Officer, Ooredoo, and Dana Shell Smith, US Ambassador to Qatar.

This was followed by a welcome address by Sheikh Nasser, Fokion Angelopoulos, Country Manager Qatar, SAP, and Zong Yan, CEO, Huawei Qatar.

The Arab Future Cities Summit Qatar 2017 provides a platform to experts from diverse industries to share their insights on the urbanization trends and integration of technologies to facilitate Qatar’s transformation as a smart city.

Under the theme “Advanced Technologies Transforming Qatar’s Future”, the two-day summit covered topics that focused on the role of various divisions in making a city smart.

Bringing together more than 400 delegates from the GCC region, the summit underlined the importance of public services, telecommunication and sustainable infrastructure development in transforming Doha into a smart city.

Ibrahim Kocagoz, Project Manager - Smart City, Lusail City Development Project, emphasized on integrated systems and smart services while Francesco Paolo Di Gregorio, Competition Policies, Communications Regulatory Authority, presented the path towards future cities from the regulator’s point of view.

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“In a hurry to transform cities into smart cities, the most crucial element of it becoming a livable and sustainable city should not be forgotten,” said Brad Hariharan, Regional Director, Expotrade Middle East, organizers of the Arab Future Cities Summit Qatar 2017.

“In Qatar, the government is implementing initiatives to create an efficient ecosystem that enhances public services and offers its citizens an improved quality of life,” he said.

Against this backdrop, the Arab Future Cities Summit Qatar provided a platform to experts from diverse industries to share their insights on the urbanization trends and integration of technologies to facilitate Qatar’s transformation as a smart city, said Hariharan.

The summit had the support of leading players, including Ooredoo, SAP, Huawei, Topend Solutions, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hikvision and Comarch to name a few, which showcased their innovative products and solutions.

Dr Fethi Filali, of Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC), Energy City Qatar’s Mohamad Diab and Ali Alraouf, of the Ministry of Municipality & Environment, were some of the key speakers on Day 2 of the summit.

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

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

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

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

In search of ways to advance In search of ways to advance QatarQatar Parking Master Plan Plan Parking Master

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atar is witnessing an increase in the construction of new malls, hotels and mixeduse developments, including Lusail Smart City. In addition, consultants for QRail have started working on the integration of space and parking (park & ride) before tendering out for contracting in the next year.

There are also legacy plans for stadiums, which all involve potential smart parking investments.

Supported by the National Traffic Safety Committee, Advanced Conferences and Meetings launched the second annual Smart Parking Qatar 2017 at Intercontinental Hotel The City recently.

The event gathered more than 130 delegates over the course of two days to discuss how to advance Qatar Parking Master Plan and co-ordinate projects to ensure parking strategy targets are met.

The event created a great opportunity to bring together key officials and decision-makers from Ministry of Transport and Communications, Public Works Authority, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Municipality and Environment, , Ministry of Youth and Sports, Hamad International Airport, Hamad Medical Corporation, Atkins and Msheireb PropThe Smart Parking Qatar conference opened with erties. keynote addresses from Rashed Taleb Al Nabit, Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport, The response to this event was immensely posiMinistry of Transport and Communications, and tive since delegates and sponsors enjoyed the Brig Mohamed Al Malki, General Secretary, Na- opportunity to network with the industry’s key decision makers. tional Traffic Safety Committee, Qatar.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications ( MoTC) will develop a geographic information system (GIS) as well as smart applications for future parking plans.

Al Nabit declared that several initiatives were on the way to implement GIS systems as well as smart applications which would support all relevant entities in the country in terms of future parking plans.

Additionally, it will help projects which are related to the National Road Safety strategy.

The Ministry has also recently launched several projects for the planning and development of road networks and means to support this development, including Qatar Parking Master plan.

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The event featured informative presentation related to innovation, strategies and challenges in smart parking, for example, “The Importance of safety in parking and requirements” by Brig Al Malki, “The future of smart parking technology in Qatar” by Dr Hamid Menouar from Qatar Mobility Innovations Center, “Parking strategies around major sports venues in Qatar” by Moen Azimi from Arab Engineering Bureau and a panel discussion on the “Successful parking strategies and technologies for Qatar”, moderated by Nabeel Al Zaka from Surface Mobility Consultants.

The Smart Parking Qatar conference was held with the participation of IETG-DongYang, Park Assist, Integrated Scientific Technologies, Skidata, IPD Group, MIC, RUUD Lighting, Jumbo Electromech, Actron, Nedap, Civic Smart, Telephony, Traffic Techn and Scheidt and Bachmann.

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ime Hotel Management is set to launch its first hotel in Qatar, TIME Rako, a four-star, 102-key property located in the Al Wakrah district.

Due to open its doors in the second quarter of this year, Time Rako, which means relaxation or enjoyment in Japanese, features over 102 rooms and suites.

The hotel will provide “a serene, calming environment in contrast to the hustle and bustle of its city centre location”, says a release.

Time Hotels CEO Mohamed Awadalla said: “With TIME Rako Hotel we have created a hospitality experience that will rival Qatar’s flagship properties, but with a fresh, friendly and contemporary approach to hospitality. The hotel is fully equipped with everything the modern traveller requires and whether guests are staying with us for business or leisure – our value-based market proposition will be highly attractive.”

The opening is part of a huge expansion program, with the UAE-headquartered hospitality company set to extend its footprint to Ajman and Fujairah, followed by Saudi Arabia, before the end of the fourth quarter of 2018.

According to a report from Colliers International, the supply of internationally-branded midscale and economy rooms in Doha is expected to reach 1,600 by 2020.

Time Rako Hotel is located 20 minutes from central Doha and only 15 minutes from Doha International Airport.

Positioned to meet the requirements of business, leisure, MICE and family travelers, the property offers rooms and suites of various configurations, with three equipped for guests with special needs.

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The hotel offers guests a 24-hour fitness and leisure center with a variety of spa treatments, and a 24-hour all-day dining restaurant with a capacity of 90 covers, where guests can select from deli, buffet and a la carte options.

There is also a specialty seafood restaurant with outdoor terrace and open-style kitchen, a signature wood-burning oven and a fresh fish display, with capacity for 84 covers and both indoor and outdoor seating options. On the rooftop is a lounge bar with a large outdoor terrace, seating over 106 guests.

Doha has predominantly been a business destination, with the corporate and MICE segments accounting for more than 75% of hotel demand, a trend expected to continue in the short term.

Tapping into this high demand segment, the hotel will offer three multipurpose rooms suitable for a range of event types. The banqueting facility can cater for up to 500 guests.

Awadalla said: “Qatar is a thriving country with a fast-paced hospitality industry, which presents new opportunities for Time Hotels to grow its presence. Expansion is the main driver of our business development plan for 2017.”

He said there would be new openings taking place throughout the year in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Fujairah and Ajman.

“Our current pipeline of hotels and residences meets the demands of multiple markets by offering a high-quality hotel or serviced apartment for a market segment that is currently under-represented in the regional market.” he concluded.

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Air-conditioning demand Air-conditioning demand set to grow rapidly in GCC set to grow rapidly in GCC The GCC air-conditioner market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 7% during 2017-23, according to a report prepared by 6Wresearch

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he Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) is one of the most potential markets in the Middle-East region across major industry verticals. The oil and gas sector provides most of the government revenue in GCC countries where they are utilized for development activities.

The GCC air-conditioner market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% from 2017 to 2023, according to 6Wresearch, a global market study and consulting firm.

Upcoming events such as Dubai Expo 2020 in the UAE and FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, infrastructure development activities and government initiatives towards providing housing units are some of the major drivers for growth in GCC’s air-conditioner market.

Over the past decade, the GCC region has been witnessing a surge in government spending in the construction industry. But during 2014-16, when GCC countries registered a prolonged oil price slump, this has indubitably affected their economies, resulting in a sharp decline in gov- Additionally, Government developmental straternment spending in the construction industry. egies such as Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia Vision 2030, Kuwait Vision 2035, Qatar The declining construction industry recorded a Vision 2030, Oman Vision 2020 and Bahrain major drop in project value for new contracts Vision 2030 are further expected to fuel the during the same period. The construction in- growth of the construction market. dustry has played a vital role in shaping the air-conditioner market in the GCC region. Due In order to fulfill the vision and to prepare for the to the weakening construction industry, the air- upcoming events, governments are increasing conditioner market witnessed a negative growth their spending on the construction industry, resulting into construction of mega projects which rate during 2014-16. would boost the air-conditioner market in the However, in the coming years, the air-condition- GCC region. er market is projected to grow in GCC countries For instance, the Qatar government is planning owing to a recovery in oil prices. to spend $100 billion on infrastructure projects over the next five years. Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Work has announced development of 13 infrastructure projects worth $11 billion under its current development plan.

Government initiatives regarding construction of housing units for the growing population, expansion of airports, metros, establishment of SMEs and construction of modern retail stores would drive the air-conditioner market during the forecast period.

“From the last quarter of 2016, the construction market of GCC reported positive growth owing to improvement in oil sector,” says Prijo Samuel, Assistant Manager, 6Wresearch.

“As a result, the air-conditioner market in the GCC region is anticipated to recover in the coming years,” he notes.

“Further, government initiatives regarding construction of housing units for the growing population, expansion of airports, metros, establishment of SMEs and construction of modern retail stores would drive the air-conditioner market during the forecast period,” Samuel concludes.

According to Sathi Paul, Research Analyst, Research and Consulting, 6Wresearch, “centralized air-conditioner segment accounted for major revenue share in the overall GCC AC market.

“Within centralized segment, the VRF sub-segment registering highest growth rate attributed to increasing demand for energy-efficient airconditioners,” says Paul. “The VRF sub-segment market is expected to grow at significant rate during 2017-23.”

In end-user application market, residential accounted for major share and is expected to maintain its dominance in the coming years as well.

“Other sectors such as hospitality and government and transportation are also posting growth owing to a growing tourism industry and infrastructure development projects in the GCC countries,” Sathi argues.

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Al Sulaiti has a Mechanical Engineering degree from North Carolina A&T University, N. C. USA. He has experience in the oil and gas business for 25 years.

Started as a field supervisor in Dukhan oil and gas operation, he moved up the ladder to become maintenance manager at Mesaieed oil and gas processing and exporting operation.

He then moved to the capital projects and became a project manager. Ibrahim has also some experience in the North Sea oil and gas operations.

Over the years, he has seen many projects fail and others succeed. In his lecture, he discussed the four phases of a project, namely initiating, planning, executing and closing. He then identified each phase in-puts and deliverables and how they affected the completion of the project.

Al Sulaiti started with a simple definition of a project. PMI’s “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines it as “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, services or result”. A project management, then, “is the application of knowl-

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edge, skills, tools and techniques to project ac- is needed about the project to the get the charter right. tivities to meet the project requirements.”

4. Poor definition of project plan: the project He then went on to explain reasons for projects’ plan is a formal document designed to guide the failure, whether direct (within the project itself) control and execution of a project. It is a “living” or indirect (work elements not directly related to document that needs to be updated, sometimes on a daily basis. project).

5. Scope creep: As you finish the preliminary steps and start to assign a contractor for the execution phase, stakeholders will now try to throw items into the scope of work causing a scope creep. If you allow for it, this will cause budget overrun, schedule overrun and a final product that doesn’t match what was originally planned.

6. Contracts and contractors: In Qatar lump sum contracts are still the most common, in which a single “lump sum” price for all of the works is agreed before the works begins. This Al Sulaiti listed six main causes for project fail- might work in small scale simple projects, but if used in the execution phase of large scale more ure in Qatar: complicated projects it will cause headache for 1. A lack of project management system in the the contractor and developer as well. organization: the absence of such a system that people can refer to, will lead to each employee Al Sulaiti considered the lump sum contract using his own experience, which differs accord- the worst to be used for the execution phase. ing to the country or project culture he came “There are grey areas in each project that I will only know when I get there. How can I quantify from.

2. Stakeholders: they can make or break your these areas and put a price for it in the contract before hand?,” he wondered. project.

3. Poor definition of project charter: the project charter defines the role and responsibilities and Al Sulaiti concluded his presentation with some outlines the project objectives. Up to date data recommendations on how those failures could

be solved or at least minimize their effect.

He advised companies to adopt a clear project management system that takes into consideration lessons learned from execution of previous projects in Qatar. This will ensure experience gained from work on previous projects in the local market is shared among all employees.

He also advised against painting a rosy picture for the stakeholders and called for keeping them on the same page to make sure they are aware of the story as it is.

Al Sualiti considered scope creep the number one cause for project failures in Qatar, adding that contracts usually allowed for some changes to the existing scope of work, but these changes should be documented and controlled and only applied to existing items, advising the contractor not to accept any new items.

He stressed the importance of having a proper project charter and project plan and using them.

He added that developers or consultants should ask the contractor to make his own project plan matching that of the consultant.

Al Sulaiti advised the audience to make sure the contractor had understood the local market and its limitations regarding material or manpower sourcing; for example, where he needs time to import most material and to get workers in the country.

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he Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has awarded the contract to manufacture the seats for three of the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ proposed host venues to Coastal Qatar, a specialised Qatari manufacturing and construction company.

The main principle of our company is to always promote the brand ‘Made in Qatar’ internationally. Our products will be of world class quality, in par with the top international companies and will be exported regionally

The seats will be manufactured in a Doha-based state-of-the-art factory that will produce 500 seats a day with technology transfer form Forum Seating to cater to three proposed host venues: Al Wakrah Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium - Al Khor City and Al Rayyan Stadium.

As they will be manufactured locally, when fans arrive at these arenas in 2022 they will read “Made in Qatar” on the back of their seats.

Coastal Qatar will not only supply, but also install and maintain the 140,000 seats for the three stadiums. The proposed stadiums for Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah will be 40,000 net seating for tournament phase with Al Bayt Stadium – Al Khor City with 60,000 net seating.

H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, SC Secretary General, said: “We are very proud to announce that these seats for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be made in Qatar. In line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, we are continuously working to contribute to the economic growth of the country in terms of manufacturing and a wide variety of other sectors.”

Located in Qatar’s industrial area, Coastal’s Sports Seating Factory was established to manufacture stadium seating that will be used at several proposed venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™. The facility was inaugurated at an event on the 5th of April and attended by representatives of major stakeholders that will contribute to the successful delivery of the first tournament in the Middle East, including Qatar He added: “Creating an impact on Qatar’s econ- Rail, Ashghal, Lusail, Aspire Zone Foundation omy was a key component in our bid to win the and Qatar Foundation.

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Azeem, Group CEO of Coastal The process is fully-automated, reducing the risk of health and safety issues while improving “The main principle of our company is to always efficiency. promote the brand ‘Made in Qatar’ internationally. Our products will be of world class quality, The first seat ‘Made in Qatar’ will be inin par with the top international companies and stalled in Al Bayt Stadium in December 2017. will be exported regionally” he further added.

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he demand for security systems has seen an upswing in the GCC countries.

Government regulations in place for compulsory installation of surveillance systems in public areas coupled with a surging construction market are among the factors that have led to the growth of the video surveillance market in the GCC region.

Additionally, the growing tourism industry in the region has resulted in increased construction projects in various sectors, primarily hospitality, government, transportation and retail. According to 6Wresearch, a global market research and consulting firm, GCC video surveillance market is expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate ) of about 10% during 2017-23.

In an interview with Construction Sites, Kamal Mokrani, Global Vice President, InfiNet Wireless, talks about the driving force behind the surveillance market in the GCC , the latest security trends and the current state of the market, among other topics.

The video surveillance industry is ever-changing, with new players coming on to the scene all the time and striving to come up with the next big thing in access control, video streaming and management, as well as monitoring and control centers.

QCS: The video surveillance market is booming in the GCC countries. What is the driving force behind this?

Kamal Mokrani: Growing safety and security concerns, rising crime rates and terror threats are some of the key factors driving the growth of the video surveillance market in many regions of the world, including the GCC countries. Over the past four years, we at InfiNet Wireless have witnessed an increasing demand for homeland security in many Middle East countries. Some of them are faced with the mass migration of communities across borders seeking safer havens.

Continuously decreasing prices of cameras and associated video analytics have also resulted in an increase in the adoption of video surveillance deployments across the GCC region, mainly fuelled by the government sector.

QCS: Please tell us about the latest security trends in the GCC market.

Mokrani: The GCC video surveillance market is currently going through a major transition phase, with many existing and new service providers ditching legacy analogue surveillance systems and replacing them with newer and more advanced IP-based digital systems.

New applications for video surveillance are emerging, especially when combined with other applications related to deploying solutions for smart cities.

The GCC public safety market will undoubtedly benefit from several major technical developments that are starting to make their way into the wider security market. The most important consideration for the public safety market, for instance, is the ability to receive metadata dynamically and process it with analytics to provide immediate responses and actions, an area where InfiNet Wireless is very active.

To address such increasing needs for security, we have enhanced our existing wireless solutions to carry even more data within the same spectrum and provide high definition video streams to allow all the usual analytics (e.g. face recognition, ANPR, etc.) to be undertaken by the relevant decision-makers or law enforcement agencies. The nature of these developments and applications require that the video surveillance infrastructure to actually feed very good quality data into the overall monitoring and management processes.

QCS: How would you describe the current state of the market for video surveillance systems and services in Qatar and the GCC countries?

Mokrani: Driven by the safety concerns described above, we see major projects being launched by various countries of the GCC region; Saudi Arabia and Qatar, for example, are spending heavily on various types of security equipment and deploying a large number of video surveillance systems throughout their respective territories.

QCS: Which markets segments, for example, commercial office space, retail, healthcare, etc have seen noticeably healthy customers of video surveillance and why?

Mokrani: Based on our very recent experience in the GCC region, we have seen most of the video surveillance spending come from the government sector. There has also been significant growth in the commercial segment of the market, and we expect this to continue well into the future, with demand for video security systems coming from large and small retail businesses aiming to reduce robbery and inventory loss.

We have worked very closely with financial institutions and construction companies deploying video surveillance systems to provide security to new building sites, monitoring customer and staff activities, securing cash transactions and management, etc.

On a more general note, we expect the development of safe cities in the GCC region to continue for many years to come, with an increased urgency from those cities yet to adopt a smart city approach. This concept is based on a consolidated IT and communications platform which combines public-safety information from different sources obtained through a multitude of sensors, and multi-agency collaboration.

QCS: What is new on the video surveillance product side?

Mokrani: The video surveillance industry is ever-changing, with new players coming on to

the scene all the time and striving to come up with the next big thing in access control, video streaming and management, as well as monitoring and control centers.

The technological advances seen recently in video surveillance with video analytics are allowing law enforcement agencies and decision makers of all types to improve their response times to incidents of all kinds.

Being more available and reachable in the market, manufacturers are introducing more cameras with embedded analytics capabilities.

From advanced multi-directional cameras to intelligent systems and other emerging technology, today’s video surveillance industry is poised to take IP cameras to the next level.

The future growth of the video surveillance market in the GCC region will be mainly fuelled by new product releases as well as continued focus on how new video products will potentially integrate with intrusion detection, access control and wireless communication technology to create complete solutions for service providers and end users alike.

The security industry, in general, is seeing trends in the increased use of omnidirectional cameras, video analytics, video resolution and cloud-based surveillance, making the future of video surveillance virtually endless in possibilities.

QCS: What are the challenges you see for wireless video surveillance vendors and how has your company overcome them?

Mokrani: The use of any wireless technology across the GCC region for video surveillance applications is often hampered by regulatory barriers which have made it difficult for companies like InfiNet Wireless and service providers of all types to deploy the latest wireless video platforms. There are still many barriers in the take-up of new technologies across the region that need to be overcome for wireless solutions to be truly adopted.

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Today’s video security solutions are much more streamlined than in previous years and can easily adapt to existing and new systems.

As the industry is now past the analogue/ IP point and the majority of installations are IP based with improved image resolution, enhanced performance, lower bandwidth and greater return on investment, deploying video surveillance systems is becoming increasingly easier and more efficient, offering plenty of opportunities to all players in the industry.

QCS: Security cameras in public places, it is claimed, violate privacy rights. According to your opinion, how could we make balance utility with privacy?

Airwaves are a scarce resource and they have to be managed properly in order to protect frequency licence owners and ensure the minimum level of disruption to their businesses.

Without proper regulation, the wireless space will quickly become a “radio jungle” with levels of interference that defy physics and operational ambitions of the service providers, in effect resulting in nobody truly benefitting from adopting such technologies.

With the rising threat of terrorist attacks and other crimes across the region and increasing cases of inventory losses, video surveillance has become a necessary tool in security systems, aiming to avert the loss of lives and damage or theft of valuable assets.

Despite all these challenges, we have had a number of success stories within the GCC region that have started to shape the wireless market in many countries of the region.

QCS: Where would you see the wireless video surveillance market in Qatar and the GCC countries after five years from now?

One of our most successful deployment was in Cairo, Egypt’s largest commercial hub and the busiest in Northern Africa. Taking advantage of a government incentive to significantly improve the security of its citizens and tourists, we were able to offer Cairo and its people a modern infrastructure deployed throughout the entire city in an effort to not only make the city a safer place to be in, but also one with improved air quality through dynamic road traffic monitoring and management.

Mokrani: We expect that the video surveillance market across the entire GCC region will continue to grow, thanks to the adoption by many service providers of new technologies (cloud services and other analytics technologies) and security systems, all aimed at protecting economies and infrastructure from criminal activities and terror attacks.

Mokrani: The video surveillance industry is made up of a complex ecosystem that includes cameras, storage devices, wired or wireless transmission links, management and monitoring software, professional services, etc.

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We expect that the video surveillance market across the GCC region will continue to grow, thanks to the adoption by many service providers of new technologies and security systems...

Mokrani: Video surveillance, in general, involves the monitoring of people and assets from a remote location in order to follow their activities and movements in a dynamic fashion, and ultimately ensure their security and integrity.

QCS: Are there any technologies that are helping to boost video surveillance sales or changing the market in any way?

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Similarly, the decline of IP camera prices and the presence of big players are important factors that are expected to drive the video surveillance market in the region.

Qatar is currently undertaking several projects, especially in the infrastructure sector such as airports, highway systems, stadia for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, etc. These projects are all expected to require high definition surveillance systems that can capture clear images any time of the day or night.

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QCS: How do you differentiate your company from your competitors?

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Choose the right CCTVCCTV cameras Choose the right cameras Thinking of buying a security camera? Here are the eight different types of CCTV cameras you should know about 1.

Dome CCTV Camera

Dome CCTV Cameras are the most widely used for indoor security and surveillance applications. Speed Dome CCTV cameras provide the surveillance operator the ability to move the camera.

There are cameras that have automated pan/tilt/zoom functionality where the camera is moving on a timed basis. These are used to cover a wide area with only one camera, or to avoid poor light conditions at certain times of day.

Typical applications are retail, where the camera is designed to be unobtrusive, but visible.

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Bullet CCTV Camera

Bullet CCTV Cameras have a long, cylindrical, and tapered shape, similar to that of a “rifle bullet”, often used in applications that require long distance viewing. The camera is not typically designed to have pan/tilt/zoom control but instead to capture images from a fixed location, pointing at a particular area.

A bullet CCTV camera is a wall-mount or ceiling-mounted unit that is typically designed for indoor use, but can also be used for some outdoor applications.

Many bullet cameras can also be waterproof by being installed inside protective casings, which protect against dust, dirt, rain, hail and other harmful elements.

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C-Mount CCTV Camera

C-mount CCTV cameras have detachable lenses to fit different applications. Standard CCTV camera lenses can only cover distances of between 35 and 40ft, therefore with C-mount CCTV cameras, it is possible to use special lenses, which can cover distances greater than 40ft.

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These CCTV cameras are primarily used in outdoor applications and they can have a wide dynamic range to function in glare, direct sunlight, reflections and strong back light 24/7.

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Infrared/Night Vision CCTV Camera

These night-vision CCTV cameras have the ability to see images in pitch black conditions using Infrared LEDs and are ideal in outside conditions where lighting is poor to zero.

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Network/IP CCTV Camera

These cameras, both hardwired and wireless, transmit images over the Internet, often compressing the bandwidth so as not to overwhelm the web. IP cameras are easier to install than analog cameras because they do not require a separate cable run or power boost to send images over a longer distance.

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Wireless CCTV Camera

Not all wireless cameras are IP-based. Some wireless cameras can use alternative modes of wireless transmission. But no matter what the transmission method, the primary benefit to these units is still the same: extreme flexibility in installation.

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High-Definition HD CCTV Camera

Ultra high-definition cameras are often relegated to niche markets, such as casinos and banks. These give the operators the ability to zoom in with extreme clarity (to look at a poker player who might have something up their sleeve).

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Day/Night CCTV Camera

The day/night CCTV cameras have the distinct advantage of operating in both normal and poorly-lit environments. These cameras do not have Infrared illuminators because they can capture clear video images in varying light conditions and in the dark.

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Building automation andautomation control Building and control system poised for growth leap for growth leap system poised Project related surveillance investment in Qatar will lead the market

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he term “building automation and control system” (BACS) constitutes the automatic centralized control of a building’s lighting control solutions, security and access control, energy metering and monitoring systems, HVAC systems, etc.

Backed by a surging economy, an increasing disposable income, a growing number of infrastructure projects and rising government efforts to reduce carbon footprint in the country, the BACS market in Qatar is expected to register a healthy growth rate over the next five years.

A widening energy deficit, fluctuating prices of conventional energy and growing security and environmental concerns are thrusting for an immediate need for efficient utilization of energy in Qatar.

Meanwhile, according to another report, the electronic security market in Qatar remains in its developing stage. Most of the demand has been driven by the oil and gas industry and related activities which dominate the Qatar economy.

Moreover, demand for energy from commercial CCTV and access control systems have been the buildings is increasing rapidly in the country, two major segments dominating the market. and it is anticipated to swell three times during 2015-2050.

Honeywell Access Systems was among the major players operating in Qatar access control Consequently, the need for optimizing energy market in 2016. Fire alarms were the third most consumption through building automation and installed electronic security devices in Qatar control systems is becoming vital in Qatar, market on the basis of revenue. where over 50% of the energy produced is consumed for air-conditioning.

Axis, Pelco, Hikvision, Simplex, Bosch were some key players in Qatar market. Video surveilAccording to a report titled “Qatar Building Au- lance was the key electronic security equipment tomation & Control Systems Market By Prod- in Qatar’s market. uct, By Application, By End Use, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011 – 2021”, the It is expected that project-related surveillance BACS market in Qatar is projected to grow at a investment in Qatar will lead the market. This CAGR of over 10% during 2016-2021. increased investment will lead to significant expansion and growth in businesses that are diThe heating, ventilation & air conditioning rectly and indirectly involved in the security and (HVAC) segment dominated Qatar BACS market surveillance market in Qatar. in 2015 on account of growing demand for energy-efficient air conditioning as well as ventilation The Qatar Tourism Authority has allocated $64 systems coupled with increasing construction of billion (QR236 billion) to fund a massive tourism residential buildings and stadiums due to the program to implement, organize and enhance FIFA World Cup 2022. safety at the 2022 World Cup. However, in terms of growth, the energy meter- This and other developments in real estate and ing and monitoring segment is anticipated to infrastructure sectors are expected to create adoutpace the HVAC segment during the forecast ditional demand for electronic security devices. period.

New and improving regulations to improve civil In 2015, Doha dominated the Qatar BACS mar- defense and response to disaster will further ket, and the region is anticipated to continue its accentuate the demand for electronic surveildominance over the next five years as well. lance.

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TOTO aims to reduce emissions TOTO aims toCO2 reduce CO2 emissions from plumbing productsproducts from plumbing

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t might seem as a tiny detail, but choosing the right faucet can result in huge water and energy savings. Research estimates that bathroom and kitchen faucets account for 16 percent of the water used in an American home. In a typical house, faucets run for around 8 minutes a day and consume nearly 11 gallons of water per person per day.

The consumption is unlikely to be different in Qatar.

As a leading manufacturer of plumbing products, the TOTO Group’s integrated all in One Auto Faucet promises to Improve livability, benefit the natural system and achieve significant energy and water savings.

The product is part of TOTO GREEN CHALLENGE to significantly accelerate conventional environmental activities. “To promote environmental activities in the three key perspectives of product and services, manufacturing and social contributions, and human resource development, we have established quantitative targets for our Action Plan that lasts until the year 2017 - our 100th anniversary”, the company stated.

TOTO Green Challenge The global environment is changing at a rate beyond our expectations. Plumbing products, alongside household electrical appliances, account for the majority of CO2 emitted from the home.

As a leading manufacturer of plumbing products, TOTO promotes its TOTO GREEN CHALLENGE to significantly accelerate conventional environmental activities.

This involves a review of all corporate activities with a view toward achieving stringent quantitative targets by 2017.

Product-related initiatives include a focus on “reducing CO2 emissions from plumbing products” and “purifying the air with Hydrotect. The company has devised an easy-to-understand vision of the future and a roadmap outlining how to get there, aiming to expand activities encompassing the entire housing construction industry on a global scale.

The suggested faucet is a compact infrared sensor; one of the smallest sensors in the world. It’s aesthetically pleasing design with spout senses for human motions only. Moreover, the faucet precisely tempers water and regulates its flow, while the thermostatic controller enhances the comfort of users.

Electricity is generated by the built-in power generator unit when the water flows through it. The electricity stored in the capacitor can be used for daily operation. The ECOPOWER self-generating hydropower system gets stronger with each use, adding years to lifecycle.

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Engineered to require no electricity or routine disposable battery replacement, Eco-Power products are the perfect marriage of handsfree operation, low maintenance and sophisticated design.

Water Saving An integrated sensor is able to detect hand movement and thus ensure that just the right amount of water is dispensed. It’s so finely tuned that it only registers hand movement directly below the spout and therefore does not activate the water flow when you’re cleaning the wash basin.

TOTO aerated bubble technology, adds air to the water enlarging them and causing them to increase in volume. This enables the water consumption to reduce by half from 4.0 L/ min to 2L/min while retaining the same washing experience.

Energy Saving Without the need of batteries replacement, this helps to reduce daily maintenance and create an eco friendly environment. Without the need of cabling and wiring, this helps to reduce cost and energy.

Since the product is self powered, the electrical cabling is not required. So the energy saving and cost savings are the benefits.

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maller businesses could be excluded from government plans to make tax transactions digital, according to new research from ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales).

Commenting on the report, ICAEW Technical Manager David Lyford-Smith said: “The largest and most persistent issue in introducing the digitalization of tax is that of digital exclusion, which is common among small businesses.

“While government can work to educate and provide resources for many affected by digital exclusion, total compliance is impossible.

GCC countries should take what we’ve learnt from other countries where the digitalization of tax has been introduced

“There must be an avenue for those who cannot comply with digital reporting to avoid penalties; this may be through the maintenance of traditional paper-based record keeping and filing or via supporting a network of accessible and affordable tax agents that can keep records and file on behalf of their clients.”

With VAT set to be introduced across the GCC from 2018, businesses and governments can gain valuable lessons from other markets where the digitalization of taxation is already underway.

According to Michael Armstrong, FCA and ICAEW Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa and The accountancy and finance body says smaller South Asia (MEASA), “GCC countries should take companies and many individuals will not have the what we’ve learnt from other countries where the necessary tools or know-how to make the shift digitalization of tax has been introduced”. and will end up incurring costs either to acquire them or to hire an agent to do it on their behalf. Describing digitalization is a large, complex proThe report “Digitalization of Tax, International cess, Armstrong said: “We have seen from other Perspectives”, produced by ICAEW, examines economies that forcing implementation in a short how digital technology has been harnessed by period of time can cause problems. For instance, international tax administrations to reduce costs Estonia’s program of digital transformation is and improve compliance and tax yields, while seen as one of the leading examples in the world crucially assessing the future challenges these and yet digital exclusion is still a common problem among older citizens and in remote areas economies face. where internet connectivity is poor.”

The report explores the most essential trends in digital tax administration and reviews case stud- He said: “While digitalization is attractive to govies from seven different countries (Australia, Bra- ernments for many reasons, we believe the move zil, Czechia, Estonia, Italy, Russia and the UK), to digital should not be made compulsory and inassessing key influencing factors, goals, tools, stead should be a matter of choice for business change strategies, and issues along the road to owners based on a compelling business case for help policymakers create a modern digital tax ad- change.” ministration.

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A team from Ashghal, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment and the British Transport Research Institute and Qatar Steel, creates a new asphalt and concrete mixtures that have steel slag as a partial alternative for imported stones

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he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) took part in a Qatar Steel workshop about “optimization of steel slag in construction” to discuss how to utilize steel slag and recycling to use it in road projects.

Ashghal President Dr Saad Bin Ahmed Al Muhannadi delivered a speech at the opening of the workshop, in which he pointed to the support of the Public Works Authority for all promising initiatives that include the use of alternative local materials, including materials from recycling or waste from industries that can be recycled to meet the country’s aspirations for a sustainable environment.

The asphalt mixtures have been used to build a test road in the Mesaieed area, in addition to using the pre-cast concrete mixtures in building road barriers, manholes and underground construction works.

Over 30 months, which is the project period, the field and laboratory tests results proved that the new mixtures met the approved quality standards.

On another note, those innovative mixtures contribute to finding a solution for the accumulation of waste, through creating technical methods that aim to benefit from it in construction, saving at least 20 to 40 % of imported building stones, and with a similar adequacy.

Ashghal President Dr Saad Bin Ahmed Al Muhannadi addressing the opening session of the workshop.

The Ashghal President receiving an award for “Optimization of steel slag in roads construction”.

He said that a team from Ashghal, lead by Khaled Mohammed Al Emadi, Quality and Safety Department manager in Ashghal, participated in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment and the British Transport Research Institute and Qatar Steel, for using steel slag in asphalt and concrete mixtures and compare the results with local and international requirements and standards.

The project team, in co-operation with local contractors, created new asphalt and concrete mixtures that have steel slag as a partial alternative for imported stones.

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Qatar government make Qatarencouraged governmenttoencouraged to make national resilience a strategic imperative national resilience a strategic imperative National resilience is the ability to survive crises, seize opportunities, and prevent and manage risks in a changing world

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he growing number of natural and manmade disasters around the world – from earthquakes and floods to recent cyber attacks against organizations – highlight the need for GCC countries to adopt a National Resilience framework, according to a Booz Allen Hamilton report titled “Building National Resilience”.

The report explains how national resilience is a nation’s ability to survive crises, seize existing market opportunities, and prevent and manage risks in a changing world.

According to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the negative consequences from a major disruptive event can reach up to 20% of a country’s GDP. The 2014 Ebola outbreak provided the starkest contrast of how building resilience can affect catastrophic events. Sierra Leone experienced the highest rate of infection in Africa with 8,706 reported cases, along with the second highest death rate, whereas Nigeria successfully contained the outbreak, suffering just 20 cases and eight deaths.

How is it that these two West African states had such markedly different outcomes? The answer lies in resilience.

In the GCC, cyber attacks cost governments an estimated $1 billion annually, according to the ICS Cyber Security Forum.

The multiple Shamoon attacks on Saudi government agencies and the Gauss virus attack on Lebanese banks in 2012, are just two examples of how such disruptions threaten the ecosystem of organizations and nations not just in the GCC but even across the wider Mena region.

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As Qatar continues its vast infrastructure development projects in preparation to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022, it is also preparing for the arrival of 1 million international visitors to the country.

An effective national resilience strategy could help the government build integration between sectors and network systems (e.g., transportation, telecommunications, hospitality), implement necessary security measures, establish system redundancies to purposely create spare capacity to accommodate disruptions, and identify economic opportunities in the anticipated influx of international visitors.

Nabih Maroun, Executive Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton Mena, sees the risks faced by GCC countries as diverse, ranging from natural events such as flooding and sand storms, to human-related accidents.

“We encourage GCC governments to make national resilience an integral part of their strategic agendas in the next few years to address such possible disruptions, which are concerns for all mature economies,” says Maroun.

Booz Allen Hamilton indicates that the best way to tailor resilience strategy is to adopt and implement a comprehensive framework. As a starting point, the World Bank and the OECD have published resilience guidelines that are widely recognized in the international community.

Booz Allen Hamilton states that to develop truly holistic, fit-for-purpose resilience frameworks in the GCC, there are three areas that need special attention: * Determine sectors critical to national security: It is important to recognize that “security” is not merely military or law enforcement related, but

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rather multi-faceted to include dimensions such as the security of water, food, the environment and information. * Establish governance capacity: National governance capacity begins with a clear strategy towards a more resilient future. This means that by coordinating policies and operations, as well as instituting communication protocols along with analytics, reporting and monitoring systems, a nation can adapt dynamically to shifting conditions.

Nabih Maroun Executive Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton MENA

* Build functional capabilities: Increased resilience cannot be accomplished by enhanced governance capabilities alone; it also requires longterm shifts in integrated functional capabilities.

This could include continuity of government and operations, continuous risk-management, emergency management, crisis communication, infrastructure protection systems and intelligence gathering and sharing methods.

Rosa Donno, Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton Mena, elaborates: “Once designed, implementing the resilience framework is a longterm process, however, setting visible, short term milestones allows progress to be measured.

“Several countries across the GCC are at the cusp of great change – with national transformation policies outlining key areas for growth in the next few years. A resilience roadmap provides governments with practical steps to begin the resilience journey, and, just as importantly, the motivation to continue it.”

Booz Allen advises GCC countries to bear in mind that resilience strategies cannot be compressed into a single law or a single government policy; rather legislation and institutional arrangements will infuse the resilience vision and principles into all relevant laws and routine func-

Rosa Donno Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton MENA

tions of the government.

To succeed in their aims, GCC governments are encouraged to develop bespoke resilience roadmaps and agree upon a vision that is aligned with their national priorities and which includes the participation of central government, local authorities, private-sector stakeholders, and in certain instances society at large.

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he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has opened the main tunnel at Onaiza Interchange, one of the key three interchanges on Lusail Expressway. The coming months would witness the phased opening of important parts of the project. June will witness the opening of the main bridge at West Bay Interchange.

Also, two new tunnels will open at the Pearl Interchange in September, prior to the full completion of the project, which includes more than 6.5 kilometres of paths for pedestrian and cyclists.

a number of hotels, commercial and residential areas west of Onaiza Street.

Main tunnel: The tunnel is located at the traffic lights of the current Onaiza Interchange (Doha Exhibition Centre traffic lights) and it stretches until the signal-controlled intersection in front of the Cultural Village Katara.

The project work area stretches over 5.5 kilometer from Lusail City in the north to the West Bay area in the south. The project works include three main multi-level interchanges, which are the Pearl Interchange, Onaiza Interchange and West Bay Interchange, in addition to two marine bridges over the South and North Canal Crossings near the Pearl and Lusail City. Upon its completion, the main carriageway of Lusail Expressway will consist of four lanes in each direction, in addition to a number of feeder service roads to connect the different destinations with the expressway.

The tunnel is 630 meters long with a one-kilometer access road leading to it from south and north. Three out of four lanes in the tunnel are now open, which will provide a free-flow traffic for those coming from the Pearl and northern areas towards West Bay in the south, without any need to stop at the traffic lights in front of the old exhibition centre.

Remaining works on Onaiza Interchange will be completed on schedule, including a bridge that will connect east of Onaiza Street with the areas it covers, such as the Cultural Village Katara and

Lusail Expressway Project: Lusail Expressway is one of the key projects of the Expressway Program that Ashghal is implementing. It is located in a vital area that connects Doha with Lusail City and covers many public destinations such as the Pearl in the north, via Katara and the Diplomatic Area, and a number of residential areas, hotels, malls and other facilities.

Architectural character: The design of Lusail Expressway is an integrated system that eases traffic flow and connects Doha with West Bay, to enhance access to its important destinations and landmarks.

The architectural characteristic of the project is inspired by the heritage Qatari vocabulary. It forms a combination of Qatar’s past and future, given that it is the main expressway on the sea front that stretches over the northern coast of Doha city.

Ashghal opens the main tunnel at the intersection of Onaiza and traffic

Lusail Expressway stretches parallel to the important landmarks and destinations on Doha’s coast, and with its location that includes the most important attractions in the country, it will become a “painting” and a road that is characterized by a unique view inspired by the Qatari heritage in a contemporary vision.

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2.2-km underpass being planned 2.2-km underpass being planned underneath Tilted Roundabout underneath Tilted Roundabout

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he Public Works Authority ( Ashghal) will convert Tilted Roundabout into a parallel signalized intersection to enable the construction of a 2.2-kilometer underpass that will extend between the northern and southern areas of Al Gharrafa.

elling on Al Luqta Street, Al Gharrafa Street and Huwar Street will experience a slight deviation from existing road alignment before reaching the signalized interchange.

The signalized interchange will cater for motorists traveling in all directions between Doha, The proposed road change has been designed Dukhan and Al Gharrafa and Huwar Street, and in co-ordination with the General Directorate of includes free right turns to provide as much Traffic with an expected operation period of nine free-flowing movement as possible. months.

Ashghal said that it will not reduce the existing The new road layout will enable Ashghal to ac- number of lanes on Al Luqta Street, Al Gharrafa celerate construction of the proposed Tilted Street and Huwar Street. The temporary road Interchange, a two-level interchange that will fa- layout on Al Luqta Street and Al Gharrafa Street cilitate free-flowing traffic at the intersection of will still provide three lanes in each direction Al Luqta Street and Al Gharrafa Street. while Huwar Street will still provide two lanes in each direction.

As illustrated on the attached map, the road change will modify the existing roundabout into To ensure the safety of road users, the speed a signal-controlled intersection. Road users trav- limit on Al Luqta Street will be reduced to 50kph.

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he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has opened 37 kilometers of the New Orbital Highway and Truck Route project to traffic.

had rescheduled some projects incorporating the New Orbital Highway and Truck Route, in line with its commitment to deliver the expressways on or before time.

The newly-opened parts include a 29-kilometerlong section of the New Orbital Highway between its intersection with the East West Corridor and its intersection with Dukhan Highway, where three out of seven lanes have beenopened to traffic, as well as an eight-kilometer-long stretch of Mesaieed Road, from South Al Wakra to Hamad Port, with two out of four lanes being open to traffic.

The latest opening is the second accomplishment of the New Orbital Highway project this year, as Ashghal had inaugurated the linking road between Hamad Port and Truck Route on February 27.

A couple of bridges opened on the interchange linking Orbital Highway and Dukhan Highway, to be fully in use in the following months since 75% of structure works of the interchange had already been completed.

The opening of the remaining sections of the Orbital Highway will be followed, spreading over the next few months until the final delivery of the entire project in 2018.

The Orbital-Dukhan Interchange is a key access point on Dukhan Highway linking the vital Al Jahhaniya Interchange on Dukhan Road, Al Rayyan area and Al Shamal Road.

Yousef Al Emadi, Manager of the Expressway Department at Ashghal, stated that the new works opened 30 days before deadline since Ashghal

Also, the interchange connecting the Orbital Highway and East-West Corridor is 75% complete as one of the bridges dedicated for light vehicles and a tunnel dedicated for heavy vehicles from East West Corridor to Orbital Highway have already been opened.

Once completed, the junction will involve three levels, two bridges and two tunnels in order to enhance the traffic flow between the East West Corridor and The New Orbital Highway.

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Mesaieed areas in the south to the West of Al Khor city in the north.

The project includes the construction of 21 main interchanges, including tunnels and flyovers, connecting the Orbital with the highways and main roads such as the East West Corridor, Salwa Road, Dukhan Highway and Al Shamal.

This will significantly enhance the traffic flow and shorten journey times by around 50% on average, compared to the time spent in the same journey using existing roads.

The New Orbital Highway and Truck Route project is considered as an important addition to the road network in Qatar as it will serve as a vital link between the southern and northern areas in Qatar. The project is located to the north, west and south of Doha City and includes a total of around 195 kilometers of roads, starting from

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PWA/STC/035/2017

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On Call Supply of Tack Coat & Asphalt Hot Mix for Roads Maintenance Department - AA/ROM/2017/0196/C1/S

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PWA/STC/038/2017

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On Call Supply of CRS 1h for Roads Maintenance Department AA/ROM/2017/0194/C1/S

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PWA/ITC/012/2017

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Upgrade, Expand, Operate & Maintain Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS) - AA/ROM/2015/046/C1/I

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PWA/ITC/004/2017

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Refurbishment and Upgrading Works for Various Sewage Pumping StaQatari Companies Only tions - CP 771 - IA/2017/C/017/I

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PWA/STC/040/2017

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Price Agreement for Supply of Reports, Magazine and Files PR/2017/SY/004/S

Qatari Companies Only

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PWA/STC/039/2017

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Supply of Souvenirs PR/2017/SY/005/S

Qatari Companies Only

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22-May-17

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PWA/STC/037/2017

STC

Supply of Tissue Box GS/2017/MS/002/S

Qatari Companies Only

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15-May-17

General Services

PWA/STC/036/2017

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Price Agreement for Supply of Miscellaneous Print Works GS/2017/MS/003/S

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PWA/STC/034/2017

STC

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8-May-17

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PWA/STC/019/2017/R

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Supply and Install of Server Management Software ISD/2017/SY/105/S

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8-May-17

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PWA/STC/032/2017

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Material Supply Management System (MSMS) ISD/2017/PMO/104/S

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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

Insurance Coverage for PWA’s Vehicles and Machines GS/2017/I/001/S

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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

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Tel : 44581001 • 44693451 Fax : 44581122 Email: obaikan@obaikanes.com

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EXPO

QDB showcases 29 construction-sector QDB showcases 29 construction-sector companiescompanies at Big 5 Saudi exhibition at Big 5 Saudi exhibition Tasdeer participated along with 29 leading Qatari companies at the Big 5 Saudi exhibition

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n its drive to promote Qatari products across local, regional and global markets, Qatar Development Bank (QDB), through the support of its export program, Tasdeer, participated along with 29 leading national companies at the Big 5 Saudi, an exhibition for operators in the construction industry.

The expo was held at Jeddah Center for Forum and Events.

The participation of Tasdeer comes against the backdrop of a series of initiatives the development agency has undertaken to support the entry of Qatari small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) across regional and global markets.

Through its involvement in the Big 5 Saudi, QDB aims to facilitate the entry of local companies specializing in the construction industry –including manufacturers of construction equipment, technology, machinery, materials as well as product suppliers – in the largest market in the region.

QDB’s pavilion in the Big 5 included the following shortlisted 29 Qatari companies: Advanced Pipes & Casts Company, Al Farraj Trading & Manufacturing Company, Al Jattal Industry, Al-Sada Factory for Plastic Pipes, Albayan for Electronics and LED Technologies, Doha Plastic, National Paints Factories, Qatar Aluminium Extrusion Co., Qatar German Pipes Company W.L.L., Qatar International

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Cables Company, Qatar Paving Stones, Qatar Plastic Products Company, Qatar Wire Products, Qatari Canadian for Energy and Electrical Industries, Qatari Saudi Gypsum Co., Sarplast Qatar, Seashore Steel, Uniplast Factory, Bumatar German Factory for Plastic Products, Doha Factory for Paints & Chemicals, Al Muftah Fiber glass Products, Khaled Manufacturing Co., Jersey Glass, Al Bateel Interior, Qatar National Aluminum Panel, Gwalls, Elan Signage, Qatar UPVC for Windows and Doors and Qatar Wooden Products Co.

The Big 5 exhibition is amongst the most important events in the construction and building materials sector in the region.

It brings together five separate product-focused events under one roof and the Big 5 network today includes more than 300,000 suppliers and buyers from 120 countries around the world.

The expo hosts national pavilions representing all major exporting countries of the world, and draws the attention of major developers, Tasdeer Executive Director Hassan Khalifa contractors, suppliers and distributors from Al Mansoori said that QDB was delighted to both the eastern and western hemispheres take part in the Big 5 exhibition series for the of the globe. third time.

The exhibition’s success has given rise to “This expo holds particular importance for various national chapters of the same series, our local companies as it is considered to making the Big 5 a global name with editions be amongst the most important construction in Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). sector exhibitions,” he said.

“In the past, Qatari companies have achieved significant success in this diverse sector within Qatar, and we believe that the time is ripe to launch and expand their success story into foreign markets,” said Al Mansoori.

Furthermore, the scope of the event has broadened to now include the following exhibition portfolios: concrete, PMV, stone, HCAV, solar, glass and facilities management sectors.

“The Saudi market is the premier destination for Qatari products as it is the most important regional market. Furthermore, the culture of both countries and architectural styles are similar, which allows Qatari companies a natural advantage in acquiring important deals in the Saudi Arabian construction sector.”

The development agency’s participation in the Big 5 Saudi comes as the latest in a series of activities undertaken to consolidate Qatar-Saudi economic partnership.

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To this end, last year in September, QDB held an “Exporting to Saudi Arabia” workshop,

and in August, welcomed a delegation of officials from the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) at its headquarters to promote cross-trade opportunities, exchange experiences and broaden existing co-operation.

Recent Tasdeer events included the PlastExpo, one of the leading international exhibitions in the plastics and packaging industry, which was held in Casablanca, Morocco, from April 5 to 8.

The scope and breadth of Tasdeer was recognized on the international stage when International Trade Center (ITC), a joint agency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), nominated QDB for the 2016 Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Award, under the category of the best development agency in a developing country.

Incidentally, QDB was the sole development agency shortlisted from amongst the countries in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Other nominated development agencies, under the same category, included those from the following countries: Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Jamaica and South Korea.

2017 CALENDAR OF EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS EVENTS

World Stadium Congress Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event date (s): 9 – 11 May Venue: Westin, Doha, Qatar Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.worldstadiumcongress.com

Project Qatar Organizer: IFP Qatar Event date (s): 8 – 11 May Venue: Doha Exhibition Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900 Email: info@ifpqatar.com Website: www.projectqatar.com

Heavy Max Organizer: IFP Qatar Event date (s): 8 – 11 May Venue: Doha Exhibition Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900 Email: info@ifpqatar.com Website: www.heavymaxqatar.com

Qatar Stonetech Organizer: IFP Qatar Event date (s): 8 – 11 May Venue: Doha Exhibition Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900 Email: info@ifpqatar.com Website: www.qatarstone-tech.com Saudi Smart Cities Organizer: Nispana Innovative Platforms Pvt Ltd Event date (s): 16,17,18 May

Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Riyadh Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Tel: +91 9880022722 Email: jaisimha.das@nispana.com Website: www.saudismartcities.net

The 11th Hotelier Summit Middle East Organizer: IDE Consulting Services Event date (s): 17 – 18 May Venue: TBC Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +44 12353 30073 Website: www.hospitalityseries.com

Qatar HSE & Fire Safety Conference Organizer: Health, Safety & Security Review ME Event date (s): 16,17,18 May Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 448 9260 Email: register@hssreview.me Website: www.hse-forum.com/qatar

Great Indian Property Expo (GIPE) Organizer: Nish events and exhibitions Event date (s): 18 – 20 May Venue: Doha Exhibitions and Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +91 9820335516 Email: info@exhibitionmania.com

International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE) Organizer: International Academic of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management Event date (s): 25 – 26 June Venue: La Villa Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +91 8339973162

Email: info@iastem.org Website: http://iastem.org/Conference2017/ Qatar/1/ICMAE/index.php

4th Annual Future Interiors Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings Event date (s): 25 – 26 September Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futureinteriorsqatar.com Power Qatar Summit (Incorporating Solar Qatar) Organizer: Expotrade Middle East FZ-LLC Event date (s): 9 – 10 October Venue: The Ritz Carlton Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 4542135 Fax: +971 4 35 85 511 Website: www.powerqatar.com

Qatar Sustainability Week 2017 Organizer: Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) Event date (s): October 28 - November 4 Venue: Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) Location: Doha Tel: +974 4454 0242 Email Address: qgbcconference@qf.org.qa

4th Annual Future Landscape & Public Realm Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings Event date (s): 30 – 31 October Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futurelandscapeqatar.com

Hospitality Qatar Organizer: IFP Event date (s): 7 – 9 November Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4432 9900 Email: info@ifpqatar.com Website: www.hqshow.com

Index Qatar Organizer: dmg events Event date (s): 13 – 15 November Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4445 3727 Email: JaafarShubber@dmgeventsme.com Website: www.index-qatar.com

Green Expo Qatar Organizer: Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) Event date (s): 14 – 16 November Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4466 0036 Website: www.greenexpo.qa

4th Annual Future Drainage and Stormwater Networks Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings Event date (s): 5 – 6 December Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futuredrainagenetworksqatar.com

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PROJECT FOCUS

To know more about GCC project data, visit & register at www.qc-sites.com 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

FOXHILLS - D14

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

23,150,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

13.

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.

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

Qatar Islamic Bank

AFQCO & REDCO - Al Mana

1.4-1.2 bn

Under Construction

Residential Towers

3.

Doha Festival City (Package 3250,3100 and 7500

Basrec

GCC/ALEC JV

N/A

Under Construction

Retail Mall

4.

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

5.

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

Qatar Trading Agency

Redco - Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

6.

Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works)

Alfardan Properties Co.

CDC

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

7.

Qatar Sidra Village Project

Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC

Sinohydro Group Limited

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

8.

CBQ Towers at VB20 & VB21

CBQ

Power Line Engineering Qatar W.L.L.

N/A

Under Construction

Residential Towers

9.

Al Rabban Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M50+Floors)

Al Sarh Real Estate WLL

CRC

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

10.

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

Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani

REDCO – Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

11.

Holiday Inn at Business Park

He Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani

Man Enterprises Qatar, WLL

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

MADINAT ASH SHAMAL

AL GHUWARIYAH AL KHAWR

UMM SALAL

AL JUMALIYAH

DOHA AL RAYYAN

Project Title

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

50-30 Million

Design stage

Education

6.

Step 1 International Academy

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

40-20 Million

Design stage

School

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Mix 11 Hotel Tower at Lusail City

Real Estate Services Group

N/A

600 Million

Design Stage

Hotel

2.

Al Jassasiyah White Beach Palace

UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC)

N/A

400 Million

Design Stage

Mixed-Use

3.

Marina Com 05 Tower at Lusail City

Private Engineering Office / Mashour Real Estate Group

N/A

315 Million

Construction Stage

Office / Commercial

4.

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry

N/A

270 Million

Design Stage

Office

5.

Com 02 - Barwa Bank Headquarters at Lusail City

Barwa / Hilson Moran

N/A

250 Million

Design Stage

Office

6.

National Cyber Security Center

Ministry of Interior / Al Ali International

N/A

180 Million

Design Stage

Office

AL WAKRAH

MESAEED

JARIYAN AL BATNAH

NOTE: Whistle we take pride in keeping our Consultants Database with the most up-to-date information, please note that the above information is provided by the Consultants mentioned in the list; therefore QCS is not responsible for any incorrect data.

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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

Not Appointed

N/A

Tender 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.

Multi-level Cars Park at Hamad International Airport

Qatar Airways

N/A

N/A

Tender Stage

Cars Park

5.

Logistic City

Qatar Navigation

Ramco

450M

Under Construction

Warehouses

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

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Al Emadi Twin Towers

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

400

Design Stage

Commercial / Offices Towers

2.

City Tower

Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

200-250

Under Construction

Office Building

3.

Fahd Suite Apartment Hotel

FBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Detail Stage

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

4.

IBA Hotel

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Under Construction

Hotel

5.

Al Attiya Compound

Tameer Real Estate

Al Seal Trading

160

Under Construction

Residential Building

6.

Flight Simulator

Qatar Airways

Redco

40 Million

On Going

Special or Laboratory

7.

El Doha Tower

Mr. Mohamed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

120-100

Completed

Office Building

Mall

Farm

8.

Al Meera Hazm Al Markhiya Mall

Al Meera

Not Appointed

N/A

Full Design Package from concept to preparation of tender documents included interior design

9.

Supervision of Breeding Farm near Zubara Village

Equestrian Club

Not Appointed

N/A

On Going

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Innovators shaking upup tradition-bound global construction industry Innovators shaking tradition-bound global construction industry

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ew technologies are transforming the engineering and construction (E&C) sector at an accelerated pace, according to a new report compiled by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

The recently-released report, “Shaping the Future of Construction: Inspiring Innovators Redefine the Industry”, analyzes the construction of the world’s tallest building and iconic landmark, the Burj Khalifa, among other innovative construction projects.

The construction of this iconic building was envisaged as more than just the tallest structure in the world – it represents an integrated vertical city, one that uses innovation to address the worldwide challenge of mass urbanization and mega cities.

Relative to other industries, globally, the productivity in E&C has stalled over the past 50 years. Technology was not making any fundamental advances and companies remained averse to changing their traditional methods.

Burj Khalifa, for example, is an exemplary model of firms incubating an innovative environment. Property developer Emaar Properties invested great efforts into assembling a project team from across the world, with both experience and expertise in super high rise construction.

A collaborative initiative by multiple entities has led to the Burj Khalifa breaking several world records for buildings, to become an iconic urban landmark.

At 828 meters, the world’s tallest building and tallest man-made structure, took less than four years from the first excavation works to overtake Taipei 101 as tallest building, and just three additional years to reach completion.

Today the building attracts thousands of visitors every day, making Downtown Dubai a favorite urban destination.

Crucial contribution Governments are crucial participants in the transformation of the construction industry.

They need to create an environment conducive to the adoption of innovative technology as a regulator, strategic incubator, or project owner.

In terms of the construction of the Burj Khalifa, negotiations with government authorities got underway almost immediately.

Local consultants, specially hired for the purpose, liaised with the Dubai municipality for building approvals, with Dubai Civil Defense for fire, live and safety protection, and with the local utility company for electricity.

In light of this, the report highlights the benefits of such crucial engagement with governments

using the Burj Khalifa as a case point and also recommends that that governments should update building codes, move to performancebased and forward-looking standards and introduce more flexible procurement models in infrastructure projects to overcome typical hurdles for innovation.

Lessons Essentially, there are four lessons that the report takes away from the Burj Khalifa construction project: 1) Develop and maintain a vision to motivate everybody and to reject the status quo. The unwavering vision behind the Burj Khalifa inspired the project team to go beyond the known limits – increasing the building’s height and implementing still-unproven processes and technologies.

2) Assemble and experienced, best-in-class team to drive innovation. The Burj Khalifa project did not compromise on excellence. The handpicked expert team had the effect of maximizing knowledge transfer, optimizing logistics management, exploiting prefabrication to the full and facilitating expert collaboration.

3) Collaborate closely with suppliers to develop, test and implement innovations. The expertise of the various partners was invoked as early as the planning phase, to enable pre-emptive

modifications and avert costly reworks.

4) Engage regulatory authorities early on to speed up the approval process. The Burj Khalifa project team, being so experienced, promptly approached and negotiated with the relevant Dubai government agencies and utilities providers to expedite the official go-ahead and overcome any subsequent obstacles that might arise.