Construction Sites I September Issue no. 122 by Qatar Construction Sites

I ssue N o .122 - S eptember 2017

SITES Monthly Construction news, tenders, project focus, and forthcoming exhibitions in Qatar

• Qatar’s investment in infrastructure is expected to reach about $150 billion over the next few years in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Any increase in the number of governmental and private construction projects will bolster the demand for all construction materials like steel, aluminum and glass. • In recent years, the window and door industry has seen the emergence of many significant trends. With the industry adopting these advancements and modifications, window and door systems now have greater means to fulfill all their basic purposes.

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QDB and Kahramaa MoU sign MoU QDB andsign Kahramaa to support local companies to support local companies

Now more than ever, the responsibility of upholding our national economic independence is a binding duty on every single individual and organization in Qatar

atar Development Bank (QDB) and Kahramaa (Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation) have signed a memorandum of understanding

(MoU), expressing their strong commitment to lend support to local companies in the state. The MoU, which comes ahead of the third edition of the widely-appreciated “Buy Local Products” exhibition, complements the core directive of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani for local institutions to continue demonstrating the spirit of national solidarity and harmony they have shown in recent times, according to a release. The MoU was signed by QDB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdulaziz Bin Nasser Al Khalifa and Kahramaa President Essa Bin Hilal Al Kuwari. It establishes a strong basis for co-operation between QDB and Kahramaa based on their mutual ambition to improve the capabilities and competencies of Qatari companies. Integral components of the support the two partners will extend includes guiding local businesses through the technical requirements involved in qualifying for tenders and operations for Kahramaa as well as supporting their participation at promotional exhibitions and forums. The upcoming edition of the “Buy Local Products” exhibition – which showcases exhibitors from the water, electricity and recycling sectors – is an example of the promotional support that will be extended to local manufacturers.

Furthermore, QDB will also support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) technically and financially, where possible. Speaking on the occasion of the signing, QDB CEO Abdulaziz Bin Nasser Al-Khalifa said: “We are deeply delighted to partner with Kahramaa in the service of our nation’s local business community, our SME ecosystem and our economic sustainability. “It is with a great sense of pride and privilege that we rally behind the call of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani to demonstrate unwavering unity and support for our industries. “Now more than ever, the responsibility of upholding our national economic independence is a binding duty on every single individual and organization in Qatar. And as our nation’s enterprises have collectively shown in recent times — this is an obligation that we cherish.” He stressed the huge popularity of the “Buy Local Products” exhibition. “While we have always endeavored to build the capacity of our local companies, we decided to orchestrate an event that truly answered to the need of the hour with ‘Buy Local Products’,” AlKhalifa said. “Qatar-based organizations needed alternate supply solutions and this exhibition series helped satisfy their demands. We are determined to see our upcoming edition of the ‘Buy Local Products’ expo series achieve even

Kahramaa completes firstfirst Kahramaa completes electricity substation for for electricity substation Qatar RailRail Company Qatar Company

atar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has completed the first electricity plant that will serve

Qatar Rail Company (Qatar Rail) in the Ras Abu Fontas area. The plant will supply electricity to the Doha Metro network “in line with the operational frameworks of the stations” and will also serve the future projects in the state, according to a Kahramaa release. Kahramaa , in collaboration with Qatar Rail , has completed the operational works of the 132/33 KV substation in 16 months. The substation, which was completed on July 17 this year, will get its supply from the Al Thumama super station and a generation plant at Ras Abu Fontas. It was designed with two separated systems for operation. The first one of 132 KV will be generated by Kahramaa and the second system of 33KV will be generated by Qatar Rail. In addition to the auxiliary transformers and associated equipment, the substations have been connected to Ras Abu Fontas and Al

Thumama super substations with the existing 2x132kV cable circuits.

There are plans to construct four more new substations (including one 220/132/33kV substation) with work set to start before the end of December. This project is a new landmark for the corporation, points out the release. “It also based on the study of feasibility results related to implementation of several stations to feed new rail projects as well as expansion of other feeding plants.” Furthermore, the release says, “it is one of the projects that has been quickly achieved, taking into account the station’s technical requirements via using technology that ensures continuity of electrical power during emergency situations”. The project has been supervised “with full co-ordination of Kahramaa working team and senior management directions as well as working team of Qatar Rail”. Kahramaa says it is “keen to follow the highest standards of safety and security in all its activities and operations, including railway station projects”, which completed more than 3.375 working hours by July 17 without injuries or incidents. “Kahramaa is also is keen to maintain the highest appropriate standards of working and living conditions for workers which has positively affected the completion of the work”, says the release.

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greater successes than the past two popularlyreceived exhibitions,” he added. For its part, Kahramaa will prioritize contracting local suppliers, nominated by QDB, that successfully demonstrate their compatibility with Kahramaa’s qualifications, terms and regulations. In case a local SME struggles to comply with the Kahramaa’s criteria, both partners will co-operate to educate the local company concerned on the best approaches to addressing the general gaps in their qualification as well as guide them on how to meet the necessary specifications and conditions specified in tenders and bids. “Kahramaa is keen to play its national role as the country’s premier energy and water services providers,” said Al Kuwari. “It is to this end that we have entered into an understanding with QDB to further our common objective of strengthening Qatar’s private sector competitiveness,” said Al Kuwari.

classifications: general building materials, plastics, aluminum & copper, steel & iron, wood, paper, glass products, detergents, information technology (IT) & equipment and marine sector services. As an integral part of its growth and empowerment strategy for the local entrepreneurs and SMEs, QDB regularly partners with other Qatari bodies to launch projects that grow the nation’s indigenous industries domestically as well as promote Brand Qatar abroad. Earlier this year, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, QDB launched the second Government Procurement & Contracting Conference and Exhibition – Moushtarayat 2017, which sought primarily to localize the supply chain by connecting large public-sector organizations with firms operating in the local private sector. Similarly, QDB co-operated with Qatar Chamber to launch the “Made-at Home” exhibition, which was designed to strengthen home-based business industry in Qatar.

“By sifting through a list of recommended suppliers from QDB, all of whom have demonstrated accordance with the technical qualifications and regulations set by Kahramaa, we hope to give leverage to our nation’s qualified businesses in open tenders and bids, when and where there is no conflict over the quality of products and services being redeemed.” The last two editions displayed exhibitors who showcased industrial products of the following

Ministry registers 1,357 1,357 Ministry registers new companies in Junein June new companies

atar’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) recorded the registration of 1,357 new companies, including

972 main commercial records and 385 branch commercial records, in June this year.

The information was provided by MEC’s Business Progress Report on the commerce sector for June. Limited liability companies accounted for 63% of new commercial records followed by limited liability companies in the category of singleperson companies at 24% while 12% of new companies were registered in the category of individual corporations, according to the MEC report. Contracting companies topped the list of most common activities in June, with 193 commercial records issued in this field. Commercial re-

cords totaling 125 were issued for restaurants, fast food outlets and fruit and vegetable shops, while 95 commercial records were issued in the field of clothing, textiles and public goods trading. The field of construction materials trading followed with 86 records. The report pointed out that a total of 5,530 commercial licenses were issued, amended or renewed during June. New commercial licenses of 849 were issued while 613 were modified and 4,068 commercial licenses were renewed. A total of 247 companies closed in June, representing 18.2% of newly-registered companies. Regarding writeoff activities, contracting companies topped the list at 26%, followed by restaurants, fast food outlets and vegetable and fruit shops at 20%. Trading in construction materials followed in third place at 15%. The report showed that the total number of transactions that took place during June 2017 at the ministry’s branches reached 21,935 transactions. In the area of intellectual property rights, the report indicated that 43 new patent applications were issued in June 2017 while 87 patent applications were renewed. In addition, 2,566 trademarks were registered in June while three certificates were issued in the field of copyright and related rights.

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UDCUDC sells landland plotplot for for commercial mallmall development sells commercial development Al Mana to develop a commercial mall 04 in La Plage South district at the Pearl-Qatar

nited Development Company (UDC), master developer of the Pearl-Qatar, has signed an agreement with Mohammed Al Hamad Al Mana Group, covering the sale of a plot of land in La Plage South district. The land will be used for the construction of a commercial mall, to be known as 04 Mall, which is scheduled to open its doors to the public in the third quarter of 2018. The Pearl-Qatar, an artificial island spanning nearly four million square meters, is “a selfsustaining real estate development” that “offers luxurious living to a multitude of refined tastes”. The agreement was signed by Ibrahim Jassim Al Othman, President & CEO of UDC, and Abdulaziz Mohammed Hamad Al Mana, CEO of Mohammed Al Hamad Al Mana Group, during a ceremony at the Oyster Building in the Pearl-Qatar. Al Othman said the investment of Al Mana in the PearlQatar reflected a growing confidence of the local business sector in the development of the island and its investment potential. “It also serves as a further testament of the Pearl-Qatar’s position as the retail shopping destination of choice in the country,” said Al Othman. He said the decision to locate the new mall in the Pearl-Qatar was a product of UDC’s continuous efforts to develop the island and equip it with the highest stan-

dards of facilities. “These amenities allow residents, visitors and investors alike to enjoy a uniquely satisfying experience and comprehensive lifestyle that only the Pearl-Qatar can provide.” The new 04 Mall will be Mohammed Al Hamad Al Mana Group’s fourth community mall project, adding to its portfolio of 40,000sqm of already open retail spaces around Doha. “We are already a major real estate player in the Qatari market with a total QR1.6 billion investments in the Pearl alone,” said CEO Al Mana. ment stores, a supermarket, a five-screen cinema and a gym, there will be a variety of restaurants, convenience stores, cafes, innovative concept shops and family and entertainment designated areas plus other facilities.

facades that are rich in details,” the release

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He said “the shopping mall will become a distinctive community destination, offering a unique shopping experience that fulfills the needs of both the residents of The Pearl and those living in adjacent areas around West Bay”.

“La Plage South, which will be the home for the new shopping center, is an area noted for its magnificent beachfront, with buildings developed in a semi-circular design, and outdoor leisure facilities, such as swimming pools, open-air parks and a tantalizing beach,” said a UDC release.

The shopping complex will encompass three stories and provide ample covered car parking spaces. In addition to three major depart-

“The area is also home to La Plage Villas, an enchanting part of the island that will feature high-end architectural designs and colorful

over-year revenues increase by 32% and a

“This not only reflects our active support of Qatar’s urban development, but echoes our confidence in the Pearl’s appeal as a retail anchor that houses one of Doha’s fastest growing communities and attracts a significant number of visitors; both crucial elements for the success of our business.”

added. The Pearl-Qatar has witnessed a number of construction project milestones recently, including the laying of foundation stone for the Towers, located in Viva Bahriya, which will include 480 residential units, and the construction of 10 prototype villas in Giardino Village, that will be available for sale shortly. UDC had previously announced a half-year financial result for the year 2017 with yearnet profit of QR318 million.

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HealthHealth and safety and safety at workplace at workplace

By Laura Warren, Emma Higham and Dinah Zhang Doha

he occurrence of an injury or fatality on a worksite is extremely distressing to the party harmed, their family, the employer as well as those others who may be involved. The incident may result in the imposition of substantial penalties and imprisonment for individuals as well as expose the employer or supervisory companies to heavy fines and reputational damage. Training and policy awareness are essential elements of any health and safety regime and it is vital that the employer and its employees have an understanding of the adverse consequences of failing to observe the relevant law, policies and health and safety measures implemented. Primarily, employers are required to ensure the health and safety of their employees at work. A breach of this duty can give rise to both financial and criminal penalties.

cal practitioner establishes that the employee is Civil Code). permanently disabled. An individual can also be subject to civil liability Where an accident results in death or perma- under the Civil Code regardless of whether criminent disability Diya or “blood money”, currently nal liability is found. in the set amount of QR200,000, is payable to the injured party or the heirs of those deceased. Arsh or “injury money” (a percentage of Diya) is Be aware and prepared payable for injury, such as loss of body parts of Given the inherent dangers associated with the the victim. heavy machinery located on the majority of work It is important to note that the Labor Law in Qa- sites nature of the work undertaken, there is a tar also places on obligation on the employees real potential for workplace accidents to occur, to exercise the care of an ordinary person when however awareness and prevention are key in undertaking employment activities, including avoiding or addressing potential harm and culfollowing instructions and complying with health pability. and safety precautions set by their employers. The need to respond rapidly to ensure that In this regard, it is a shared responsibility of the health and safety risks are identified and mitiemployee and employer to adopt prevention gated at the outset through clear and consistent policies is essential. measures through education and awareness. Criminal liability

The employer or individual may be exposed to multiple types of liability arising from a single Where an accident on a work site occurs, in adincident. Some of the major considerations in- dition to any complaint, claims and sanctions under the Labour Law, a criminal complaint may clude: be also filed against the employer, by the police (a) labor law liability (and administrative sanc- or the MOL depending on the conclusions of the investigation. tions); (b) criminal liability; and Criminal liability arises under the Penal Code (c) civil liability. (Law No. 11 of 2004) and criminal prosecution is often coupled with an award of Diya or Arsh Criminal liability also arises under the Labour Labor Law Law. When an accident occurs, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs Where a person “mistakenly causes” the death (MoL) and other authorities, including police and of someone as a result of negligence, ignorance emergency services (as appropriate), must be of the law, or failure to observe the law and regulations, they may be imprisoned for a maximum notified immediately. of three years and/or fined up to QR10,000. If Upon notification, the MoL may, depending on the parents of the victim forgives the offender the circumstances, carry out an investigation or accepts Diya, the prison sentence may be rein relation to whether the employer or any of its duced to a maximum of a year. employees is responsible for the accident; specifically the MoL will determine whether the em- The Penal Code provides that where a fatality ployer is compliant with Law No. 14 of 2004, as is not involved but injury is instead caused, the punishment will be for a maximum of six months amended (the Labour Law). and/or a fine of not more than QR1,000. The investigation may result in administrative sanctions being applied to the employer, includ- These penalties maybe doubled where, amongst ing sanctions which may result in the employer other things, more than one death occurs as a being ‘blacklisted’ in relation to its future rela- result of an employee’s actions or the employee tions with the MoL; financial penalties may also does not assist the person injured. be imposed. Under the Penal Code, an employer may also be In addition to reporting an accident, the Labour liable for the crimes committed by its represenLaw also imposes ongoing reporting obligations tatives, directors, agents, or employees acting in its name on its behalf and it may be a maximum on employers such as periodical updates fine of QR500,000. Should an employee submit a complaint to the MoL or submit a claim to the Labor Court, unless the employer can demonstrate that the injured Civil liability party intended to injure him or herself , was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, ignored Even if an employee disregards the health and safety instructions, committed gross negligence safety policies or instructions of his employer or refused prescribed treatment without cause, during the course of his or her employment, and the employer is likely obliged to pay for medical this results in an injury or death to another, the employee’s manager as well as the employer treatment. may be held responsible for the acts or omisIn addition to medical treatment, the employer sions of the employee. is obliged to pay a financial subsidy to the employee in the form of a full salary for a period of This principle is known as “vicarious liability” six months, and then half the employee’s total and is mandated by Article 209 of Law No. 22 of salary, until the employee recovers or a medi- 2004 promulgating the Civil Code of Qatar (the

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Laura Warren

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.

It is crucial that current health and safety regulations are regularly reviewed and the internal policies of employers, and the sites for which they have responsibility, are updated periodically through internal reporting, investigation procedures, and implementation of early risk measures. A clear reporting policy setting out reporting structures, including the relevant authorities and timeframes; emergency, legal and other contacts; and guidance on appropriate written and verbal communication is essential to this rapid response requirement. Some initial policy matters are set out below for consideration. 1 dentify type of accident 2 Call relevant authorities depending on type of accident 3 Trigger internal emergency protocol 4 Notify employer’s public relations officer and lawyer 5 Identify relevant witnesses 6 Clear area of non-essential personnel 7 Do not attend site unless essential 8 Co-operate with police and authorities 9 Keep all written and verbal communications with the authorities simple and brief 10 Notify the MoL in the event of injury or death

Emma Higham

Emma Higham is a legal director of the International Law Firm, Clyde & Co LLP, in Doha. Emma is a corporate commercial lawyer who has been based in Qatar for more than ten years. Emma incorporates her extensive knowledge of local law when advising both local and foreign clients on Qatar establishment and employment matters.

The severity of the consequential impacts of a work place accident are likely to be reduced if appropriate policies, including an emergency response procedure, comprehensive health and safety policies, are put in place and the necessary training is provided with a view to prevent the occurrence, or minimise the detrimental impact on, all those parties involved. Note: Qatari Laws (save for those issued by, eg. the QFC to regulate its own business), are issued in Arabic and there are no official translations, therefore for the purposes of drafting this article Clyde & Co LLP has used its own translations and interpreted the same in the context of Qatari laws, regulation and current market practice. Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it covers, please contact Laura Warren, Partner of Clyde & Co LLP at laura. warren@clydeco.com, Emma Higham, Legal Director of Clyde & Co LLP at emma.higham@clydeco.com or Dinah Zhang, Associate of Clyde & Co LLP at dinah. zhang@clydeco.com.

Dinah Zhang

Dinah Zhang is an associate in Clyde & Co’s Middle East Construction and Dispute Resolution Group, based in the Doha office. Dinah is qualified as a solicitor in Australia and is experienced in both contentious and non-contentious matters. She has advised and acted for a wide range of participants on major projects in the construction and infrastructure sector including government, private developers, head contractors, subcontractors and consultants. Her areas of expertise include dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration.

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TECHNOLOGY

GIS enabling smart moresmart efficient GIScities enabling cities more efficient

he concept of smart cities has become the latest trend in the modernization of existing urban centers. The concept has been adopted to tackle problems of cities getting overcrowded and to generate modern facilities in them.

A major factor taken into consideration for the development of smart cities is implementation of technologies such as GIS to enable automation and real-time monitoring and management of urban centers through sensors, cameras and wireless devices. GIS integrated with a centralized information system provides an IT framework that integrates all stakeholders and every aspect of building of smart city, including planning, designing, development and maintenance. So, let’s go through a brief description about smart cities and the role of geographical information system (GIS) in their planning and development.

This stage is also responsible for integrating service oriented architecture with a data service architecture to ensure that there is no performance lag due to poor interaction of the other units. • Communicating In this stage, there exists a two-way communication between participants, citizens and stakeholders so that information is properly passed. This flow of information also involves real time alerts and actions carried out in a distributed environment. • Analysis This stage involves thorough analysis of structured (digitized) and unstructured (surveys) big data in real time.

rate by receiving a continuous stream of data. LiDAR can be a very effective tool for effective planning of smart cities. It can be useful in mapping topography of land with great accuracy, and in providing proper execution top planning and designing of city. In e-governance based urban planning tools (eg: building information modeling, auto building plan approval), in which land mapping is essential, LiDAR can be extremely useful. • GPR (ground penetration radar) GPR is a research tool that utilizes electromagnetic frequencies that ranges from 25-1000 MHz. These frequencies are directed into the ground with the help of a transmitter which are then reflected back to a receiver unit. This generates a reflection profile that shows internal layering of the image.

ing from its inception and design to destruction and material reuse, and to identify faults during construction. BIM is also capable of generating reports and drawings automatically, and thus enables the team to take better decision • Automated building plan approval Automated building plan approval system plays a key role in building plan approvals through e-governance system. This tool is responsible for smoother functioning of building plan approvals, and thus has an advantage over the manual process of plan approvals which is cumbersome as well as time consuming. This tool utilizes GIS mapping system for building plan approval that involves paperless operation. As all the processes conducted online, based on GIS data mapping, the overall system becomes transparent, cost effective and time saving.

Applications of GIS for smart city development

What is a smart city? A smart city is an urbanized developed area which has the potential to become self-sustaining by integrating information and communication technology (ICT) and Internet of Things (IOT) technologies. This ensures development in various areas such as economy, environment, energy efficiency, law enforcement and community services.

• Site selection and land acquisition GIS can ensure better decision making at understanding with respect to site identification, evaluation and selection. Analysis of location data can lead to proper evaluation of property. This can also help better understanding of market linked compensation to be provided to owners based on proper site selection and land acquisition.

How GIS is implemented in smart cities?

• Legal compliance GIS results in affective time management and ensures better decision making process during meetings. This is because GIS provides of common medium for communication between stake holders and citizens. Moreover, GIS based graphical outputs have the ability to generate reports within less time.

GIS plays a major role in all stages of planning and development of smart cities. This is achieved through a series of functionalities known as “Smart city life cycle”. The various stages of the smart city lifecycle are explained bellow.

• Spatial planning This stage involves planning of land allotted for building of smart cities. It is necessary to identify faults and adopt optimized solutions. GIS can be integrated with other advanced tools, such as building information modeling (BIM), to achieve high performance and affective co so that infest. • GIS ICT This stage involves adopting measured framework to connect departments and stake holders. This ensures smooth flow of information • Collecting In this stage, the digitized geodata, databases having information about land allocated for construction, and other vital information related to management are gathered • Processing The objective of this stage is to process real time management of data, and to ensure that open data protocols are properly maintained.

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• Data-driven decision making The main objective this stage is to ensure smooth management in real time and undertake affective decision. GIS tools and techniques to build smart city GIS plays a significant role in transforming an ordinary city into a highly developed smart city. GIS utilities various tools and techniques to get information about the location using maps. Here are some of the tools used for receiving information. • LiDAR (light detection and ranging) LiDAR is a remote sensing technology in which a target is illuminated using a laser and the reflected light is then analyzed in order to measure the distance. Instead of using single data point recording, LiDAR utilizes a cloud of data points. This ensures that the collected data is accurate. It is superior to conventional mapping technique as LiDAR collects data at a faster

GIS performs a wide array of applications to build smart cities. It can be utilized to detect faults in underground water and power network. GPR can provide accurate information regarding the depth and location of the above network which can be helpful to prevent any short of damage to the infrastructure. GPR also fulfills the purpose of detecting any kinds of cracks, and voids in roads and building to ensure safety of citizen. • BIM (building information modeling) Building information modeling (BIM) is an innovative model-based tool which compiles each and every information about a building. Thus, it provides a way for accessing the information for any purpose, and thus reduces the chances of discrepancies. BIM can play a great role in terms of digitization for affective construction of smart cities. Information collected by this technique can be utilized to get idea about every aspect of build-

• Planning and design Geo design is essential during planning and design of smart cities. It is useful during every stage including project planning and site analysis, design parameters, stake Holder Corporation, design implementation and evaluation. • Construction and project management The integration of GIS with project management allows for a thorough view of projects and their status quo in real time. GIS plays a crucial role to organize vital project information, which includes geo technical planning, project maps, engineering mapping, environmental awareness, etc. GIS has played a substantial role in all aspects of establishing an ideal smart city. These include site selection, planning, designing, construction and maintenance. It is the most effective technology that has paved the way for a major transformation in implementation and management of processes. It is guaranteed to fulfill the requirements of an ideal smart city.

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Genesis GV80 concept Genesis GV80highlights concept highlights luxury, forward-thinking and hi-tech luxury, forward-thinking and hi-tech

Genesis seeks to push the world forward in implementing clean-tech in a variety of ways

esis seeks to push the world forward in implementing clean-tech in a variety of ways. Genesis will continue to study the benefits of similar alternative propulsion systems and eco-friendly technologies for future product applications.

he new Genesis luxury auto brand has enticed car enthusiasts with several impressive vehicles from the onset. The flagship G90 sedan, G80 and G80 Sport and the upcoming dynamic rear-drive G70 sedan have made impressive strides in earning loyal customers and a growing international following.

But what lies ahead for the Genesis brand? Glimpses of this vision can be seen through the concept cars unveiled by Genesis in recent months.

“The GV80 Concept is a SUV that alludes to the confidence and evolution of the Genesis brand – its design is timeless, with an understated yet dynamic overall surface complexity,” says Head of Genesis Design, Luc Donckerwolke.

The GV80 Concept, showcased at the New York Motor Show this year, is the brand’s first interpretation of a versatile luxury SUV. The concept is a midsize, rear-wheel-drive crossover with a plug-in hydrogen fuel cell powertrain to run on electricity.

To complement the refined exterior, the GV80 Concept’s beautifully crafted interior environment showcases a curated combination of high-quality materials, vibrant colors and rich textures that lend themselves to timeless sophistication.

It is more than just an aesthetic exercise for the brand, however. It foreshadows the Genesis move into the SUV market, revealing the naming pattern Genesis will use for the SUVs in its lineup and offering a sleek new take on design features, including headlights and side mirrors.

The interior features an innovative Human Machine Interface that offers users intuitive operation and function control through the use of a new multi-function interactive controller with capacitive touch. All of this technology is seamlessly blended into the precision designed details of the vehicle.

The GV80 is not just an elegant vehicle, however. The visual identity of the GV80 was very much influenced by the brand’s fuel cell technology, which dictated the concept’s clean, simple, sculpted and lightweight look. Recognizing the brand’s global impact, Gen-

The horizontal 22-inch curved OLED infinity display presents two distinct zones, providing separate driver and passenger experiences.

The top of the interactive multi-function controller features a concave gorilla glass touchpad and knurled metal wheel with handwriting recognition as a unique method for interacting with the informational panel. The Genesis brand is looking to unveil six vehicles, including sedans, SUVs and a coupe on three new dedicated platforms by 2021. And, although branded a concept vehicle, the GV80 is not too far from a production version that will be coming in the next two years. In Qatar, the newest luxury of the auto market is available at the Skyline Automotive showroom on B-Ring Road, the official distributor of Genesis in the country. Skyline Automotive Skyline Automotive is setting new standards for auto dealers in Qatar with a personalized approach to customer service excellence and aftersales care. “As the official distributor for Genesis in the State of Qatar, we’re bringing cars of superior quality, design and value to the country, designed and built to the highest standards and specifications by one of the world’s leading manufacturers,” says a Skyline Automotive spokesman.

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TECHNOLOGY

Wireless way-finding: Wireless way-finding: A roadmap for ourfor aspiring smart smart cities cities A roadmap our aspiring By Kamal Mokrani, Global Vice President, InfiNet Wireless

e now find ourselves steeped in the Fourth Industrial Revolution – an era that could potentially see every one of us humans, and every piece of machinery we use, seamlessly networked together. Every aspect of our lives, from our classroom experiences to our daily commute, is being digitised as we move inexorably towards the smart city paradigm. But unlike the jetpacks and flying cars we looked forward to in the 1980s, smart cities are not only more viable, but are taking shape around us as you read this. Governments within the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) have shown unparalleled ambition in creating these digital societies, embarking on long-term economic visions that leverage technology to lay the foundations for smart cities, as evidenced by the region’s conference venues becoming regular hosts for smart-city-themed events, all aimed at creating awareness and igniting the spirit of innovation. The way forward So, what is the blueprint for the smart society? What constitutes best practice? And how can we ensure the foundations are sound enough to support value-adding solutions that revolutionize every day’s life? The first thing to recognize is that legacy cable infrastructures can only take the smartcity pioneer so far. Many of the unique selling points of smart cities involve the necessary feature of mobility. Traffic optimization, automated public safety and remote health monitoring are just three examples where key elements of the ecosystem (e.g. vehicles, CCTV cameras, people, etc.) can be anywhere, with data

made available to/from them in real time. Hard-wired solutions severely hamper the delivery of such solutions. In addition, these cabled solutions are extraordinarily disruptive in their deployment, requiring significant undertakings from the perspectives of both civil engineering and the public purse. Both factors also amount to considerable lifespans for cabling projects, thereby dampening the momentum of smart city initiatives. Wireless presents itself as an obvious candidate for any government intent on crafting its own smart city. But care must be taken when selecting the platform on which all future smart solutions will be built. Choose the wrong one, and visionary advances could quickly grind to a halt. Mobile matters According to GSMA Intelligence’s 2017 Mobile Economy report, mobile Internet subscriber penetration in the Middle East and North Africa reached 36% in 2016 and is projected to top 46% by 2020. In a previous report, GSMA Intelligence predicted 327 million smartphone connections in the Arab world – or around two-thirds of the total connection base – by 2020. Figures like these call out for diligence when selecting wireless platforms built for the future, as many smart city solutions involve continuous data feedback to/from citizens as well as municipal authorities. Certainly, significant capacity is required to serve the rising numbers of connected citizens and their associated mobile devices. Always-on reliability is a standard assumption among solutions providers and government innovators. And flexibility in configuration is also a

must, so that policy-makers and enterprises can respond quickly to unexpected shifts in citizens’ behaviour. An effective smart infrastructure also needs to enable split-second decision making, in the order of 3ms or lower for most known applications today. Adopting a 3G platform with latencies in excess of 100ms, clearly will not meet the stringent requirements of anything “smart”. And 4G networks only reach 50 or 60ms in latency. Even 5G, projected to deliver response times of between 1 and 5ms, will be delivered as a series of shared networks, used by millions of consumers and businesses, coming with all the known bottlenecks at different times of the day. Quality of service A suitable, quality-of-service mobile-Internet solution needs to be IP-based, provide guaranteed delivery of each and every packet, and be capable of connecting seamlessly to any data source and any current or future sensors. Consider the CCTV-based public safety system mentioned earlier. Real-time image-processing is computationally expensive. Low latency, reliability of data transfer

and fast processing capabilities come together to deliver features such as instant facial recognition, ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) and a host of other crowdbased analytics services that ultimately translate into safer and more secure environments. The above examples also illustrate the need for any smart infrastructure to mitigate interference and radio noise, especially as the number of wireless networks will undoubtedly increase within the fledgling smart city as more services are rolled out. Failure to do so will lead to a degradation in accuracy and reliability of the data transfers. The more interference there is, the less desirable the results from real-time analytics engines. Stay the course Our journey towards the smart cities of tomorrow must be less of a sprint and more of a methodical march. Healthcare, education, security and public safety all await the innovators. Their solutions – if built on the back of a robust, flexible, responsive and reliable wireless platform – will usher in that new smart city age we have all been waiting for.

Smartphones could pose a major security Smartphones could pose a major security threat to our Internet ofto Things devicesof Things devices threat our Internet Just as we are making our home lives more efficient with the help of connected devices, the cities we live in are becoming smarter as well

y 2020, the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is estimated to surpass 20 billion. From smart fridges to coffee makers and Barbie dolls, connected things will soon fill our households.

The smarter your city, the more computer systems it has and the more open the access to the data collected by those systems is.

Many of these devices are, and will continue to be, accessed via our smartphones. While this is very convenient for users, there are weaknesses in smartphone security that can be exploited to turn smart objects against us. ESET, the global pioneer of proactive security software and protection solutions, highlights the key risks of using smartphones: Smart medical records Recent years have seen an upsurge in Internet-connected medical devices and fitness trackers, many of which feed data to or can be controlled via apps on our phones. This

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means that such devices now contain valuable data about our health and wellbeing that are vulnerable to cyberattacks. IoT objects increasingly rely on smart devices with sensors built in and applications to support them. The problem with this is that the infrastructure to shore up and support the security of the data being funneled through our phones simply does not exist yet.It isn’t just medical data that can be exploited, either. We increasingly use our phones to access our online banking, to buy goods through consumer websites and to access public services. The data up for grabs is a goldmine for both identity thieves and fraudsters. A surge in connected cars, smart traffic management as well as development in appliances we’re familiar with, such as fare payments for public transport, will form part of that IoT revolution. The downside of smart mobility is that the use of GPS is integral to its functionality – and GPS is seen as an easy target by cybercriminals. Many gamers, for instance, use it to cheat at the popular augmented reality game Pokemon Go. Exactly what a cybercriminal could do with data that reveals the location of your car or the last tube journey you took is a chilling thought – as is knowing where you are not. Smart manufacturing There could also be wider risks for businesses. Imagine the potential damage if cy-

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bercriminals could tap into IoT-based manufacturing networks. What’s more, smart manufacturing is on the rise as collaboration between man and machine continues to increase. Manufacturing processes can now be networked to provide greater efficiency as well as real-time diagnostics and rapid response. However, smartphones could pose a vulnerability. Company gateways that connect IoT devices to networks are made as secure as the devices themselves. However, the rise of bring your own device to work policies could leave a gaping hole if these networks are accessed via smartphones that don’t have the same security credentials. Smart cities Just as we are making our home lives more efficient with the help of connected devices, the cities we live in are becoming smarter as well. Councils can now use big data to help decide on planning applications, to monitor power usage and even to bolster public safety and emergency response.

While this is all good news, some of the data that is being gathered could be exploited by cybercriminals via our smartphones. The smarter your city, the more computer systems it has and the more open the access to the data collected by those systems is.In addition, there can be as many as 25 different sensors in our smartphones, relating to GPS, to cameras and microphones, near-field communication and, in addition to others, gyroscopes. This is a problem because most mobile apps don’t have to ask permission to access your smartphone’s sensors, meaning malicious programs can covertly “listen in” and steal sensitive information. It was reported in 2016 that the biggest drawback for consumers looking to acquire an IoT device was the price, with 62% of respondents claiming they were too expensive. As the price drops, and the number of connected devices grows, IoT security becomes even more crucial – and consumers should take it seriously.

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Supreme Committee forfor Delivery & Legacy unveils Supreme Committee Delivery & Legacy unveils AEB’s design of of Al Al Thumama World Cup Stadium AEB’s design Thumama World Cup Stadium

he Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has revealed the design for Al Thumama Stadium – the sixth proposed 2022 FIFA World Cup venue. Designed by Qatari architect Ibrahim M Jaidah, Chief Architect of Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB), the stadium’s concept is inspired by a traditional head-dress, locally referred to as gahfiya, worn by men across the Middle East. Gahfiya is worn by boys before they would wear a full headgear. Men wear it under their ghutras.

The design for Al Thumama Stadium was entrusted to AEB and its Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Architect Jaidah in 2015. Being the first GCC architect to take on the design for a World Cup stadium, Jaidah expressed his delight at being a part of a historic moment in local and regional history “I was extremely enthusiastic when we were awarded the design for Al Thumama Stadium,” he said. “Here, the aim was to create a design that would resonate not only with Qatar but with the whole region. In our culture, the gahfiya forms an important part of every young boy’s pathway to adulthood, and this rite of passage was fundamental inspiration for the design. “I am honored to have been given an opportunity to work with such an exceptional local team that represents Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy who have challenged me as an architect to create a landmark for our future generation. Further, I am very proud of the talented team of individuals from AEB who have supported me though the process,” said Jaidah.

Already renowned throughout the region, the pioneering Qatari architect has made his mark on the landscape of Qatar through projects such as the Ministry of Interior building, the Fire Station Museum and the previous Qatar Foundation building, which is printed on the QR100 notes. In an interview with www.sc.qa, the website of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Jaidah said: “The fact that the stadium’s design is inspired from the Arab culture shows how much Qatar is keen to promote the Arab culture through staging this universal event. “The fact that I grew up in the Aljasra area in the heart of Doha has deeply influenced my works and designs. After my higher education journey in the UK and the US my curiosity brought me to exploring the depths of Qatari architecture and its details.

Located six kilometers south of Doha and 12 kilometers from Hamad International Airport, 6th precinct – Al Thumama Stadium is being constructed on a 515,400sqm plot. The stadium is planned to welcome 40,000 spectators during the tournament. In its post-tournament legacy mode, the seating capacity will be reduced to 20,000 and additional space will be adapted for use by renowned sports health center Aspetar and boutique hotel. The construction of Al Thumama began in 2016 when enabling works were completed. In early 2017, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy awarded the main construction package to Qatari-Turkish JV between Aljabeer Engineering Company and Tekafen Construction.

“As a result of that I felt responsible for adopting the Qatari design style in my works. I also worked on documenting Qatar’s architecture through my book History of Architecture in Qatar.” Jaidah said the Al Thumama Stadium project was one of his greatest undertakings, but also likely to become the source of his greatest joy – taking him on a journey to his childhood. “The biggest challenge in the design was how to merge the details of the traditional gahfiya with the modern design and construction style,” he said. “We worked hard together with 13 partners to come up with the current design. During the design and conception phase, a lot of childhood memories came alive, remembering walking around the Aljasra area wearing our traditional clothes, including thawb and gahfiya.”

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or those with allergies, the summer months are often challenging as extreme heat and humidity can worsen their symptoms. Dust allergies may also make it difficult to breathe and may trigger asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. It is important for individuals with allergies to be aware of what factors trigger their symptoms; one common cause is house dust mites. Dust mites are insects, not able to be seen with the naked eye. They live in bedding, carpets, fabric furniture, old clothing and stuffed toys. They survive primarily on human dander. Dust mites are most commonly found in humid climates; their presence increases in locations that have humidity above 60 percent.

To help manage dust allergies and limit exposure to dust mites, experts recommend minimizing household humidity and cleaning air conditioner units twice a week. It is also important to keep air conditioner units switched on in order to maintain humidity levels below 50%.

Dust mite feed on the external layer of human skin. The symptoms of an allergic reaction to dust mites include respiratory tract obstruction, runny nose, sneezing, difficulty breathing, nasal congestion, itching of the eyes and increased tear excretion. Symptoms vary from person to person and are determined by which area of the respiratory system is affected; whether it affects the upper respiratory tract, such as the nose or pharynx or the lower respiratory tract, such as the lungs. To help manage dust allergies and limit exposure to dust mites, experts recommend minimizing household humidity and cleaning air conditioner units twice a week. It is also important to keep air conditioner units switched on in order to maintain humidity levels below 50%. Dr. Mehdi Adeli, Senior Consultant, Allergy and Immunology at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) says the most effective way to reduce seasonal allergies is to identify the triggering stimulants and to try to minimize exposure: “Dust mites can live in mattresses, pillows and bed linens. Therefore, using ‘mite-proof’ mattress and pillow covers and washing bed linens frequently with hot water, is recommended. Dehumidifiers reduce humidity and removing carpets, dusty furniture and stuffed toys from bedrooms will also help limit exposure to dust mites. We also suggest keeping pets out of the bedroom, as well as limiting exposure to trees,

grasses, flowers, weeds and other sources of pollen, in the case of allergies. Pollen counts are highest during the morning, so limiting exposure to the outdoors during the morning hours is a helpful precaution. It is also recommended to keep doors and windows closed as much as possible.” Dr. Adeli recommends those who experience dust allergies to choose holiday destinations where dust, mold, and pollen levels tend to be significantly lower, such as seaside locations. He also suggests taking allergy medications prior to travel and having the contact information for an allergy specialist at one’s vacation destination. He added that the allergy season can vary greatly between different locations, so being aware of pollen counts in the atmosphere, rain, wind and other environmental factors is an important part of managing symptoms. While most allergies are not life threatening, they often cause discomfort and stress for many patients. According to Dr. Adeli, the first step in managing an allergy is a proper diagnosis, which begins with talking to your doctor about your symptoms as well as your family and medical history. Studies have shown that if one parent has an allergic disease the chance of having a child with allergies will be around 25 percent; this percentage increases if both parents have an allergic disease. Dr. Adeli says that while there is no cure for allergies, there are several types of medication available which help treat symptoms. He recommends nasal steroids as a control medication and antihistamines to help control symptoms such as sneezing and coughing and medications to help reduce allergy complications such as asthma and bronchitis. Dr. Adeli added that swimming is a great exercise for people with asthma and allergies but recommends that swimmers shower before leaving the pool as chlorine can trigger itching.

Dust mites are insects, not able to be seen with the naked eye. They live in bedding, carpets, fabric furniture, old clothing and stuffed toys. They survive primarily on human dander. Dust mites are most commonly found in humid climates; their presence increases in locations that have humidity above 60 percent.

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10 ways social media marketing 10 ways social media marketing can help grow your can business help grow your business Facebook and LinkedIn can prove to be very beneficial for businesses as these web applications have wider reach and dynamic functionality

here was a time when social media was considered only as a communication tool. But, over time, that perception has changed, and social media marketing has become a prominent feature for promoting business.

Facebook and LinkedIn can prove to be very beneficial for businesses as these web applications have wider reach and dynamic functionality. If you are a novice to the business, beginning your marketing out of social media is a huge advantage.

Here, we provide you 10 ways regarding how social media marketing can boost your business.

3. Cost effective Social media not only has higher exposure, but is also economical when it comes to promoting business and content on their website. Promoting your business on social media without any investment is also possible by creating profile pages, groups etc. But it has some limitations.

1. Quicker way to spread messages The power of social media often helps spread the word like wildfire. In today’s scenario, a person may or may not be watching news on television, but he/she will be definitely present on any social media platforms, be it Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. So, in a way, there is a greater chance of spreading a message faster and quicker to a larger base through social media than other modes of communication. Hence, marketing through social media has a greater chance for exposure to a larger base of audience than the traditional methods. It provides you an opportunity to build your relationship with your target audience. Your target audience may include fans, followers or your connections. 2. Massive popularity Social media is a sensation among its users. To be honest, you need not be an expert in online marketing or frequent visitor of technical blogs to understand the popularity of social media among consumers. It is difficult to find someone, specially business related person, who is not present in any social media platform. Facebook, one of the most popular social networking platforms, is the first choice for most small businesses for marketing. Linked In is also a popular social media platform, mainly for professionals for conducting business deals.

Most social networking sites use algorithm that filter irrelevant content in the user’s newsfeed. So, in thatcase, there is a high possibility that your content may not be able to get your content. Social media advertising is the solution to the above limitations as it provides and inexpensive medium for promoting the business. A majority of the social media advertising is economical as compared to traditional advertising. Social media advertising has another benefit as it helps to reach the targeted audience direct. For example, if you run an advertisement on Facebook, you can target the audience base on location, demographics, connections and interests. It is also possible to track and measure the performance of your placed advertisement in real-time. 4. Wider reach to people Social media has initiated a revolutionary change regarding how to communicate with each other and promote business. It has made the thin line between age groups and demographics as negligent and irrelevant. In the current scenario, accessing social media is no longer limited to youth or any particular age groups irrespective of age sex, race etc. It does not really matter if your target audience belongs to younger generations or older

or both. You have a great possibility to reach your target audience as most of them would be online and waiting for you to get started. The extensive reach of social media is also beneficial in increasing your website traffic. It leads the users to be directed to your website. The increase in number of shares, you receive at the social media will result in higher ranking in search engines.

8. Effective customer service Efficient customer service is the primary concern for every business and this also applies to business done through social media. Besides providing a two-way communication mode, social media also offers a unique opportunity to up the ante in customer service and indulge in quick response to customers’ grievances.

5. Two-way communication Social media is not just about promoting your business aggressively with giving importance to the feedback by the customers. It is rather a two-way communication platform that provides you the opportunity to enhance relationships and understanding the needs of your customers.

This will show that you care for customers and their every grievance is addressed. You will see a boom in your business, if you carefully monitor customer feedback on social media and take effective measures to address them in less time.

This allows you to have a better understanding of your customers by providing a medium where the customers can share their thoughts, queries and ideas. This two-way communication is also faster. It allows you to give faster response to user’s queries without worrying about picking up the phone or if the customer got the response or not. It results in a healthy relationship between you and customers. For instance, tourism brands can communicate with travelers on social media which reinstates belief in the customers before, during and after booking of trips with the company. This type of social interaction can’t be achieved by traditional advertising. 6. Active users The most effective feature of social media is that if a person is on social media, that user is “actually” active on such platforms. This means the user regularly visits the site either through web or mobile app many times a day. The frequent visits have a greater impact for promoting business on social media. If the business is available on social media, then there are higher choices that the user will get to see your promotional posts multiple times on their newsfeed. 7. Quick-sharing of information Social media websites have become the first option for customers who want to get some information about a business. It is so because these websites have allowed the customers to get aware of with the latest updated information about the products, services or any upcoming events.

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Now-a-days most of the customers expect you to be present on social media. Customers expect 24/7 support and quick response to their queries. Thus, most of the companies have started using social media as a medium to deal with customer service. It allows a win-win situation for both companies and customers. 9. Revolutionized e-mail marketing Social media has changed the way how email marketing is done for business purposes. Earlier, e-mail marketing was mostly restricted to the users visiting the company website, where they would be asked to join the e-mail newsletter. But, with the emergence of social media, the scenario has changed completely. Now, you can share your e-mail newsletter on various social media platforms. This paves the way for a higher exposure in e-mail marketing to a new audience which will ultimately lead to higher buzz generation. E-mail marketing has gone one step further as popular social networking sites like Facebook has included a “Join My Mailing List” link on the company Facebook page to lure more readers. All these have reshaped the marketing scenario. 10. It is omnipresent In today’s world, social media has become omnipresent. It is not only limited to laptops and televisions but also available in mobile devices. Each and every feature of desktopbased applications is now available in smartphones.

Earlier, the biggest challenge faced by owners was to ensure that their content is delivered to the customers in a quick and fastest manner.

The emergence of social media marketing on mobile devices is highly advantageous for businesses. Most of the popular social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram are available as mobile apps for letting business owners promote their content. These apps enable their users to connect to desired websites, and also search for businesses, products and services.

But with the coming of social media, this obstacle has been reduced impressively, as all the content can be made available to the users just by sharing it on social media accounts of the business.

Social media offers a plethora of benefits for the growth of your business. It is essential to use it as a medium to understand the needs of your customers and enhance your brand value.

ENERGY

QSTec shines brightly for Solar World Industries QSTec shines brightly for Solar World Industries

atar Solar Technologies (QSTec) announced recently that it had successfully come to an arrangement that would see SolarWorld Industries

emerge from insolvency and ensure the continuation of solar manufacturing in Germany. Headquartered in Germany, SolarWorld Industries is a fully integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing company that is well known throughout the solar industry for its high-quality products, cutting-edge technology and its focus on research and development. Under the agreement, several hundred jobs will be saved at SolarWorld Industries’ German manufacturing plants and they will continue to develop their advanced proprietary technology to capitalize on the increasing global demand for solar. For QSTec, the new deal has many strategic advantages. “The opportunity to strengthen our relationship with SolarWorld Industries and continue the production of high quality solar technologies in Germany fully aligns with QSTec’s vision of being a world leading integrated solar company,” said QSTec’s Chairman and CEO, Dr Khalid Klefeekh Al Hajri. “We have expanded QSTec’s global reach, increased our research opportunities and gained larger access to solar technologies and markets that will be of great benefit to QSTec and our partners. “QSTec has investments in polysilicon production, integrated module manufacturing and supply chain technologies that will allow QSTec and its partners to reduce costs, and improve quality, across the entire solar value chain.”

The synergies between SolarWorld Industries and QSTec enable the development of a sustainable business platform that will assist both companies to develop new products and expand their global market reach.

“We have the best products, the right partners and we share a common vision for the future of SolarWorld Industries, QSTec and the global solar industry,” said SolarWorld Industries’ Founder, Dr Frank Asbeck. “The industry is expanding, new markets are opening up daily and together with QSTec, SolarWorld Industries will continue to manufacture modules of the highest German quality and standards.” “German companies are well known for producing products and technologies of the highest quality and reliability,” said HE Sheikh Saoud A. Al-Thani, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Federal Republic of Germany. “It is in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the strategic plans of Germany to cease nuclear power production by 2022. With solar energy now being the world’s number one technology choice for new electricity generation, the synergies between SolarWorld Industries and QSTec will no doubt make a positive impact on our environment, and transform the lives of millions of people around the world.” The complex deal ends weeks of speculation about SolarWorld Industries and the future of solar manufacturing in Germany. “We are proud to play a role in ensuring that SolarWorld Industries’ products will continue to be manufactured in Germany,” noted Dr Al Hajri. “The high-quality modules that SolarWorld Industries produce are ideally suited to QSTec’s

top tier polysilicon and we are extremely positive about our opportunities for future growth.” Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) is enabling Qatar reach a sustainable future by manufacturing and supplying solar energy solutions that are used locally and exported globally. QSTec, a world leading integrated solar company, is a joint venture formed between Qatar Solar (a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development), and the Qatar Development Bank, that is built on a philosophy of quality, operational excellence and commercial integrity. QSTec has an 8,000 metric tonnes per annum polysilicon facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar in addition to being the largest private equity holder in the global solar company SolarWorld Industries and owning 50% of the solar and semi-conductor manufacturing technology company, Centrotherm AG. The plant is spread on a site of 1.2 million square metres and covers an area of half a million square metres. The facility runs two polysilicon trains with a capacity to produce over 8,000 metric tons per year of top tier grade polysilicon – the key ingredient used in 90% of the world’s solar modules. This top tier quality polysilicon is essential in the production of the solar industry’s most efficient mono-Perc solar technologies. Built on an area of 500,000 square metres, the plant is the largest solar facility in the region – with a pipe network of 200 kilometres and an electrical cable above 3,000 kilometres. QSTec and its partners are the key solar technology suppliers for some of Qatar’s most iconic buildings and offer turnkey solar energy solutions for any sized project in addition to offering high quality Polysilicon and manufacturing technologies to customers around the world.

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Qatar Railways QatarCompany Railways receives Companyfirst receives first batch of Doha Metro trains fromtrains Japanfrom Japan batch of Doha Metro The designs of the Doha Metro trains are an embodiment of Qatari heritage and culture combined with state-of-the-art technology

atar Railways Company has received the first batch of the Doha Metro trains at Hamad Port from Japan after 21 days at sea since their

departure from Kobe Port. The batch includes four out of a total of 75 trains that will serve the Doha Metro project. The remaining trains will arrive as scheduled to start the testing process and be ready on time for the first phase of operations by 2020. The trains will at first be transported to Qatar Rail’s Al Wakra Depot where they will be reassembled and tested in readiness for the operational phase. All necessary tests will be conducted on Qatari soil to ensure the highest standards of safety are met under Qatar Rail’s direct supervision, according to a release issued by the company. “The designs of the Doha Metro trains are an embodiment of Qatari heritage and culture combined with state-of-the-art technology,” said the Qatar Rail release. Doha Metro, one of the fastest driverless trains in the world, will be able to reach 100 km per hour.

In total, 75 trains – consisting of three cars, one of which will be for Gold and Family Class and two for Standard class – will be delivered to Doha Metro: Gold will have 16 seats, family 26 seats and standard 88 seats. “Designed and built to world-class standards of modernity and innovation, they remain deeply rooted in the country’s history and community,” the release noted. “Their dynamic shape represents the perfect symbol of intelligence and speed. The front end of the vehicle and its lines define a shape that is powerful yet elegant,” it said. “The design is custom-made for the Doha Metro project and the interior is inspired by the progressive architecture present in Doha skyline, once again combining traditional and modern elements.” Qatar Rail has recently announced that the progress of Doha Metro Phase 1 stands at approximately 62% now. Most of the civil works have been finished and civil works are expected to be complete by December this year. The Doha Metro is being built in two phases. The first phase consists of the construction of three lines and 37 stations, which are expected to be open to the public by 2020. The second phase will be completed by 2026, which will include the expansion of the phase one lines, the construction of an additional line and another 72 new stations.

Addressing a workshop organized by the company recently, Qatar Rail Managing Director & CEO Abdulla Al Subaie expressed satisfaction over the progress of the Metro project. “We are very pleased with the progress of the Metro Phase 1 Program as it approaches 62% overall completion,” Al Subaie said. “Over 280 million man-hours have been worked and the 10 Metro civil packages have progressed to the next stage of construction which will see all the 37 stations undergo mechanical, electrical and architectural fit-outs, a colossal undertaking and notable milestone for a landmark project,” he pointed out. The civil structures are 95% complete, and are scheduled for completion by the end of the year. The railway systems installation is on progress and the first trains will be tested on the test section of the Red Line before end of this year.” The key factors for the accomplishments achieved in the first half of this year were ascribed to the fast-track approach in awarding the MEP and architectural fit-out packages and by implementing the systems contractor’s mitigation plans. The adopted strategy will ensure earlier installation of railway equipment in the technical rooms of the stations and will allow an earlier start of testing and commissioning. Also key to the progress has been the establishment of a co-operative relationship with Qatar Civil Defense. Familiarization with rail systems and underground facilities

by conducting pre-inspection visits have been and will continue to be an essential factor to obtain the required permits on time. Al Subaie stated that “Qatar Rail’s accomplishments and its ambitious plans would not be possible without the judicious leadership and unremitting guidance of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani”. Daniel Leckel, Chief of Program Delivery, speaking at the same workshop, described the progress rate of the project as “remarkable”. “With more than 52,000 people working to deliver Metro Phase 1, the Accident Frequency Rate (AFR) is 0.036 which is most probably the lowest ever achieved in such a mega project,” Leckel said. “This is the benefit of a very rigorous health and safety system and the unwavering effort of all project partners to train, educate and supervise the workforces. From the onset, safety has been at the helm of our operation.”

Qatar launches Transport Qatar launchesResilience TransportProgram Resilience Program

E the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti has launched the Qatar Transport Resilience Program (QTRP) to encourage the use of public transportation.

Resilience nowadays is no longer an option; rather it is continually becoming a necessity that drives all economies

The QRTP launch event was attended by HE the Minister of Municipality and Environment Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi. The QTRP aims to deliver an intermodal transport network that is resilient, sustainable and efficient, aiming to a higher level of quality to help encourage public transport ridership, says an official release.

“The QTRP was developed as part of the Ministry of Transport and Communications’ ongoing efforts to respond to key strategic transport requirements for the nation, in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030,” it explains. The QTRP, which will be completed across five phases, supports the development of an integrated Transport Resilience Framework for Qatar, including management and monitoring of key threats and risks and the establishment of a national Transport Co-ordination Center (TCC) to support the country’s intermodal operations. One of the key benefits from the framework is that it will facilitate co-operation and co-ordination across the transport sector’s relevant entities. Addressing the QTRP launch event, Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalid Al Thani, Director of Technical Affairs Department at the Ministry, said that Qatar’s economy had been witnessing a growing boom under the wise leadership of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. He noted that the transport system in Qatar had been witnessing a rapid growth and continuing changes concurrently with huge investments into transport network infrastructure. The coming years, he noted, would be the best demonstration of Ministry’s efforts for developing the performance of all transport mediums across the country, particularly with the operation of railroad networks and the upgrading of public transport services in a way that supports sustainable social and economic progress.

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The QTRP, which will be completed across five phases, supports the development of an integrated Transport Resilience Framework for Qatar, including management and monitoring of key threats and risks and the establishment of a national Transport Co-ordination Center (TCC) to support the country’s intermodal operations. One of the key benefits from the framework is that it will facilitate cooperation and co-ordination across the transport sector’s relevant entities.

The plan of action being executed by the Ministry was inspired from the Qatar National Vision 2030. That plan provides the requirements for all the new transport infrastructure investments and a key priority in it is to ensure such investments deliver the expected transport benefits in a safe, consistent and reliable manner. The newly-launched program is a central element of that plan, according to Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalid. He stressed that

resilience nowadays was no longer an option; rather it was becoming a necessity that drove all economies. He said that for the successful deployment and execution of the Program, HE the Minister of Transport and Communications had given directives to establishing a working group for the transport resilience project to develop the required framework. He added that the working group would include representatives from transport and transport-related sectors in Qatar, in addition to industry consultants and experts. The program working group would be working collaboratively through joint committees and sessions, he said. During the event, the Ministry working group gave a presentation on the importance of the program, a roadmap to resilience and case studies of where in the world similar programs are in place.

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he window and door industry has evolved and is following in the footsteps of other construction sectors fast, adopting new technologies and innovations. Accordingly, changes and modifications are being introduced in all facets of windows and doors. There have been notable changes in frames, aesthetics, style and functionalities of various parts. With the emergence of these advancements and modifications in the industry, window and door systems have been subjected to greater means to fulfill their basic purposes. These purposes include using argon-filled, double-gazed window units to maintain the privacy of people at home, or creating an ideal environment, free from unwanted, external noise with the use of standardized windows and doors. In recent years, the window and door industry has seen the emergence of many significant trends. Here, we present some of those innovative trends. • Large windows Large windows have become the trend for homes as they allow more natural light inside. This eliminates the need for using extensive artificial lights and bulbs, saving people money that is spent on them. Other than the financial gain, more natural light will give house-dwellers a more homely feeling and better visibility of outside views. • Window treatments The use of window treatments has undergone a transition. Earlier, they were used to cover up the windows. But, now, along with the above purpose, people have started window treatments to enhance the beauty of their homes. The benefit of using this is that you can improve the overall look of your homes by modifying your existing windows without worrying about purchasing new ones. Now-a-days,

people seem to prefer shutters and curtains that are sleek and simple and that compliment the look of the homes. • Window accessories Window accessories can play a vital role to improve the look and feel of a home. There are a plethora of hardware and color options available for the selection of windows and doors which can give a new look to your homes. Though, painting your windows gives a colorful view, it is not recommended as it voids the warranty of your windows. To overcome this limitation, you may purchase window falls to make the window look bright without worrying about warranty void. Window foils are pieces of laminate which are used to apply on existing windows. They are available in a wide range of colors and beautiful patterns to be applied on windows both inside and outside. • Smart homes With the advent of latest technology, homes are no longer just a structure for accommodation, rather they are now equipped with smarter technologies. This allows owners stay connected to their homes, even if they are not physically present in them. “VeriLock” is an example of innovation. It is a patented sensor which is installed into a window lock. Verilock can enable the homeowner to get information regarding whether the windows are closed or opened and also if they have been locked or not. • Large doors As with windows, installing large doors has also become a trend. Large doors have become a welcome initiative to connect a home with its surroundings as they add flexibility while enhancing the entrance. Large doors are the first choice for new homes as well as for existing homes requiring renovation.

These doors have especially become popular in areas having stable weather conditions. • Sustainability Sustainability has become a popular trend in which the objective is to produce windows and doors which are environmentally friendly. Now, the homeowners have become more aware and opt materials which have comparatively a lesser negative effect on environment. They are no more interested in those products that consume non-renewable energy resources. In order to minimize the burden on environment, it is necessary to use products that are energy-star certified. Energy-star windows are specially designed for this purpose so that they collect lesser solar heat and ultimately decrease your energy usage. Currently, many have also started implementing the sustainability process in selection of raw materials, manufacturing of products and in delivery logistics. • Window walls Installing window walls have become a preferred trend not only for large commercial buildings but also for private homes. Most of the condominiums and towers have already adopted this trend, installing window walls beginning from the floor level to ceiling. These have not only been restricted to a single room but to the entire building, in some cases. Designing and installing of a window can prove to be costly as well as time consuming, but the end-product will prove to be a refreshing change in the overall look and feel of the home. • Energy-efficient doors and windows As the window and door industry is moving towards energy-efficient and environmentfriendly technologies, homeowners have also started adopting measures to lower their energy consumption. As windows and doors

can contribute to a high level of energy loss, they should be designed with careful consideration. There can be cracking of windows and doors or incorrect fitting of their frames due to many discrepancies. These include weakening of structures due to extensive use over a period of years, improper installation and impact of weather. These factors will cause loss of energy, drafts and over-use of electricity and gas. Precautions can be taken to avoid energy loss. Therefore, it is recommended to have properly-installed, energy-efficient windows and doors instead of glazing, sashes and ordinary windows. These changes can make your homes more comfortable and reduce condensation and drafts. It is also advisable to replace poor-conditioned doors with energy-star certified ones, which should be installed by professional operators. The current scenario implies more stress is being given to the above trends, and this ensures that the window and door industry is moving towards achieving greater goals in energy efficiency, accessibility and safety. Homeowners are not only focusing to make their homes visually appealing but are also adopting energy-efficient ways so that environment will not be harmed at all.

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

successful steel industry is vital to the economic prospects of any country, providing the backbone to many infrastructure projects from construction and development through to defense and transport. Steel is, quite literally, at the heart of how a nation builds and defines itself, and any increase in the number of governmental and private construction projects throughout the GCC will bolster the demand for steel. To the casual observer, any visit over the last 20 years to a GCC nation instantly reveals the centrality of the construction industry to the rapid and massive expansion of countries in that region. As a consequence of this huge development in infrastructure, demand for all construction materials like steel, aluminum glass and cement relies heavily on government spending. As the building sector booms, the demand for construction materials grows exponentially, and conversely, once construction begins to decline, the demand for steel and other construction materials will also decrease. Growth drivers GCC countries, whose economies are based on oil, are focusing on boosting their infrastructures in order to achieve a more sustainable and lasting economic future when oil production begins to decline. As a consequence of this far-reaching economic vision, the region is devoting billions of dollars towards the realization of ambitious new construction projects, most of which have been commissioned in preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Qatar’s investment in infrastructure is expected to reach about $150 billion over the next few years in the lead-up to the 2022

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FIFA World Cup. This is perfectly in line with Qatar’s development plan, according to a report published by the First Qatar Real Estate Development Company. Recent studies show continued evidence of Qatar’s construction growth regardless of the drop in oil prices, primarily because of the pressure to fulfill the National Vision for 2030. The country’s economic diversification policy, together with the rapidly approaching deadline for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has led BMI Research to forecast that the Qatar market will grow at an average rate of 10.2% over the next decade. Challenging outlook This continued boom in the construction sector has resulted in a constantly increasing demand for steel and aluminum to meet the needs of the ever-growing number of massive infrastructure projects, and to meet this demand for steel, local as well as international players occupy a significant role in the Qatari market. Qatar Steel, established in 1974 as the first integrated steel plant in the Arabian Gulf, is one of the leading steel producers in the region. It is widely recognized as one of the foremost leaders in the steel industry due to its high-quality products and distinguished customer service, and it has gained an “outstanding reputation” in both local and regional markets. However, the steel industry in both Qatar and the wider GCC is facing a number of challenges. A report entitled: “A Strategic Outlook for the Middle East Steel Industry Out to 2020,” has identified many issues affecting the steel market in the region, including:

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* The current period of lower oil and gas prices, which drives positive sentiment down and which may feed through to lower federal revenues. This, in turn, will reduce spending and consequently steel consumption itself. * There have been enormous concerns in the Middle East, expressed by many steel-players regarding competitively-priced Chinese imports. Such a situation has raised the urgent question as to whether the region really needs further trade protectionist measures for the coming years. *Raw material availability. The report continues to forecast net deficits for both scrap and DR over the next five years for the region. The DR pellets premium is expected to remain strong in the short and medium term, influenced by the scarcity of high grade DR pellet feed. Steelmaking margins will be further squeezed by higher industrial gas prices and difficulties in sourcing required state gas allocations. * Political conflicts and wars within the region will continue to undermine regional steel consumption growth. Steel industry is facing increased challenges emerging from geo-political tensions and continuing competition from cheap imports, mainly from China, which constantly undermine the competitive edge of domestic steel producers. Steel producers in the Arab world are now calling for a co-ordinated introduction of anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel imports into the region, in an effort to protect the domestic steel industry. Given the rapid expansion of infrastructure developments in the GCC, a significant increase in demand for steel over the next few years is in little doubt.

As a consequence, all factors affecting product developers in the Gulf region, and everyone within the construction chain in those nations – in particular the intentions of the Chinese government regarding steel exports, will be looked at with increased vigilance. A prosperous future for the steel industry in the region beckons, but it is one that demands constant attention to the problems of global over-capacity and increased economic co-operation on a worldwide scale.

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teel is an important element for construction. The steel industry is often regarded as the backbone of the metal industry too. Thus, it is necessary to adopt latest technologies and developments in order to achieve improved efficiency, productivity and product quality. There have been continuous research and developments in steel-making to replace traditional processes so that productivity can be increased while cutting costs at the same time. Here, we take a look at global trends in the steel-making process.

effective method as it involves melting of shredded scrap metal for steel production, and this process can be started and stopped anytime without having to bear excessive costs. This shift in moving towards EAFs has led to use of 100% scrap metal feedstock to produce steel which, in turn, causes reduction of energy required in the process as compared to traditional steel production from ore. Moreover, EAFs require lower investment per unit and are also superior in terms of labor efficiency. Robots for EAFs A robot, known as SIMETAL LiquiRob, is designed for making it suitable for the harsh operational conditions of casters, secondary metallurgical plants, and also EAFs. This robot has led to manual and manipulator measurements being completely outdated. It has the ability to perform fully automatic temperature and sample measurement cycles which include replacement of cartridges also.

Electric-arc furnaces (EAFs) The steel-making industry has moved from the traditional process of producing in a blast furnace to manufacturing it in an electric-arc furnace. Steel production in a blast furnace involves higher costs in operations and maintenance of furnace, and is also dependent on the market prices of the iron ore and coal. On the other hand, EAF is a cost-

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SIMETAL LiquiRob has been a blessing at EAFs. It is being extensively utilized in providing flexibility and reliability to the EAFs so as to ensure uninterrupted, safe and controlled steel production. It also provides easy availability, easy upgrading and swift learning of new operations. Robotic CNC plasma-cutting system PythonX, a robotic CNC plasma-cutting system, has revolutionized the steel production industry. This system implements a

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combination of the advanced CNC robotics and high-definition plasma cutting to fabricate steel. PythonX consumes only 20% of the floor space and processing time as well as cost in comparison to traditional machines. This system has many advantages over traditional fabrication process. PythonX has the capability to deliver work equivalent to many traditional machines including plate lines, band saw, angle line, beam drill line, and coping and marking machines. This software can be applied to perform cuttings with precision by calculating the cutting path and sequence and moving the beam into the desired position.

Usage of energy In the steel industry, energy consumption is directly related to the demand and production of steel. For ore-based steel production, consumption of coke and coke-oven gas is the principal energy source, while it is electric power in case of scrap-based steel production. The residual heat and energy from the steel manufacturing process can be reutilized. The residual energy i.e. coke-oven and blast furnace gases can be processed to generate electricity, which can then be utilized in rolling mills and coating processes.

Challenges The various challenges faced by the steel production industry include: Raw materials Due to a steep fall in prices of steel globally, prices of steel-making raw materials have reached an all-time low. This has led traders to sell raw materials at a far lower profit. The sharp reduction in prices is mainly attributed to the oversupply of raw materials and heavy competition from the Chinese industries. Inferior quality Many of the industries are still using traditional and outdated processes to manufacture steel. Due to the lack of modern technologies, the steel production process becomes time-consuming, expensive and also low on quality. Thus, it is necessary to improve the quality of the products by using sophisticated machines and methods. The steel industry should always be open in adopting latest developments and techniques. There need to be constant research in this area to maximize productivity and profitability.

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Fira Qatar establishes a new Fira Qatar establishes a new exhibition service provider exhibition service provider

ira Qatar, a joint venture between Elan Group and the international trade fair market leader Fira de Barcelona, has established a new business unit, called Spaces, specializing in providing exhibition services.

The level of international expertise offered by our global partners, bringing together years of collective international event and venue management expertise, combined with the eager and receptive Qatar market, is a winning recipe for unique, creative and memorable events, designed with the aim to deliver world-class experiences that exceed expectations.

Based at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), Spaces offers various services, extending from project management to the design and execution of the exhibition concept, to organizers of shows and events in Qatar. Spaces, the preferred services provider of DECC, operates based on three main pillars: design of unique ex-

hibition spaces, business development and operational excellence.

Spaces, with an international experience in exhibition services, has started operating in Qatar with a portfolio, including a diversified number of world-class events that took place in many parts of the world such as Mobile World Congress, Microsoft TechEd, BIZZ Barcelona, BCN Bridal Week, Taste of Paris, IGTM, Madrid Fashion Week and European Cardiology. Spaces had recently demonstrated its exhibition and show experience by being the main contractor for “Buy Local Product Forum” organized by Qatar Development Bank and held in the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Centre. Spaces provided the forum with more than 170 customized shell schemes, floor planning, power, lighting, graphics, signage print-outs and exhibition furniture. The various exhibition services that Spaces provides include accreditation desks, welcome area design and execution, shell scheme of multiple types such as maxima & tissued, key-note auditorium, hospitality areas, VIP areas, relaxation areas/convergence, catwalk, congress carpeting, AV services and furniture. Elan Events Chief Operating Officer Ahmed Al Mulla said the establishment of Spaces, “following our successful partnership with Fira Barcelona”, had strengthened Elan Event’s offerings in the field of exhibition

execution and management”. “It enables us to successfully cover the entire supply chain of exhibition management and organization, empowering exhibitors to position their products and branding for maximum results,” he said.

Spaces specializes in assisting local and regional exhibition teams to facilitate the development of their projects. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, developing a timeline and schedule for tasks and following up on the progress of work to ensure all deadlines and deliverables are met - plus, we use tried and tested methodology to make efficiency gains and avoid delays.

creative and memorable events, designed with the aim to deliver world-class experiences that exceed expectations,” Al Mulla added. “Spaces specializes in assisting local and regional exhibition teams to facilitate the development of their projects. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, developing a timeline and schedule for tasks and following up on the progress of work to ensure all deadlines and deliverables are met - plus, we use tried and tested methodology to make efficiency gains and avoid delays,” Al Mulla concluded. Elan Group has established itself through its subsidiaries, Elan Event and Fira Qatar, as a prominent player in Qatar’s Mice industry. Elan Event’s flagship events like Qatar Motor Show, Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition and Cityscape Qatar have become major successes and are highly anticipated annually by exhibitors and visitors alike.

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n a major initiative, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI), Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Airways have announced that Doha will allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries, effective immediately. Citizens of the 80 countries wishing to visit Qatar will no longer need to apply or pay for a visa; instead, a multi-entry waiver will be issued free-of-charge at the port of entry, upon presentation of a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket. Depending on the visitor’s nationality, the waiver will either be valid for 180 days, from the date of issue, and allow the visitor to spend a total of 90 days in Qatar (multipleentry waiver); or it will be valid for 30 days from the date of issue and entitle the visitor to spend up to 30 days in Qatar with the possibility of applying for an extension of the waiver for an additional 30 days (multipleentry waiver). These measures come as part of an initiative that Qatar has taken to facilitate visitor access to the state. Last month, Qatar launched an e-visa platform, www.qatarvisaservice.com, through which travelers of all nationalities can apply for tourist and visitor visas with more efficiency and ease.

a revised strategy which empowers various players to boost the growth of tourism is set to be launched on September 27, when Qatar hosts the official celebrations of World Tourism Day. “Easing entry to Qatar is a key enabler for the growth of Qatar’s tourism industry. With this announcement we are already turning the pages of the Next Chapter of Qatar’s journey towards 2030,” Al Ibrahim pointed out. “Together with our partners in the public and private sectors, we have examined all of the elements needed to create a smooth and enticing experience that can attract visitors from around the world. “There is no doubt that facilitating and streamlining access at all ports of entry are key factors in creating a positive first and lasting impression of Qatar. “With 80 countries eligible for a visa waiver, Qatar is now the most open country in the region and we are delighted to invite visitors to discover our renowned hospitality, cultural heritage and natural treasures,” Al Ibrahim said. Brigadier Mohammed Al Ateeq, Director General of the Department of Passport and Expatriates Affairs at MoI, commented: “We are very pleased to announce that nationals of 80 countries are now eligible for a visa waiver and can enter Qatar without requiring any prior visa arrangements.

The country is also considering further enhancements to its visa policy, such as waiving visa requirements for holders of a residence permit or a valid visa from the nations of the Gulf Co-operation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates), the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Schengen countries. This waiver would allow eligible visitors to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation by completing a simple online application at least 48 hours prior to travel.

“Together with our partners at QTA and Qatar Airways, we have been working to enhance our country’s visa policies and implement solutions to better facilitate travel to Qatar. Further enhancements are being studied and we look forward to announcing them in due course.”

Addressing a press conference that was held to announce the new measures, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker called it a “momentous occasion” for the state.

In May 2017, QTA launched +Qatar, an initiative to promote the country as a stopover destination, with the national carrier, Qatar Airways.

“This announcement places the State of Qatar as the most open country in the region,” Al Baker declared. “This is a momentous occasion for Qatar, making the number of nationalities eligible to enter our country without a visa the highest in region, which is something that we are very proud of,” he said. “Qatar Airways is the patriotic flag carrier for the State of Qatar and as such we are extremely honored to bring millions of people each year to our beautiful, welcoming and historic country. “This important initiative from the Ministry of Interior and Qatar Tourism Authority will provide an opportunity to welcome even more visitors, from even more countries, to experience the many exciting attractions that await them,” Al Baker added. According to Hassan Al Ibrahim, Chief Tourism Development officer at QTA, visa facilitation is a critical component of the national tourism sector strategy, which QTA is currently reviewing in partnership with stakeholders from the public and private sectors. With renewed focus by the country’s leadership on diversifying the national economy,

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In November 2016, Qatar introduced a free transit visa, which allows passengers of all nationalities transiting in Qatar for a minimum of five hours to stay in Qatar for up to 96 hours (four days).

These measures, along with intensified international marketing, have resulted in a 39% increase in the number of stopover visitors during the first six months of 2017, compared with the same period last year. As part of the combined efforts of Qatar Airways and QTA to boost tourism in the country, the award-winning airline has accelerated its global expansion plans, and has announced the launch of a number of new destinations, including Kiev, Ukraine and Prague, Czech Republic, that it is adding to its network. The airline has just launched flights to Sohar, in the Sultanate of Oman. It has also begun a direct service to Dublin, Republic of Ireland; Nice, France; and Skopje, the Republic of Macedonia. List of the countries The section below details the new visa waiver eligibility for citizens of the 80 countries. Entry to Qatar is approved at the sole discretion of Qatar’s Ministry of Interior. A) Nationals of the following 33 countries will not require prior visa arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival in Qatar. The waiver will be valid for 180 days from the date of issuance and entitle its

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holder to spend up to 90 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or on multiple trips. 1. Austria 2. Bahamas 3. Belgium 4. Bulgaria 5. Croatia 6. Cyprus 7. Czech Republic 8. Denmark 9. Estonia 10. Finland 11. France 12. Germany 13. Greece 14. Hungary 15. Iceland 16. Italy 17. Latvia 18. Liechtenstein 19. Lithuania 20. Luxembourg 21. Malta 22. Netherlands 23. Norway 24. Poland 25. Portugal 26. Romania 27. Seychelles 28. Slovakia 29. Slovenia 30. Spain 31. Sweden 32. Switzerland 33. Turkey B) Nationals of the following 47 countries will not require prior visa arrangements and can obtain a visa waiver upon arrival in Qatar. The waiver will be valid for 30 days from the date of issuance and entitle its holder to spend up to 30 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or on multiple trips. This waiver may be extended for a further 30 days.

1. Andorra 2. Argentina 3. Australia 4. Belarus 5. Bolivia 6. Brazil 7. Brunei 8. Canada 9. Chile 10. China 11. Colombia 12. Ecuador 13. Panama 14. Costa Rica 15. Georgia 16. Guyana 17. Hong Kong 18. India 19. Indonesia 20. Ireland 21. Japan 22. Kazakhstan 23. Lebanon 24. Azerbaijan 25. Macedonia 26. Malaysia 27. Maldives 28. Mexico 29. Moldova 30. Monaco 31. New Zealand 32. Paraguay 33. Peru 34. Russia 35. San Marino 36. Singapore 37. South Africa 38. South Korea 39. Suriname 40. Cuba 41. Thailand 42. Ukraine 43. The United Kingdom 44. The United States 45. Uruguay 46. Vatican City 47. Venezuela

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atar plans to allow some expatriates to acquire permanent residency, the official Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. According to the report, HH the Prime Minister directed the ministers to prioritize the focus on the internal effort in the coming period and strengthen the internal national fronts, whether in the economic, security, health and educational fields. In the field of economy and investment and the importance of diversification of sources of income, he directed the rapid completion of the study of the remaining laws related to this area and implementation. And to rationalize spending in the budget next year, but without affecting the main development projects and quality of Qatar. In this regard, HH the Amir thanked the ministers for their hard work and efforts during this crisis, stressing to them the need to continue in the spirit of challenge and achievement to achieve Qatar’s policy and future plans to adopt on its own. He also reiterated his country’s readiness to resolve the Gulf crisis through dialogue and that if there is an attempt to reach an agreement, this agreement must include all parties without dictates and without interference with the national sovereignty and internal affairs of any country. The Council stressed that the wise directives of His Highness the Amir and the concepts and ideas contained therein and the clarity that characterized them will be a program of action for the government in the next stage, which requires mobilization of energies and self-reliance.

The Council then completed its regular session under the chairmanship of His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. Agenda: The topics on the agenda were considered as follows: I. Approval of a bill on permanent residence card. Under the provisions of the draft, the Minister of the Interior may grant a permanent residence card to non-Qatari if the conditions specified by the law are met. A decision of the Minister of Interior may grant the card to non-Qatari if: 1- Qataris married to non-Qatari.

A Permanent Committee shall be established in the Ministry of the Interior called “Committee for the Grant of Permanent Residence Card” and shall be competent to consider applications for permanent residence cards in accordance with the provisions of this Law. Second: Taking the necessary measures to issue a draft law amending some provisions of Decree Law No. (14) for the year 1993 concerning passports, after the Cabinet reviewed the recommendation of the Shura Council on the draft law. The amendment requires that the text of Article (12) of Decree-Law No. (14) for the year 1993 shall be replaced by the following text: “The amount of the fees to be paid for the issuance of ordinary passports, travel documents, and traffic tickets shall be deter-

mined by a decision of the Minister of Interior. The amount of the fees to be paid for diplomatic, special and mission passports shall be determined by a decision of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and shall be renewed, amended and amended. “ Third: Approval of the holding of the third session of the Bulgarian-Qatari Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation (Sofia, 4, 5/12/2017). IV. The Council of Ministers reviewed the book of the National Committee for the Prohibition of Weapons on the thirty-seventh report of the work of the Committee during the period from 21 December 2016 to 30 April 2017 and adopted the appropriate resolution.

2. Those who performed great services to the State. 3- Competitors with the special competencies needed by the State. The permanent resident card grants its holders a number of privileges, which include treatment of Qataris in education and health care in government institutions, giving priority to recruitment after Qatari nationals in military and civilian public posts. The holder of this card also has the right to own real estate, In accordance with the executive decisions to be issued by the Council of Ministers in accordance with the provisions of this law.

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Aspire Zone Foundation first in Qatar first in Qatar Aspire Zone Foundation to use latest tech in water to use latest treatment tech in water treatment

spire Zone Foundation (AZF) has announced the completion of its wastewater treatment station to achieve self-sufficiency in water supplies required for irrigation and cooling of the organization’s facilities. The state-of-the-art upgrade used innovative reverse osmosis to become one of the first in the country to use this latest technology. The new purification station’s average capacity could treat 27,500 cubic meters per day and is expected to be fully operational in October. The major update to AZF’s water supply technology marks a high point in the organization’s move to meet Qatar’s national strategic objectives of sound natural resource management, while making use of the latest technology to improve systems. Commenting on this achievement, Mohammed Al Meer, Chief Capital Projects Officer, expressed confidence that the station would help decrease the environmental and economic impact of waste water. “The development of new solutions and the delivery of outstanding results for both our local community and our world-class facilities at AZF is what propels us forward and supports our place as a favorite destination for international athletes and teams,” said Al Meer.

The new underground station stretches across 3,900 square meters of land and covers the daily water requirements of AZF, with an average output of 15,000 cubic meters of purified water. The output could be increased by 25% if needed. The water purification station was designed to fit seamlessly with the smooth structure of Aspire Park. Its surface will have a parking area that can accommodate up to 70 vehicles. The station utilizes reverse osmosis, an environmentally-friendly purification technology that removes molecules from water through multi-stage filters. This technology is widely used in many developed countries such as Japan, Singapore and France. The choice of this technology followed a thorough investigation and consultation with international experts, including several French firms which provided technology that guarantees the highest levels of quality and environmental safety. Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality and Environment and Ashghal played a significant role in bringing this project to completion by contributing their support and expertise in a variety of areas. AZF said it was planning to execute similar projects in collaboration with several Qatari organizations to share its knowledge and experience in building one the largest water purification stations in Qatar.

Mwani Qatar and Muntajat Mwani Qatar and Muntajat in deal to benefit Hamad Port services in deal from to benefit from Hamad Port services Hamad Port has been able to achieve significant achievements at regional and international levels in a short period of time

atar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar) and Qatar Chemical and Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution

Company (Muntajat) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) headquarters to benefit from Hamad Port’s services for a renewable five-year period. The MoU was signed by Mwani Qatar CEO Captain Abdulla Al Khanji and Muntajat CEO Abdulrahman Ali Al Abdulla.HE the Minister of Transport and Communications and Mwani’s Board Chairman Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti and Qatar Petroleum (QP) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Saad Sherida Al Kaabi attended the signing ceremony.As per the MoU, Muntajat will export through Hamad Port a number of its shipments to its various end destinations around the world while Mwani Qatar will be in charge of providing container loading and unloading services at Hamad Port berths as well as facilitating and developing support services for containers and trucks. HE the Minister Al Sulaiti said the MoU would boost Hamad Port’s contribution to

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the national economy and support plans to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030. “Such co-operation is an ideal model for joint work among local institutions to support the local economy and the lofty goals the country seeks to achieve under the wise leadership of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani,” the Minister said. “Hamad Port has been able to achieve significant achievements at regional and international levels in a short period of time as it has provided various international maritime transport lines and will continue work towards achieving economic diversification through opening new international lines to improve Qatar’s competitiveness and transfer it into a regional trading hub,” he added. QP CEO Al Kaabi described the MoU signing as “an important step towards boosting the Qatari petrochemical exports through Hamad Port”, which reach 2.2 million metric tons or equivalent to 150,000 equivalent containers annually, representing 75% of the volume of container exports of Qatar.

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“This breakthrough contributes not only to the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030 but also the implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, to depend on our local capabilities and develop our abilities to get access to international markets,” said Al Kaabi. “The MoU will allow us to ship products directly from Hamad Port to customers which they are more than 2000 customers in 135 countries, in an efficient and quick way,” Muntajat CEO Al-Abdulla pointed out, adding that such an achievement would enhance the company’s capabilities and competitiveness in the international markets. “The MoU allows exporting Muntajat’s products directly to six destinations: Sahar and Salalah Ports in Oman, Mundra and Nhava Sheva ports in India, Port of Shanghai in China, and Dier Banji port in Turkey. There are plans to add new destinations in future,” he added. For his part, Mwani CEO Captain Al Khanji welcomed the signing of the memorandum of understanding with Muntajat, pointing out that the MoU would enhance

Hamad Port’s capacity in the field of reshipment and put it as a major gateway for trade with the world. Al Khanji stressed Mwani’s keenness to build strong and fruitful partnerships with local and international companies and institutions to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 and boost trade exchange between Qatar and the world. He went on to say: the collaboration with Muntajat will contribute to achieving Mwani Qatar’s goals and plans to consolidate its position locally and enhance its regional and international presence as a leading provider of integrated logistics services.

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onstruction projects numbering 801 with a combined estimated value of $32 billion are in tendering stage in the GCC, according to a report released by BNC Network, a major project research and intelligence provider in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. “These developments will serve as a strong pipeline of projects to be awarded in the near future, according to BNC Network,” the report says. BNC’s forecasting model suggests that there will be an increase of 29% in the total value of contract awards to $65.6 billion in the GCC urban construction sector in 2018 followed by another 1% growth to reach $66 billion in 2019.By the end of 2017, the combined total value of urban construction contracts is expected to reach $50.9 billion. While this is lower than the peaks seen in prior years, the volume of construction contracts is still tremendous, according to the report. The BNC report shows that 292 contracts with a combined estimated value of $9.5 bil-

lion were awarded in the second quarter of 2017 within the GCC’s urban construction sector that includes commercial and residential buildings, hospitality, healthcare, retail, education, religious buildings and leisure and recreation.The urban construction contracts constitute 80 % of the contracts awarded for all sectors in the GCC and in dollar terms this translates to 49% of the total contracts awarded. Avin Gidwani, chief executive officer of BNC Network, expects construction activity to increase in the GCC. “As the economic growth is expected to pick up pace next year, we expect increased construction activity across the board in 2018,” Gidwani says. “New project announcements by major developers that have taken place from 2016 till now – will go into tender next year and trigger increased construction activities across the GCC,” he feels.

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atar District Cooling Company (Qatar Cool) has affirmed that it is working diligently with authorities, in line with the

National Conservation Plan, switching from potable water to treated sewage effluent (TSE) in the operations of its cooling plants in West Bay. Qatar Cool has achieved the migration from potable water to TSE as the makeup water source for two operational plants in West Bay, according to a release issued by the company. “The migration came with several challenges as the plants were operational and designed for potable water as the makeup water source for generating the cooling,” the release said. “The space constraints and limited power issues were resolved by opting for direct TSE use, instead of polished TSE, which needs a reverse osmosis (RO) plant,” the release pointed out. “The impact on the plants equipment was assessed by implementing a TSE introduction program in gradual phases which consisted of blending the TSE with potable water and increasing the blending ratio gradually over a period of 1.5 years.” Qatar Cool has now successfully migrated to 100% TSE, thereby minimizing the use and need of potable water in the operations. The reduction achieved in potable water consumption over the past 18 months is 1.7 million cubic meters. Commenting on the water situation in the state, Qatar Cool CEO Yasser Al Jaidah said: “Qatar is outgrowing its resources rapidly, causing a serious need for alternatives. With the National Conservation Plan in full swing in such industries as district cooling, there is a need for TSE to be further considered for reuse in high demand industries, such as agricultural and industrial sectors.

“TSE and waste water have remarkable potential and benefits in supplementing the water demand, in such industries, provided the TSE quality meets the water quality and quantity requirements for the nature of the system. “Generation of TSE is significantly economical and consumes less energy compared to potable water. Qatar Cool sees the benefits of switching to TSE and anticipate the positive long-term effects. “We will continue to be a sustainable resolution for Qatar and fully back any endeavor which fortifies the countries National Vision and future.” Al Jaidah noted that water resources in the Middle East were scarce. “With the climatic conditions and lack of surface water in the region, the need for alternative sustainable solutions is at an all-time high. With the escalating urban population and development in Qatar, the demand for desalinated water is snowballing, thus putting pressure on the diminutive water resources which will lead to water shortages,” he said. “Industries alike need to act now to shield our resources and ensure a prosperous future for our future generations.”

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TENDERS

ASHGHAL TENDERS AND

AWARDED TENDERS

Tender No.

Type

Tender Title

Participants

Issuing Date

Closing Date

Category

PWA/GTC/034/2017

GTC

Sewer Repair, Replacement and Rehabilitation Framework – (PWA/ GTC/085/13-14) - AA/DOM/13-14/M/1591-4.07/G

Qatari Companies Only Joint Venture - Non Qatari Companies

22-Aug-17

3-Oct-17

Drainage

PWA/STC/097/2017

STC

Civil and Electrical Maintenance Works for PWA Buildings GS/2017/M/006/S

Qatari Companies Only

22-Aug-17

18-Sep-17

General Services

PWA/STC/095/2017

STC

Unified Fax with Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) ISD/2017/NS/134/S

Qatari Companies Only

22-Aug-17

18-Sep-17

ICT

Qatari Companies Only

22-Aug-17

18-Sep-17

ICT

http://www.ashghal.gov.qa

PWA/STC/089/2016/R

STC

Annual Maintenance for RSA SA & Network Security Solutions ISD/2016/ SS/79/S

• • •

PWA/GTC/033/2017

GTC

A-Ring Road Interim Improvement Scheme IA/12-13/DS/002 ST/RDD/IIS/AR

Qatari Companies Only Joint Venture - Non Qatari Companies

15-Aug-17

19-Sep-17

Roads

PWA/GTC/032/2017

GTC

RIW in Rayyan Areas Phase-5 IA/2017/C/053/G

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture

15-Aug-17

12-Sep-17

Roads

PWA/ITC/029/2017

ITC

Demolishing of Existing Buildings, Backfilling and Land Levelling at Al Waab - IA/2017/C/056/I

Qatari Companies Only

15-Aug-17

10-Sep-17

Roads

PWA/STC/094/2017

STC

Supply of Mobile Meeting Room Vehicle GS/ 2017/ MS /001/ S

Qatari Companies Only

15-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

General Services

PWA/STC/093/2017

STC

Enhancement and Annual Support Maintenance 2017 for ISD Enterprise Project Management (EPM) 2013 System - ISD/2017/PMO/130/S

Qatari Companies Only

15-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

ICT

PWA/STC/092/2017

STC

Supply of Hand Sanitizer Refill for Two Years for PWA Buildings GS/2017/ MS/007/S

Qatari Companies Only

15-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

General Services

PWA/ITC/030/2017

ITC

Pumping Station Risk & Contingency -Construction of Baypass Stations AA/DOM/2017/M/1851

Qatari Companies Only

15-Aug-17

17-Sep-17

Drainage

PWA/GTC/030/2017

GTC

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

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture

8-Aug-17

3-Oct-17

Building

PWA/GTC/029/2017

GTC

Construction of Foul Sewer Network for Inner Doha - Package 2 - (C816 /2) IA/2017/C/132/G

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture

8-Aug-17

10-Oct-17

Drainage

PWA/STC/091/2017

STC

Training for Drainage Complaints Analysis For Optimization of Maintenance Activities - HR/2017/T/011/S

Consultancy and Specialized Services

8-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

Consultancy

PWA/STC/090/2017

STC

SoftEx and Maxsuite AMC (3 Years) - ISD /2017/ NS/ 128 /S

Qatari Companies Only

8-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

ICT

8-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

Consultancy

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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

PWA/STC/089/2017

STC

Training for Building Design Reviews - HR/2017/T/007/S

Consultancy and Specialized Services

PWA/STC/076/2016/R

STC

Firewall Security Manager - ISD/2016/SS/71/S

Qatari Companies Only

8-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

ICT

PWA/STC/013/2017/R1

STC

Training Program for Basic Organizing Events and Activities HR/2016/T/009/S

Consultancy and Specialized Services

8-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

Consultancy

PWA/ITC/028/2017

ITC

RIW in South of Greater Doha Zone 90 to 95 Phase - 5 - IA/2017/C/054/I

Qatari Companies Only

1-Aug-17

17-Sep-17

Roads

PWA/STC/088/2017

STC

Supply of 50 Tetra Portable Hand Held Radio - ISD/2017/DS/89/S

Qatari Companies Only

1-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

ICT

PWA/STC/087/2017

STC

Training for Managing and Reviewing Services Contract - HR/2017/T/019/S

Consultancy and Specialized Services

1-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

Consultancy

PWA/STC/086/2017

STC

Training for Monitoring and Controlling Projects - HR/2017/T/ 012/S

Consultancy and Specialized Services

1-Aug-17

25-Sep-17

Consultancy

PWA/STC/085/2017

STC

Supply of Professional Camera and it’s Accessories - ISD/2017/NS/120/S

Qatari Companies Only

1-Aug-17

18-Sep-17

ICT

PWA/STC/084/2017

STC

Doha & Rayyan Sewerage Scheme, Miscellaneous House Connection Works On Call Contract OC # 02/2017 - AA/DOM/2017/M/1843/S

Qatari Companies Only

1-Aug-17

18-Sep-17

Drainage

PWA/STC/083/2017

STC

KPI (Key Performance Indicators) Training - HR/2017/T/018/S

Consultancy and Specialized Services

1-Aug-17

18-Sep-17

Consultancy

PWA/STC/082/2017

STC

Zoom Callrec AMC (3 Years) - ISD/2017/NS/127/S

Qatari Companies Only

1-Aug-17

18-Sep-17

ICT

25-Jul-17

12-Sep-17

Building

PWA/GTC/027/2017

GTC

Construction of Package (8) – Al Khor Health Centre - BA/2017/C/008/G

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture

PWA/GTC/026/2017

GTC

Construction of Package 7 – AIN KHALED Health Centre - BA/2017/C/007/G

Qatari Companies Only - Joint Venture

25-Jul-17

12-Sep-17

Building

PWA/STC/080/2017

STC

License and Support Services Renewal for Tape Library - ISD/2017/SY/118/S

Qatari Companies Only

25-Jul-17

18-Sep-17

ICT

PWA/STC/079/2017

STC

Training for Frameworks Contracts Management in Operations & Maintenance Projects - HR/2017/T/010/S

Consultancy and Specialized Services

25-Jul-17

18-Sep-17

Consultancy

PWA/STC/078/2017

STC

Work Contract for Calibration of Portable Measuring Instruments for Drainage Networks O&M Department - AA/DOM/2017/M/1844/S

Qatari Companies Only

25-Jul-17

18-Sep-17

Drainage

PWA/STC/077/2017

STC

Calibration and Maintenance of Gas Detectors for 2 Years AA/DOM/2017/M/1849/S

Qatari Companies Only

25-Jul-17

18-Sep-17

Drainage

PWA/STC/076/2017

STC

Supply of Miscellaneous Spare Parts & Consumables for Electrical and Instrument Workshop - AA/DOM/2017/M/1845/S

Qatari Companies Only

25-Jul-17

18-Sep-17

Drainage

PWA/ITC/026/2017

ITC

Construction of Package 11-Al Wakra Health Centre - BA/2017/C/005/I

Qatari Companies Only

18-Jul-17

10-Sep-17

Building

PWA/ITC/025/2017

ITC

On Call Consultancy Services for Highway Structures AA/ROM/2015/071/P1/I

Consultancy and Specialized Services

11-Jul-17

17-Sep-17

Roads

PWA/ITC/024/2017

ITC

Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (DBOM) Contract for TSE Tanker Filling Stations at Doha West STW & Lusail STW Sites - IA/2017/C/027/I

Qatari Companies Only

11-Jul-17

10-Sep-17

Drainage

PWA/ITC/023/2017

ITC

Interim Improvement of Main Roads in Al Nasr Area - IA/2017/C/049/I

Qatari Companies Only

11-Jul-17

17-Sep-17

Roads

PWA/ITC/020/2017

ITC

Design and Installation of New SCADA System - AA/DOM/2016/M/1831/I

Qatari Companies Only Consultancy and Specialized Services

23-May-17

17-Sep-17

Drainage

PWA/ITC/004/2017

ITC

Refurbishment and Upgrading Works for Various Sewage Pumping Stations CP 771 - IA/2017/C/017/I

Qatari Companies Only

8-Mar-17

15-Oct-17

Drainage

General Conditions of Tenders • • • •

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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

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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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2017 CALENDAR OF EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS EVENTS

Cityscape Global Organizer: informa exhibitions Event date (s): 11 – 13 September Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: + 971 4 407 2528 Email: delegate@informa.com Website: www.cityscapeglobal.com

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

Light Middle East Organizer: Mese Frankfurt Event date (s): 17 – 19 October Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 389 4500 Email Address: light@uae.messefrankfurt.com Website: www.lightme.net

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

PPP Solar Energy Summit 2017 Organizer: PPP Experts Event date (s): 2 – 3 October Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +44 (0)203 137 0436 Email Address: info@pppexperts.com Website: www.pppsolar.com

Power Qatar Summit (Incorporating Solar Qatar) Organizer: Expotrade Middle East FZ-LLC Event date (s): 30 – 31 October Venue: The Ritz Carlton Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 4542135 Email: info@expotrade-me.com Website: www.powerqatar.com

GITEX Technology Week Organizer: DWTC Event date (s): 8 – 12 October Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre Location: Dubai, UAE Email: gitexsales@dwtc.com Website: www.gitex.com

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

Health & Fitness Expo 2017 Organizer: Qatar Expo Event date (s): 1 – 4 November Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 4465 0211 Email: fitness@qatar-expo.com/info@qatar-expo. com Website: www.fitness.qatar-expo.com

Hospitality Qatar Organizer: IFP Qatar 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

2nd Annual Qatar HVAC Contracting Organizer: IQPC Event date (s): 7 – 9 November Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.qatarhvaccontracting.iqpc.ae

The Big 5 International Building & Construction Show Organizer: dmg events Event date (s): 26 – 29 November Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 4380355 Email: dmgdubai@dmgeventsme.com Website: www.dmgeventsme.com

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

Building Services Qatar 2018 Organizer: dmg events Event date (s): 30 Jan – 1 Feb 2018 Venue: Doha Exhibition Convention Centre Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 445 3639 Email: patrickgedeon@dmgevents.com Website: http://buildingservicesqatar.com/aboutus.html

AshghalAshghal opens Alopens Kheesa Interchange to traffictoafter Al Kheesa Interchange traffic after completing its upgrade completing its upgrade

atar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has opened Al Kheesa Interchange to traffic after completing the junction’s upgrade as part of

the North Road Corridor Enhancement project. The reconstruction of Al Kheesa Interchange, carried out by Ashghal, provides higher capacity and more streamlined traffic to adjacent residential areas, particularly Al Kheesa and Umm Slal, which are connected with nearby expressways and businesses, and opens up alternative accesses and exits for Al Shamal Road. The upgrade of Al Kheesa Interchange incorporated two new flyovers: one considered as the longest overpass on Al Shamal Road with a length of around 700 meters and three lanes, heading from Al Kheesa to Doha, and another 170-meter-long with two lanes, heading from Doha to Al Kheesa. The new bridges tripled the capacity up to 12,000 vehicles per hour in place of 4,000 vehicles per hour before. Also, Ashghal converted the main bridge roundabout into a light signal, enhancing safety and streamlining traffic as well. Benefits The revamp will improve traffic and reduce travel time for road users in the surrounding locations, allowing for traffic decongestion on Umm Slal Mohammed Interchange and Al Kharaitiyat Interchange. Residents in Al Kheesa, Umm Slal Mohammed, along with Al Kharaitiyat, will benefit, with Al Kheesa Interchange improving traffic flow from and to Al Shamal Road. Also, the interchange is going to work as an access point for service roads on Al Shamal road for travelers from Doha and northern areas.

The interchange is a key connection for Al Shamal Road users and the west side areas towards Al Kheesa since there is a direct link with the vital Arab League Street, flowing movement to Community College in Qatar, Qatar University and Al Khor Coastal Road. The overhauled junction improves movement from North Road and the east side areas towards Umm Slal, providing a connection with Barzaan Market, Umm Slal Centre for Health and Wellness and new Umm Slal Wholesale Market along with other educational and business facilities around. Yousef Al-Emadi, Expressway Department Manager at the Public Works Authority, said that Al Kheesa Interchange was the last interchange to be opened as part of the North Road Enhancement project, stressing the importance of the interchange, which links the Eastern and Western areas on both sides of the North Road, as well as the commercial, educational, and health facilities in the area. On the impact of the current blockade on Ashghal’s projects, Al Emadi said the crisis had been contained and substitutes to primary materials had been obtained from Oman, India, France and other countries. He pointed out that all the materials were available in parts of the world and were not limited to the countries of the blockade. Al Shamal Road Milestones The Al Kheesa interchange is part of the North Road Corridor Enhancement project being implemented by the public Works Authority as it is finalizing the 200-kilometer service roads and cycling and footpaths. Ashghal has already opened Umm Slal Mohammed Interchange in April this year and the vital Al Kharaitiyat Interchange

The interchange links eastern Al Kheesa and Lusail to western Umm Slal, Al Kharaitiyat and nearby businesses.

last March to serve areas of Al Kharaitiayt, Leabib, Al Ebb besides nearby highways and businesses as it creates several alternative routes for travelers from and to the North Road. Also, Ashghal opened late last year Izghawa Interchange to bring in alternative routes from Lusail to Izaghawa and Al Shamal Road and businesses around and sharing more traffic with Duhail Interchange, and the bridge linking Al Huwaila Road and North Road, enhancing traffic to and from Ras Laffan. The road linking Al Khor and North Road has also been completed, a five-kilometer dual

carriageway with three lanes in each direction instead of two lanes. Ashghal delivered Umm Birkah Road, as well as Al Sakhama and Umm Al Amad Braiding Bridges to bring in easier access to areas of Al Sakhama, Sanae Lehmaidi, Umm Al Amad and Umm Slal The North Road Corridor Enhancement project incorporates new service roads 200 kilometers along from Duhail to Al Shamal Town, constructing Izghawa and Umm Slal Mohammed Interchanges, upgrading Lehweilah, Al Kheesa and Al Kharaitiyat Interchanges. The improvements include revamping Al Khor Link Road, Umm Birkah Road and creating new cycling and footpaths.

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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

C6 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

165,540,000.00

Design stage

MIXED USE BUILDING

FOXHILLS - A29

FURSAN REAL ESTATE

20,091,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

C5 - LUSAIL

RABBAN GROUP

126,319,000.00

Design stage

MIXED USE BUILDING

FOXHILLS - A30

FURSAN REAL STATE

32,627,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

C4 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

108,070,000.00

Design stage

HOTEL APARTMENTS

FV7 - MULTI PURPOSE HALL/ART CENTRE

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

67,500,000.00

Design stage

COMMERCIAL

FV9 AL ASMAKH HEAD OFFICE IN SUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

38,000,000.00

Design stage

OFFICE BUILDING

FOXHILLS - A21

MR. NASSER SHAREEF ALEMADI

22,505,000.00

On-going

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D49

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

29,299,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

10.

FOXHILLS - D21

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

27,472,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

11.

FOXHILLS - D04

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

25,273,000.00

Design stageE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

12.

FOXHILLS - A13

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

24,918,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

13.

FOXHILLS - D14

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

23,150,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

CBQ Boulevard

CBQ

HBK

N/A

Under Construction

Commercial, Bank, Office Plaza

Doha Festival City (Package 3250,3100 and 7500

Basrec

GCC/ALEC JV

N/A

Under Construction

Retail Mall

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building - Tower

Commercial Tower on Plot Com/49 Al Sedian Company

Yousuf Al Mahmoud

Al Balagh Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L.

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

Qatar Trading Agency

Redco - Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Qatar Sidra Village Project

Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC

Sinohydro Group Limited

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

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

Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani

REDCO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Holiday Inn at Business Park

He Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani

Man Enterprises Qatar, WLL

MADINAT ASH SHAMAL

AL GHUWARIYAH AL KHAWR

UMM SALAL

AL JUMALIYAH

N/A

Under Construction

DOHA AL RAYYAN

Hotel

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

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

E's Hail Communication Network Building at Duhailiyat Camp

Qatar Armed Forces

ITCC

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Development of Ooredoo TEC Complex at Industrial Area

Ooredoo

Not appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Commercial Complex

Private Villa at Pearl Qatar

Private Client

Not appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Villa

Doha Education Centre

Not appointed

30-50 Million

Design stage

Education

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

20-40 Million

Design stage

School

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

Mix 11 Hotel Tower at Lusail City

Real Estate Services Group

N/A

600 Million

Design Stage

Hotel

Al Jassasiyah White Beach Palace

UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC)

N/A

400 Million

Design Stage

Mixed-Use

Marina Com 05 Tower at Lusail City

Private Engineering Office / Mashour Real Estate Group

N/A

315 Million

Construction Stage

Office / Commercial

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry

N/A

270 Million

Design Stage

Office

Com 02 - Barwa Bank Headquarters at Lusail City

Barwa / Hilson Moran

N/A

250 Million

Design Stage

Office

National Cyber Security Center

Ministry of Interior / Al Ali International

N/A

180 Million

Design Stage

Office

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MESAEED

JARIYAN AL BATNAH

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PROJECT FOCUS

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

Fiber Glass Factory at New Industrial Area

German Tech Fibre Glass WLL

N/A

Tender stage

Factory Building

Kitchen equipment factory at New Industrial Area

Justa Kitchen and Cookers

N/A

Tender stage

Factory, office Building

Sand witch panel factory at New Industrial Area

Doha Sandwich Panel

N/A

Design stage

Factory Building

Oil recycling plant at New Industrial Area

QAR Oil Recycling

International Work Group

N/A

Under construction

Oil recycling plant

Cements product factory at Industrail Area

Al Simeh Cements Products

N/A

Design stage

Factory

Accomodation and Store at Industrial Area

Ramco Trading and Contg.

N/A

Tender stage

Acco. And Store

Precast Factory - M IND AREA

Al Ghariya Precast

N/A

Design stage

Factory

Oil Recycling plant - M. IND AREA

Gulf Oil Recycling

N/A

Design stage

Recycling plant

Gulf Pallet Factory - MIC

Gulf Pallet WLL

N/A

Design Stage

Factory and office

10.

Abdul Noor Block factoryMIC

Abdul Noor Block Factory

N/A

Tender stage

Factory and office

11.

Switch Gear Factory - MIC

Q- TECH WLL

N/A

Tender stage

Switch gear

12.

Warehouse and Store MANATEQ

Quality Group of Companies

N/A

Design stage

Store and Warehouse

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

Police College Academy

MOI

Not Appointed

N/A

Tender Stage

Educational Complex

Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5)

PWA

ITC/UCE

600

Under Construction

Medical Centers

Villas Complex (Al Fardan 9) at Abu Sidra

Danat Qatar

Ramaco

300M

Construction Stage

Residential Building

Multi-level Cars Park at Hamad International Airport

Qatar Airways

N/A

Tender Stage

Cars Park

Warehouses

Landscaping & Parks

Logistic City

Qatar Navigation

Ramco

450M

Under Construction

4 Nos. Parks at Various Locations in Al Daayen Municipality

Ministry of Municipality & Environment

N/A

Design Stage

Construction of 8 Nos. Buildings Complex and Club House

Sheikh Khaled Bin Hamad

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

Insha Company

Al Aali International

MOI

Under Construction

200M

Under Construction

800

Residential

Offices & Services Building

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

Commercial Tower in Marina District, Lusail (COM 17)

Sheikh Mohamed Jassem

Not Appointed

198,500,000

Design Stage

Commercial

5-Star Hotel at Ramda Signal

Babishtar Group W.L.L.

Bab Ishtar

70,000,000

Under Construction

Hospitality

Office Building ECQ-D29 in Lusail

Abdulla Abdulrehman Abdula Heidar

Not Appointed

22,400,000

Design Stage

Office

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

Al Mohannadi Group

Not Appointed

81,000,000

Design Stage

Residential

Residentials Building MU / P08 at Fox Hills, Lusail

Qatari Real Estate Group

Not Appointed

22,000,000

Design Stage

Residential

Cold Stores & Meat Processing Facility at Industrial Area

Zad Holding

Qatar Mega Building

51,000,000

Under Construction

Industrial

Twin Tower 13A & 13B at the Pearl

Sh. Nasser Bin Falah Al Thani Group

PLQ (Powerline Qatar)

482,500,000

Under Construction

Residential

Modification and Furnishing of Behavioral Healthcare Center HQ, Doha

Behavioral Healthcare Center BHC

Not appointed

35,000,000 QAR

Design stage

Stafford Sri Lankan School, Doha

Stafford Sri Lankan School

Not appointed

42,000,000 QAR

Design stage

Qatar focuses on preventive care in new national health strategy activities

By Oxford Business Group (OBG)

ealthy lifestyle promotion will be a key component of Qatar’s new six-year health strategy, as it takes proactive measures to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and lighten the burden of tertiary care.

The National Health Strategy 2017-22 – to be published by the end of this year following a public consultation process that began in May – aligns with the overarching National Vision 2030, which states that a healthy population is critical to the future success of Qatar. One in six adults in Qatar suffers from diabetes, costing the health care system some QR1.8bn ($494.3m) per year, according to Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, minister of public health. “Without changes, the number of people with diabetes will potentially double over the next 40 years, impacting more people and their families and putting more pressure on the health system,” she told OBG. “However, this is not inevitable: by creating public health programmes that encourage young people to live healthier lifestyles, we can help more people avoid diabetes.” Government efforts to tackle so-called lifestyle diseases, Al Kuwari said, will include working with schools to create better awareness of healthy eating and exercising, delivering more programmes to help people quit smoking, supporting young people to have better oral health and working with other government ministries to reduce instances of asthma by improving air quality. Rise in non-communicable diseases A report published in 2015 by the then-Supreme Council of Health named five main noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) that will affect Qatar: cardiovascular diseases, mental health and behavioral disorders, cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes. It attributed the rise of NCDs largely to changing demographics and shifting lifestyle habits such as poor diet and insufficient exercise. A separate study published in 2013 by Strategy&, a subsidiary of consultancy PwC, calculated that treating these five NCDs could cost Qatar $2778 per capita by 2022, compared to $758 in Saudi Arabia and $603 in Oman. More recent figures from PwC showed that Qatar spends more per head than any other country in the region, with NCDs accounting for 22% of total health spending last year, compared to averages of 7-11% for Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Ramping up development Aside from promoting healthier lifestyles, Qatar’s new health strategy will focus on expanding medical facilities and delivering policies that improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care. Central to this will be an overhaul of first-tier provision: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), a government-run network, plans to build 20 new health centres and either replace or refurbish existing ones, bringing the total to 33 by the end of 2021, subject to budget approvals. The goal is to shift towards a new model focused on prevention, according to Mariam Ali Abdulmalik, CEO of PHCC. “Primary care will promote good health and reduce the need for hospital admissions by helping patients to live well, diagnosing risks and conditions earlier, supporting patients in managing their own care and, when needed, actively managing their conditions in their homes and communities,” she told OBG. As part of this strategy, PHCC began running “SMART” health checks in January to identify risk factors and diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. Following an evaluation of the pilot programme, a plan will be developed to roll out this service at primary health care centres nationwide. Private sector involvement PHCC is also looking at the possibility of using public-private partnerships (PPPs) to open some of the new primary health centres already in the pipeline.

HVE

DXE

ø10 (M6) ÷ ø24 (M16)

ø12(M8) ÷ ø15(M10)

HXE

ø8 ÷ ø16

ø8 ÷ ø10

AJE

ø8 ÷ ø20

DSE

ø8(M6) ÷ ø16(M12)

“The PPP model being developed for the education sector could also apply to health care,” Abdulmalik told OBG. A proposed law regulating PPPs in Qatar is expected to be published by the end of this year, according to local media reports. PHCC initially planned to transfer management and operation of two of its largest primary health centres to a third party in 2014, but the government decided that PPPs should be restricted to new health centres in order to generate greater interest from private investors. Nonetheless, PHCC has already transferred two health centres to Qatar Red Crescent, a charitable organisation, and has introduced new services such as cancer screening in collaboration with private sector partners.

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Katara Hospitality stays focused onfocused on Katara Hospitality stays global expansion as Swiss resort opens global expansion as Swiss resort opens Katara Hospitality sets a new benchmark by announcing the opening of $1 billion Bürgenstock Resort

atara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, has announced the opening of a $1 billion resort

Reservation enquiries regarding residential events and conferences have been robust for months and there is a great deal of interest in the residence suites.

in Switzerland. The Bürgenstock Resort, Lake Lucerne, is expected to set a new global hospitality benchmark for Qatar’s leading hotel developer. It is part of Bürgenstock Selection, which is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The car-free resort comprises four 3- to 5-star superior hotels with 383 rooms and suites, a health & medical center, 12 bars and restaurants, 67 residence suites, a 10,000 m2 Alpine Spa and a wide range of leisure pursuits. The resort opening demonstrates that Katara Hospitality will remain focused on international expansion. The Bürgenstock Selection portfolio consists of the Bürgenstock Resort, Lake Lucerne, the Schweizerhof Hotel & Spa in Bern with 99 rooms and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa in Lausanne with 196 rooms. Investments by Bürgenstock Selection is in the region of 1bn Swiss francs. Following nine years of planning and construction, the complex construction work on the main part of the kilometer-plus long resort was completed at the end of August. Restoration of the resort’s 30-heritage protected and repurposed buildings formed part of the project.

The following facilities have been operating for some time: the Taverne 1879 (3*), the Blockhaus, the Spycher, the 9-hole golf course, the Hammetschwand Lift and the Cliff Path. Opening in the autumn will be the Waldhotel – Health & Medical Excellence (5*) with its Verbena restaurant, and the Alpine Spa with its Oak Grill & Pool Patio restaurant. The grand opening party for the new Bürgenstock Resort will take place in spring 2018. This will be open to the public. The recruitment process for the resort is in full swing, with most members of staff already under contract and an ongoing constant hiring process. The recruitment process continues following the opening in August with an aim of employing about 800 people by the time the Bürgenstock Resort is running at full capacity in 2020. Rail and boat The public transport links started operations ahead of the opening. The Lucerne- KehrsitenBürgenstock shuttle boat service and the completely rebuilt vintage-look Bürgenstock

Railway, which takes guests and visitors into

resents a landmark in ecological thinking. A

the heart of the resort, provide a direct link

study by BAK Basel Economics has indicated

between the city and the resort. It will operate

the Bürgenstock Resort’s immense value-

every 90 minutes between the early morning

creating potential: once the resort is fully up

and midnight. A brand-new shuttle boat will

and running, it could be contributing some

come into service in spring 2018 to coincide

CHF 140 million to the central Swiss economy

with the Bürgenstock Resort’s grand opening,

in terms of gross value creation (resort: 100

which will run every hour between the resort

million, suppliers: 40 million). It is creating a

and Lucerne.

total of 1,100 direct and indirect jobs, making it the second-largest employer in Canton

Sustainability With its environmentally-friendly approaches to energy generation, construction and logistics, the resort’s sustainability concept rep-

Nidwalden.