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Ezdan Holding launches resort project in Ethiopia Ezdan Holding Group has announced its plans to establish a luxury tourist resort on an

estimated area of 150,000 square meters in the heart of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.

The project was discussed during a meeting with Ethiopia Prime Minister Haile Mariam Desalegn in Addis Ababa Ezdan Holding Group Chairman Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani. The Ethiopian Prime Minister said that his government would provide the support for the proposed project resolve any obstacles or challenges that the company might face. The chairman noted that such projects will enhance and stimulate the Ethiopian economy and contribute to the advancement of Ethiopia at all levels. Dr Kahlid explained that Ezdan Holding Group will intensify its efforts in the coming period, in co-operation with the Addis Ababa Municipality, to choose the site for the project which is going to be the first Qatari one in the Ethiopian market. The resort project features a high-quality technical specifications in terms of facilities and services which will contribute in raising the quality of real estate products available in the Ethiopian market. Dr Khalid also met with Addis Ababa mayor Diriba Kumaand discussed steps that will fast-track work on the project, the necessary stages for the allocation of the appropriate locationand to create the appropriate atmosphere to discuss possibilities of other projects proposals. The Board of Ezdan Holding Group had announced earlier that it had reached a preliminary agreement with Addis Ababa to study the establishment of a real estate project and seek promising investment opportunities in the country. Ethiopia, with a population of more than 100 million people, is one of the most populous African countries after Nigeria. Its surface area exceeds 1.1 million square kilometers and is considered one of the fastest growing non-oil economies in Africa.

The Ethiopian economy was able to achieve a distinct economic growth that reached 9.7% in the fiscal year 2012/2013, it even was the twelfth fastest growing economy in the world in 2012, according to international reports.

London property market offers opportunities for Qatari investors As the US dollar continues to appreciate and oil prices are driven lower, investors are begin-

ning to look further afield for investments to make their money work hard for them.

The US dollar’s continued appreciation against the British pound is making residential property in London increasingly attractive for Qataris, with younger buyers particularly looking for areas of urban regeneration, where prices are likely to rise fastest in the coming years.

Because the Qatari riyal is pegged to the dollar, investors from the region have benefitted from the US currency’s 11% rise against the pound over 2015. At the beginning of this year, Goldman Sachs reiterated a study that saw dollar rising 20% in the next three years.

“If you’re a buyer from a Middle Eastern country, say Qatar, this is a great opportunity, because the exchange rates make it a really good time to buy,” said Adam Chalice, head of UK residential development at property services company Jones Lang LaSalle. “At the same time, the fundamentals of the London property market remain strong, due to a recovering economy, the fact that London is still thriving as a top financial centre, and the relative low supply of new projects in central areas.”

London remains a popular destination for Middle East buyers, accounting for 32% of the $14.1 billion they spent on overseas property in 2014, according to property consultants CBRE. Prime London property remained an attractive proposition for investors in 2015, with total returns in prime central and prime outer London markedly higher than other asset classes despite the backdrop of global economic uncertainties, according to a recent Knight Frank London report. The report forecast cumulative growth of 22% on London residential prices between 2015 and 2019 as demand continues to exceed supply. Prime residential yields currently stand at around 2.92% and are predicted to rise following the recent general election in the UK. Traditionally popular areas for Qatari buyers, such as Knightsbridge and Regent’s Park, have seen strong growth in capital values in recent years, but many developers believe that other central areas, which are experiencing urban regeneration, will see greater demand and steeper price rises in the coming years.

US expects over $35 billion investments from Qatar

The US is enthusiastic about Qatar’s proposed $35 billion investment plan in the world’s largest economy and it is expecting even more than the amount committed by Qatar, says US ambassador to Qatar, Dana Shell Smith.

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA ), the state’s sovereign wealth fund, opened an office in New York last year to have better access to new and existing investment partners. The move illustrates the confidence Qatar holds for the US and the wider Americas.

“We were very excited when Qatar Investment Authority opened their office in New York in September last year,” ambassador Smith told the Peninsula newspaper on the sidelines of an event organized by Qatar Airways on the occasion of the “Discover America Week”.

“They are committed to investing $35 billion over the next five years in the US, and I wouldn’t be surprised if saw that number go even higher because the US economy represents one of the best opportunities in the world now for making money on investments,” she added.

“We are very proud that our economy has rebounded and investors from around the world are flocking to invest in the various sectors of the US economy, including real estate and infrastructure.”

The combined value of Qatar-US bilateral trade in goods in 2015 stood at $5.54 billion (about QR20.17 billion), witnessing a sharp fall of nearly 20% compared to $6.92 billion (about QR25.20 billion), the highest ever registered in 2014.

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Qatari firms to step up investments in the US

Local private companies and big family-owned businesses are planning to make huge investments in various sectors of the US economy, said of Qatari Businessmen’s Association (QBA) Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani.

“The investments by Qatar’s private sector in the US are growing bigger and bigger by every day. And now more Qatari companies and individuals are looking forward to invest in the world’s largest economy,” Sheikh Faisal reporters on the sidelines of an event organized by the QBA in collaboration with AmCham Qatar on the occasion of ‘Discovering America Week 2016’.

Sheikh Faisal, who is also the chairman of Aamal Company, added: “I have personally bought five luxury hotels in the US and have established partnerships with several American businessmen.

Together, we are exploring more opportunities of investments, especially in the US tourism sector.”

He said that Qatar’s private sector companies have become competent and qualified enough to compete with their international rivals in overseas markets, including the US which have a lot of opportunities for investment.

Robert A Hager, of AmChamQatar, who also attended the meeting, highlighted the investment opportunities in the US economy.

“Now is the great time to invest in the US, at a time when there is so much turmoil in the world, including in the big economic regions like the Eurozone, China and other markets,” added Robert.

“The US is very resilient to such turmoil in terms of growth, and offering variety of investment opportunities in a wide rage of promising sectors such as technology, energy, real estate, hospitality and in many other businesses that Qatar know well.

“Some of the recent investments by Qatari companies in the US include the City Centre project in Washington DC. It is being heralded by everyone in Washington as a great revitalisation project in the area of the city that needed help,” said Robert.

The City Center is a mix-used commercial property located in the inner-city neighbourhood, which spread over 10 acres of land.

Qatari Diar, a Doha-based a real estate investment company, has invested over $650 million. The facility is consisting of 674 residential units, a 370-room Conard Hilton Hotel and scores of luxury retail brands and restaurants.

Bissan Gallery: Beauty is preserved in art for eternity As time passes by, from generation to generation, it is obvious that every aspect of society continues to evolve. We have seen rapid changes in the last few years predominantly because of the technology. Technology is a major lifestyle trend and it encompasses many different aspects of our lives including sports, health, food, fashion and of course art.

Yet, there are still some people who prefer the old school style especially when it comes to paintings and other objets d 'art.

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Specialised in professional picture framing and painting, using imported, quality guaranteed, high-end materials, the Gallery has proven its expertise in designing luxury frames and providing a turnkey service to prominent clients; including ministers, captains of industry, senior government officials, ambassadors, hoteliers and of course, artists.

From its humble inception up to its present incarnation under the direction of Mr. Sami Al Idrissi, founder and General Manager, Bissan Gallery has expanded its areas of specialty by adding interior design and digital printing. Digital design as a trend continues to grow and Bissan Gallery is able to offer its services using the most advanced state of the art equipment, to align with this key market trend. The artisans working at Bissan Gallery have years of experience in preservation framing and all the best equipment required to turn their clients’ vision into a reality. They are very passionate about what they do and take great pride in their work.

The recent expansion of the business has given Bissan Gallery the opportunity to market the other services it offers to a growing market. They hope to attract more clients and retain their current patrons by maintaining the high standard of service that Bissan Gallery is known for.

The work of Bissan Gallery can be seen all over Doha, from the Museums at the Corniche to exclusive hotels in West Bay. Part of the Bissan solution is to use very high quality products. They import all the wood and frames from Italy and then cut and assemble according to the client specifications. The framing rods come in all different shapes and textures. From bevelled to velvet and baroque to the more modern Pierre Cardin lines and ridges. Bissan Gallery is the exclusive agent for Pierre Cardin frames in Qatar. These framing rods are finished in a variety of colours and both matte and glossy are available.

Bissan Gallery also has its own exclusive frame design which was created for them and manufactured by a factory in Italy. The traditional arabesque design reflects the cultural heritage of Qatar while at the same time accentuating the artwork as well as lending an air of sophistication to its surroundings.

Samples of the frame designs, the wood available and a wide variety of collectors art pieces, artefacts, artists’ masterpieces from different countries are located at its showrooms in the Royal Plaza - Al Sadd and and Porto Arabia - The Pearl.

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Key feature of the new Qatar Tenders Law Introduction On 13 June 2016, the new government tenders law entitled ‘Law Number 24 of 2015 – Promulgating the Law Regulating Tenders and Bids’ (New Law) will come into force, replacing Law Number 26 of 2005 of the same name (Old Law).

While a large portion of the New Law is identical to the Old Law, there are also important differences which should have a significant impact on the government tender process. The underlying themes of the New Law are decentralisation, transparency and fairness. In particular, the old ‘20% rule’ has been replaced with predetermined compensation rates for any variation. The old provisions establishing a centralised tender committee, together with individual committees for some specific entities, have been replaced. The New Law now requires, as a general rule, each government entity to have its own tender committee. A new disputes resolution board has also been introduced. Finally, the categories of tenders have been revamped, doubling from three to six. Much of the detail of the New Law will be contained in an ‘Implementing Regulation’ (Regulation) containing specific quantities and specialised rules.

The regulation is scheduled for release prior to the New Law coming into force but the precise effect of the New Law will not be absolutely certain until its release.

Reformed Categories of Tenders The New Law has six categories of tender, depending on the type of work desired by a government entity and the surrounding circumstances: 1. General Tender: A ‘general tender’ follows the normal rules in the New Law without any special requirements .

A tender will be awarded under this process to the lowest bid.

2. Two Stage Tender: A ‘two stage tender’ is required for technical projects where a technical specification is prepared by the tenderers, together with a tender as to price .

3. Restricted Tender: A ‘restricted tender’ is only open to tenders named in lists of approved suppliers produced by each relevant governmental entity .

4. Contract by way of Practice: A ‘contract by way of practice’ (ie custom) may be used in ‘urgent’ cases where there is insufficient time to use the general tender process due to the works being required urgently or their integrity being at risk due to delay . In such cases, a choice may be made from at least three contractors who can complete the works in accordance with the Regulation.

5. Contract by way of Competition: A’ contract by way of competition’ can be concluded where a design, plan or model is required .

6. Direct Agreement: A contract may be concluded by ‘direct agreement’ in ‘emergency cases’. An emergency case is defined as situations where there is an unforeseen threat to safety or security that would imminently cause human casualties, property damage or pollution . In such cases, the governmental entity can simply choose their preferred contractor for the works.

As compared to the Old Law, there is no longer the distinction between Local and General Tenders based on price. We also note that the introduction of rules relating to urgency and emergency have no equivalent in the Old Law. Removal of the ‘20% Rule’ The Old Law previously allowed the government employer to increase or decrease the quantities of work, services or materials supplied by up to 20% after the contract was signed.

The New Law takes a different approach. It provides that the government employer may vary the quantities as before, without a 20% limit, but compensation must be paid according to rates prescribed in the Regulation to the New Law. As such, the New Law permits variations,

Redmond Kirwan-Jones Redmond Kirwan-Jones is an associate in Clyde & Co’s Doha office.

A construction and dispute resolution lawyer, Redmond has advised clients in relation to a range of contentious matters including late performance penalties, retentions and pay-when-paid provisions.

Redmond also has experience in numerous forms of dispute resolution, including traditional court proceedings in New Zealand and Qatar, mediation, negotiation and international arbitration.

even large variations, but the contractor is entitled to automatic compensation for these. Of course, the rates included in the new regulation will be of interest to contractors and consultants alike, but it is not clear how these rates are intended to impact contractually agreed rates.

Performance Bonds, Tender Bonds and … Mandatory Retentions?

As with the Old Law, a tender bond is required under the New Law for any entity submitting a tender. The successful tenderer will also be required to submit a performance bond as previously .

The New Law states that the value and method of providing said bonds will be provided in the Regulation. We note however that the Old Law stipulated a performance bond of not less than 10% of the contract value and there is no indication that this approach will change. The New Law also appears to provide for mandatory retentions. It states that “The Governmental Authority shall reserve part of the total value of certain contracts to guarantee they are performed consistently with the controls and procedures prescribed in the Regulation” . The application of this provision is not entirely clear given that it applies to only “certain” contracts. Perhaps only specific high risk or challenging contracts will be subject to this

requirement.

A further use of this article might be to allow a government authority to retain retention sums where the contract otherwise provides that a performance bond may be provided in lieu of retentions. Unfortunately, the precise intent and effect of this new rule will remain unclear in the absence of the Regulation and evidence of its use in practice.

Liquidated Damages The Old Law provided that liquidated damages of a maximum of 10% of the contract value could be imposed for late performance of the contract . The New Law also provides for liquidated damages however the limit as to their value is left to the Regulation which is yet to be released . Again however, there is no indication that the traditional 10% limit will change.

Decentralised Tender Committees One of the main innovations of the New Law is that it establishes tender committees unique to each government entity. For example, the Ministry of Finance will have a separate tender committee to that of say, the Ministry of the Interior. These new bodies are termed ‘Tenders and Auctions Committees’ (Tender and Auction Committee) and will be made up of staff from the bodies they represent. Meetings will be attended by a representative of the Audit Bureau and Ministry of Finance to ensure transparency . Despite this, the Prime Minister of Qatar has the ability to form centralised Tenders and Auctions Committees to carry out tenders for multiple governmental entities. It is possible that this power could be used to establish one Tender and Auction Committee for a number of smaller governmental entities.

Under the Old Law, all tenders were generally assessed by either the Central Tenders Committee (CTC) or Local Tenders Committee (LTC) (depending on the anticipated value of the tender), both forming part of the Ministry of Finance. However the Old Law also allowed for a government entity to apply to have its own tender com-

mittee. Currently, Kahramaa and Ashghal, for example, have their own tender committees. We note that the system of assigning tenders to different committees based on the value of the tender has been removed under the New Law. On the basis that the New Law provides for each governmental entity to have its own Tender and Auctions Committee, the tender process may operate in a faster, more decentralised fashion. Given that they are made up of staff specific to each government entity, the new Tender and Auction Committees should also be more aware of their government entity’s requirements for the tendered works. On the other hand, the government could rely heavily on centralised Tenders and Auctions Committees for the smaller government entities, while the larger entities retain their current individual Tender and Auction Committees. If this is the case, the New Law’s provisions may simply formalise the current arrangements for the most part. Penalties Imposable under the Tender Process Both the Old Law and New Law set out the penalties which can be imposed if a tenderer withdraws from the tender process in violation of the tender rules . An entity is deemed to have withdrawn from the tender process if they withdraw their bid while the tender process is ongoing or, if after being awarded a tender, the entity fails to sign a contract or provide a performance bond.

Under both the Old Law and New Law, penalties imposable for withdrawal include confiscation of a tender bond or final performance bond . Notably however, the New Law permits a Tender and Auction Committee to suspend temporarily or permanently any other transaction with the tenderer provided it obtains approval from the Ministry of Finance. Tenderers should therefore be aware that their conduct in relation to a tender process may affect an entirely separate project with a different government entity. The old sanctions of derogating from a tenderer’s classification or

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.

permanent deletion from the Tender Registry no longer exist.

Dispute Resolution Committees A further addition to the New Law is the introduction a ‘Disputes Resolution Committee’. This committee will hear, on an urgent basis, any administrative disputes arising before the signing of a contract. These could relate to discrepancies in the tender documents or difficulties relating to signing a contract, issues which could result in penalties such as the confiscation of tender or performance bonds, as outlined above. This committee should be more impartial as it is made up of a Judge of the Court of First Instance along with two permanentlysitting experts. There is also a right to appeal to the Court of Appeal. The previous process required the committee that awarded the tender to also rule on disputes with a right of appeal to the Minister of Finance. This amendment should therefore provide greater certainty to entities submitting tenders .

Should you have any questions in connection with this article or the legal issues it covers, please contact Redmond Kirwan-Jones, Associate of Clyde & Co LLP at Redmond Kirwan-Jones@ clydeco.com or Laura Warren, Partner at laura. warren@clydeco.com

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

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

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

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

Acrow has been active in the region since 1990 when it first established its Kuwait office, even though the Qa-

Acrow Qatar

Acrow Qatar’s professional team of project engineers ensures that as soon as an order is given by Acrow Qatar systems, there is an individual responsibility placed upon the execution of this order until the equipment is supplied and installed for the customer’s satisfaction. With the support of the latest CAD technology and Acrow Qatar’s manufacturing facilities, our engineers’ aim is to provide the customers with first class professional services.

Acrow systems have been successful in serving their customers with high quality products which meeting their needs. The customers range from the smallest companies to the largest Multinational companies.

Acrow Qatar Form work system has a professional installation teams. Our expert Engineers are always available for replying to any inquiry and to provide assistance for special design.

Acrow Qatar Form work system business philosophy concentrates mainly on serving the end user, assisting companies and organizations so as to maximize the efficiency and work effectiveness of their form work systems. Customers needs are individually analyzed with Acrow Qatar form work systems providing an approach to the task rather than simply selling range.

Mr. Ahmed Elhadidy Acrow’s Gulf Regional Manager

tar Branch only opened in 2005. It has had a strong presence in the Gulf since the 90s. With its arrival in the formwork market Acrow introduced to its projects what is called the Acrow Truss system which is used for traffic gantries and it has some more other applications and by this solution Acrow is saving cost and time for the projects using this system at

the Bauma 2016 Exhibition which will be held in Germany this month, Acrow will be introducing a newly developed automatic climbing system for high rise buildings and

Pylons, in addition to our new heavy duty shoring system which has been developed from our standard products said Elhadidy.

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

Acrow is one of the leaders in the Formwork sector in the Mena Region with a wide range of expertise and a loaded list of mega projects and iconic projects in the Gulf Area. Our list of projects includes work in the prestigious Lusail City.

The Doha Expressway Projects, Doha Metro Project & several residential and high rise buildings.

What are the latest trends in formwork in the region now? What are the trends in the market?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the market size? Is it growing rapidly?

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

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

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

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

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

How do you see Acrow differentiating itself from its competitors?

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

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

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Qatar ramps up its tourism drive Qatar is at the forefront of a regional tourism investment drive as it seeks to build room capacity in advance of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. According to the latest data from the regional online projects tracking service, MEED Projects, there are currently more than 65 hotel schemes under way or planned in the state, worth a total investment of more than $7 billion.

Among these are new properties run by brands such as JW Marriott, Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Langham, Ibis, Mandarin Oriental, Holiday Inn and Centara. In total, the number of rooms in the construction pipeline is over 10,000.

As part of its commitment to hosting the World Cup, Qatar has said it will aim to build an additional 40,000 rooms for the hundreds of thousands of fans expected to watch matches in the state as well as the 32 teams playing in the competition.

These rooms would be contained within 240 different hotels, ranging between twoand five-stars, including a cruise ship at Al-Wakrah with 6,000 rooms.

These new rooms will substantially add to the existing 44,000 rooms Qatar had when it bid for the rights to host the World Cup in 2010.

“Hotel building and tourism development in general in Qatar is going through unprece-

dented growth as developers and operators prepare for the World Cup and the state’s National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030,” says Ed James, Director of Content & Analysis at MEED Projects.

“The pressure of the event’s hard stop deadline has resulted in a frenzy of building activity as investors seek to capitalize on the thousands of visitors expected to attend the competition to support their teams.”

Qatar’s 2030 tourism strategy, under the auspices of the Qatar Tourism Authority, is aimed at building on the World Cup investment to attract more than seven million tourists a year to the state by 2030, up from 1.2 million in 2012.

At the same time, tourism spend is set to increase from $1.4 billion to $11 billion by 2030 when the sector is expected to account for about 5% of Qatar’s GDP. “Qatar’s tourism strategy embraces a much longer-term approach than just preparing for the World Cup”, says James.

“Its objective is to create a stable and diversified market with more than 125,000 jobs.

While the current raft of hotel projects is clearly aimed at the World Cup market in the short term, in the long run the investments are aimed at transforming the state into a

regional tourism hub supported by world-class transport infrastructure, cultural attractions and the temperate winter climate.”

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Autodesk looking to play key role in the design Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, has expressed its intentions of playing a key role in the move to design, visualize and create futuristic rail networks across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

In a statement released by Autodesk at last month’s opening of Middle East Rail 2016, the largest rail conference and expo in MENA and Central Asia, the company stressed that the presence of revolutionary building information modeling (BIM) technology was expected to provide the region’s government entities, railway operators and construction companies with the much needed push in developing rail networks of the future.

The two-day conference was held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

It featured keynotes, panel discussions and research sharing and threw the spotlight on project updates with key government departments, railway operators and construction companies - giving a first look at 2016 tenders and an understanding of the techniques and technologies being implemented to build these futuristic networks.

Recent industry reports have shown that MENA countries are all systems go with their

plans to develop a strong passenger and freight transport network, which is ably reflected in the 16 major railway projects worth $352 billion that are currently under way in the region.

Industry experts have pointed out that current market conditions are a great opportunity for international rail suppliers to enter the market especially now that governments are diversifying their resources and placing more emphasis on projects that are not oilrelated.

In line with this, transport and logistics sectors are playing an increasingly important role in the region’s economies.

Governments are now looking towards innovative technologies to boost economic sectors that will boost intraregional trade and tourism activities.

“Government entities in the MENA region are now investing heavily in the efforts to develop transport infrastructure for the citizens and their economy. One particular mode of transport that they are looking to modernize is rail,” said Louay Dahmash, Head of Autodesk Middle East.

“Over the last few years, we have pioneered and championed the concept of BIM and we believe our participation at this year’s conference will

highlight how BIM solutions can contribute towards the development and design of new railway projects.

“Autodesk’s BIM technology can help the Middle East rail industry reduce risk and deliver more successful and profitable projects, thereby strengthening and positioning the region as one of the world’s leading innovation hubs for sustainable transport infrastructure.”

Autodesk senior executives have shared the key benefits and advantages to be gained from using BIM for these modern rail projects.

One advantage is the ability to meet project timing and sustainability expectations as BIM can help rail owners, engineering service providers, and contractors access, integrate, and analyze information more holistically to increase productivity and improve the way they plan, build, and manage projects.

Another advantage is the provision of a more comprehensive and accurate view of the project. Utilizing BIM can result in evaluating alternatives faster and create simulations and visualizations for speedy approvals.

It can also improve communication by creating a central point to help global field teams manage data, keep track of quality, check adherence to standards, and docu-

ment projects. sultants to meet BIM objec- abling the sharing of inforMiddle East rail 2016 is be- tives required on rail and mation across multiple disciing held under the patronage infrastructure projects, en- plines. of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Dr Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime.

During the event, Michael Stangl, Senior Director Global Services, Autodesk Consulting, and Neil Brooker, Technical Specialists Manager – EMEA, Autodesk, delivered presentations on the impact of BIM with respect to “Time, Cost, and Quality” on rail projects and the “Future of Rail”, which talked about how the use of BIM solutions and specific Autodesk Rail solutions, could transform the way railways are planned, designed, built and managed.

“Autodesk’s railway solutions help users in station design, railway project planning, rail track design, platform design and station placement.

The use of BIM will allow key advantages like visualizing the entire project, improved construction coordination and clash detection. Users can access, integrate, and analyze information to generate preliminary layouts of railway system corridors and railway project visualizations.

The solution also enables owners, operators and con-

At a time of unprecedented change for the region, board effectiveness is crucial for businesses to unlock growth in today’s market environment and stimulate economic diversification, as highlighted during the 21st edition of the Foundation of Directorship Workshop conducted by the GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI) in sponsorship with Emirates NBD. The two-day workshop took place in Dubai recently.

“Today, board effectiveness is an integral part of every board’s reality; the success of most top tier companies – from publically listed to family-owned businesses – is driven by an effective board structure and composition,” said Jane Valls, Executive Director, GCC Board Directors Institute (BDI).

“I feel privileged to lead the Institute during a time where the pace of change is faster than ever before,” he said.

“The Board Directors Institute recognizes that increasing regulation, greater competition, new business models, technical innovation and increasing stakeholder expectations are changing traditional approaches to board leadership; similarly, boards are increasingly faced with uncertainty caused by market volatility. It is our aim to prepare directors so that they can adapt to today’s complex world,” Valls added.

During the alumni dinner taking place on the eve of the Foundations of Directorship Workshop, Obaid Al Zaabi, Acting CEO, Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), emphasized that 2016 would

be a challenging year, where the ability to unlock growth will be crucial.

“Implemented in the right way, the pillars of board effectiveness can guide businesses, help them grow and ensure sustainability,” he said.

“A higher level of corporate governance obligations in the region will significantly impact board structure, processes and protocols, with businesses becoming more and more performance driven. “Directors need to make sure that they remain focused on strategy, risk, the financials and management oversight, and are clear about their duties, obligations and liabilities, both individual and collective,” he added.

“The purpose of the Foundations of Directorship work-

shop is to delve deeper into the changing roles and accountabilities of the board and its directors, unwrapping the secret of a model board and the right operating model under current market conditions,” said Valls.

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Qatar projects win national honours at prestigious quality awards

Records best performance, improving on its five-trophy haul in last year’s edition of the awards

Qatar achieved a major breakthrough when nine of its highest quality projects were named national winners at the MEED Quality Awards for Projects, in association with Mashreq.

National winners in Qatar, which boast a consolidated project value exceeding $1.5 billion, were Al Rayyan Hospitality’s Banana Island Resort Doha

by Anantara Project (entered by UrbaCon Trading & Contracting) as Leisure & Tourism Project of the Year; Ashghal–Public Works Authority’s Doha South Sewage Treatment Works Phase II Expansion Project (entered by Galfar Al Misnad and Larsen & Toubro) as Power and Water Project of the Year; Private Engi-

neering Office’s Grand Mosque Project (entered by Contraco) as Social, Culture & Heritage Project of the Year; Gulf Drilling International’s Warehouse Project as Industrial Project of the Year; Consolidated Contractors Company’s Lusail Sports Arena Project (entered

by Astad Project Management) as Sustainable Project of the Year, sponsored by Besix; and Dolphin Energy’s Export Gas compression upgrade Project (entered by Al Malki Trading & Contracting) as Small Project of the Year.

Also joining the national winners’ list in Qatar were Qatar Foundation’s Construction of Main Works for Male and Fe-

male Student Housing for Qatar Foundation Project (entered by Joannou & Paraskevaides) as Residential Project of the Year; as well as its Headquarters Project as Building Project of the Year.

Meanwhile, a collaborative project by the New Doha International Airport Steering Committee, Hamad International Airport and Civil Aviation Authority – the Hamad International Airport Passenger Terminal Complex–Retail, Food & Beverage Fit-out Construction Project (entered by Parsons) – was named Qatar’s Retail Project of the Year.

John Iossifidis, Executive Vice President, Group Head of Corporate & Investment Banking at Mashreq which is the headline sponsor of the awards says, “Qatar’s construction industry is projected to exhibit sustainable growth prospects in the next few years. This industry experienced enormous investments from the public and private enterprises during the past few years and there are optimistic signs that this will continue.

We congratulate all the winners for delivering and contributing towards the growth and sustainability of the industry.”

This is Qatar’s best perfor-

mance in the awards, with nine projects winning the National Winner accolade compared to five in last year’s edition.

They will now compete at the regional level against national winners from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for GCCwide recognition in various categories.

“The projects were evaluated by an esteemed judging panel against criteria that included not only engineering and con-

struction excellence; but also sustainability and innovation,” says Richard Thompson, Editorial Director at MEED. “They are a testament to the quality of projects being built throughout the Gulf and MEED is honoured to be able to recognise these achievements to highlight their contribution towards the future development of the projects industry in the region.”

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be announced at a ceremony on 25 May 2016 that will serve as the culmination of the MEED Construction Leadership Summit, a high-level gathering of the Gulf’s construction leaders, which seeks to promote open dialogue between stakeholders to explore the strategic direction of the region’s construction industry.

For more information on this year’s awards programme, please visit www.MEED.com/MQAP.

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PPPs legal framework is expected at year-end

PPP offers ample opportunities for the private sector in education, health and sports projects

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lternative funding methods for projects in Qatar were discussed during the recent Qatar Projects conference. Public private partnerships or PPPs were one of the possible funding models suggested.

PPP projects are not new for Qatar. The country has successfully implemented PPP projects in the past, mainly in power, oil and gas sectors. Now, Qatar is looking to extend PPPs across all sectors, including infrastructure, sports, education, health and government services.

Saud Abdullah Al Attiyah, Director of Economic Policy and Research at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, expects a legal framework for PPPs be issued in the fourth quarter of 2016.

One example of PPP projects is the Facility D. In May 2015, Kahramaa signed a contract with a consortium led by Japan’s Mitsubishi. The consortium will develop Qatar’s next independent water and power project (IWPP), known as Facility D. The project cost is put at around $3 billion.

Facility D was procured by a complex deal. The project attracted global leaders in their fields. “This is a very successful example of foreign direct investment into Qatar,” Al Attiyah said.

He added that the government was looking for PPPs to be used in all relevant projects. This includes approximately 45 million square meter of land, allocated by the government for industrial and warehousing developments spread throughout the country, including economic zones and logistics villages, as well as other projects.

In infrastructure, Al Attiyah said PPPs are a proven tool to deliver public projects. They

can help governments deliver infrastructure efficiently from both, a fiscal and non-fiscal perspective.

He pointed out the fiscal benefits of the PPPs, which include lower whole life costs covering the operation phase, higher budget certainty for the government, attracting foreign direct investment and flexibility to manage cost of funding.

Non-fiscal benefits of PPPs include appropriate risk allocation, innovation, minimizing capital and operation costs and developing the local private sector through providing opportunities to form joint ventures with large international firms, as well as creating sub-contracting opportunities for local firms.

Al Attiyah pointed out that a robust and well-defined PPP framework would help accelerate and ease the implementation of PPPs. Such framework would encourage procurement authorities and private sector to participate in PPPs. Now that Qatar is planning to develop the PPPs, HE the Prime Minister established a PPP Ministerial Working Group to develop the legal and institutional PPP framework for Qatar.

The working group will identify priority projects for PPP and implement Design Build Finance Operate (DBFO) projects in social sectors.

In the process of preparing a legal framework for PPPs, the government has looked into several regional and international examples, like the Kuwaiti and Australian models, but at the end, the government wants to design a framework that is in accordance with the local mentality.

Al Attiyah said that Qatar aimed to develop a world class PPP framework that is prepared for Qatar’s unique

context.

The framework should be aligned with 2030 Vision and Qatar’s National Development Strategy.

It should learn from international best practices as well as regional experiences, focus on ease of implementation and reduce the time of implementation.

In the presentation, Al Attiyah explained that there were several policy objectives for the PPP framework.

Qatar’s priorities in this regard are to reduce fiscal burden for physical and social public infrastructure program, increase efficiency of delivery of public goods and services, ensure that a good governance structure for PPP is established, improve project accountability and surety and support development of the private sector in the country.

In formulating the PPP framework, Al Attiyah said the government will implement a robust and transparent process, in which it is working together with leading PPP experts.

Now they are in the process of assessing the current state and reviewing the international and regional benchmarks.

Later, they will develop the PPP strategy and list of PPP projects. They are also planning to work on the legal PPP environment. A draft PPP law will be prepared.

In the last stage, they will develop all the procurement documents and guidelines for PPPs and they plan to complete the framework in 2016.

Al Attiyah pointed out that a critical part of the process is the involvement of key stakeholders at each stage in the process.

“We have designed a clear governance structure to ensure stakeholder’s inputs and buy-in are received. Participating stakeholders include local and international private

A well-structured pipeline of PPP projects plus PPP-friendly political and legal frameworks will attract foreign direct investments.

players and financial institutions. The framework should meet their expectations so that they are willing to participate in transactions under the framework,” he said.

Influencing stakeholders consists of government ministries and agencies which want to develop the projects and therefore need to understand and accept the framework.

The nature of the stakeholder interaction will need to change through the different stages of the project. The government is undertaking a consultative approach in this regard.

Al Attiyah highlighted several PPP opportunities for the

private sector in 2016-2017.

These include pure PPP projects such as public schools.

The private sector will deliver and operate the public schools.

“We are also working with relevant government bodies to allocate land for private hospitals. The private developers will have a concession on the land to develop healthcare facilities. Our team is also preparing potential projects for privatizing operations,” he said.

Currently the group is working with the Ministry of Culture and Sports and issued an RFP for operation of two major arenas in Qatar.

All these projects will create several opportunities for local companies as well as experienced international companies.

In a panel discussion after the presentation, Mohamed Al Malki, Chief Planning and Business Development Officer at Manateq, said that PPPs might be the best model for development of Manateq economic zones.

Al Malki said that developing a legal framework for PPPs

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at Manateq was a learning curve. There were different views when it came how much details should be covered by the regulation and how much to be left for the contractor.

He also said that it was a challenge to balance Manateq requirements with that of investors.

Sharifah Hamzah, Senior Associate at Bennett Jones, said that there was a need to provide cohesive advice to investors, noting that in most cases the policy reasons behind projects opened for PPPs were not really passed to advisers.

Another panel member, David Brazier, Director of Product and Market Development at Qatar Exchange, said that in the UK, there was no PPP law and the rules were discussed on a project by project basis.

He noted that capacity, experience and confidence were the main challenges facing PPPs in Qatar.

“People need confidence that there is a pipeline of projects coming up, so they can start building capacity to handle more complex projects,” he said.

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Consumer Goods Company has signed an agreement with Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading and Al Muftah Contracting Company to build six stores out of the 14 planned with total value of QR238,730,146, as part of its expansion strategy for 2016 and beyond.

As per the agreement, Al Muftah Contracting Company will construct four Al Meera shopping centers and Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading the rest of the two. Project management services for the six stores will be provided by Al Rayan Partners (ARP).

The four shopping centers awarded to Al Muftah Contracting Company will be located in Rawdat Aba El Heran, Azghawa, Leabaib and Umm Qarn, which will be built on a land area of 10,805m2, 6,311m2, 17,390m2 and 10,230m2 respectively.

Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading will work on two Al Meera stores in Al Khor and Saileya on a land area of 15,000m2 each.

Dr Mohammed Nasser Al Qahtani, Deputy CEO of Al Meera, signed the agreement with Khalid A Al Muftah, Finance Director of Al Muftah Contract-

ing Company, and Muhammad Idrees Anwar, CEO and Managing Partner of Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading, during a ceremony at Al Meera Head Office in Doha.

Commenting on this new collaboration, Al Qahtani said: “We are excited to venture into this new partnership with Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading and Al Muftah Contracting Company, which will be building six of Al Meera’s 14 new shopping centers planned for the coming period.”

He noted that Al Meera had started construction works in five branches of the 14 from last year in Sailiya North (Al Miarad), Leabaib 2, Al Wakrah (west), Um Slal Ali and Bu Sidra.

They will be completed within the next three months.

Al Qahtani said: “Our expansion plans are a result of a wellresearched strategy to march with Qatar’s urban plans, as well as to drive the company’s future growth.

“We are confident that this collaboration will establish highlydeveloped Al Meera stores that are equipped with world-class technologies and solutions, and will continue to serve customers in different areas of the country, through the excellence

of our people and our innovative approach.”

Al Muftah said that his company was pleased to be partnering with Al Meera, “one of the biggest enterprises in Qatar, and is proud to play a role in its expansion strategy, which caters to the needs of more consumers across the country”.

He said the four new stores would be built to the highest standards, “using the latest equipment and will live up to Al Meera’s motto of being consumers’ favorite neighborhood retailer”.

In his remarks regarding the agreement, Idrees Anwar, said: “It is our honor to take part in helping Al Meera reach more consumers living in the countries’ various regions. Under our partnership agreement, Al Khayarin Group Contracting and Trading will be working on the establishment of two new state-of-the-art shopping centers for the country’s leading supermarket chain.

“We look forward to the opening of the new Al Meera stores for consumers in those two key locations which, we are confident, will reflect Al Meera’s innovation and modernity benchmarks and will be up to its customers’ expectations.”

Al Rayan Partners General Manager Khalid Fakhroo expressed his pride in providing project management services for Al Meera’s 14 projects.

“With our established experience in project management and our local market expertise, Al Rayan Partners is the right partner for Al Meera’s new shopping centers and we will be trying our level best to ensure that the operations go as planned and that the projects are delivered on time, within budget and as per Al Meera’s

approved quality standards,” he said.

Al Meera’s expansion plans spring from its strategic research and strategy to keep pace with Qatar’s urban planning, which has extended to new areas that have witnessed a population boom.

The company said that it was working in “close and continual co-ordination and collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment to exchange recommendations and suggestions in that regard”.

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In 2015, Al Meera announced the opening of 10 new stores, with nine of them covering Muraikh, Al Azizia, Muaither, Jeryan Njeima, Al Thakhira, Al Wakrah, Al Thumama, Al Wajba, Rawdat Ekdeem and a branch in Gulf mall.

These come in addition to beginning the works on five new shopping centers in various regions of the country within its plan to complete the 14 new braches as planned, expecting to reach a total of 55 branches within the next two years.

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Investment in smart-building solutions drives economic growth

Qatar is a key market for Honeywell, especially since we are aligned with the country’s smart city vision that forms part of the Qatar National Vision 2030 Today, Qatar is experiencing significant economic diversification outside the traditional hydrocarbon industries and into other high growth opportunities such as critical infrastructure development and protection, smart buildings and an integrated transportation system.

For more than 40 years, Honeywell has provided technology solutions that have increased safety, efficiency and productivity across Qatar and is supporting the development of several of the country’s hospitals, airports, hotels and education facilities.

Construction Sites has discussed with Youssef Fraiwat, GM at Honeywell Building Solutions, about building intelligence, solutions for smart buildings in Qatar and how get a higher return on investment from implementation of smart technologies.

Honeywell in Qatar installs, integrates and maintains the systems that keep infrastructural facilities safe, secure, comfortable, productive and energy efficient - from the simple service and maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, to comprehensive design, installation, integration and ongoing optimization of multiple facility and management systems.

Honeywell has provided innovative solutions for more than 40 years to help deliver the buildings of the future. What are the solutions you offer today for the local market?

Honeywell has been operating in the Middle East since the 1960s and has played an active part in Qatar’s development.

While our technologies enable a number of industries across the world, one of our focus areas in Qatar is to help make buildings smarter and more efficient.

We pride ourselves in being able to help building owners drive more value from their investments.

This is achieved through a fully unified digital platform that enables effective collaborative decision making (CDM) in mission-critical applications, the Enterprise Building Integrator (EBI), which creates efficiencies in terms of operations as well as expenditure.

The EBI platform focuses on providing a complete solution through an integration suite which brings together your energy, access control, fire safety

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and CCTV systems from a single point of access.

The system can be tailored to specific customer requirements, whether it’s for security, energy or safety.

The platform also offers the ultimate in flexibility via distributed systems architecture, a solution that integrates processes for multiple technologies – but also allows each system to be controlled autonomously.

This is important for scalability and command center application. EBI communicates freely with other third-party systems and applications, too, to achieve more flexible and streamlined building management.

What are your projects in Qatar?

Qatar is a key market for Honeywell, especially since we are aligned with the country’s smart city vision that forms part of the Qatar National Vision 2030. The vision, as well as mega-events such as the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022, is setting an example for other cities across the Middle East and around the globe.

In Qatar, Honeywell is working with notable customers both in private and public sectors.

Through our technology solutions, Honeywell places its customers at the leading-edge of smart technology and is a contributing factor to Qatar’s strides towards a smart city future.

What differentiates Honeywell from the competition?

Honeywell always puts its customers and end-users first. We do this by offering truly customized end-to-end solutions with compete lifecycles that are aligned with key objectives and business needs of each customer.

The customer experience and engagement process starts from the solutions definition and conceptual design stage, through to engineering, installation, testing and commissioning and finally delivery.

After delivery, Honeywell is directly involved in the service, maintenance and optimization of facilities, which include energy management amongst other services.

How does this all support sustainability and green strategies – especially energy-efficiency?

Nearly 50% of our product portfolio delivers energy efficiency benefits across four industry

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sectors: commercial buildings, industrial, residential and transportation.

Beyond this, Honeywell provides Attune Advisory Services that translates information into actions, which in turn delivers measurable energy, environmental and economic gains.

These services have three different levels that go beyond typical energy management metrics software: awareness, improvement, and optimization.

Each level has programs that focus on either energy or operational efficiency.

This is then managed through an energy dashboard. The results see a reduction in operational issues, which are proven through key performance indicator (KPI) and critical data monitoring. It also results in reduced energy costs via improved visibility of trends and performance.

Honeywell provides a range of solutions for smart buildings for energy efficiency, safety, security, etc. How can building end-users/ owners pull all of these together? Do we need an overall technology to manage these building solutions?

As previously mentioned, this is made possible through Honeywell’s integration platform EBI, which provides a fully unified digital platform that enables effective CDM in mission-critical applications. EBI can be tailored to individual requirements that also allows for future expansion.

The interface works across not only Honeywell technology but also third-party technologies and legacy equipment to enable an efficient and seamless end-user experience.

How can the client/user extract the most value from smart building technology?

Unifying existing building management systems, solutions, technologies and business processes into one platform results in more efficient performance, simplified operations and more affordable growth through reduced energy and operating costs.

The reduced operating costs and achieved savings also allow our clients to afford new investments. Smart buildings basically help protect your investments and ensure long-lasting value.

It is conventional wisdom that building intelligence is largely influenced by those

who operate the building.

What are the strategies to enhance user experience?

It is easy for today’s employees and facility-operators to become overwhelmed with information, which reduces their ability to access the right documents and data at the right time for informed decision making.

Having the right information during an emergency can be very critical in today’s operations.

Honeywell’s Command and Control Suite offers a superior situational and contextual awareness that enables CDM. It is capable of activating work flows, displaying high level critical information and detailed information on specific areas of a site as you zoom in through its unique graphical user interface.

In view of your experience in Qatar, how can the client get higher returns on smart building investments with Honeywell solutions?

Not only in Qatar, but all over the world, Honeywell ensures that building managers are able to optimize building performance and functionality, where monitoring and control can be

automated through a single, manageable platform.

Honeywell technology allows customers to maximize energy and operational efficiency while simultaneously reducing life-cycle costs and enabling smarter operational decisions.

It also permits strategic control of facilities which in turn, reduces risk by increasing safety and security for greater occupant comfort. These all lead to improved return on investment (ROI) over the life span of a building.

What do you think are the challenges for Honeywell in Qatar?

For Honeywell, Qatar’s ambitious development across all fields, as well as its hosting of the FIFA World Cup in 2022, are major opportunities rather than challenges.

Mega-events such as the World Cup are accelerating the shift towards smarter buildings and smarter cities – a key aspect of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

New opportunities are found in the movement towards Qatar’s upcoming milestone events, which will not only change the way the country operates but also its reputation on the global

stage.

How does Honeywell support Qatar’s “green economy” ambitions and Qatar National Vision 2030?

Honeywell is here to support Qatar’s green economy ambitions, as set out in the country’s National Vision 2030. Having a green economy will open up opportunities for sustainable growth within Qatar, as it promotes affordability, comfort and productivity for its people.

We are fully committed to sustainability and energy management in Qatar, across the wider Middle East region and around the world.

As mentioned, nearly 50% of all Honeywell products are linked to energy efficiency and our research has found that if Honeywell’s existing technologies are fully and widely adopted in the United States, energy demand in that country could be reduced by 20% to 25% overnight.

Our technology, combined with our knowledge of the Qatar market and expertise across a range of industries, makes Honeywell a key partner for businesses and organizations in Qatar.

Pledge to empower female leaders in engineering industry

UAE-based DC PRO Engineering has marked International Women’s Day (March 8) with a pledge to further its pioneering role in fostering and empowering female leaders in the regional engineering industry.

At present, female electrical engineers, mechanical designers and engineering draftswomen constitute 25% of the total workforce at DC PRO, a global authority in the field of district energy and renowned regional sustainability leader in green building MEP designs.

“The classic perception of engineering as a male-dominated domain is now very much a misconception,” said Karen Saliba, a mechanical engineer at DC PRO Engineering.

“Increased opportunities exist for women in lots of traditionally male-led industrial sectors and engineering, where the status quo has definitely tipped towards equal opportunities, is among them.”

With female enrollment in tertiary education engineering courses increasing nearly six-fold since 2011 according to the Dubai Statistics Centre, Saliba concedes that more must be done to increase opportunities for female engineers across the region.

“DC PRO is cracking an outdated stereotype and employing women in positions that have historically been occupied by men,” said Saliba, who works on DC PRO projects, including Khalifa Stadium in Qatar, Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia, Zakher Palace in the UAE and Adam Airbase in Oman.

“Cracking a stereotype and smashing one right open are very different things but gradual progress is better than no progress at all. I do feel lucky to work for a company that does not factor gender into its recruitment or career advancement opportunities,” said Saliba.

“The important thing for me is that my position and those of my female colleagues are not tokenistic – we are employed because we are the best people for our jobs – that is always the only thing that should matter.”

At a national level, the UAE remains a visionary model for women’s empowerment for many countries around the region and the world. According to the Arab Women Foundation the country was ranked number one in the Arab world for empowerment of women in 2014.

George Berbari, CEO of DC PRO Engineering, insists it is the strategic vision of the UAE government that enables companies such as DC PRO to champion female leaders.

“Our strategy to support and empower female pioneers in the engineering industry is only possible because of the UAE government’s long-term investment in country-wide educational and vocational facilities,” he said.

“We embrace a policy of employing the best candidate not the best gender; however, that is only possible because there is such a rich supply of highly-qualified female engineering graduates coming out of tertiary education institutions both in the UAE and abroad.

“Our mission is to continue championing female leaders in the regional engineering industry.”

Green Building

QGBC forges Qatar’s sustainability credentials

Vision To provide leadership and collaboration for Qatar in guiding and adopting environmentally sustainable practices for green building design and development, support the health and sustainability of our environment, people and economic security for generations to come.

Mission To generate and foster awareness , create understanding and to initiate education; develop a definitive set of clear environmental and green building best practice guidelines; and to support and commit to research and development.

Background Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a nonprofit organization and a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), was launched in 2009 by Qatar Foundation to promote and equip a sustainable building industry for Qatar, thus responding to Qatar National Vision 2030’s call for sustainable development and environmental protection. QGBC is driving sustainable growth in Qatar through education and networking programmes, demonstrating commitment to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and environment-friendly building-practices.

QGBC operates along three pillars: • technical expertise development • research and innovation • sustainability education and training.

Members QGBC depends on the strength of its members and volunteers to promote and achieve its vision in the best way possible. Since its founding in 2009, QGBC has developed a relatively large network of members who take on various responsibilities including volunteering, supporting QGBC by steering the agendas of the various interest groups, driving sustainability initiatives, providing support at events, and

conducting education outreach initiatives.

Interest Groups QGBC has established interest groups across the different sectors in Qatar.

These interest groups are comprised of members from the industry who actively take part in conducting workshops, holding lectures and creating awareness about sus-

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tainability in Qatar and beyond. QGBC’s current interest groups are listed below, with additional interest groups planned for the future: • Solid Waste Interest Group (SWIG) • Water Interest Group (WIG) • Green Infrastructure Interest Group (GIIG) • Energy Interest Group

(EIG) • Green Hotels Interest Group (GHIG) • Green Schools Interest Group (GSIG) • Healthy Building Interest Group (HBiG) • Facilities Management Interest Group (FMiG) • Building Rating Systems Interest Group Eng. Meshal Al Shamari (BRSiG) Director

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SOLID WASTE INTEREST GROUP (SWIG)

Aims to gather representatives from all professional disciplines from the built environment to influence and lobby public opinion and policy to develop sustainable political and social FM Solutions.

The Solid Waste Interest Group (SWiG) aims to raise awareness on solid waste issues in the built environment. The vision is to provide national leadership in solid waste by promoting effective and sustainable solid waste management solutions recycling, reusing and reduction of waste.

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The Qatar Green Directory is an online interactive platform, aimed at increasing awareness and education of green products and services in Qatar and the region.The Qatar Green Directory is aimed at filling the existing gap between supply and demand in Qatar’s green building market.

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QGBCs Passivhaus project was launched in 2012. A first for Qatar.

GREEN HOTELS INTEREST GROUP (GHIG)

Designed for the construction, green building and sustainability practitioners, the comprehensive professional training programme is aimed to enhance the quality of green building and sustainability education in Qatar and the region.

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To create technical awareness and knowledge of green buildings and sustainability in Qatar.

COLLABORATION WITH HBKU AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS The ‘Sustainability Fundamentals and Tools’ course delivered by QGBC with HBKU provided students with valuable knowledge and the necessary research skills required to formulate sustainable solutions to Qatar’s environmental challenges which are a product of the recent rapid growth.

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May 2011 WATER INTEREST GROUP (WIG) Founded in May 2011, the Water Interest Group (WiG) in partnership with stakeholder groups aim to introduce water conservation solutions and to promote change in the region’s perceptions and behaviors towards water. The vision is to provide national leadership in the preservation and conservation of water, which will ultimately benefit Qatar.

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Aims to promote the establishment and dissemination of best practice in the energy industry, initiate research and development, and support the sustainable aspiration of our members. The vision includes sustainability assessments, sustainable building design, intelligent building services and renewable technologies.

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Calypso holds Qatar’s first smart ticketing and digital services forum Cities face multiple environmental, economic and demographic challenges worldwide.

Demand for access to better and more resilient and inclusive mobility services throughout cities is increasing. That is why Calypso Networks Association, the association promoting interoperable, multiservice and multiprovider solution for contactless ticketing, organized in the MENA region the first Smart Ticketing and Digital Services Forum, which took place from February17 to 18 in Doha.

More than 50 highly-qualified public transport players came together over two days to discuss the latest innovations in ticketing and digital services for public transport.

Construction Sites spoke to Philippe Vappereau, Chairman, Calypso Networks Association, on the sidelines of the seminar about what Doha would look like when the infrastructure for the public transport system was in place and the role of smart services in providing a seamless experience to its users.

According to Vappereau, it is becoming increasingly clear that “we need to face the environmental challenges of

modern cities”.

One of the pressing challenges is, of course, integrating public transport into our cities. We need to find an alternative to using cars.

In public transport system, we need solutions, like smart ticketing and passenger information, that will make it easy for people to use it.

“We need to have what is called “door-to-door” solutions. Of course, we do not rule out the use of cars; in some cases, due to your geographic location, you have to use your car, but you need to be linked to the system so that where possible you can use your car to reach a parking space near to a rail link.”

And this information should be available so that you can make the decision to use the public transport system or not, according to Vappereau.

He said that “it ensures interoperability and security; and when you speak about a ‘door to door’ trip then, of course, you need a solution that ensures interoperability.

“You are referring to the interchangeability or end-to-enduse of a speed train, a bus or a car park in the city.”

Smart ticketing needs to be easy to use but must include all the layers of information,

no matter how complex.

Expert speakers, from transport authority, operators and industrial-providers shared experiences of successful deployment of ticketing, fleet and passenger information projects around the world.

Experiences and set-ups in Portugal and Belgium allowed to get a view on how to solve interoperability on a national level.

Sharing different views on EMV, future digitalization of ticketing services and hardware components completed the set of themes of the latest edition of the forum. Ticketing and passenger information on mobile was one of the most discussed subject, with examples showing the opportunity to help citizens to be informed and to purchase and carry electronic tickets using their mobile phones, at the exact place and time at which transportation is needed.

Abdullah Al Motawa, Project Manager at Ar-Riyadh Development Authority, said that the Metro of Riyadh had been designed with the latest proven technologies. “Concerning automatic fare collection and ticketing, the ambition is to have a world-class public transport system, leading to propose to the customer all

the modes of electronic payment available: EMV systems, E-wallet, NFC and mobile ticketing, smart cards, always with the most intuitive and ergonomic design.”

Vappereau said: “Calypso is not only a high-range open, interoperable and multiservice solution for contactless ticketing; it is also a unique

case of a technology whose sustainability is guaranteed by its users, independently of any industrial monopoly.”

He encouraged all rail players in the region to begin talking to each other about linking the regional rail networks, not only physically but in terms of systems.

He said the time to discuss

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and collaborate was now, not once the rail systems were done.

He thought they were not speaking enough about what they were doing. “Partnerships need to be developed now and not once the systems were in place”.

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Smart building success for Doha

A number of GCC countries are launching programs to make their communities and cities smarter

Doha and Dubai recently made it to the headlines as they topped the list of Middle Eastern cities with the smartest buildings.

The Smart Building Score, prepared by Honeywell, is a global index designed for the comprehensive assessment of any building.

It evaluates a building’s use of 15 technology assets to find out which systems are in place to make them green, safe and productive — the three main indicators of smart buildings.

The systems’ overall capabilities, coverage of the facility and uptime are then factored in. Overall, Dubai and Doha led the scores across the board.

Honeywell attributes the success of Doha and Dubai in the smart-building field mainly to the presence of stronger building regulations in both cities, both past and present.

While on average, buildings in Doha and Dubai scored higher than those with less advanced codes, data has shown that each city in the region has voluntary leaders that have applied building standards.

A number of GCC countries are launching programs to make their communities and cities smarter.

For example, Dubai’s Smart City Initiative lays out a defined strategy to ensure it ranks amongst the world’s best-connected and smartest cities by 2017.

The Honeywell paper notes a shift of focus to occupants of buildings in the new wave of smart construction. It states that while in the past, the demand from buildings was far more straightforward than today, with safety, security and comfort being the main criteria.

Conversely, today’s drive for greater productivity, connectivity, health and satisfaction is raising the bar for buildings to become smarter and to put the needs of its occupants first.

As technology advances, buildings become more complex. Building operators are faced with rising utility costs that will likely increase in the years ahead – particularly as governments in the region look to reduce water and electricity tariff subsidies.

But why is this focus on smart buildings? Honeywell says that smart buildings drive economic and environmental benefits, protect human life and are the fundamental blocks of a smart city.

Buildings today no longer serve solely as physical

structures to shelter their occupants. They increasingly define the quality of life of the people who live and work within them. They stand testament to societal challenges and achievements over time.

The paper expects that the next generation of buildings in the GCC will reflect contemporary global as well as regional challenges. This will include measures to conserve natural resources, and meet rising security and productivity needs.

Many GCC government initiatives clearly indicate how the importance of smart buildings has moved up the agenda. Numerous conferences such as the “Green Schools” meeting in October 2015 by Kuwait, the Arab Future Cities Summit in November 2015 in Dubai or the Smart Grid Conference in December 2015 in Saudi Arabia demonstrate this.

The region’s upcoming mega events such as Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022 or the Dubai Expo 2020 both have substantial smart city components, the paper stated.

Mixed feelings But is everyone happy with the change? As technology advances so quickly these days, owners and facility managers find it challenging

to keep up with this fast evolving sector.

They have mixed feelings about the transformations unraveling in their respective industries and countries, the paper finds.

Most aspects of today’s buildings are controlled through one or more systems.

Through integration, efficiencies can be created which generally increases the building’s ease of use.

However, the Honeywell Smart Building Score survey reveals that more than 50% of buildings do not have any form of system integration present. This constitutes one of the biggest opportunities to optimize building performance, with minimal changes to the individual assets themselves.

It has been found that 57% of

the 620 buildings surveyed have no integration across subsystems. The notable exception was airports, all of which had some level of integration. This accentuates the need for building managers to strongly monitor all airport assets and equipment in order to ensure the safety and timeliness of the airport facility.

Airports were followed by hotels, malls, hospitals, highrise residences, private offices and lastly education.

The survey highlights system integration as a significant opportunity for improvement across all verticals.

Honeywell lists several points to consider for industry associations, consultants, architects and service providers in the field of smart buildings: • Increasing efforts to com-

municate general advantages of Green, Safe and Productive buildings.

• Breaking down policy requirements into transparent work packages that can be understood by less-trained personnel - e.g. breaking down tender specifications into maximum installed capacity of an AC system, instead of a general statement that implementing construction section only needs to comply with local rules and regulations.

• Deploying best practices as showcase buildings.

• Setting national/regional best practices and developing sustainability valuation studies that show the impact of a wide scale adoption of these best practices for the local/regional economy.

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N ewer is NOT always better: No correlation was found between the smartness of a building and how new it is.

G ap between perceived and actual scores: Across all verticals, building managers and owners perceived their buildings to be much smarter than the actual ranking achieved through the Honeywell Smart Building Score. This suggests there is significant room for improving awareness and understanding of assets amongst building owners and facility managers, many of whom may underestimate opportunities for improvement.

B eing safe is a primary concern: Although buildings surveyed received an average Safe Score of 48 on 100 regionally, 70% of building owners and managers believe safety is the most important aspect of a smart building - with upgrades in safety and security being planned for during the course of 2016.

“ The survey highlights system integration as a significant opportunity for improvement”

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Qatar to get its first renewable energy-powered desalination plant “The launch of the project in Qatar is a stepping stone for the future”

A leading global company in renewable energy, Monsson Group, has officially launched its entry into the Qatari market at a conference held in Doha.

The conference, held on March 16, announced the company’s pilot project, the Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination Plant powered by renewable energy, which is the first of its kind in Qatar.

The project is located in a farm and is said to be the first fully automated and remotely-controlled plant.

The conference discussed the importance of renewable energy for Qatar.

Speakers included Dr Dallia Ali, Chair for R&D Monsson Middle East and Associate Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University Qatar; Ewa Polano, Ambassador of Sweden to Qatar; Costin Lupu, Director of Monsson Middle East & Africa; Bader Al Sada and Ali Hussain Al Sada, beneficiaries of the pilot project.

Topics discussed at the conference included: The Water Challenge in Qatar – Needs and Solutions; Monsson’s Capabilities and Current Projects in Qatar; Description of Small- and LargeScale Desalination Plants; and The Green House Concept.

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mitted to renewable energy since 2004.

The group is renowned for finding energy solutions in nature.

Its range of services covers the whole life cycle of a wind farm from development, construction, operation and maintenance right through to service, forecast and electricity trading.

Backed by a workforce of 500 specialized employees, it prides itself with more than 2400 MW projects developed and 1000 MW already in operation.

The Qatari beneficiary of the project, Ali Al Sada, described the reverse osmosis process powered by renewable energy as “a ground-breaking development in Qatar offering fresh desalinated water with very low energy cost and consumption”.

He said: “We believe this is the way forward and the perfect solution for addressing increasing energy demands without tapping into precious fossil fuel reserves.

“Our objective is to draw on the forces of nature to create a consistent and sustainable generation of electric power.

“We could not have found a better partner than Monsson Group which has a reputed track record across the world.”

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a total solutions company in the energy field. Working in association with its global partners, its services include: research and development, renewable energy projects, reverse osmosis desalination plants powered by renewable energy, hybrid energy projects and consultancy and training.

Ambassador Polano, one of the speakers at the conference, said: “I am glad to be here at the inauguration of the first water desalination plant together with Al Sada family and Monsson Group.

“This unique project is something I am really proud of and the Swedish government and the Swedish embassy are really supporting what they are doing and we see this as an example on how co-operation can be be-

tween countries.

“We consider that the timing is so perfect with Qatar looking into having a knowledgebased society and diversifying its economy through the private sector development.”

The ambassador said that Sweden was glad to share with Qatar the environmental technology “on which we have been doing researches on for years”.

Monsson Group Middle East and Africa director Costin Lupu explained that the company’s vast experience with exploring solutions to climate change had led it to the new technology.

“We are delighted to share it with Qatar,” Lupu said.

“This is our answer to addressing the growing concern of countries facing depleting fossil fuel reserves,” he said.

“In Qatar we are driven by the objective to find technical solutions for the production of fresh drinking water in a sustainable way, that’s not dependent on fossil energy.

“Working in tandem with nature we have found the solution. The launch of the project in Qatar is a stepping stone for the future.

Hopefully, we can spread this technology across the region,” added Lupu.

The new desalination plant has numerous advantages over traditional ones. It enables fresh water to be produced cheaper than the water purchased and transported by trucks.

As a result, even very remote locations can be supplied with energy and fresh water at reasonable costs, thus benefiting remote communities. The operating units could have full and service agreements in place for more than 10 years.

The technology allows desalination plants and energy capacities to be extended to other locations.

The generating power has the flexibility to be used for desalination and for other energy purposes in the farm.

Specially-designed green houses for desert conditions can also be constructed, using PV

panels specially designed to work up to 125 Celsius. This permits year-round vegetable production at a fraction of the present cost because of its lower energy consumption.

Interestingly, the hybrid power generating system is fully automated with remote control and troubleshooting facilities.

The containerized system delivery means that there’s no need of buildings which is another significant advantage.

If necessary, the power generation plant can be equipped on request with a diesel back-up generator.

The plant is a revolutionary advancement in desalination, ensuring efficiency and a significant cost saving. It holds the promise for a sustainable renewable energy solution for Qatar in the years to come.

Recognition

Top honor for Tabanlioglu at AR MIPIM Awards

Multi-award winning Turkish architectural firm, Tabanlioglu, has won the prestigious Architectural Review (AR) Award, “Big Urban Projects”, for its impressive train station in Astana, Kazakhstan.

AR MIPIM Future Projects Awards is the only competition exclusively celebrating un-built and forthcoming projects.

The awards function, held at the JW Marriott in Cannes on March 16, was attended by more than 21,000 delegates, including influential key players from property sectors from across the world.

The Tabanlioglu architect duo, Melkan Gursel and Murat Tabanlioglu, were also honored with another victory on the night, with their Doha, Qatar Mix-Use Tower being selected as “commended” under the Mixed-Use category.

The tower will be situated along the Corniche, Doha’s emerging business district and waterfront promenade.

The design concept is for the structure to appear massive and protected, but never introverted. The construction rises on a circular plan, and looks like a cogwheel with vertical screening slabs.

Articulated with perforations, the concrete portions allow diffused light to fill spaces of

the interiors, creating a shady, tranquil and almost a spiritual environment.

Distinguished for their innate skill of harmonizing people and places when designing structures, the Astana Train Station was built upon a similar philosophy that articulates urban space whilst promoting positive change, as transportation becomes a key investment for this

region.

Located on the traditional ceremonial route from the Presidential Palace, the Astana train station has a unique architectural design with a monolithic roof which forms an integral part of the structure.

The new station will not only be a picturesque piece of modern architecture but also a transport and pedestrian bridge be-

tween the two parts of the city.

The building will be a sample of the newest “green” technologies application.

“Being honored by yet another global award body gives Tabanlioglu immense pride and encouragement to continue our work and achieve recognition on an international platform,” stated partner and architect Melkan Gursel who was part of

the “Cities of Past and Future” conference where she explored various subjects relevant to international architects today.

“It is always inspiring to have your work acknowledged amongst the variety of remarkable buildings from around the world,” added Gursel.

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ects. Their work comprises a wide range of building types, from houses to offices to public and cultural buildings.

Tabanlioglu has more than 60 years’ experience in architecture, starting with Dr Hayati Tabanlioglu who designed the Ataturk Culture Center, Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Ataköy Tourism Center and the Galleria, the first shopping mall in Turkey.

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Doha to host Gulf Safety Forum KnowCrete by The Gulf Safety Forum will be held in Doha on October 30 and 31 under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Jointly held by the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) and Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC), the forum will bring together key industry players from across the Middle East to discuss strategies for continuous improvement of safety procedures as well as share successful case studies and roadmaps towards achieving the goal of zero accidents.

International safety experts and providers of safety tools and technologies will present the latest techniques.

Colin Chapman, president of Euro Petroleum Consultants, said that it was now widely recognized that as organizations developed on their safety journey, it was necessary to focus on plant safety, reliability and human behavior in order to achieve the target of zero accidents.

“A focus on safety is the number one priority for companies and both manufacturers and suppliers are developing innovative and effective solutions in these areas,” Chapman pointed out.

“We are delighted to be holding this event under the patronage of HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior,” said GOIC SecretaryGeneral Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al Ageel.

“The Gulf Safety Forum provides a unique arena for key industry stakeholders to present their experiences and share front line developments for the benefit of all participants,” he said.

“The event is designed to share the very latest strategies for driving safety excellence with a blend of international and local expertise,” Al Ageel said.

“Safety is an essential and integrated part of the quality infrastructure in the industrial sector.”

MEED Qatar Projects opened by Minister of Economy and Commerce

March 15, 2016: MEED’s Qatar Projects conference was opened today by His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim al-Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Economy and Commerce, in Doha.

Giving the opening address His Excellency Al-Thani said that growth of Qatar’s non-oil economy had been expedited and that the country was well placed to meet the country’s 2030 vision, in which economic diversification is a key component.

The Minister said that Qatar has been able to contain negative costs and had been successful in introducing new legislative reforms that have been established to increase private investment in the country’s economy.

“State legislation such as the New Companies Law has been put in place to create an investment environment to allow investors to participate in all aspects of Qatar’s economy,” said His Excellency Al-Thani the Minister of Economy and Commerce.

His Excellency Al-Thani said that the Ministry was working on a number of other initiatives to boost private investment, including establishing a PPP framework. The Minister also highlighted the plan for new free zones to be implemented by 2019 to “plug the gap in logistics.”

Ali Ahmed al-Kuwari, Group Chief Executive Officer, Qatar National Bank (QNB), then told the conference that Qatar’s economy was continuing to experience growth due to economic diversification efforts, which have been driven by government investment.

Al-Kuwari said that investment of hydrocarbon revenues into diversification programmes had resulted in non-oil GDP growth remaining above 10 per cent since 2012, reaching 10.6 per cent in 2013 and 2014.

The Al-Kuwari said that diversification efforts were reducing the dependence of Qatar’s economy on the hydrocarbons sector, with the share of the hydrocarbons sector to Qatar’s nominal GDP having fallen from expecting to have fallen from 57 per cent in 2012 to 51.1 per cent in 2014.

Al-Kuwari said the hydrocarbons sector contribution to Qatar’s GDP is forecasted to have fallen to 34 per cent in 2015, with financial services and government services having made a significant contribution to the country’s non-oil GDP in the first three quarters of 2015.

Al-Kuwair said QNB forecasted that $70-80bn a year would be invested in development projects in Qatar between 2015 and 2017.

The Qatar Projects conference then heard about the progress of Qatar’s proposed PPP framework, which will signify a major milestone in Qatar’s new economy. Saud Abdullah al-Attiyah, director of economic policies ad research department, ministry of economy and commerce, said that the ministry would submit the draft PPP law to the cabinet by August of this year.

“We hope to have the framework completed and start implementing the [PPP] law by the end of the year,” said Al-Attiyah.

Al-Attiyah said that the new PPP framework was set to offer a number of opportunities in 2016 and 2017, including a PPP programme for the construction of 10-12 public schools.

For more information on MEED’s Qatar Projects Conference and to download the latest programme visit qatarprojectsconference.com

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Slipform CONCRETE MIX

Reg Horne, Advanced Concrete Technology - Processes

METHODS OF CONCRETE DISTRIBUTION Tower crane Advantages This is generally the best and simplest solution for delivery and initial distribution. The crane driver usually has total vision and hence saves time on delivery. A one-cubic-metre skip would be used for most operations as the weight of a full skip is within the normal minimum capacity of the crane. The ‘hookheight’ would need to be 7 metres above the finished height of the slipform to allow for delivery and dismantling.

Disadvantages It is a very costly item of plant with expensive set-up costs. Generally it is underutilized for servicing small one-off structures. For very tall structures, it is often necessary to raise and ‘tie in’ the crane (possibly above 50 m in height).

Mobile crane Advantages It is easier to gain access to various parts of the site and generally far cheaper to use than a tower crane. Hire periods relate to the actual requirements onsite.

Disadvantages The driver is often working blind and relies on instructions from the banksmen, therefore it is slower to operate than a tower crane. It is limited in height and, more importantly, in reach. This method often requires a different method of distribution for the concrete on the platform, i.e. wet hopper and barrows.

Hoist Advantages For small structures on plan, requiring a maximum of 3 m3 of concrete per hour a ‘self-erecting’ rack and pinion hoist can be used quite successfully.

Concrete can be transported in dobbin barrows in the goods/passenger cage or by a special skip that travels on one side of the mast with the cage operating on the opposite side. This method is ideal for servicing small to medium chimneys and other small towers.

Disadvantages This system is limited for quantities. Ties are required between the mast and the structures at approximately 6 m centres (half the normal distance required) because of the height required above the last tie to discharge onto the slipform shutter. Rolling ties attached to the slipform assist the reduction of the spacing for the static ties but can present problems on small structures due to large forces introduced by a cantilever action.

Note: Rope-guided hoists can be used supported from ‘cat heads’ on the slipform shutter. However, this type of plant is not readily available and faces stringent regulations with regard to set-up and operation. Each application would have to be designed to meet individual needs.

Pump Advantages Static and mobile pumps can be used successfully because of the similarity of the concrete mixes. It is very useful for supplying concrete to slipforms carried out in difficult locations, and for slipforms requiring relatively large volumes of concrete. Height of pumping is not usually a governing factor for static pumps.

Disadvantages The system is not suitable for small shafts where the volume of concrete required is low on an hourly basis. The lower limit should be 6 m3/h and ambient conditions must be carefully considered. Mobile pumps have a limited range, mainly due to height versus reach, posing similar problems to mobile cranage.

In selecting systems for distribution of concrete it is vitally important to choose the most direct method to avoid: • Time delays • Loss or gain of heat from the concrete • General loss of moisture.

Obviously the cost of setting up a system must be taken into consideration.

This would be based on availability of plant and general running costs and utilization during the period on-site.

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Jaidah Heavy Equipment holds Isuzu Customers appreciation Day

Jaidah Heavy Equipment, a subsidiary of Jaidah Equipment, has held its second edition of Isuzu Customers Appreciation Day for 2016.

The gathering was organized to felicitate key customers of 2015 in addition to showcase new Isuzu products and solutions.

The event was attended by

delegates from Isuzu Motors Middle East and Isuzu Motors International Operations Thailand, Dubai office, in addition to customers, business associates and invitees from the Jaidah Corporate Office.

Jaidah Equipment Managing Director Ayman Ahmed said the company had strengthened its position in the commercial vehi-

cle market by offering different types of vehicles from Isuzu, a key player in Qatar’s pick-up and truck market.

“We are very proud seeing a lot of big-fleet customers using Isuzu vehicles,” he said.

Ahmed stressed the important role of the company’s aftersales service.

“We are starting to build a new

2S service center exclusive for Isuzu in the Industrial Area,” he said.

This, he felt, would “help us enhancing after-sales support to benefit our valuable customers and aid future business relations”.

He said that Jaidah Equipment was considered “one of the pillars supporting the Vision 2030

Safety success for Doha West Sewage Treatment project

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has honored the contractor working on Doha West Sewage Treatment Works – Extension 5 project for achieving two million man-hours without loss-time injuries.

The honoring ceremony was held at Ashghal’s headquarters, where Khaled Saif Al Khayarein, Manager of Drainage Networks Projects Department, presented the certificate to representatives of the project contractor, Suez-Marubeni joint venture. The Doha West Sewage Works in Al Sailiya is one of the most important treatment projects in the country. It started with a capacity of about 20,000 m3/day; however, given the increase in population, it was expanded several times until its capacity reached 175,500 m3 per day after the fourth extension.

The plant currently receives ap-

proximately 200,000 m3 per day. A station to receive sewage tankers was built with a capacity of about 50,000 m3 per day to replace Al Karaana Lagoon,

which required a fifth extension to increase the plant’s capacity to 280,000 m3 per day.

The contractor started working on the extension project in the

second quarter of 2015 and it is expected to be completed in the third quarter of next year.

The fifth extension includes secondary treatment works, a

of the Country”.

The event, which took place at the Regency Halls in Doha, promoted new solutions from Isuzu SUVs, D-Max pick-ups and trucks available to contractors, logistics, distribution, wholesale markets and rental companies.

Hari Subramony, Isuzu Sales Manager at Jaidah Heavy Equipment, introduced the new seven-seater diesel-enginepowered SUV – Isuzu muX to customers.

He explained about its functionality and performance.

“Isuzu muX has options of 2.5 liter and 3.0 liter turbo diesel engine, comes in 4x2 & 4x4 drive configurations and in manual and automatic transmission,” he said.

Subramony provided details about Isuzu flat deck pick-up with box and Isuzu NMR chassis with box.

“These two models offer economic and superior functional alternative to delivery vans currently being used by customers,” he added.

Kenichi Omori San, General Manager of Product Planning and After-sales at Isuzu Motors Middle East, spoke about the heavy duty range of Isuzu.

“The Isuzu heavy duty truck range comes in 6x4 / 8x4 configuration for rigid chassis and 4x2 and 6x4 for tractor head,” he said.

“All these are fully manufactured in Japan and provide durable, consistent and excellent performance.”

system for treating and drying sludge and three-stage filtration process.

An advanced system to disinfect treated water in a way that

does not harm the surrounding nature forms part of the project.

It will also include building a pumping station for treated water.

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Ashghal tackles waterlogging after a spell of heavy rains

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) responded to rain and water accumulation in different areas in Qatar after a spell of heavy rains recently by deploying teams to deal with the situation.

Many parts of the country witnessed water overflow caused by the rains that began on March 7 and continued until the evening of March 9.

Ashghal acted promptly to meet the challenges by allocating work teams to

deal with waterlogging in various areas in co-ordination with the departments concerned.

Ahead of the rain, Ashghal had notified all members of its teams to be on emergency stand-by.

The authority deployed its teams and machinery to different sites to ensure swift response in the event of waterlogging, in addition to inspecting the country’s main tunnels to maintain the efficiency of the drainage networks.

For areas that lacked infrastructure, Ashghal took necessary measures to ensure fast removal of the

and tunnels in Qatar during the rainfall and worked quickly to send suction tankers and machinery to drain accumulated rain water in some areas.

The Drainage Networks Operation and Maintenance Department in Ashghal received more than 130 notifications of water accumulation throughout the three days from March rain water in case of over- 7 to 9.

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an Municipality and Umm Slal Municipality, with Bu Hamour, Ain Khaled, Bu Sidra, Al Gharrafa, and Al Kharaitiyat areas being the worst hit.

Ashghal sent pumps and tankers to remove water from Al Nasr, Rawdat Al Khail, Barwa City, the Corniche, Al Obaidli Roundabout, F-Ring Road, D-Ring Road, Regency Signals, the Qatar Sports Club surroundings, Fire Station Roundabout, Al Waab and other areas.

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Tenders

ASHGHAL TENDERS AND AWARDED TENDERS

Companies Eligible to Tender: (1) Qatari Companies Only (2) Joint Venture (JV) Companies, which includes a Qatari Company having a minimum of 51%, share holding of the JV (3) Non-Qatari Companies (4) Not Applicable * All financial values are in QAR

Tender No.

Type

Tender Title

Participants

Issuing Date

Closing Date

Category

PWA/ GTC/026/2016

GTC

Supply of Miscellaneous Pump Sets for Drainage Network O&M Department AA/DOM/14-15/M/1676/G

Qatari Companies Only

23-Mar-16

26-Apr-16

Drainage

PWA/ GTC/025/2016

GTC

RIW for Junctions & Roundabout in Various Areas of Greater Doha Phase – 6 IA/2016/C/013/G

Qatari Companies Only

23-Mar-16

26-Apr-16

Roads

PWA/ GTC/024/2016

GTC

Road Improvement Works in Access Road to Schools at Various Areas of Qatar IA/14-15/C/135/G

Qatari Companies Only

23-Mar-16

26-Apr-16

Roads

Call - Off Contract for Rewinding & Overhaul-

General Conditions of Tenders ing Of Electrical Motors And Submersible Pumps Qatari Companies Only 9-Mar-16 18-Apr-16 Drainage GTC - Full Documents for the Tender can be PWA/STC/007/2016 for Drainage Networks O & M Department AA/DOM/14-15/M/1733/S obtained from Contracts Department (CD) against a Non–refundable fee paid to PWA Account No. (0013-001813-052), Qatar National Bank together with a copy of the Company Registration and a Company Authorization letter.

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

- The Tender shall be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes (technical and financial offer) and both envelopes must be enclosed in a third sealed envelope which shall bear the tender number, subject and closing date.

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

Tenders shall be delivered at or sent to arrive not later than 1.00pm local Doha time on the closing date and deposited in the relevant Tender Box of concerned Tenders Committee’s Chairman at PWA. - The successful Tenderer shall provide a Performance Bond in amount of ten (10%) percent of the Contract Price endorsed by an approved local bank in Qatar.

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

TENDERS

Please note that any information mentioned on this table are as per the listed companies’ tender advertisements, without any responsibility of the magazine.

Entity

Close Date

Value

Envelopes System

Tender Fees (QRs)

Leasing 16 Cars

Diwan Ameeri

3/4/16

30000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

150

3/4/16

15000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

150

Tender Number

Type

Subject

11 /2016-2017

Local Tenders

10 /2016-2017

Local Tenders

0

Ministry of Endowment & Islamic Affairs

504 /2016-2017

Central Tenders

0

Ministry of Endowment & Islamic Affairs

4/4/16

960000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

300

505 /2016-2017

Central Tenders

Cleaning works for ministry buildings for three years

Ministry of Endowment & Islamic Affairs

11/4/16

600000 QR

TWO ENVELOPES

300

TWO ENVELOPES Delivery of judicial annoucements for three years Supreme Council for Judiciary 506 /2016-2017 Central Tenders 18/04/2016 700000 QR 300 Tenders Conditions: Project to renovate the central servers and the launch of the - You can get a copy of the docuTWO ENVELOPES Minister of Administrative Devlopment 4 /2016-2017 Local Tenders 24/04/2016 75000 QR 150 electronic cloud and upgrade storage unit in the ministry ments of this tender / tenders of the Central Tenders Committee during official hours, against payment of the tender documents witch you can retrieve it.

- Must be accompanied with the tender a letter of guarantee bank / certified check from a bank operating in the State of Qatar, as indicated above for a period of temporary deposit on 120.

- The offer must be valid for a period of ninety days from the date of the opening of envelopes.

- Will be the last date for submission of tenders is twelve o’clock on the morning of the closure, and will not pay attention to any tender received after the deadline.

- Tenders deposited in the box of the Central Tenders Committee, located in Muntazah - Rawabi Street, to be inside the stamped and sealed envelopes and addressed to the Chairman of the Tenders Committee competent (central / local) showing the number, type of the tender and the subject.

- The Central Tenders Committee invites bidders or their representatives to attend the opening of the envelopes and read the price on the day following the date of the closure during the office hours.

- To obtain tender / tenders documents highlight above must be to mentioned authorization letter from the company / institution.

- For inquiries, please contact Tel: 44378192 /225 /143 /149.

- For more information about the Central Tenders Committee ,tenders and auctions are being posed by the Committee You can visit the site on the Internet www.ctc.gov.qa

Tender & Auctions Committee http://www.baladiya.gov.qa

General Conditions of Tenders Value of the No Type Subject Envelopes System Interim Bond Closing Date 1. Tender documents may be collected documents and bids must be submitted to the ? Tender for Provision of Consultancy Services premises of the “Tenders & Auctions 2 Envelopes 150 75000 3/4/16 TC-B-10-2016 Tender on Evaluation of Waste Treatment Center of "MeCommittee” of the Ministry of Municisaieed" pality & Urban Planning, located at “Al Muntazah” area, administrative attache, 6th Floor,Bldg 2, St Saad Bin Malek 941,Zone24, Rawdat Alkhail Tender documents may be collected against the non-refundable amount stipulated in the Table above 2. Required Documents: Authorization letter signed by the company’s authorized person, in Arabic, and endorsed by an authorized person “Company™s Identification Card - Valid Commercial License - Commercial Registration Certificate 3. In Tender : Tenders shall be accompanied with a provisional Bank Guarantee, or certified cheque, issued by a bank operating in Qatar, in the amount stipulated In the relevant table for each tender. Such cheques must be valid for one hundred & twenty days (120 days) following the date of opening the envelopes of all Bidders ,though ,The successful bidder shall provide final insurance equivalent to a minimum of ten percent (10% )of the contract value, and must not be Subject to any restriction or condition, must be valid for the entire performance period of the contract and remain valid for seven days (7 days) following the Completion of the contract 4 . In Auction : shall be accompanied with a provisional Bank Guarantee, or certified cheque, issued by a bank operating in Qatar, in the amount stipulated in the Relevant table for each tender. Such cheques must be valid for one hundred & twenty days (120 days) following the date of opening the envelopes of all Bidders ,though ,to be in a separate envelope ,and in both of tender and auction : tender bond shall be addressed to the Chairman of the “Tenders & Auctions Committee” of the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning 5. The bid will remain valid for ninety days (90 Days) from the date of opening the envelopes, and shall remain irrevocable during this period 6. The deadline for accepting bids is twelve o’clock (12:00 noon) as per the date stipulated in the above Table 7. In Tender : the Government on the approval of the Tenders and Auctions Committee has the right, during the Contract period, to increase or decrease the Works quantities or services, in compliance with the Conditions of Contract, by not more than 20% of the Contract price 8. All Forms and Documents attached with the tender documents, including the tender Form, interim and final Bond form, must be filled and endorsed as Required, AND returned with the rest of the tender documents 9. Bids must be deposited in those boxes specified by the “Tenders & Auctions Committee” of the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning. Bids shall be Submitted inside envelopes( one or two ) sealed with red wax and addressed to the Chairman of the “Tenders & Auctions Committee” of the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, Envelopes shall be marked with the number & subject of the tender 10. In Auction : The successful bidder shall collect and transport all relevant auction bid materials at his own cost within fifteen (15) days from the date following The Payment of the value of the auction bid.

However, in case of delay without an acceptable reason, the successful bidder must pay demurrage fees Equivalent to (1%) of the value of non-received materials per each day of delay 11. Technical & Commercial Proposal ( 1 Original + 1 Copies ) Must Be Submitted In Two Separate Envelopes Each Marked With Relevant Title & Tender Number, though, original Of Tender Bond Shall Be Attached In Technical Envelope & Copy Of Tender Bond Shall Be Attached In Financial Envelope 12. Any bidder will be excluded if doesn’t submit the samples, and put copy of receipt from the concerned department ( if the conditions stipulated ) Committee’s Chairman at PWA. - The successful Tenderer shall provide a Performance Bond in amount of ten (10%) percent of the Contract Price endorsed by an approved local bank in Qatar.

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

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2016 5th Annual Arab Future Cities Summit Organizer: Expotrade Middle East FZ-LLC Event date (s): 11 – 12 April Venue: The Ritz Carlton Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 4542135 Fax: +971 4 4542136 Email: info@expotrade-me.com Website: www.arabfuturecities.com Smart Parking Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 18 – 19 April Venue: TBC Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.smartparkingqatar.com Cityscape Qatar 2016 Organizer: Informa Exhibitions & Elan Events Event date (s): 26 – 28 April Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 336 5161 Fax: +971 4 335 1891 Email: info@cityscapeqatar.com Website: www.cityscapeqatar.com Gulf BID 2015 Organizer: Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions Event Date (s): 26 – 28 April Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre Location: Manama, Bahrain Email: info@hilalce.com Website: www.gulfbidexpo.com Gulf Interiors Exhibitions Organizer: Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions Event Date (s): 26 – 28 April

Events

CALENDAR

OF EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre Location: Manama, Bahrain Email: info@hilalce.com Website: www.gulfinteriorsexhibition.com Gulf Property Show Organizer: Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions Event Date (s): 26 – 28 April Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre Location: Manama, Bahrain Email: info@hilalce.com Website: http://gulfpropertyshow.net/index.php/ en/ Arabian Hotel Investment Conference Organizer: MEED Event date (s): 26 – 28 April Venue: Madinat Jumeirah Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: +971(0)4 818 0224 Email: meedevents@meed.com Website: www.arabianconference.com 3rd Annual Lighting Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 9 – 10 May Venue: Intercontinental Hotel The City Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.lightingtechqatar.com Project Qatar 2016 Organizer: IFP Qatar LLC Event date (s): 9 – 12 May Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900 Fax: +974 44432891

Email: info@ifpqatar.com Website: www.projectqatar.com

Heavy Max 2016 Organizer: IFP Qatar LLC Event date (s): 9 – 12 May Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900 Fax: +974 44432891 Email: info@ifpqatar.com Website: www.heavymaxqatar.com Qatar StoneTech 2016 Organizer: IFP Qatar LLC Event date (s): 9 – 12 May Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +974 44329900 Fax: +974 44432891 Email: info@ifpqatar.com Website: www.qatarstone-tech.com 2nd Annual Future BIM Implementation Qatar Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 11 – 12 May Venue: Intercontinental Hotel The City Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futurebimqatar.com World Stadium Congress Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event Date (s): 16 – 19 May Venue: Lusail Arena Location: Lusail, Qatar Tel: +971 4364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.worldstadiumcongress.com

6th Annual Underground Infrastructure and Deep Foundations Qatar Organizer: IQPC Middle East Event Date (s): 22 – 25 May Venue: TBA Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Website: www.undergroundfoundations.com MEED Quality Award for Projects Organizer: MEED Event date (s): 25 May Venue: Conrad Dubai Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: +974 4390 0045 Email: Angela.Powell@meed.com Website: www.MEED.com/MQAP 3rd Annual Future Landscape and Public Realm Organizer: Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM) Event date (s): 24 – 25 October Venue: TBC Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 361 4001 Fax: +971 4 361 4554 Email: opportunities@acm-events.com Website: www.futurelandscapeqatar.com Trans4 Qatar co-located conference Doha Transport Summit Organizer: Ejtemaat Knowledge Network Event date (s): 15 – 17 November Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 883 8809 Fax: +971 4 355 1352 Email: fathima@trans4qatar.com Website: www.trans4qatar.com

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

Consultant

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

M/s. Commercial Development

M/s. Arabtec

500-750

Piling & Shoring

Hotel and Office Buildings

Audit Bureau Towers

M/s. Al Attiya Group Trading Co.

Not Appointed

400-600

Tender Stage

Offices / Residential Towers

Al Waab Mall

M/s. Qatar Industrial Services

Man Enterprize, Qatar

300-400

Under Construction

Mall

CBQ

HBK

N/A

Under Construction

Commercial, Bank, Office Plaza

Qatar Islamic Bank

AFQCO & REDCO - Al Mana

1.2-1.4 bn

Under Construction

Residential Towers

Project Title

Twin Towers

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

Basrec

GCC/ALEC JV

N/A

Under Construction

Retail Mall

Commercial Tower on Plot Com/49 Al Sedian Company

Yousuf Al Mahmoud

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

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building - Tower

Office Tower (3B+G+22 Floors) Plot Com-50 at Lusail Marina

Qatar Trading Agency

Redco - Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works)

Alfardan Properties Co.

CDC

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC

Sinohydro Group Limited

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

CBQ

Power Line Engineering - Qatar W.L.L.

N/A

Under Construction

Residential Towers

Al Sarh Real Estate WLL

CRC

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani

REDCO – Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

He Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani

Man Enterprises Qatar, WLL

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

Ahmed Abed El Aziz Al Baker

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

675

Under Construction

Office Building

Private Investor

Orientals Enterprises

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

Shiekh Abdullah Bin Naser Al Thani

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

85

Under Construction

Commercial

MOI

Hassanesco Co.

N/A

Shk/Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani

Construction and Reconstruction Co.

205

Tricon International

Atlantic Contracting Co.

150

Under Construction

Hotels

H.E SH Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani

Not appointed

N/A

Tendering Stage

Residential Building

Qatar Armed Forces

Not appointed

N/A

Tendering Stage

Office Building

Ooredoo

Not appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Commercial Complex

Private Client

Not appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Villa

Doha Education Centre

Not appointed

30-50 Million

Design stage

Education

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

20-40 Million

Design stage

School

Real Estate Services Group

N/A

600 Million

Design Stage

Hotel

UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC)

N/A

400 Million

Design Stage

Mixed-Use

N/A

315 Million

Construction Stage

Office / Commercial

Doha Festival City (Package 3250,3100 and 7500

Qatar Sidra Village Project

CBQ Towers at VB20 & VB21 Al Rabban Suites Hotel Apartments (3B+G+M+50Floors) Office Buildings (3B+G+22) at Lusail Marina District

Holiday Inn at Business Park

Al Baker Executive Towers Al Nour Tower Al Nasr Showroom Police Training Institute Panasonic Showroom & Residential Al Sadd Hotel Blusail Furnished Apartment at Lusail (3B+G+10) E's Hail Communication Network Building at Duhailiyat Camp Development of Ooredoo TEC Complex at Industrial Area

Private Villa at Pearl Qatar Doha Education Centre

Step 1 International Academy Mix 11 Hotel Tower at Lusail City Al Jassasiyah White Beach Palace

Under Construction

Commercial / Residential

Marina Com 05 Tower at Lusail City Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry

N/A

270 Million

Design Stage

Office

Barwa / Hilson Moran

N/A

250 Million

Design Stage

Office

Ministry of Interior / Al Ali International

N/A

180 Million

Design Stage

Office

MOI

N/A

N/A

Tender Stage

Educational Complex

Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5)

PWA

ITC/UCE

600

Under Construction

Medical Centers

Construction of Head Quarters Bldg. for Ministry of Interior

MOI

WCT

N/A

Under Construction

Administrative and Office Building

Qatar Airways

N/A

600

Design Stage

Cars Park

Qatar Navigation

Ramco

450M

Under Construction

Warehouses

Ministry of Interior

Not Appointed

N/A

Tender Stage

Administrative and Office Bldg.

500

Under Construction

Educational Building

National Cyber Security Center

Police College Academy

Multi-level Cars Park at Hamad International Airport

Logistic City Headquarter of General Directorate of Borders, Passports & Travel Document Department

Construction of 56 Nos. New Schools (Stage 9B) Al Emadi Twin Towers City Tower

PWA

Al Huda/Al Sraiya/JTC

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

400

Design Stage

Commercial / Offices Towers

Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

200-250

Under Construction

Office Building

Fahd Suite - Apartment Hotel

FBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Detail Stage

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

IBA Hotel

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Under Construction

Hotel

Alwataniya Holding

Not Appointed

Confidential

Tender Stage

Hospital

Mr.Ali Abdulla Q A Al Emadi

Not Appointed

108 Million

DC-2 Stage

Hotel

QNB

Not Appointed

20 Million

under construction

Bank

Almal Holding

Not Appointed

120 Million

Permit Stage

Driving Academy

Gulf Pearls Company

Gulf Pearl

40 Million

Design Stage

Residential Building

Mr. Abdulla Abdul Rehman Abdulla Haidar

Not Appointed

38 Million

DC-1 Stage

Corporate Offices

Al Jazeera Finance

Living Interior

9 Million

Under Construction

fit out

Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy

Not Appointed

Not Applicable

Tender Stage

fit out

ACES

RAMCO Engineering

22 Million

Tender Stage

Industrial Building

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

165,540,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

MIXED USE BUILDING

MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH

NA

135,000,000.00

ON - GOING

COMMERCIAL

RABBAN GROUP

NA

126,319,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

MIXED USE BUILDING

MR. IBRAHIM AL ASMAKH

NA

114,080,000.00

ON - GOING

COMMERCIAL

C4 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

108,070,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

HOTEL APARTMENTS

FV7 - MULTI PURPOSE HALL/ART CENTRE

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

67,500,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

COMMERCIAL

SH. AHMAD BIN HAMAD AL THANI

NA

54,000,000.00

SERVICE DESIGN

COMMERCIAL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

38,000,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

OFFICE BUILDING

FURSAN REAL STATE

NA

32,627,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D49

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

29,299,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D21

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

27,472,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Construction of American Hospital in Lusail 5 Star Hotel

Qatar National Bank Branches Qatar Driving School Gulf Pearl Office Building

Office Building in Energy City

A Jazeera Finance Headquarter-Fut out Consultancy Services for Additional Floors Fit-out at Al Bida Tower

ACES(Arab Center for Engineering Studies)

C6 - LUSAIL MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT INDS. AREA

C5 - LUSAIL MIXED USE BUILDING (2B+G+8F)-C5

AL AHLI CLUB FV9 AL ASMAKH HEAD OFFICE IN SUSAIL FOXHILLS - A30

APRIL 2016

Mixed Use

Private Engineering Office / Mashour Real Estate Group

Com 02 - Barwa Bank Headquarters at Lusail City

30

Under Construction

FOXHILLS - D04

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

25,273,000.00

FOXHILLS - A13

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

24,918,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D14

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

23,150,000.00

DESIGN STAGE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

CONSTRUCTION

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