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Kahramaa achieves a great leap in customer services The unified call center of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has accomplished a great improvement in its customer services, according to a release.

The center acts as a link between Kahramaa and customers to reply to all inquiries, complaints and requests around the clock.

The unified call center 991 has been upgraded to provide all customer services around a clock, according to Kahramaa.

“All customer service programs are unified to expedite services and respond to customer inquiries and complaints on the spot,” says a Kahramaa spokesman.

“There are also other new communication channels including Kahramaa App for smart phones, e-mails and Kahramaa website,” explains the spokesman.

The unified call center is equipped with the latest technology. The IVR provides various services to customers around the clock without waiting for the call center agent (e.g. bill payment and inquiries of interruption locations).

“The center seeks to ensure integrity and harmony with Kahramaa smart services as it provides support to smart services users via Kahramaa App and website,” says the spokesman.

The call center consists of three main units: the call center itself; support; and quality & training. The center employs 19 trained Qatari employees.

They work as agents, team leaders and supervisors.

The center receives around 1,000 – 1,500 calls daily (the number varies according to peak and off peak), 7,500 – 8,000 calls weekly and 35,000 – 40,000 monthly.

“The unified call center has achieved an integrated jump towards excellence in service delivery in terms of content and quality standards,” the spokesman points out. “It measures customer satisfaction through surveys.”

All calls are recorded and monitored to ensure service quality. The center holds studies in co-operation with other departments and sections for the improvement of laws and regulations.

It also approves mechanisms to ensure continual communication with customers and build a unified customer service culture.

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Doha conference discusses stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects

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he third annual Future Drainage & Stormwater Networks Qatar, held at City Center Rotana Hotel Doha, brought together government authorities, consultants and contractors working in the state’s stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects, including Ashghal’s local roads and drainage program (LRDP).

It provided a platform to discuss the progress and future opportunities arising from the implementation of Qatar’s drainage, sewage and stormwater networks masterplan.

able urban drainage systems (SUDS) management practices and facilities” by Francois-Xavier Basselot from Atkins.

Organized by the Advanced Conferences & Meetings (ACM), the conference started with the opening remarks of the chairman Dr Anna Grichting Solder from Qatar University. It was followed by several presentations.

The first day of the conference provided a perfect platform for participants to build relations, exchange ideas and seize business opportunities throughout the ACMi+ interface that allowed for many networking breaks which created a dynamic, efficient and learning environment.

Among them were: “2017 Upcoming Project: Mesaimeer Pumping Station and Outfall Project” by Tim Kelly from Ashghal and Mike Hall from CDM Smith; “Drainage and stormwater management into the future” by Sam Murdock from Byrne Lobby partners; “The idea of sustainable storm water management solutions” by Andreas Amft from Enregis; “Sustainable Drainage: Designing landscapes with TSE and Storm Water” by DrAnna Grichting Solder from Qatar University; “Performance of arch shaped geocellular structures designed for soil structure interaction” by Vivek Sharma from Stormtech; and “Sustain-

Informative panel discussions were held on the development of the projects across the country from each consultant. There were case studies on environmentally-green drainage and storm water systems in Education City and on utilizing next generation technology to pinpoint salt water infiltration.

The conference was held with the participation of Enregis, Eco, StormTech, WT Burden, Advances Pipes & Casts Co, Electroscan Inc, WaterMaster, HWM, Polypipe, Action and Govind Steel Company.

The conference hosted speakers from the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Abu Dhabi Municipality, Bennett Jones, Watermaster, Faithful+Gould, Arab Engineering Bureau and MWH, now part of Stantec.

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Five megatrends are Fivethat megatrends that are transforming the Middle East transforming the Middle East PwC’s first-ever regional megatrends report explores the profound changes that are disrupting and reshaping the region’s economies, society and industries

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emographic and social change, shift in global economic power, rapid urbanization, climate change and resource scarcity and technological breakthroughs will dictate and shape the region’s future, says a new report.

PwC, one of the world’s largest professional services firms in the region, has launched its first-ever regional megatrends report entitled Middle East Megatrends: Transforming our region.

The report explores the profound changes that are disrupting and reshaping the region’s economies, society and industries, compounded by the urgency caused by the sharp drop in oil prices.

The report’s insights, a result of conversations between PwC and its clients across the region and beyond, have been distilled down into five global shifts or megatrends that the firm says are already having a major impact on the Middle East, and whose impact, it believes, will continue to be felt over the coming decades.

The report aims to foster a debate amongst thought leaders, businesses and governments in the region about how these megatrends are reshaping the economic and commercial landscape in the Middle East and guide discussions on what can be done to successfully navigate these transformative changes in the years to come.

According to PwC, understanding these key structural megatrends is vital to gain a clear and collective understanding for how to successfully tackle the challenges the Middle East faces and to uncover opportunities that may have never been considered in the past: • Demographic and social change has driven both prosperity and instability in much of the region as explosive population

growth has boosted economies, strained resources and raised the specter of youth unemployment. The Middle East has led the emerging market population boom in the past decade. This means that the region is young, with 40% of its people under 25; but it is also a region with one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world, standing at 28%.

Population in the Middle East is expected to rise by almost 50% over the next 25 years – at a rate faster than that of India; however, its age pyramid will shift by 2050, with far more elderly nationals in the GCC (20%) than the expected world average (16%). Leveraging young people’s brain power and capabilities has therefore become vital for economic prosperity.

lah Economic City in Saudi Arabia and plans for a new capital city East of Cairo. This, PwC says, reflects the $4 trillion opportunity of projects planned or under construction in the Mena region.

is at the epicenter of megatrends that are reshaping our world; our ‘new normal’ era of low oil price and squeezed liquidity has therefore created the impetus for urgent action and that is something we wish to come through loud and clear in this report.”

• Climate change and resource scarcity is today more than ever, a pressing issue for the Middle East. And changing the way humans use the planet’s resources will impact GCC countries more than most, given that GCC countries are among the world’s highest consumers of energy and water per capita. Water in particular, will become a significant challenge in the coming decade, with the GCC already relying on desalination for 70% of its water and water consumption being forecast to grow by one-third by 2020.

He added: “While it is true that the urgency of the transformation currently underway is a reaction to the sharp drop in oil revenues, the direction of change – and its complexity – is an inevitable response to these multiple global forces. By helping our partners in the government and private sectors alike understand this broader context, we can ensure they are armed with all the tools necessary to make this transformation a success.”

• Shift in global economic power has placed the Middle East firmly in the middle of the world’s fastest-growing markets and allowed Dubai in particular, to turn itself into a global hub for aviation, tourism and logistics. Through Dubai International Airport, the city has also turned itself into a key link, connecting the economies of the East and the West and placing the UAE within a four-hour flight of 40% of the world’s population.

• Technological breakthroughs, however, could be part of the answer to these issues, but the disruption that digitalization is bringing to today’s organizations also requires new skills that are in short supply in the Middle East. The Middle East has many of the right ingredients to benefit from new technologies, with young, tech-savvy populations in countries like Saudi Arabia ranking fourth globally in active Twitter usage, and the UAE reaching 78% smartphone penetration.

• Rapid urbanization is transforming nations worldwide, yet the Middle East region remains one of the most highly urbanized in the world. And with new cities under construction, this level continues to rise – making it a struggle to develop sufficient infrastructure to cope with this population explosion.

However, most companies and government entities are struggling to develop digital strategies and are lagging in terms of digital innovation, R&D and the development of new technologies. R&D expenditure in Saudi Arabia and the UAE for example, is still below 1% of GDP – well behind European averages and far behind the world’s biggest R&D spenders such as South Korea.

However, the years of sky-rocketing population expansion are now almost behind us, with focus shifts today making urban spaces function optimally, as evidenced by the public transport build-up in Dubai, or in the development of new cities such as King Abdul-

Meanwhile, Stephen Anderson, Middle East Clients and Markets Leader noted: “Governments know they need to cut subsidies, expand their fiscal base and bring private investment and corporate practices into state entities. But they also know they need to keep building infrastructure and enable technology and innovation. Governments and businesses alike can translate an understanding of these megatrends into practical guidelines for future strategy and through this report’s insights, we hope to enable them to do just that.”

Anderson said: “From transportation to energy, healthcare to manufacturing, changes of this magnitude can unveil unforeseen threats and challenges. By fostering a deep understanding of the undercurrents shaping society and businesses in the Middle East, PwC supports its partners in the government and the private sectors to manage these changes and seize all opportunities that arise.”

Commenting on the release of the report, Hani Ashkar, PwC Territory senior partner, Middle East, said: “This seminal report comes at a very important time as our region finds itself in flux. The Middle East today

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A year of significant A year of significant legal developments in Qatar legal developments in Qatar Qatar has become the first GCC state to issue a generally applicable data protection law which requires a minimum level of protection for personal data.

Cate is an associate in Clyde & Co’s Construction and Dispute Resolution Group based in Doha.

Prior to joining Clyde & Co she practiced at a leading Australian law firm in Sydney, Australia where she specialised in litigation, representing a mix of developer, major contractor and consultant clients.

In respect of contentious work, Cate advises and acts on both international and domestic arbitrations as well as proceedings in the local courts.

Cate regularly advises on the negotiation and drafting of standard form and bespoke contracts for local construction projects and advises main contractors, employers, subcontractors and suppliers on Qatar law issues

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

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he year 2016 has been a year of significant legal developments in Qatar with particular emphasis on the areas of Employment, Data Protection and Government Procurement. We discuss below some of the key changes to the law in Qatar in 2016.

Changes to the Tenders Law On 13 June 2016, the new government tenders law entitled “Law Number 24 of 2015 – Promulgating the Law Regulating Tenders and Bids” (New Law) came into force, replacing Law Number 26 of 2005 of the same name (Old Law). The Executive Regulations of the New Law were also issued on 29 June 2016 (Regulation).

The underlying themes of the New Law are decentralisation, transparency and fairness and 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. Some of the main differences are: Reformed categories of tenders The categories of tenders have been revamped, doubling from three to six and depends on the type of work desired by a government entity and the surrounding circumstances. These categories are: 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.

Decentralised tender committees The old provisions establishing a centralised tender committee, together with individual committees for some specific entities, have been replaced.

The New Law abolishes both the Central Tenders Committee and the Local Tenders Committee and now requires, as a general rule, each government entity to have its own tender committee. 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.

Dispute resolution committees A new disputes resolution board has also been introduced with the introduction of a “Disputes Resolution Committee”. This committee will hear, on an urgent basis, any ad-

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viduals include the right to consent to any processing of their personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. An individual will also have a right to review any personal data being stored in relation to him or her, and to ask for it to be corrected where it is inaccurate.

the entry, exit and residence of expatriates in Qatar (New Immigration Law) which came into force on 13 December 2016.

While the practical application of the New Immigration will become clearer over the next few months, we set out below two of the major changes in the New Immigration Law:

• Data processors - obligations to safeguard personal data and to process it under certain restrictions are imposed on companies which process personal data.

Exit permits

• Sensitive personal data - certain types of personal data are subject to tighter restrictions. Sensitive personal information such as data relating to race, health, religious beliefs, relationships and criminal records may only be processed with the permission of the

While expatriates will still require exit permits to leave the country, the New Immigration establishes an Exit Permit Grievances Committee, which an employee can appeal to in the event that their request for an exit permit is rejected by their employer.

A decision on the employee’s exit permit request will be made by the Exit Permit Grievances Committee will be made within 72 hours of receipt, following the completion of a background check and a discussion with the applicant’s employer.

We understand that unless an employee is wanted in connection to any active criminal proceedings or owes a debt in Qatar, the Exit Permit Grievances Committee is likely to approve exit permit requests.

Changing jobs Under the New Immigration Law, expatriates no longer require an “no-objection certificate” to transfer jobs in Qatar, provided they have:

ministrative disputes arising before the signing of a contract and there will be 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.

relevant unit of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC).

• Safeguarding children - information related to children is also subject to specific restrictions, including restrictions aimed at the owners and operators of websites which are directed at children. For example, such websites will be required to obtain the consent of the child’s parent or guardian before any personal data may be processed.

Data protection law Qatar became the first GCC state to issue a generally applicable data protection law which requires a minimum level of protection for personal data. Law No. 13 of 2016 Concerning Personal Data Protection (the Data Protection Law) was issued on 3 November 2016 and is expected to come into effect on 3 May 2017 (unless this period is extended).

The Data Protection Law is designed to address concerns of individuals on the availability and security of their personal information through technology.

Some of the key points from the new law are: • Individual rights - the rights given to indi-

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• “Spam” - communications made electronically (including by wired or wireless communications) are also prohibited under the new law, where their purpose is unsolicited direct marketing.

High financial penalties will be imposed for breach of the Data Protection Law. For example, fines of up to QR1 million may be levied for breach of the ban on unsolicited electronic “spam”.

New immigration law Perhaps the most widely publicised development in Qatar in 2016 was the repeal of Law No. 4 of 2009 (Old Immigration Law) and the enactment of Law No. 21 of 2015, regulating

a. Completed the length of their fixed term contract; or b. In the event the employee is on an openended contract, completed five years of service.

Possible future changes to foreign capital investment On 19 October 2016, a draft law allowing non-Qataris to invest up to 100% of project capital in all sectors of the economy was approved by the Cabinet.

This new law, if enacted, would replace Law No 13 of 2000 concerning Foreign Capital Investment in Economic Activities. The current law limits foreign investment in a Qatari Company to 49% with limited exceptions allowing 100% foreign ownership in certain sectors including agriculture, education and tourism with Ministerial approval. At present foreign investment is not possible in certain sectors such as banking and insurance.

It remains to be seen if the draft law will be enacted (approved by the Emir and published in the Official Gazette). However it is possible this could occur sometime in 2017. *Should you have any legal queries in relation to this article, please contact Laura Warren or Cate Wright (author) at laura.warren@clydeco.com / cate.wright@clydeco.com

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Cyber threats for 2017 andfor beyond Cyber threats 2017 and beyond

Intel Security predictions provide insights for 2017 and future of cloud and Internet of Things security

2017 Threats Predictions

McAfee Labs

November 2016

Intel Security shares predictions about the evolution of threats in 2017.

Hardware Attacks

Ransomware

Social Engineering Attacks Machine learning will accelerate social engineering attacks.

attacks, and attacks on virtual machines.

Ransomware will peak in the middle of next year but then begin to recede.

Ransomware advances in 2016 than attacks on applications.

Ransomware attacks on IoT devices

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Off-the-shelf ransomware

Earliest execution time on platform

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Total ransomware has grown 80% in 2016.

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Behavioral monitoring technology

Email and social media records

Collaboration Network cards

Home routers

Stolen data warehouses

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Threat Intelligence Sharing Threat intelligence sharing will see major advancements in 2017.

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2017: ISAO communities Trust communities will be established.

2017: Threat intelligence sharing platforms Platforms will emerge allowing businesses to automatically add threat intelligence into their security systems.

A standards body providing guidelines and best practices for effective information sharing and analysis.

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ntel Security has released its McAfee Labs 2017 Threats Predictions Report, which identifies 14 threat trends to watch in 2017, the most critical of them involving cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT) security.

The report, based on the opinions of 31 Intel Security thought leaders, examines current trends in cybercrime and makes predictions about what the future may hold for organizations working to take advantage of new technologies to both advance their businesses and provide better security protection.

Intel Security is a global computer security software group headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

“To change the rules of the game between attackers and defenders, we need to neutralize our adversaries’ greatest advantages,” says Vincent Weafer, vice president of Intel Security’s McAfee Labs.

“As a new defensive technique is developed, its effectiveness increases until attackers are compelled to develop countermeasures to evade it,” he explains.

“To overcome the designs of our adversaries, we need to go beyond understanding the threat landscape to changing the defender-attacker dynamics in six key areas: information asymmetry, making attacks more expensive, improving visibility, better identifying exploitation of legitimacy, improving protection for decentralized data, and detecting and protecting in agentless environments.”

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The 2017 threats predictions run the gamut, including threats around ransomware, sophisticated hardware and firmware attacks, attacks on “smart home” IoT devices, the use of machine learning to enhance social engineering attacks and an increase in co-operation between industry and law enforcement: 1) Ransomware attacks will decrease in the second half of 2017 in volume and effectiveness.

2) Windows vulnerability exploits will continue to decline, while those targeting infrastructure software and virtualization software will increase.

3) Hardware and firmware will be increasingly targeted by sophisticated attackers.

4) Hackers using software running on laptops will attempt “dronejackings” for a variety of criminal or hacktivist purposes.

5) Mobile attacks will combine mobile device locks with credential theft, allowing cyber thieves to access such things as banks accounts and credit cards.

6) IoT malware will open backdoors into the connected home that could go undetected for years.

7) Machine learning will accelerate the proliferation of and increase the sophistication of social engineering attacks.

8) Fake ads and purchased “likes” will continue to proliferate and erode trust.

9) Ad wars will escalate and new techniques

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used by advertisers to deliver ads will be copied by attackers to boost malware delivery capabilities.

10) Hacktivists will play an important role in exposing privacy issues.

11) Leveraging increased co-operation between law enforcement and industry, law enforcement takedown operations will put a dent in cybercrime.

12) Threat intelligence sharing will make great developmental strides in 2017.

13) Cyber espionage will become as common in the private sector and criminal underworld as it is among nation-states.

14) Physical and cybersecurity industry players will collaborate to harden products against digital threats.

between service layers, for-hire hackers in the cloud, “denial of service for ransom” attacks, IoT implications for cloud security models, laws and litigation versus innovation, movement of data across borders, biometrics as cloud enablers, cloud access security brokers (CASBs), protection of data at rest and in motion, machine learning, cyber insurance, and ongoing conflicts pitting speed, efficiency and cost against control, visibility and security in cloud offerings.

The IoT predictions focus on cybercrime economics, ransomware, hacktivism, nation-state attacks on criminal infrastructure, challenges for device makers, privacy threats and opportunities, encryption, behavioral monitoring and cyber insurance and risk management.

Cloud security and IoT

Challenges

McAfee Labs also provides predictions for IoT and Cloud security during the next two to four years, including threat, economic, policy, and regional trends likely to shape each area.

Gathering insights from Intel Security researchers, the predictions also anticipate the responses we expect to see from device manufacturers, cloud service providers and security vendors.

The cloud predictions touch on topics such as trust in the cloud, storage of intellectual property, antiquated authentication, east-west and north-south attack vectors, gaps in coverage

The difficult-to-solve problems section of the report challenges the industry to improve threat defense effectiveness by reducing information asymmetry between defenders and attackers, making attacks more expensive or less profitable, improving visibility into cyber events, better identifying exploitation of legitimacy, improving protection for decentralized data and detecting and protecting in agentless environments.

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McAfee Labs Intel Security shares predictions about the evolution of cloud and IoT threats in 2017.

Trust in the cloud has increased in the last 3 years.¹ Increased greatly

Decreased 13%

Attacks on the cloud are increasing.³ The cloud is growing rapidly.²

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Cloud Threats Trust in the cloud will increase, leading to more sensitive data and processing in the cloud, leading to more interest in attacking the cloud.

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Account takeover attempts targeted more than 20,000 domains and subdomains in Q2 2016.

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IoT devices have access to significant systems and networks.

IoT devices have limited security

The IoT device market is exploding in size.4

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Of IoT devices, along with their cloud and mobile application, enable an attacker to identify valid user accounts through account enumeration.5

Through 2018, over 50% of IoT device manufacturers will not be able to address threats from weak authentication practices.6

Of IoT devices use unencrypted network services.7

66%

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By 2018, 66% of networks will have had an IoT security breach.8

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KrebsOnSecurity was subject to a massive DDoS attack that generated 620Gbps of traffic, driven mainly by an IoT device botnet.¹0

By 2020, 10% of all attacks will target IoT systems.9

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Waseela begins trialtrial of of Waseela begins smart Indoor navigation smart Indoor navigation solutions solutions

Smart technology to prevent people from getting lost in mega venues and workspaces where we spend most of our time.

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aseela, a leading regional telecommunications and information and communication technology (ICT) system integrator, has begun testing smart indoor navigation and positioning systems which could be deployed at mega venues in an attempt to prevent individuals from getting lost.

The systems that are under test aim to enrich peoples’ shopping experience or to make walking through an entertainment venue more enjoyable.

The indoor positioning solutions are technologies that upgrade and complement the design of smart buildings. An effective smart building requires the integration of many solutions and technologies.

These include building management systems that automatically monitor, control and regulate the power-consuming subsystems within a building and park management systems, access security control, surveillance cameras and audio visual equipment that are connected and integrated by a unified wired and wireless IP network.

“The task of setting up the systems that make a building smart is rather complex and tedious, requiring require detailed design and optimization engineering,” said Ibrahim Balaawi, Managing Director of Smart Building Solutions, Waseela.

“Waseela assists in these endeavors and serves developers and contractors by designing and integrating several systems from various suppliers,” he pointed out.

“We use many suppliers in the development of these systems because we believe in utilizing the best industry standards available in the market,’’ said Balaawi.

The processes involved in the development of a smart building could take six to nine months for completion, beginning from the design stage to implementation and commissioning depending on the complexity and size of the project.

“Designing smart solutions for a building requires several rounds of consultations and approvals from the involved parties to ensure that the systems are compatible with the other civil, electromechanical and general project specifications of the building,” explained Balaawi.

“As such, the process can be lengthy and complex as the civil, electromechanical and general project specifications may go through changes and variations at different stages of the development. In parallel to this, some systems must be approved by governmental authorities like the ministry of interior, Dubai Police, Etisalat/Du,” added Ibrahim.

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Al Maysan sees bright outlook for heavy Al Maysan sees bright outlook for heavy equipment rentals in Qatar equipment rentals in Qatar

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aidah equipment has a history of longstanding relationships with major international manufacturers, making the company perfectly suited for satisfying the high demand of equipment related to Qatar’s construction boom driven by Qatar National Vision 2030. Al Maysan Heavy Equipment is the arm of the group which includes the Rental and Used Division. Equipped with a big fleet, knowhow and a team of well trained operators and technicians, Al Maysan is confident it can win a good share of the rentals market.

In this interview with Al Maysan Rental Operation Director Amr Shehata, Construction Sites discusses the market outlook and what Al Maysan has to offer to its customers in Qatar. With 11 years of experience in the region, Shehata knows what customers want and promises to deliver it.

Q: How was the market for Al Maysan in 2016?

The rentals division is fairly new. We only started last Feb 2016, so most orders are for immediate or short term leasing, but the market looks good right now and we have many orders.

Over the past three months we have had about 30 equipment in our fleet. We expect to reach 60 by mid 2017. We have a three years plan to grow our fleet to between 200-250 equipment to cater to a wider customer base.

Q: Why did you decide to start a rentals division?

As the dynamics in the construction market change, some main contractors are moving more toward rental to maintain liquidity. We saw that with our long-standing relationships with major international heavy equipment and Commercial Vehicles manufacturers, such as Komatsu, Bobcat, UD, SANY, Isuzu and Palfinger, we already have the capabilities to cater to the rentals market needs.

The same is true for short and medium term projects where it is more feasible to rent. The advantage of rental over sales is that the contractor doesn’t have to think of the headache of operation, service, replacement or maintenance. It’s also difficult for contractors to find the variety of equipment, technicians and operation team to cover all their needs, but as rental specialists we can provide that.

The difference between Al Maysan and other companies is that we have all the solutions re-

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lated to Heavy Equipment, and Material Handling under the same roof.

Q: How do you see the outlook for heavy equipment rentals over the coming period?

I think the outlook is promising. There is a tendency to rent more, especially for companies based outside Qatar who are only here for specific projects. They don’t need to have stable assets here that would increase cost for manpower, maintenance and storage. Therefore, rentals is more economic for such companies.

As long as there are projects in the pipeline, even if going on at a slower rate, the market remains very promising.

Q: Did you have to expand warehouses to host equipment for the rentals division?

Sure, with rentals we need to have a proper space to keep the equipment till it is rented.

The rental space depends on our operational plan for equipment. We make sure that we have a space for 30-50 % of the equipment, in addition to the equipment in maintenance.

Moreover, we have our new facility in the Industrial Area, St No 36, that would include a workshop, sales and administration offices for both sales and rentals.

Q: How do you differentiate yourself among existing heavy equipment rental companies?

Our quality service is our main strength. Our mother company, Jaidah Equipment is the dealer of the products we rent. My survey into the Qatari market showed that most contractors depend on their personal relations with heavy equipment rental companies, even if the service is not that good. That’s what we want focus on. We want to offer clients a level of service they are not used to. We offer competitive

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rates, good service and high quality equipment.

We offer added value services like a stand by equipment on site for clients who rent 10 equipment. If it’s 15 equipment, we provide a technician on site. If a client hires more equipment, we can even set up a mini maintenance office to provide immediate support on site and ensure a smooth and continuous work flow.

These small gestures make a difference for clients who need nonstop production and the highest uptime.

We also test operators to make sure they are well trained. This ensures a high level of operation safety. It also allows us to preserve our equipment in an excellent state.

One of the major mistakes rental companies do is constant change of operators working on the same equipment. We try to fix the operator on the equipment so he is familiar with it.

Q: Do you offer discounts for long term leasing?

The minimum leasing period is usually one month. The price sure would vary based on the lease period, as much it is longer, the rental fees will be more flexible, we have also added advantages for long term leasing.

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Doha North Doha Sewage Treatment North Sewage Treatment Plant has many to its credit Plantfirsts has many firsts to its credit The Doha North Sewage Treatment Plant is Qatar’s first such facility with a comprehensive odor control system to minimize its impact on the surrounding environment

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ewage treatment plants are some of the largest and most important projects being implemented by the Infrastructure Affairs at the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), both in terms of size and cost.

construction of the main treatment plant for the reception and treatment of sewage, which has been designed to treat up to 245,000 m3 of sewage per day, serving a projected population of more than 900,000 people by the year 2020.

The Doha North Sewage Treatment Works (STW), located in Umm Salal Ali, 25km to the north of Doha, is one of the largest treatment plants and the first in Qatar to use advanced techniques such as ultrafiltration and ultraviolet methods to produce high-quality reclaimed water for reuse in irrigation.

The modern facility features advanced biological treatment processes as well as ultrafiltration, which is an ultra-membrane filtration technique that separates large molecules and small granules from the water.

The Doha North Sewage Treatment Works project is worth around QR3.63 billion. The design and build contract alone comes around QR2.49 billion and the 10-year operation and maintenance contract is worth approximately QR1.14 billion.

The project contracts were awarded to Keppel Seghers Engineering Singapore and it is expected to be completed in the third quarter of this year.

First phase The first phase of the project includes the

The plant also uses ultra-violet technologies for wastewater treatment.

It has started receiving sewage flows from the main pumping station in northern Doha (PS70) located in Al Kheesa. The sewage flows are estimated 46,000 m3 per day.

The Doha North Sewage Treatment Works became fully operational in December 2015 after a year of inspection and testing processes by the Qatari Civil Defense and other entities.

Second phase The second phase of the project includes the construction of a thermal drying plant (TDP)

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The TDP will receive and treat sludge generated from not just Doha North Sewage Treatment Works but also from all the other sewage treatment works within Qatar.

The sludge is dewatered, processed through the thermal dryers to finally produce dried pellets which are bagged and stored for distribution.

The TDP, which are already completed, includes four thermal dryers which utilize sludge generated at the Doha North and Doha West Sewage Treatment Works.

Contractors Kepel Seghers won the design, build and operate contract for the first phase of the project in September 2007. The contract is worth QR3.6 billion ($1.5 billion).

Marubeni Corporation is responsible for the construction of sewage pumping station for TSE 3 under a QR1.3 billion ($352 million) contract. The company further subcontracted Qatar Building Company (QBC) to carry out the construction works for sewage pumping station, pipelines and mains.

Environmental-friendly The Doha North Sewage Treatment Works has a comprehensive odor control system.

The buffer zone surrounding the sewage treatment works will be landscaped to form a lush-green oasis that includes approximately 95,000 trees and 50 picnic areas with interconnecting roads and a bird- watching lagoon, the first of its kind in Qatar.

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Construction works for the project commenced in February 2008.

The first phase of the project includes the construction of the main treatment plant for the reception and treatment of sewage, which has been designed to treat up to 245,000 m3 of sewage per day, serving a projected population of over 900,000 people by the year 2020.

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The TDP processes sludge, which is the solid materials generated from the sewage treatment process, in order to dispose them according to international standards for safe disposal.

Phase two of the project has been contracted to Vinci Construction Grands Projets, Entrepose Contracting and QDVC. This contract is valued at QR1.78 billion ($489 million).

Ultra Construction and Engineering is responsible for the construction of main complex of the sewage and sewerage lines. The contract is worth QR1.3 billion ($352 million).

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The plant and the man made forest together cost the exchequer close to $3.65bn for its construction.

Out of the total cost, $1.20 billion is for the 10-year operations and maintenance.

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In the Phase-1 of the project, the plant could treat up to 245,000 cubic meters of waste water.

Currently, the plant is handling more than 55,000 cubic meters of waste water daily.

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The Role of Building Envelope In Achieving High Performance Goals ABSTRACT In this Article, we will focus on the relationship between building envelope and green building performance, not only in Energy saving but also in other aspects of green building. We will provide a quick guide on how to enhance the parameters of the building envelope in order to fill the gap between code requirements and green building goals.

TOPICS • A Building Envelope is Not Just Envelope/ Shelter!

• Functions & Performance Parameters.

• International & Local Codes.

• Building Envelope and Performance Criteria in LEED & GSAS. • Better Envelopes, Innovations & Advance- ments WHAT DEFINES A BUILDING ENVELOPE? A building envelope: is the physical separator between the conditioned (indoors) and unconditioned (outdoors) environment of a building.

It is sometimes used synonymously with building enclosure but the latter term also includes the broader aspects of appearance, structure, safety from fire and security. It can take many forms and compositions, but basically it may be composed of the following components: • Floors (Below-Grade Systems) • Walls (Walling Systems) • Roofs (Roofing Systems) • Fenestration (Glazing Systems) • Shading Elements FUNCTIONS OF BUILDING ENVELOPE Depending on many aspects of the building architectural form, the building envelope plays an essential role in “sheltering” the building occupants. The Five basic functions of a building envelope are:

building envelope is not only providing a “shelter” to building occupants but also contributing to the overall building performance. Usually, we think of building performance in terms of energy saving and we think a better building envelope is improving only the energy performance.

However, when measuring the performance of a building by a green building rating system (such as LEED or GSAS), it is not a surprise that the building envelope is affecting various performance criteria. For instance, the following areas can be improved by applying a better building envelope: • Prevention of heat loss/gain and reduce Energy demand • Urban Function and Cultural Identity • Architectural Innovation and Advanced Technologies • Sustainable Source as a Green Building element • Building Envelope is vital section of Building Science A “BETTER” BUILDING EN- VELOPE? The performance of the Building Envelope contributes (negatively of positively) to the overall building performance. The role a building envelope plays in buildings is very similar to the role the skin plays in a human body! There are many factors that will help an architect defines a proper building envelope: • Location (Climate Zone) • Season (summer/winter) • Operating Conditions (temp./humidity/...)

• Appearance (color/texture/SRI/...)

• Thickness (Composition/Layers) • Materials (conductivity/appearance/…)

• Thermal Break (u-value/details/...)

• Air Leakage (details/sealing/...)

• Maintenance Frequency (commissioning/ cleaning/repairs/retrofits/...)

REGULATIONS AND CODES: On a related aspect, the building envelope is also regulated at different levels: • International Standards • Local Codes/Building Regulations • Green Building Codes • Project Spec’s/Developer Requirements

• Weather Barrier • Air Barrier • Thermal Barrier • Alien Barrier!

• Structural.

It means that the building envelope provides resistance to the following:

I. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS: * 2015 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code, by International Code Council (ICC), Section C402 - Building Envelope). * ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (ANSI / ASHRAE / IES Standard 90.1-2016 -- Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (5.2.1. Insulation, 5.2.2. Fenestration and Doors, 5.2.3. Air Leakage, ...).

• Air (wind/air leakage) • Heat (hot/cold) • Light (indoor/outdoor) • Noise (in/out) • Loads (dead/live/wind) • Intrusion (safety/security/privacy) A BUILDING ENVELOPE IS A SYSTEM A building envelope is not just a Shelter! Building Envelope is a Sub-System of the WholeBuilding. It is not just a wall/roof/floor/window/ door/... but, A SYSTEM! It can be considered as a sub-system of the building. And, by turn, it is composed of various sub-systems. By applying the “Systems Thinking” approach, we find that

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By: Diaa El-Masry Architect, LEED AP, GSAS CGP General Manager Qatar Green Leaders

Building Envelope & Green Building Building envelope has direct impact to several aspects of Green Building criteria. It affects (negatively or positively) the ability of a building to meet certain green building requirements/ criteria. Two of the common green building rating systems, namely LEED & GSAS, have been analyzed to figure out the relationship between building envelope and the overall performance of the whole building.

LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) is a globally recognized green building rating system developed by USGBC (United States Green Building Council). LEED is adopted in Qatar for a large number of projects, mainly in Education City and Msheireb Downtown Doha project.

GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment System) is a regionally recognized green building rating system developed by GORD (Gulf Organization for Research & Development). GSAS is widely adopted in Qatar for a larger number of projects, mainly in Lusail City and governmental projects.

Both systems are performance-based, using a point-based mechanism to award projects more points for performing better in several performance categories. The following is a summary of our findings, which reflects the importance of the building envelope in achieving higher performance under LEED & GSAS: General Considerations: LEED - (IP) Integrative Process • Building Orientation • Building Massing & Shading • Integration of Envelope Properties • Feasibility of Different Alternatives Urban Considerations: LEED - (LL) Location & Linkage GSAS - [UC] Urban Connectivity

• Building Orientation & Massing • Envelope Area/Volume • Window/Wall Ratio • U-Values (Roof/Walls/Glazing/Floor) • Shading Coefficient (SC) of Glazing • Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of Glazing • Window Frame Fraction • Air Tightness • Shading Devices (Internal/External) • Integrated PV (BIPV) • Commissioning of Building Envelope Material Procurement: LEED – (MR) Materials & Resources GSAS - [M] Materials

• Responsible Sourcing of Materials • % Regional Material used in Envelope • % Recycled Content • Reused Materials • Structure Reuse • Design for Dis-assembly • Construction Waste Management Human Considerations: LEED – Indoor Environmental Quality GSAS - [IE] Indoor Environment

• Thermal Comfort of Building Users • Natural Ventilation (Operable Windows) • Indoor Air Quality • Low-Emitting Materials (Sealants) • Day-light & Views • Glare Control • Acoustic Control & Quality Culture & Identity Considerations: GSAS - [CE] Culture & Economic Value

• Heritage & Culture Identity • Support of National Economy • Integration in Urban Context Conclusion: From the above analysis, we found that the Impact of Building Envelope in projects pursuing LEED & GSAS green building certification can be estimated as follows:

Site Considerations:

LEED: • Total Credits = 57 • Envelope-Related = 20 • Weighted Impact* = 46 %

LEED - (SS) Sustainable Sites GSAS - [S] Site

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LEED – (EA) Energy & Atmosphere GSAS - [E] Energy

• Acoustic Conditions of the Building Surroundings.

• Crime Prevention.

• Privacy Control.

• Security Requirements.

• Heat Island Effect Reduction - Roof • Light Pollution Reduction • Wind Comfort • Shading of Pathways • Rainwater Management

II. LOCAL CODES (QCS, KAHRAMAA, PWA) • Kahramaa Regulations • QCS 2014 (Qatar Construction Specifications) • MMUP Urban Planning Regulations

Energy Conservation:

LEED – (WE) Water Efficiency GSAS - [W] Water • Rain Water Collection from Roof • Water used for Cleaning Envelope!

GSAS • Total Criteria = 55 • Envelope-Related = 21 • Weighted Impact* = 48 % (*) Estimations are based on GSAS-Commercial & LEED-NC v4.0 Rating Systems

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Sustainable transport solutions – Alstom is blending art and technology

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combination of rail and tram services is essential when creating an integrated, sustainable link between central railway stations and popular destinations in a modern city. A well planned tram system can reduce traffic on the roads and alleviate pressure on busy car parks, saving passengers time and money. For residents and visitors alike, especially those with reduced mobility, the combination of tram and train makes the whole process of traveling quicker and less stressful.

Alstom, a global player in railway solutions, is fully focused on sustainable mobility. Alstom provides systems, equipment and services for the railway sector, managing a wide range of solutions in the market, including high-speed trains, metros and tramways. In the fiscal year 2015/16, the company recorded sales of €6.9 billion and booked €10.6 billion of orders. Headquartered in France, Alstom is present in over 60 countries and presently employs 31,000 people.

Alstom recently presented its zero-emission train at InnoTrans, the railway industry’s largest trade fair, which took place in Berlin from 20 to 23 September 2016. Construction Sites (QCS) magazine was invited to a press trip organized by Alstom to attend InnoTrans 2016 in Berlin on an exclusive tour, including a visit to Alstom’s factory in Salzgitter, where journalists could familiarize themselves with Alstom’s state-of-the-art railway technology. In an exclusive interview with Khadiza Begum, Reporter of QCS, Gian-Luca Erbacci, Senior Vice President of Alstom Middle East and Africa, talks about Alstom’s projects in Qatar, the latest technological advances and its future plans.

QCS: Could you please give us some information about Alstom’s projects in Qatar?

Gian-Luca Erbacci: Currently, there are two big rail projects in Qatar; the Doha Metro and the Lusail tramway. More than 2 years ago, we have been awarded, in consortium with QDVC, a Qatari shareholding company (51 % Qatari Diar & 49% VINCI Construction Grands Projets), the Lusail tramway project by Qatar Railways Company. Alstom is to provide an integrated tramway system for a 4-line tramway network. Alstom will supply 28 Citadis Trams along with the track, power supply, signalling systems, telecommunications and train control. The project includes 38 kilometers of track (of which 10 kilometers is underground) with 30 stations. The civil works are provided

by QDVC. QCS: What kind of technologies will you be providing for this projects? Is Qatar’s high temperature a problem?

Gian-Luca Erbacci: The Lusail tramway will be powered via APS, a Ground Power Supply which is a 12 year proven technology for catenary-free operation. The tramway line atgrade will fully be powered via APS in order to preserve aesthetics of the city center. Alstom supplies a tram that can operate in extreme climate conditions. For Lusail, the tram can circulate under extreme weather conditions and very high temperatures including high humidity and sandy atmosphere.

QCS: Has any reflection of Qatari culture been incorporated in the design concept?

Gian-Luca Erbacci: Yes, the design has been specifically chosen from many alternatives provided by our engineering as well as the design&styling departments. They visited Qatar many times and ultimately our customer has chosen a design entrenched in the culture heritage of Qatar, based on the Qatari dhow. The design of the Lusail tram, with its front shaped like the bow of a vessel, is inspired by the Dhows, traditional boats of the area. The tram’s blue tones also reflect the sea, inviting passengers to climb aboard and take a cool break from the heat of Qatar. The interior design echoes the architecture of the area, incorporating touches of yellow that recall the Lusail flower.

QCS: Alstom has a presence in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. Do you have any plans to expand in other GCC countries?

Gian-Luca Erbacci: The GCC is an important market for Alstom. In Saudi Arabia, Alstom will provide the city of Riyadh a fully integrated metro solution for lines 4, 5 and 6 and we are looking for opportunities in Jeddah for metro and tramways and Mecca for metro. In UAE, we were awarded the Route 2020 Metro project in Dubai to provide the Red line extension under Expolink Consortium. Our ambition is to enlarge our presence in the GCC region over the up- coming years with opportunities in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, KSA and Oman.

QCS: Will the current slow down due to falling oil prices affect the delivery of these projects?

Gian-Luca Erbacci: For the moment, the falling of the oil price has not affected us. We are pursuing the execution of the projects in the region such as the metro of Riyadh, the tramway of Lusail and the newly awarded project, the Dubai metro and we are committed to deliver on time. In the meantime, we are looking forward to further support urban mobility projects in the region where the cities are expanding and so is the mobility need.

QCS: How is Alstom promoting sustainability through eco friendly design?

Gian-Luca Erbacci: Globally, constant efforts are being made to improve recyclability at endof-life on all Alstom’s trains. Progress made in this area has enabled Alstom to design trains that are up to 95% recyclable (c.f. 87% ten years ago) and 97% recoverable (c.f. 93% ten years ago). Furthermore, Alstom is constantly reducing the weight of its trains, as well as their resistance to motion. Alstom is contributing to the transition to sustainable transport systems by designing and delivering innovative, environmentally friendly, efficient and appealing rail solutions. Alstom is also committed to integrating sustainability in its strategy, processes and decision-making. In 2015, Alstom has set itself the ambition of reducing the energy consumption of its transport solutions by 20% and the energy intensity of its operations by 10% by 2020 . The achievements so far are proving that the group is well on the way to respecting its engagements. Indeed, priority has been given to rolling-stock and simulations of energy consumption for trams, metros, regional and mainline trains. Since last year, Alstom has reduced the overall energy consumption of its portfolio by 7%.

QCS: How do you see the future for the railway industry in Qatar?

Gianluca Erbacci Senior Vice President MEA

Gian-Luca Erbacci: Increasing traffic causes not only congestion but pollution too. To address this issue, Qatar has an excellent vision for the future and is making important investment to develop sustainable rail transportation. We are pleased to partner with Qatar in achieving this goal. Qatar can count on our expertise and leadership in delivering reliable, environmental-friendly and efficient urban mobility solutions such as trams or metro trainsets but also transport solutions between cities, which include suburban, regional or high speed trains.

QCS: Are there any other plans in the pipeline for Qatar?

Gian-Luca Erbacci: We will closely follow Qatar’s investment plans and propose advanced mobility solutions to address its mobility needs. We are not only well established in the region but also a leader in the supply of rail mobility solutions. When Qatar will launch new projects and expand the transport network, Alstom will be ready.

QCS: What are you expecting to gain from InnoTrans 2016?

Gian-Luca Erbacci: This event is an ideal opportunity to view market trends, exchange ideas about new technologies and gain a better perspective on the rail market. Moreover, it helps us to improve our relationships with customers and partners while persuading suppliers to embrace innovation. As a matter of fact, we were pleased to unveil at InnoTrans, the first zero-emission train Coradia iLint. The trains is a new CO2-emission-free regional train and alternative to diesel power. It is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, its only emission being steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise. Alstom is among the first railway manufacturers in the world to develop a passenger train based on such a technology The demand for transportation solutions is constantly growing and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. People will always want better forms of transport to improve their quality of life. Train and tram networks are greener and cleaner than buses or cars. Moreover, they reduce pollution and congestion, and insert well into the cityscape. Sustainable tram and train systems encourage people to use public transport and be less reliant on cars, which contribute to the congestion and pollution in our cities. In short, I am proud to work in a business that gives the urban landscape back to its citizens.

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

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

The consumption is unlikely to be different in Qatar.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Awards recognize Awards achievements recognize achievements in Qatar’s sustainability initiatives initiatives in Qatar’s sustainability

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he Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) has honored the commitment and achievements of local organizations that have made significant contributions to advancing sustainable development and environmental protection in the state.

The Qatar Sustainability Awards 2016 ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Qatar Green Building Conference and Qatar Sustainability Week.

QGBC Director Meshal Al Shamari presents at the inaugural Qatar Sustainability Awards.

Announced in October last year, the Qatar Sustainability Awards received more than 100 nominations in six categories from various organizations across the state’s public and private sectors.

TRL Limited wins ‘Green Research’ award for Recycled Aggregate in Construction project.

The winners were selected following a thorough reviewing process by an expert panel of judges, comprising senior sustainability experts and academics and other industry practitioners.

The Qatar Sustainability Awards, hosted by QGBC, part of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), showcased an industry-wide collaboration among organizations as qualified members of the industry were nominated by their peers for their commitment and vital achievements.

ASTAD Project Management wins ‘Green Government Building’ award for the National Museum of Qatar project.

Kahramaa wins ‘Government Initiative’ award for Kahramaa Awareness Park.

Gulf Contracting Company WLL wins ‘QGBC Special Award’.

Qatar Charity wins ‘NGO Sustainability Initiative’ award for TAYF in-kind Donations Program.

Msheireb Properties wins ‘Green Government Building’ award for the National Archive project.

The Qatar Sustainability Awards 2016 winners are: 1. Msheireb Properties wins “Green Government Building” award for the National Archive project.

11. Gulfar Al Misnad Engineering & Contracting WLL wins “Building Contractor” award.

2. ASTAD Project Management wins “Green Government Building” award for National Museum of Qatar project.

3. Arab Engineering Bureau wins “Green Office Building” award for the Ghanem Holdings headquarters project.

13. Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) wins “Corporate Initiative” for the Shams Generation project.

14. Kahramaa wins “Government Initiative” award for Kahramaa Awareness Park.

4. Qatar Green Leaders wins “Green Commercial Building” award for Marina Yacht Club at the Lusail project.

15. Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar wins “University Initiative” award for the Sahtak Awalan project.

5. Qatar Foundation wins “Green Educational Building” award for the Northwestern University in Qatar project.

16. Qatar Charity wins “NGO Sustainability Initiative” award for the TAYF in-kind Donations Program.

6. Arab Engineering Bureau wins “Green Interior Fit-out” award for RasGas headquarters - interior fit-out project.

17. “Hand Over” organization wins “Social Enterprise” award.

7. Msheireb Properties wins “Green Religious Building” award for Msheireb Mosque project.

8. Qatar Foundation wins “Green Residential Building” award for the HBKU Student Housing Complex project.

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12. Bin Muftah for Energy Solutions wins “Facility Management Organization” award.

18. Synergy United Co WLL wins “Green Building Technology” award for the Ciralight Active Skylights project.

19. Aamal Readymix wins “Green Building Material” award for the Green Concrete project.

9. Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas wins “Green Hospitality” award.

20. TRL Limited wins “Green Research” award for the Recycled Aggregate in Construction project.

10. KEO International Consultant wins “Building Consultant” award.

21. Gulf Contracting Company WLL wins “QGBC Special Award”.

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Underground structures like tunnels, through structures and railway station are often subjected to considerable uplift forces due to the high ground water level. To overcome these uplift forces it is possible to increase the thickness of the bottom slab of the structure to create enough dead weight. However

So from the engineering point of view it is more sophisticated to “nail” the structure onto the ground. This is the principal function of the GEWI® piles. They offer a cost efficient and sustainable solution for prevention of uplift.

Europe for solving uplift problems since more than 30 years. Micropiles are piles with a borehole diameter of max. 300mm and an internal steel element, which is able to carry tension or compression loads. The load transfer to the ground is achieved via skin friction. Despite the small diameter which enables quick installation in the solid ground conditions like for example in Qatar, the Micropiles develop a high carrying capacity due to their relatively high circumference.

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pared to the Micropiles or reinforced concrete pile is that they are available with a double corros on protection system (DCP) according to EN 1537 and thus a service life of 120 years can be achieved. Furthermore, the unique continuous thread of the GEWI® bars offers many advantages. The bar can be cut and coupled at any given point, end anchorages enable easy incorporation of the pile head into the structure and ensure an excellent load transfer. GEWI® piles offer a wide range of bars up to a dia. 75mm bar grade 670/800 with an ultimate load of 3,500 kN.

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Extensive campaign to Demand for sustainable HVAC Extensive campaign to Demand for sustainable HVAC cleanclean up the western up the western solutions on the rise in Qatar solutions on the rise in Qatar

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atar foots an electricity bill of approximately $643 million just for residential consumption via subsidies with the bills for commercial and industrial consumption being even higher, according to IQPC, organizer of Qatar HVAC Contracting Conference, recently held in Doha.

HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) is the technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort.

Energy prices have increased in Qatar and HVAC bills contribute to almost 70% of electricity costs.

With the cooling requirements for the FIFA World Cup in 2022 in mind, it is crucial that developers, consultants and MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) contractors work with HVAC solution providers to reduce energy consumption without impacting the quality of cooling.

The Qatar HVAC Contracting Conference focused on moving away from a conventional approach to a more sustainable one that will help the country achieve its long-term goals of reducing electricity consumption and driving efficiency.

According to a report posted on the event’s website, increased construction activities within the GCC’s residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail segments have fueled the regional demand for HVAC technologies.

But as the Qatari government seeks to improve energy efficiency and overall sustainability levels, the demand for a wide range of HVAC solutions is still on the rise.

A recent report by Global Market Insights expects Energy efficient construction market size to grow owing to support from regional governments in the form of incentives and promoting the technology through prescriptive measures and building codes.

Rise in electricity prices is driving organizations and governments to install new technologies to

control and monitor electricity usage in buildings.

LED lights, HVAC systems, and solar power are the key product types. HVAC systems are expected to witness significant demand due to increase in trend for green technology and reducing operational cost.

Energy-efficient market size for these products is expected to surpass $7 billion during the forecast period.

Increase in need to reduce carbon emissions and mange capital in a strategic way among government and corporate sectors were among the key driving factors for energy efficient construction market size growth.

In the commercial sector, major solar power installations were observed in hospitals, hotels, and offices.

Batteries & chargers, attic fans, water heaters and pool heaters are some residential applications. Cumulatively, over 175 GW of power was installed in 2015; it is predicted to exceed more than 590 GW by 2023, including both concentrated thermal power and photovoltaic.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar are predicted to positively influence Middle East & Africa energy efficient construction market growth owing to increase in regional infrastructure spending, according to the report.

Applications can be bifurcated into homes, offices, institutional, and retail. Increase in consumer awareness pertaining to reducing electricity cost coupled with supportive government policies is likely to positively influence growth.

The report stated that rebates, tax credits and incentives from governments are likely to encourage architects and infrastructure companies to install and purchase new and energy efficient construction materials.

However, high initial investment cost and lengthy payback period is likely to hamper growth.

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atar’s Ministry of Municipality and Environment has launched an extensive campaign to clean up the northwestern shores in line with its plans and programs to improve and enhance all services, including maintaining environmental hygiene and safety.

The campaign comes in accordance with a ministerial decision issued by HE Mohammed Abdullah Al Rumaihi, Minister of Municipality and Environment, to form a committee for cleaning beaches and islands of residual oils on the western shores of the state, with the participation of representatives of different entities like environmental protection and nature reserves and wildlife department, fisheries department and Qatar Petroleum.

Committee Chairman and Public Hygiene Program Director Safar Mubarak Al Shafi stressed that the ministry gave great importance to the cleanliness of beaches and islands as they are being visited by a number of citizens, residents and tourists.

The campaign started with the cleaning of northwestern shores in the Bu-Zaluf area towards the south west area of Um-Hesh, cov-

ering 65km.

The plan divided into three phases. (1) From Bu-Zaluf area to Al Khuwair area. (2) From Al-Khuwair area to Al Zubarah (3) From Al Zubarah to Um-Hesh area.

Al Shafi pointed out that field teams had been established and equipped with necessary machinery and manpower to carry out their work of cleaning the beaches of oils and various waste thrown off by beach-goers He said that a permanent site was selected in the area to monitor and facilitate the job.

The campaign is expected to continue for nearly a month.

Al Shafi said that the work plan and the method of cleaning had taken into account the preservation of beaches, main landmarks, marine-life and geological aspect of the area.

He urged people to support the ministry’s strenuous efforts to maintain the cleanliness of the beaches and islands.

He called on people not to throw waste randomly, reminding them that those caught dropping litter on beaches and causing environmental pollution would be penalized.

Why recycle?

Simply put, recycling is good for the environment. It saves resources, prevents pollution, and supports public health. Less energy is used to recycle materials than to produce them from scratch. Recycling one single plastic bottle saves enough energy to run a 60 watt light bulb for six hours, or a laptop computer for nearly half an hour. Recycling also uses much less water - already a stressed resource in Qatar’s dry desert climate.

Plastic production uses nearly 8% of the total annual oil production in Qatar; recycling will ensure that our oil resources go to better use.

Recycling also allows us to decrease the amount of trash thrown into landfills. It is estimated that one ton of recycled plastic would save over seven cubic meters of landfill space since some types of plastics can take up to 500 years to naturally break drown.

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Recycling helps to reduce environmental damage and to maintain a healthy and productive ecosystem.

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Ashghal wins sustainability Ashghal wins sustainability awards inin health education awards health education

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he Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) has granted two sustainability awards in health and education facilities to the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) in recognition of its contribution to green buildings.

The awards are the first performance-based system in the Mena region, developed for rating green buildings and infrastructure.

Ashghal President Nasser bin Ali Al Mawlawi received the awards during the opening session of Green Expo Forum 2016, organized

by GORD, in co-operation with the Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and legacy.

Lahdan Sager Al Mohanadi, Director of Building Affairs, and a galaxy of officials from Ashghal were present at the Green Expo Forum.

Sustainability Award is given by GORD for corporates that demonstrate commitment and leadership in implementing sustainability best practices in the built environment.

Ashghal won the awards, thanks to its adoption of three-star GSAS in all health and educational facilities, including the design and construction of hospitals, clinics, primary healthcare centers, schools and kindergartens.

GORD had bestowed on Ashghal a three-star GSAS accreditation last March, following a long process of examining building projects and site visits.

The Green Expo Forum 2016 highlighted regional climate change challenges and longterm solutions to cut carbon transmissions to for creating a sustainable environment in harmony with the Paris Climate Change Agreement (COP 21).

The conference focused on exchanging expertise in sustainable designs, whether regarding buildings, urban planning or infrastructure, besides knowledge co-operation and reciprocity.

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Eastern Gate has received the SME Excellence List 2016 Award in recognition of creating sustainable business model.

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astern Gate Trading & Marketing W.L.L. is one of the leading importers and distributors of a wide range of fasteners and fixings in Qatar.

The company, established in 2007, has been providing customers with a one stop solution for all kinds of fasteners like nuts, bolts, washers, screws and various kinds of fixings at the most competitive prices, quality products with prompt delivery. The company has been awarded ranking 12 amongst the top 50 SME Excellence List 2016 Awards in recognition of its excellent performance, creating sustainable business models and having an impact on the economy.

In an exclusive interview with Construction Sites (QCS), Hashif Olakara, GM and Founder of Eastern Gate, talks about the secret behind the company’s success, the recent awards and projects among other topics.

QCS: Could you please give us a detailed introduction to your company?

Hashif Olakara: We started our journey in 2007 with a very small team. Over the years we have achieved tremendous success and have a dedicated 30-member team now, all highlyskilled. The company was formed to cater the requirements of fasteners and fixings needs of the construction industry focused more on the MEP sector. We are specialized in all kinds of fasteners and fixing like nuts and bolts, anchors, stud bolts and screws in various grades and finish. Our warehouse is situated in Industrial Area with ample stocks available to cater for the needs of every customer.

QCS: What is the secret behind your success?

Olakara: We provide products that are best suited to the customers’ interest in terms of

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quality as well as prices. We meet all their requirements at a very reasonable price but at the same time offer pre sales and after sales technical support. We remain committed to our customers in terms of delivery. We ensure we deliver them on promised time and we continuously seek ways to speed up our delivery process with the support of global sourcing network.

Our major strength is our Team Members. Our technical employees have exceptional knowledge on fasteners and fixings; they provide right solutions and right feedback to customers.

The key to our success is the dedication we put in the area of fasteners and gaining expertise knowledge in various kinds of fasteners and related products, providing quality products to our clients, meeting their needs.

As experts in fasteners, we can provide our customers with expert suggestions on fastening system. Our unparalleled service, competitive prices and overall value are why our loyal customers won’t go anywhere else. We are continuously working towards improving our sourcing network and collaboration with various manufacturers all over the world.

QCS: The company has won the SME Excellence List 2016 Award. Please say something about it?

Olakara: The SME award came as a surprise: it was awarded after an in-depth assessment

by QDB. The SME Excellence List ranked the top performing SMEs in Qatar on the basis of a defined eligibility and evaluation criteria. QDB has shortlisted 50 outstanding performers from the local private sector out of more than 800 SMEs and we ranked number 12 out of the top 50 companies.

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ment to receive the award from the prime minister of Qatar. These awards are symbolic in the sense that our efforts through Eastern Gate are part of value offering to the SMEs. This award is a motivation for our entire team to stay committed towards the goal of delivering the best services to our customers.

QCS: Who are your business partners?

Olakara: During the last nine years, we have built our reputation on quality and service and entered into partnership deals with some of the best-known brands in the fastener Industry.

We have partnered with Spanish company INDEX Fixing System since 2013. Eastern Gate is the sole appointed dealer for INDEX – Mechanical and Chemical anchors. We are proud to inform that we have been awarded the Best Partner for INDEX Fixing System for the year 2016 in the region.

QCS: What are the major projects in which you are involved now?

Olakara: We have successfully met the requirements of various prestigious projects in Qatar.

We have already worked with various mega projects to name a few like Doha Land, Hamad Port, Qatar Rail, other infrastructural projects in the scope of Ashghal.

QCS: What are the hopes for 2017?

Olakara: We achieved 30% growth from 2015 to 2016. We expect this growth to be increased in 2017. Last year, Qatar’s domestic and regional market was at a slower pace due to the fall in the global oil prices. We expect the situation to be much better in 2017 and we are confident to record a bigger growth rate in coming years with the continuous support of our global partners, team members, clients and all our associates.

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Exhibition to promote trade Exhibition to promote trade between Qatarbetween and China Qatar and China The four-day exhibition aimed to promote quality Chinese products and contribute to cementing economic and trade ties between Qatar and China

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he second edition of the Made in China Exhibition, staged in Doha recently, turned out to be a major success, attracting a huge turnout.

The exhibition, co-organized by Qatar Chamber and China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges of the Ministry of Commerce, was held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Abdulla Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Interior Minister.

The expo, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, was opened by HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ahmed Bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud and was attended among others, by Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa Bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar Central Bank Governor Sheikh Abdullah Bin Saud Al Thani and the Chinese Ambassador Li Chen.

The four-day exhibition aimed to promote quality Chinese products and to cement economic and trade ties between Qatar and China, according to a press release issued by the Chamber.

It was supported by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) as its strategic sponsor, Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company (QGIRCO) and Al Jaber Group are golden sponsors and Doha Bank a silver sponsor.

between the two countries,” he said.

A Qatar-China Forum was held on the sidelines of the exhibition to provide an ideal platform for businessmen to discuss investment opportunities and challenges facing expanding investments in both sides.

Talks are being held now with yet another country to organize an expo on the same lines in Doha in 2017, according to Al Sharqi. The aim is to help companies in Qatar to exchange experience with their counterparts from another country.

Presentations were delivered by Qatari and Chinese institutions and bodies to inform about the projects that are being implemented in both countries.

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Al Sharqi said the number of visitors had exceeded 6,000 during the four days of the exhibition. They had been briefed on the products of more than 200 quality Chinese companies.

The exhibition was a good opportunity to open the markets of the region for Chinese companies, creating a platform for making productive partnerships with their counterparts in the region, he added.

The Made in China exhibition represented an opportunity for raising the awareness of the importance of using the Yuan in investment and trade transactions.

Al Sharqi said that 2016 was the Qatar-China Culture year and the culture exchange between the two countries would certainly enhance the economic and business relations between the two countries.

The exhibition had allocated an area for a “bazaar” for displaying Qatari and Chinese handcrafts, he added.

Company (Mawani) and Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) gave presentations on the sidelines of the exhibition to display their ongoing and future projects.

Qatar and China were engaged in a concerted effort to arrest the decline in trade, Chen told the Qatar Tribune newspaper on the sidelines of the Made-in-China exhibition.

“China is a major energy-importing country and relies primarily on Qatar for natural gas and LNG,” the envoy said.

“There has been a close co-operation between the two countries in the energy field for many years,” he said, adding that the economic ties between both countries had seen a major progress over the past few years.

He expressed hope of further growth in trade and said that was one of the primary intentions behind organizing the Made-inChina exhibition for a second time in Qatar.

China is a major energy-importing country and relies primarily on Qatar for natural gas and LNG

The number of Chinese companies that participated in the exhibition had almost doubled this year

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It was sponsored by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) as a strategic sponsor, while Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company (QGIRCO) and Al Jaber Group are golden sponsors and Doha Bank a silver sponsor

The QC Director General assured that the aim of the expo was not only to enhance Qatar-China bilateral trade and economic cooperation spheres, but also to boost the cultural communication between the two people.

“The number of Chinese companies that participated in the exhibition has almost doubled this year. This shows how important is the Qatari market for China and the depth of relations

changing experience.

Trade deals have been entered into as well.

He praised the role played by the Exhibition Section in the Chamber that has been established recently.

Important market Despite a recent decline in trade between China and Qatar, the economic relationship between the two countries is poised to grow rapidly in the coming years, according to Chinese Ambassador to Qatar Li Chen.

Chen praised the efforts made by the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industries and the China International Centre for Economic and Technical Exchanges for putting the exhibition together successfully.

“We hope the success of the expo this year will continue in the years to come. There are long-term contracts between Chinese and Qatari companies,” the ambassador added.

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The total trade between the two countries amounted to QR21.5 billion in 2015 and QR17.7 billion until November in 2016.

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Qatar Chamber Director General Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi said the Chamber was delighted to host the expo, pointing to the Chinese desire to take part in the third edition next year too.

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The last two years saw a decrease in the volume of trade between China and Qatar due to a fall in the prices of oil and gas.

Review of previous events

The Qatari government held the first large-scale professional procurement exhibition with the theme of “Architecture, science and technology” in Doha from December 14 to 16, 2015, exhibitors of which were leading enterprises in China’s construction industry and building material suppliers.

The enterprises participating in the exhibition mainly came from Guangdong, Shenzhen, Jiangsu and other provinces of China. The exhibition was a grand success under the full support of the Qatari government.

It gave a boost to the popularity of Chinese products in furniture, lighting, architecture, science and technology.

The exhibition attracted 4,500 professional buyers during its three days, with volume of transaction amounting to QR45 million and volume of possible transaction amounting to QR450 million.

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The basis and the quay extension will be expanded and the navigation channel and marine basins will each be deepened by 10 meters at the end of the third phase.

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he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has opened the Umm Salal Mohammed Interchange to traffic. The interchange forms part of Ashghal’s North Road Corridor Enhancement project.

The intersection is a key connection for the residents in the vital and jammed neighborhood of Umm Salal Mohammed.

The junction will reduce congestion and cut travel time as it provides smooth flowing trafThe new intersection serves as a key access fic from and into Al Shamal Road, skipping the point, linking neighboring local areas, located jam at Al Kheesa Interchange and allowing for better access between the service roads and east and west of Al Shamal Road. the North Road The Umm Salal Mohammed Interchange comprises two separate levels, including a dual Umm Salal Mohammed is the third project main bridge with two lanes in each direction opened by Ashghal as part of its North Road and an additional lane for turning towards the Corridor Enhancement program: Ashghal had already delivered both Izghawa Interchange ramps and two light signals. and a bridge linking Al Huwaila road to the The junction features four on-and-off ramps North Road in October last year. – the northern ramps opened in November last year while the southern ramps are pro- Also, the five-kilometer Al Khor Link Road (from Al Shamal Road to Ras Laffan Roundgressing. about at Al Khor) has been opened to traffic after being upgraded into dual three lanes.

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he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has closed existing access routes to the Sidra Medical and Research Center (Sidra) and Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) from Al Luqta Street, opening an earlier turn exit, right after the Tilted Roundabout.

The minor access change, designed in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, will be in operation until the end of this year.

Road users will still be able to access the Sidra Medical and Research Center and QNCC from Al Luqta Street and will only be required to take the first right turn exit after the Tilted Roundabout.

Ashghal assures that there will be no changes to lane configurations or speed limits on Al Luqta Street or the internal roads within Sidra Medical and Research Centre or QNCC. The minor access change is the first stage of a three-phase diversion that will be implemented on the Dukhan Highway East project.

The diversions are required to enable the construction of a pedestrian tunnel, future roads and the implementation of new utilities systems.

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he Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has opened the North Canal Crossing (NCC) Bridge to the public after completing its first phase, as part of the ongoing Lusail Expressway project.

The measure will reduce travel time to residential and commercial developments in the Legtaifiya area, providing easy access to Lusail City and northern parts of Qatar.

Located between Lusail City and north of the Pearl Interchange currently under construction, the bridge is a 200-meter-long vital crossing.

The opened part of the bridge provides two lanes in each direction and forms a section of the permanent road.

The North Canal Crossing Bridge upgrade is due to be completed in full in the final quarter of 2017.

Lusail Expressway is one of Qatar Expressway Program’s key projects currently under construction.

Located in the north of Doha, it will upgrade existing Lusail Street from south of the Al Wahda Intersection (previously known as the Arch Roundabout) to north of the North Canal Crossing. The project is 5.3 kilometers long, with four lanes in each direction.

In addition to the upgraded North and South Canal Crossings, it will deliver three major interchanges at Al Wahda, The Pearl and Onaiza, each as high as four levels, comprising a

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network of vehicle and light rail tunnels, underpasses, flyovers and junctions.

Six major tunnels at the Pearl and Onaiza Interchanges and the underpass at Al Wahda are at advanced stages of structural construction and utility works.

To date, over 3,000,000 cubic meters of materials have been excavated to enable works on these sites. Around 38,000 meters of telecommunication, water and electricity utility network lines have been laid while 513,000 cubic meters of concrete and 55,000 cubic meters of rebar steel works have been utilized to deliver the current state of completion.

These world-class infrastructure projects have been designed to meet Qatar’s future transport needs.

They will serve local tourist attractions such as the Katara Cultural Village, growing residential communities such as the Pearl, as well as key commercial and diplomatic areas.

Most notably, it will provide direct, free flowing connection to the rapidly developing Lusail City Development.

Ashghal is committed to ensuring the preservation of local marine ecology throughout construction of the North and South Canal Crossings and has implemented a monitoring program which uses marine conservation techniques to regularly assess environmental conditions and seagrass health.

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PWA/ITC/036/2016

ITC

RIW in Northern Areas Phase – 2 (IA/2017/C005/I)

Qatari Companies Only

14-Dec-16

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PWA/ITC/035/2016

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Call Off Professional Consultancy Services for General & Site Supervision and Quantity Surveying For Construction of Road Projects in Qatar PH – 2 (IA /2017/S/001/I )

Consultancy and Specialized Services

14-Dec-16

15-Jan-17

Consultancy, Roads

PWA/STC/087/2016

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Supply of 50 Tetra Portable Hand Held Radio (ISD/2016/DS/87/S)

Qatari Companies Only

14-Dec-16

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PWA/STC/086/2016

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Post Contract Professional General and Site Supervision Consultancy Services for the Construction of Land Drains & Allied Works At Musaimeer Graveyard (CP806) (IA/2016/S/003/S )

Consultancy and Specialized Services

14-Dec-16

16-Jan-17

Drainage, Consultancy

PWA/STC/068/2016

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Professional Consultancy Services for Implementation of Qatar Integrated Drainage Master Plan Contract 1 - CP767-1 (IA /2016/D/003/S)

Consultancy and Specialized Services

30-Nov-16

23-Jan-17

Drainage

PWA/STC/081/2016

STC

Construction Land Drains & Allied works at Musaimeer Graveyard C806 (IA/14-15/C/140/G)

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Health, Safety and Environment Summit Organizer: Falcon Events Event date (s): 15 February Venue: Intercontinental Hotel Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +91 9739867172 Email: info@falcon-events.com Website: www.falcon-events.com/HSE.html

Arab Future Cities Summit Qatar 2017 Organizer: Expotrade Middle East FZ-LLC Event date (s): 10 – 11 April Venue: The Ritz Carlton Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 4542135 Email: marketing@expotrade-me.com Website: www.arabfuturecities.com

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

Qatar Motor Show Organizer: Elan events / Fira Qatar Event date (s): 28 Jan - 1 Feb Venue: Doha Exhibition Convention Center (DECC) Location: Doha, Qatar Website: www.qatarmotorshow.gov.qa

Cityscape Qatar Organizer: Informa Exhibitions Event date (s): 13 – 15 March Venue: Doha Exhibition Convention Centre (DECC) Hall 1 & 2 Location: Doha,Qatar Tel: +971 (0) 4 336 5161 Website: www.cityscapeqatar.com

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

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Power Qatar Summit (Incorporating Solar Qatar) Organizer: Expotrade Middle East FZ-LLC Event date (s): 9 – 10 October Venue: The Ritz Carlton Location: Doha, Qatar Tel: +971 4 4542135 Fax: +971 4 35 85 511 Website: www.powerqatar.com

Intersec Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Middle East GmbH Event date (s): 22 – 24 Jan 2017 Venue: Halls 1 – 8, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1 – 3, Trade Centre Arena at Dubai Convention & Exhibition Centre Location: Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 38 94 550 Fax: +971 4 35 85 511 / 22 / 33 Email: Intersec@uae.messefrankfurt.com Website: www.intersecexpo.com

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

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

C6 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

165,540,000.00

Design stage

MIXED USE BUILDING

2.

FOXHILLS - A29

FURSAN REAL ESTATE

NA

20,091,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

3.

C5 - LUSAIL

RABBAN GROUP

NA

126,319,000.00

Design stage

MIXED USE BUILDING

4.

FOXHILLS - A30

FURSAN REAL STATE

NA

32,627,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

5.

C4 - LUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

108,070,000.00

Design stage

HOTEL APARTMENTS

6.

FV7 - MULTI PURPOSE HALL/ART CENTRE

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

67,500,000.00

Design stage

COMMERCIAL

7.

FV9 AL ASMAKH HEAD OFFICE IN SUSAIL

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

38,000,000.00

Design stage

OFFICE BUILDING

8.

FOXHILLS - A21

MR. NASSER SHAREEF ALEMADI

NA

22,505,000.00

On-going

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

9.

FOXHILLS - D49

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

29,299,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

10.

FOXHILLS - D21

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

27,472,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

11.

FOXHILLS - D04

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

25,273,000.00

Design stageE

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

12.

FOXHILLS - A13

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

24,918,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

FOXHILLS - D14

REGENCY REAL ESTATE

NA

23,150,000.00

Design stage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

13.

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

CBQ Boulevard

CBQ

HBK

N/A

Under Construction

Commercial, Bank, Office Plaza

2.

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

Qatar Islamic Bank

AFQCO & REDCO - Al Mana

1.2-1.4 bn

Under Construction

Residential Towers

3.

Doha Festival City (Package 3250,3100 and 7500

Basrec

GCC/ALEC JV

N/A

Under Construction

Retail Mall

4.

Commercial Tower on Plot Com/49 Al Sedian Company

Yousuf Al Mahmoud

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

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building - Tower

5.

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

Qatar Trading Agency

Redco - Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

6.

Marsa Malaz Hotel at the Pear Qatar (Main Works)

Alfardan Properties Co.

CDC

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

7.

Qatar Sidra Village Project

Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC

Sinohydro Group Limited

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

8.

CBQ Towers at VB20 & VB21

CBQ

Power Line Engineering Qatar W.L.L.

N/A

Under Construction

Residential Towers

9.

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

Al Sarh Real Estate WLL

CRC

N/A

Under Construction

Residential

10.

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

Sh. Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani

REDCO Al Mana

N/A

Under Construction

Office Building

Holiday Inn at Business Park

He Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani

Man Enterprises Qatar, WLL

N/A

Under Construction

Hotel

11.

MADINAT ASH SHAMAL

AL GHUWARIYAH AL KHAWR

UMM SALAL

AL JUMALIYAH

DOHA AL RAYYAN

AL WAKRAH

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

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

H.E SH Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Thani

Matta Contracting Qatar

89.5

Under Construction

Residential Building

2.

E's Hail Communication Network Building at Duhailiyat Camp

Qatar Armed Forces

Not appointed

N/A

Tendering Stage

Office Building

3.

Development of Ooredoo TEC Complex at Industrial Area

Ooredoo

Not appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Commercial Complex

4.

Private Villa at Pearl Qatar

Private Client

Not appointed

N/A

Design Stage

Villa

5.

Doha Education Centre

Doha Education Centre

Not appointed

50-30 Million

Design stage

Education

6.

Step 1 International Academy

Step 1 International Academy

Not appointed

40-20 Million

Design stage

School

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Mix 11 Hotel Tower at Lusail City

Real Estate Services Group

N/A

600 Million

Design Stage

Hotel

2.

Al Jassasiyah White Beach Palace

UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC)

N/A

400 Million

Design Stage

Mixed-Use

3.

Marina Com 05 Tower at Lusail City

Private Engineering Office / Mashour Real Estate Group

N/A

315 Million

Construction Stage

Office / Commercial

4.

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry

N/A

270 Million

Design Stage

Office

5.

Com 02 - Barwa Bank Headquarters at Lusail City

Barwa / Hilson Moran

N/A

250 Million

Design Stage

Office

6.

National Cyber Security Center

Ministry of Interior / Al Ali International

N/A

180 Million

Design Stage

Office

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Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Fiber Glass Factory at New Industrial Area

German Tech Fibre Glass WLL

N/A

N/A

Tender stage

Factory Building

2.

Kitchen equipment factory at New Industrial Area

Justa Kitchen and Cookers

N/A

N/A

Tender stage

Factory, office Building

3.

Sand witch panel factory at New Industrial Area

Doha Sandwich Panel

N/A

N/A

Design stage

Factory Building

4.

Oil recycling plant at New Industrial Area

QAR Oil Recycling

International Work Group

N/A

Under construction

Oil recycling plant

5.

Cements product factory at Industrail Area

Al Simeh Cements Products

N/A

N/A

Design stage

Factory

6.

Accomodation and Store at Industrial Area

Ramco Trading and Contg.

Ramco Trading and Contg.

N/A

Tender stage

Acco. And Store

7.

Precast Factory - M IND AREA

Al Ghariya Precast

N/A

N/A

Design stage

Factory

8.

Oil Recycling plant - M. IND AREA

Gulf Oil Recycling

N/A

N/A

Design stage

Recycling plant

9.

Gulf Pallet Factory - MIC

Gulf Pallet WLL

N/A

N/A

Design Stage

Factory and office

10.

Abdul Noor Block factoryMIC

Abdul Noor Block Factory

N/A

N/A

Tender stage

Factory and office

11.

Switch Gear Factory - MIC

Q- TECH WLL

N/A

N/A

Tender stage

Switch gear

12.

Warehouse and Store MANATEQ

Quality Group of Companies

N/A

N/A

Design stage

Store and Warehouse

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Police College Academy

MOI

Not Appointed

N/A

Tender Stage

Educational Complex

2.

Health Care Centers (Pacakge 4 & 5)

PWA

ITC/UCE

600

Under Construction

Medical Centers

3.

Villas Complex (Al Fardan 9) at Abu Sidra

Danat Qatar

Ramaco

300M

Construction Stage

Residential Building

4.

Multi-level Cars Park at Hamad International Airport

Qatar Airways

N/A

N/A

Tender Stage

Cars Park

5.

Logistic City

Qatar Navigation

Ramco

450M

Under Construction

Warehouses

6.

4 Nos. Parks at Various Locations in Al Daayen Municipality

Ministry of Municipality & Environment

N/A

N/A

Design Stage

Landscaping & Parks

7.

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

PWA

Al Huda/Al Sraiya/JTC

500

Under Construction

Educational Building

8.

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

MOI

Al Aali International

800

Under Construction

Offices & Services Building

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Commercial Tower in Marina District, Lusail (COM 17)

Sheikh Mohamed Jassem

Not Appointed

198,500,000

Design Stage

Commercial

2.

5-Star Hotel at Ramda Signal

Babishtar Group W.L.L.

Bab Ishtar

70,000,000

Under Construction

Hospitality

3.

Office Building ECQ-D29 in Lusail

Abdulla Abdulrehman Abdula Heidar

Not Appointed

22,400,000

Design Stage

Office

4.

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

Al Mohannadi Group

Not Appointed

81,000,000

Design Stage

Residential

5.

Residentials Building MU / P08 at Fox Hills, Lusail

Qatari Real Estate Group

Not Appointed

22,000,000

Design Stage

Residential

6.

Cold Stores & Meat Processing Facility at Industrial Area

Zad Holding

Qatar Mega Building

51,000,000

Under Construction

Industrial

7.

Twin Tower 13A & 13B at the Pearl

Sh. Nasser Bin Falah Al Thani Group

PLQ (Powerline Qatar)

482500000

Under Construction

Residential

Project Title

Client

Main Contractor

Value Range (QR) Million

Project Status

Type of Project

1.

Al Emadi Twin Towers

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

400

Design Stage

Commercial / Offices Towers

2.

City Tower

Mr. Saeed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

200-250

Under Construction

Office Building

3.

Fahd Suite Apartment Hotel

FBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Detail Stage

Shopping Mall & Office Tower

4.

IBA Hotel

IBA GROUP

Not Appointed

200

Under Construction

Hotel

5.

Al Attiya Compound

Tameer Real Estate

Al Seal Trading

160

Under Construction

Residential Building

6.

Flight Simulator

Qatar Airways

Redco

40 Million

On Going

Special or Laboratory

El Doha Tower

Mr. Mohamed Ben Zayed El-Khayareen

Al-Huda

120-100

Completed

Office Building

Mall

Farm

7.

8.

Al Meera Hazm Al Markhiya Mall

Al Meera

Not Appointed

N/A

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

9.

Supervision of Breeding Farm near Zubara Village

Equestrian Club

Not Appointed

N/A

On Going

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Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels blend Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels blend traditional and contemporary styles styles traditional and contemporary

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he Architects Hub Qatar, a networking platform, recently organized an exclusive guided tour of award-winning luxury Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels. The tour was part of activities inspired by Qatar Sustainability Week.

The Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels is a collection of nine luxurious hotels and two full-service residences located at the cultural heart of Doha.

They are converted listed buildings that reflect local heritage and vernacular architecture of Qatar.

All of “Souq Waqif” hotels are characterized by a rich architectural style and engineering creativity in the design and blend of traditional and contemporary styles.

Al Bidda Boutique Hotel: Al Bidda is renowned for its natural wood and fine interior design details inspired from true Qatari heritage ranging from architectural designs and applied colors.

With a calligraphy multi-colored glass skyline dome embracing a modern twist to its main hall across all floors and the evident infrastructural arch theme statement.

Al Bidda has 19 rooms and 13 designer suites ornamented and fitted out with vibrant colors and rich supplies by leading international designers.

Al Mirqab Boutique Hotel: Designed to facilitate hosting of musical and

entertaining events, the hotel is home to Al Rayyan theater with a capacity of 980 seats.

It has a rooftop space with a capacity of 300 seats, an outdoor swimming pool, luxury restaurants and conference rooms that can accommodate up to 100 people.

Al Najada Boutique Hotel: The hotel consists of elaborately-designed 22 rooms and three suites over an area of 28,000 square meters. In the past, the hotel location was home to three traditional Qatari houses built in the year 1930.

Today the three houses are combined into an interconnected hotel that reflects Arabian-style in architecture, including a harmonious blend of white walls, wood panels and dark floors.

A restaurant was established in a space resembling the court yard of traditional houses.

Al Najada is winner of “The Middle East’s Best

Spa Boutique Hotel” Award for its super luxurious Elements Spa. Musheireb Boutique Hotel: The interior and exterior of the hotel embodies the Qatari architectural style and is rich in heritage elements and distinctive oriental touches.

The rooms and suites have a unique decor and ambiance with elements like beautiful wood furniture and traditional oriental features that reflect the local spirit.

Arumaila Boutique Hotel: Designed and developed by the Private Engineering Office (PEO), Arumaila Boutique Hotel blends deep-rooted Qatari heritage with age-old Arabic hospitality traditions, reflecting a bygone age with hints of its past glory.

Arumaila’s design is contemporary, fitted out with every conceivable modern amenity over three floors. The exquisite designer decor creates a truly world-class ambience with a vibrant atmosphere anticipating every need of discerning 21st-century travelers.

The hotel has 17 rooms and two suits and is a winner of “The Middle East’s Best Design Boutique Hotel” Award.

Al Jomrok Boutique Hotel: The historic hotel has been fully restored to its original splendor and is influenced by the surrounding area’s architecture.

Al Jomrok’s wooden floorings and wall decorations are the hallmarks of the hotel’s sophisticated interior design details which are inspired

by Qatari heritage.

Combining local charm and elegance, Al Jomrok delivers all of the modern conveniences of a world-class establishment.

Al Jomrok’s has 11 Oryx room and two Oryx suites that offer modern luxury at its best. The recently renovated guest rooms blend the au-

thentic decor of the past with contemporary amenities.

The soothing Arabic lobby lounge features richly colored fabrics, while custom-made wooden furnishings grace every room. Guests can enjoy artwork by leading international designers as well as a memorable view over Souq Waqif.

Bismillah Hotel: Bismillah Boutique Hotel is a historical gem hidden away in the charming alleyways of Souq Waqif. What used to be Qatar’s first hotel, it is now an exclusive oasis of pure luxury and contemporary design, with splendid views of the Souq from any of its private balconies.

Bismillah offers a unique blend of five-star personalized services and the intimate and exclusive environment of a luxurious private residence.

With two luxurious suites, each equipped with a kitchenette, finely appointed dining room, sitting room and bathrooms, this property is ideal for a family seeking exceptional style and comfort in the heart of Doha.

Najd Boutique Hotel: This Souq Waqif Hotel consists of a reception, an all-day dining area, lounge, 20 rooms and a rooftop restaurant. It has been transformed from a restaurant to a 5-star boutique hotel, covering an area of 4,500 square meters.

Al Jasra Boutique Hotel: Al Jasra offers 22 rooms and four designer suites decorated and furnished with bold colors and rich materials by leading international designers.

The property’s Coral and Pearl rooms each offer distinctive style statements. All rooms feature kitchenettes and deluxe amenities for absolute comfort, convenience and independence.