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FEAR OF AIRPORTS I admit it, I despise flying. It is not a fear of crashing that gets to me, although I have been in a couple of hairy situations on commercial jets, it is the sheer unadulterated boredom. That and the fact my aircraft frequently take-off from airports that seem totally amazed that so many people have decided to fly that day.

‘Pandemonium’ is the word I would use. It is not just the airport authorities either. Why do large groups of passengers (or ‘customers’ as we now have to be called) always hover around the gate even though their boarding number has yet to be called? What is that about? They have reserved seats surely. Then there are those people with carry-on bags that are clearly too large; they seem a little like those folk with powerful cars and their approach to speed limits – ‘it doesn’t apply to me’.

So whilst I love being able to visit different places, the process of getting there is often painful. With that in mind, stand up Hamad International Airport and take a bow. For my money, it is the best run airport in the region by quite a distance, with Qatar Airways being one of my favourite airlines.

Therefore, I was interested to note that Qatar Airways recently celebrated the arrival of its 250th aircraft, an Airbus A350-900 from Toulouse, France, the latest addition to the group’s growing fleet of

passenger, cargo, and executive aircraft. This impressive milestone comes just 22 years after it began operations, and is testimony to the astonishing growth of an airline that has become a world leader, winning a multitude of awards, including the Skytrax World Airline of the Year accolade on four separate occasions.

I have other favourite airports and airlines too, the former including Sky Harbour in Phoenix, Arizona, Genoa in Italy, and Vienna in Austria. Favourite airlines include Virgin Atlantic and KLM. Now you probably expect me to list the airports and airlines I either detest or refuse to fly either with or from. However, there simply is not the space. It would take quite a few pages. Suffice to say that most of them are great advertisements for staying at home.

However, I will give a nod to one airline, since it has been out of business for some considerable time – British Caledonian. We were set to land in Nice, France. The approach seemed smooth enough, but when we hit the tarmac I was not entirely sure whether we had landed or been shot down. Then a voice came over the PA: “I apologise for the landing, the pilot will now take over.”

Rod Millington Editor

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ASHGHAL BEGINS EXCAVATION OF MESAIMEER OUTFALL TUNNEL Qatar public works authority Ashghal has commenced excavation of a 10km outfall tunnel, as part of the Mesaimeer Pumping Station and Outfall project, started in May 2018, to provide a solution for the discharge of surface and storm water in the country.

The tunnel will be excavated at a depth of 15m below the seabed and about 3.7m in diameter.The excavation will

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be carried out using a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) that utilises the Earth Pressure Balance (EPB) technique and is designed to operate in a range of ground conditions in Qatar, which is important considering the variable geology along the tunnel.

The second phase of the project includes a pumping station with 10 pumps and auxiliary facilities.The pumping

station will be located at the end of Mesaimeer Tunnel, south of Hamad International Airport, and will operate at a capacity of 19.7mÂł per second.

The project is intended to decrease the surface water level and reduce pumping costs in construction projects around the country, as well as preserving the foundations of buildings and reducing land subsidence due to rain.

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ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY TO BUILD NEW £100 MILLION CAMPUS IN QATAR The University of Aberdeen, based in Scotland, UK, has drawn up plans to build a new purpose-built, £100million campus in Al Daayan, near Doha, Qatar. The investment in the new campus by Al Faleh Group (AFG) for Education and Academic Services, the university’s partner in the project, represents the second phase of the group’s partnership with the university.

The 50,000m² campus will provide ample space for plans to expand the range of programmes offered by the university, which will include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, medical sciences, law, and politics and international relations.

University of Aberdeen principal, Professor George Boyne, said that the plan for the development of the new campus is a ‘milestone’ for the university: “The new campus in Al Daayan builds on the success of the initial phase of our partnership with AFG, which, since its launch in 2017, has attracted over 400 students to our existing campus in Doha to study our renowned range of business programmes.”

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT IN QATAR Work has begun on Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, a 25km road project in Qatar that runs from Hamad International Airport to Umm Lekhba Interchange (known as Landmark Interchange) on Doha Expressway, coinciding with the celebrations of Kuwait’s National Day. The Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor is the first in Qatar to be called a ‘corridor’ instead of a road due to its importance

and the specifications of its unique construction and recognition of Kuwait’s support.

The corridor is expected to be completed in 2021, and will include the first cable-stayed bridge in Qatar, in addition to the country’s largest intersection, longest bridge, and deepest and longest bi-directional tunnel. The new corridor will include several multi-level interchanges

too, which will relieve traffic on Doha Expressway, provide smooth traffic flow between south and north of Doha, and reduce travel time by up to 70%. It will also provide a direct connection to Hamad International Airport as well as a link to 15 major expressways and ring roads to serve economic, commercial, health and education facilities across Doha.

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THE FACE OF A NATION

Aided by the engagement of world-renowned architects, Qatar’s architectural landscape has experienced many positive changes over the past decade, with the latest structures arising in Doha being influenced by both Qatar’s national identity and its futuristic ambitions. This has meant that the nation has become renowned for its iconic landmarks.

Recently, Qatar’s National Library hosted renowned architects from Qatar and across the world in a panel discussion, ‘Architecture as the Face of a Nation’, to discuss the role that cultural institutions play in defining and conveying national identity to local and global

audiences. The discussion featured Rem Koolhaas, the Library’s architect; Jean Nouvel, architect of the National Museum of Qatar; Jacques Herzog, a famous Swiss architect; Ibrahim Jaidah, a Qatari architect and the founding father of the Arab Engineering Bureau; and Ben van Berkel, a Dutch architect, Founder and Principal architect of the architectural practice United Work Studio.

“The architecture of the library is an instrumental feature which has allowed for the space to be adapted in multiple ways to suit the needs of our visitors and patrons,” said Dr Sohaie Wastawy, Executive Director

ARABIAN MEP WINS AL BAKER HOTEL TOWERS CONTRACT IN QATAR Arabian MEP Contracting, part of the Al Malki Holding Group, has won a contract for work on Al Baker Hotel Towers from the project’s main contractor, Redco - Almana. Under the deal, the company will carry out MEP works that include the conversion of two existing high-rise office buildings into two 103-storey, five-star hotel towers located at Al Dafna, West Bay, Doha, Qatar.

The project comprises the extension of podium levels (ground floor, mezzanine, first floor and second floor) in both towers to create more space for leisure facilities (luxury spa opening toward an open-air swimming pool area, multiple F&B outlets, and a double-height lobby). The entire contract is scheduled for completion in 19 months.

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Mohammed Ali Al-Malki, CEO of Arabian MEP, said: “Arabian MEP has won this contract after competing with a dozen MEP subcontractors. It’s not the price factor here, it is due to high level of expertise, our excellent track record, and our experience in completing several high-rise towers in Qatar, this includes the Lusail Com20 Tower, an ultra-modern commercial office tower located in the sophisticated Lusail City, and The Pearl Gateway Towers (Abraj Quartier), which overlook the Gulf waters and offer views of Doha’s West Bay and The Pearl along with direct access to the major cities, restaurants, and upcoming rail network.”

of the library. “The accessibility and flexibility of the building has enabled a variety of events, exhibitions and programmes, all with different shapes and forms.

The innovative nature of the building has contributed to the new concept of how a library can be used and what it can offer, providing an ideal space for visitors to socialise, learn, and innovate together. The library represents an important element in Qatar’s aspirations for a knowledge-based society, and we are glad that our panellists highlighted this very important aspect at the event.”

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TUNNELLING SOIL USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES RESEARCH THE RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED IN COOPERATION WITH QATAR UNIVERSITY (QU), REPRESENTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CENTER (ESC) AND THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED MATERIALS (CAM).

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14 QATAR RAILWAYS CO The company had previously announced the commencement of research on the use of soil resulting from the tunnelling works carried out on the Doha Metro project for agricultural purposes. This was being done to discover solutions for developing agricultural resources and achieving food self-sufficiency in the State of Qatar in a sustainable manner.

Over the past 12 months, the Environmental Science Center analyzed different soil samples from the rubble resulting from the Doha Metro tunnelling works, and conducted laboratory experiments that include soil enhancement in search of opportunities to produce various agricultural crops. Several joint meetings were organized with QU to stay abreast of the project’s latest developments.

Commenting on this ambitious project, Ajlan Eid Al Enazi, Chief of Strategies and Business Development at Qatar Rail, said: “As a result of the tunneling works conducted on the Doha Metro project, we now have a massive quantity of soil. Consequently, we at Qatar Rail thought to look into the best means to benefit from it; and in cooperation with Qatar University we decided to conduct a joint research project. The research efforts conducted came to fruition as the soil proved usable for agricultural purposes. We are currently working on expanding this study to benefit from its results in reality.

Hence, Qatar Rail’s projects have contributed to Qatar’s efforts to achieve sustainability, not only by developing a sustainable means of transport, but by providing various other benefits from all aspects of this project.”

The soil-testing results revealed a vast similarity in the mineral and physical composition of the natural soil used in local farms in the country. The research team in charge of the project revealed that the soil can be successfully used in agriculture after mixing it with natural soil conditioners in various ratios.To obtain those results, the team cultivated various plants used as pasturages such as clovers and millets.

Commenting on the research, Professor Mariam Ali Al Maadeed, Vice President of Research and Graduate Studies at Qatar University, stated: “We were very pleased to cooperate with Qatar Rail on this aspiring project that will contribute massively to finding long-term solutions for developing agricultural resources. Thanks to the distinctive research capabilities of Qatar University and its accredited technologies, we were able to find use for the tunnelling soil, and we hope to see the tangible results of this research in reality.”

“Achieving self-sufficiency in agricultural production in the State of Qatar is one of the most important future goals of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment,” Sheikh Doctor Faleh Bin Nasser Al Thani, Assistant Undersecretary of Agricultural Affairs and Fisheries at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment said. “In light of the results of the soil testing, we look forward to working closely with both Qatar Rail and Qatar University to establish a committee dedicated to the project and discuss the means of implementation, the allocation of lands and mass production. All of this is to contribute to building the capabilities of the local production of agricultural crops.”

Qatar Rail seeks to work closely with the relevant authorities to find a way to translate this goal to reality.

They will also explore the possibilities to rehabilitate unused land so that it can be used to produce agricultural crops, which would cover local consumption and possibly allow for future agricultural exports.

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AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE EVERYTIME THE NAME IMAR HAS BEEN SYNONYMOUS WITH SUPERIOR QUALITY AND MARKET LEADING CUSTOMER SERVICE SINCE 1995, PROVIDING DISCERNING CLIENTS WITH BOTH AESTHETICALLY PLEASING AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS IN THE ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR FITOUT SECTOR. INDEED, IN AN EVER-EVOLVING INDUSTRY, ITS INNOVATION HAS SEEN IT WORK ON SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING, DESIRABLE, AND NOTABLE PROJECTS IN QATAR.

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Priding itself on its exceptional record of successfully completed projects, often involving substantial IMAR value engineering solutions, IMAR has built its reputation on bringing in jobs on time and within budget, with its project delivery system designed to provide quality and timeliness at competitive prices. This emphasis on quality and attention to detail, with a focus on meeting international norms and requirements, continues to pave the way to further growth and success.

Quality People, Quality Results Offering full turnkey interior solutions, fulfilling the need for project management, engineering, procurement, and fit-out, IMAR employs a team of more than a 220 engineers and architects, 115 administrative staff, and more than 3,855 technical and site personnel working in Qatar.

The company’s quality management system is a solid guideline for all IMAR’s people to follow, allowing them to seek new opportunities for continuous improvement.

IMAR’s set-up includes 25 various ventures and sister companies, helping widen its geographical presence, as well as diversifying its business activities.

Meeting Expectations, Solving Problems IMAR is a strong believer in working exclusively with renowned global suppliers that are pioneers in their respective fields of expertise. In fact, as one of the largest interior fit-out and and FFE companies in the region, its insistence on only the finest products and materials means that it regularly undertakes high-end projects in such diverse sectors as airports, hotels, corporate, educational, cultural, medical, residential, sports, media, entertainment, and retail.

The company’s mission is to become the foremost provider of an extensive range of innovative interior solutions, and it intends to do this by continuously promoting high quality construction products and services to demanding clientele, offering the best possible value engineering ideas which are founded on IMAR’s some 25 years experience in the industry. This mission is met by coordinating the efforts of producers, developers, designers, and clients.

IMAR’s corporate promise revolves around its everlasting commitment to excellence and growth, working at all times to meet customers’ expectations, while focusing on problem solving. Whatever the project, IMAR is fully committed to meeting the scheduled timeframe and budget, working to the highest standards and

providing complete solutions all under one multifacted contractor.

Wide Expertise IMAR has expertise across a broad portfolio of specialities, incorporating interior fit-out works; dry wall partitioning; demountable partitioning; gypsum ceilings; metal/mineral fibre ceilings; wooden ceilings; wooden cladding/linings; wooden partitions; glazed partitions; wooden flooring; raised flooring; doors and windows; joinery works; HVAC and MEP for fitouts; all kind of flooring; GRG panelling/ ceiling/moulding; decorative paintings; wall coverings; acoustic floor/wall/ceiling and absorption panels.

Providing clients with the latest and most unique collections of interior design themes, IMAR offers the last word in quality and technical expertise, which has allowed it to successfully complete blue-chip projects for the Asian Games Village (Doha), Hamad International Airport (Doha), Sidra Hospital (Doha), Qatar Foundation Universities (Doha), Doha Oasis (Doha), National Musuem Of Qatar Restaurants (Doha), Doha Metro Stations (Doha), Hamad Medical Coorporations HMC (Doha),Vox Cinemas (Beirut & Doha), Les Bois de Bikfaya (Lebanon), National Bank of Kuwait (Kuwait).

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What’s more, the wide range of expertise across the group gives IMAR the capabilities to tackle even the most challenging and complex projects, with its sister companies including: • CMTC Construction Material and Trading Company: waterproofing; protection and filtration; screeding; protectors and finishing products.

• IMAR Doha for Security Systems Extra-Low Voltage Division: ELV networking and data centre preparation; CCTV and access control; structured cabling; audio- visual and IPTV, AV control; digital media, screens and digital networks.

• PWE Technologies W.L.L.: a product marketing & contracting company supplying and installing industrial equipment and serving the water, power, oil & gas, and cement industries throughout the MENA region.

• Al Dhow: this lighting division offers consultation, design, delivery, and implementation. As lighting is one of the most decisive elements in creating effective and efficient work and leisure spaces, it strives for excellence in all its projects.

• ID Studio: this furniture, fixings and equipment (FF&E) division works with the client to deliver smart, creative and cost-effective solutions.

With a hands-on team and a passion for excellence, it commits to deliver a flawless experience, from the initial set of drawings through to the final installation and execution.

• Inthra: a creator and provider of high-quality hotel supplies in the Middle East, with a specialisation in amenities and tabletops. Inthra represents world-class pioneers in the OS&E industry.

• Landworx: provides all necessary equipment, engineering, supervision, and manpower to complete any projects related to earthworks, soft and hard landscaping, bulk excavations, crushing, screening, and transportation of material. The company also caters for finishing works in terms of landscaping and irrigation.

Setting a Benchmark IMAR fosters a hassle-free and efficient job site, with projects under constant review so that issues can be navigated with the least disruption.This is vitally important in the modern age, ensuring that the end result is as personalised and unique as IMAR itself.

From the initial planning stages through to the final touches, IMAR offers a level and quality and detail that are seldom seen in the industry today.

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Indeed, having established a reputation for providing the smartest and most sophisticated solutions for all aspects of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) work, from design through to engineering, handover and operation.

The company is renowned for delivering value-led projects that focus on both high quality workmanship and superior customer service.

First opening its doors for business in Turkey in 1989, Samko grew quickly, moving into Romania, Russia, and 15 years ago, Qatar. The company opened a branch in Doha when the founders realised that there was a need for a firstclass engineering company that could cope with the development and vision of Qatar.

Samko has undertaken more than 18 major projects in Qatar to date, with two of them being completed ahead of schedule prior to the 15th Asian Games in Doha in 2006 - the Beverley Hills Tower and the Movenpick Hotel. In 2012, Burj Qatar, one of Samko’s prestigious projects in Doha, was presented with ‘The Best Tall Building in the Middle East and North Africa’ award by the Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.

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over two projects to clients: The Westin Doha Hotel and Spa, where its scope of works comprised design, material supply, installation, testing and commissioning of MEP works, and Milaha Logistics City, where it provided material supply, installation, testing and commissioning of MEP works.

World Cup Samko is currently working on two prominent and important projects in Qatar, both of them being constructed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The first of these is the Al Bayt Stadium in Alkhor City, which is set to be a World Cup Semi-Final venue. Here, the company has performed the full MEP works, including HVAC equipment, chilled water networks, air distributions systems, water supply systems, and drainage networks, plus all electrical systems, taking in substations, LV panels, SMDB, DB, MCC, cable containment, power systems, lighting systems, small power systems, and ELV systems.

The second project is a mixed-use development complex at Old Airport Road for His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, under Projacs International as the project

management, and ECG as the project consultant. Al Jaber Trading is the main contractor, Unique Design Co. is the ID contractor, and the MEP works are being carried out by Samko. The project consists of two seven-storey buildings, incorporating a five-star hotel with spa and swimming pool, retail shopping centre, and hotel apartments.The development has three basements, ground floor, mezzanine floor, seven typical floors, and a roof floor.

Samko is handling the entire MEP and ELV works, consisting of the following: the installation, testing and commissioning for all MEP works, such as the electrical system, low current system, HVAC , fire fighting system, plumbing and drainage system, boiler system, RO system, diesel fuel system, interface work with local authorities, and a number of other associated jobs.

Capturing the Spirit of Innovation Known for its innovation and creative thinking, Samko is always looking to instigate new ideas and procedures. At the present time, for instance, it is implementing a ‘lean’ construction methodology in all of its projects. This concept is concerned with the application of lean thinking regarding

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the MEP construction industry, and is all about improved delivery of the finished systems construction to meet individual client needs.

Samko is committed to incorporating Building Information Modelling (BIM) into its working procedures too, and today all new projects are modelled in a BIM environment using the company’s parametric 3D software. Samko has adopted Autodesk Revit as its platform for producing object-based drawing and construction models (referred to as BIMs), to ensure compatibility with construction industry supply chain partners and civil contracting organisations.

The company’s comprehensive methodology with regard to Supply Chain Management (SCM) encompasses partnerships with trusted vendors and contractors, allowing it to provide a strategic and structured approach to the management of suppliers and the overall process.

Samko also implements social responsibility and sustainable management which, ‘meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’, requires a balancing of environmental, social and economic demands. The company is fully committed to achieving this on a consistent basis, which it supports by running by a series of education programmes and workshops for its 1,700 strong workforce.

Growth Through Trust Operating out of modern offices in the heart of Doha, totalling around 1,000m2 of floorspace, Samko’s client portfolio reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of industry and commerce, and includes such blue-chip names as Ramco, Barwa, Milaha, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Aspire, Qatar Petroleum, Ghanim Al-Thani Holdings, Regency Group, Doosan, Al Seal, Al Jaber Trading, Leonardo, and PSC.

Business is good currently too; in fact, it is very good thanks to Samko’s insistence on implementing first-rate procedures, systems, and standards.This allows it to continue to build its name through trust from clients, consultants, and main contractors.

The outlook for the future, therefore, is extremely positive, with Samko continuing to attract new clients through its world-class standard of engineering, which ensures smooth operation of all MEP works. Taking full responsibility for its projects and firmly committed to exceeding expectation,

the company’s international experience and expertise means that it can take on even the most complex of projects. As a result, Samko, which continues to enjoy ongoing growth and evolution, has just one aim over the next five years – to become the market leader.

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EXPERTS OF CONSISTENCY AND QUALITY Doka Qatar W.L.L. is a subsidiary of the Austrian enterprise Doka GmbH, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in February 2018. Doka GmbH is a world leader in developing, manufacturing, and distributing formwork technology for use in all fields of the construction sector. With more than 160 sales and logistics facilities in over 70 countries, it has a high-performing distribution network. Globally, the company has approximately 6,700 employees, with nearly 100 of them being here in Qatar for quality conscious contractors that require the right equipment and technical support, swiftly and professionally.

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In Qatar, Doka has been active since the late 1990s, establishing Doka Qatar W.L.L. (DQAT) in early 2004 when the sustainable development of Qatar became clear. With a steady set-up and growing team, Doka was initially known as the high-rise expert in the country. Most of the early high-rise buildings in West Bay were built with Doka systems; from floors, walls and shoring through to climbing and hydraulic selfclimbing systems. Many tower buildings in Qatar have been constructed with Doka formwork technology.

and logistic matters. Doka GmbH has been supporting Doka Qatar to substantially contribute to the construction of the many infrastructure projects here in Qatar.

Currently, the company prides itself on its collaboration with one of its first clients, HBK Contracting, in the execution of the prestigious Katara Towers, the Dream Hotel of Harinsa, Muttahida Towers of BICQ, and the new Four Seasons Hotel of CDC at The Pearl. Quite a few more high-rise buildings are also underway, illustrating worth the trust that its clients have in its capabilities.

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The company has a highly qualified and dedicated team, which is fully set-up to meet the highest international standards. This team can handle a wide range of complex projects, in collaboration with prominent local and overseas contractors. These include the New Orbital Highway - Package 2 for QDVC; both infrastructure packages of Lusail Development; the CP07-A-1A for HBK and CP07B for QD-SBG; and the Doha Metro’s underground Green Line for PSH-JV and Red Line for ISG-JV. And we must not forget the iconic Lusail Stadium for the HBK-CRCC JV, where the opening and final match will take place during the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Qatar continues to be a rewarding market for high-quality products and service providers. Thanks to its worldwide reach, Doka GmbH can balance the impact of the ebbing and flowing of the quite amazing construction boom of recent years, including

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With additional products and services, Doka has the most modern lightweight scaffolding system for construction and industry, an economical lightweight panel system for walls and columns, a further upgraded pre-assembly and ‘ready-to-use’ service, a broader range of site-safety products, and a full range of plywood and plastic sheets. The company has earned the trust and appreciation of its long-standing loyal customers, and is still able to win quite a few new customers.

construction, helping to create ‘Smart Planning, Smart Assistants, Smart Jobsites’, meeting Qatar’s vision in becoming as one of the most advanced countries in the world. Doka is looking forward to sharing these innovations, not only in relation to its clients, but also with regards to encouraging future construction professionals, particularly Qatari nationals.

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During the upcoming bauma 2019 in Germany – known globally as the largest trade fair in the construction industry - Doka will introduce a broad array of new products and exceptional services; all designed to optimise and boost productivity on construction sites in every aspect of formwork and in-situ concreting.

The latest Digitisation, AR-VR, VDC/BIM, and smart measuring devices will all assist the future of

Doka Qatar also has one eye on the latest developments with regards to ease of doing business, which allows to share its expert services confidently with colleagues and clients within reasonable distances around the country, thus providing more growth in the market and the company’s skilled workforce.

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24 MOHAMED YOUSUF KAFOOD & SONS TRADING & CONTRACTING CO. W.L.L.

PRECISE COORDINATION, EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS

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FIRST OPENING ITS DOORS FOR BUSINESS IN 1978, MOHAMED YOUSUF KAFOOD & SONS TRADING & CONTRACTING CO. COMMENCED ITS OPERATIONS WITH THE SALE OF PLUMBING MATERIALS AND SANITARY WARE IN DOHA.

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The growth of the company was rapid, and within a short space of time it became one of the biggest and most respected suppliers in region.

Founded in order to play a major role in the construction sector, and be a competitive supplier in meeting the demands of the Qatar marketplace, Mohamed Yousuf Kafood & Sons still offers a broad portfolio of plumbing and sanitary ware, with its Plumbling Division continuing to play a major role within the company. However, it has now evolved and expanded to include two further divisions, Construction and Real Estate.

Mohamed Yousuf Kafood & Sons also has two sister companies in the business of building hardware and home appliances, such as water heaters, water coolers, air conditioners, and cooking ranges.

Today, the company employs close to 500 personnel and sells products from world renowned manufacturers to a wide range of customers. Indeed, Mohamed Yousuf Kafood & Sons has the knowhow and versatility to carry out the supply of industry leading products to a broad

spectrum of discerning clients, no matter what their needs or requirements, including palaces and villas, hospitals, 5-star and 4-star hotels, educational institutions, residential towers and compounds, commercial towers, shopping malls, and masjids. And in order to tackle all of these type of projects, the company has created a fourth division, Project Sales.

No Job Too Big, No Job Too Small At the present time, Mohamed Yousuf Kafood & Sons is working on a wide range of important and prestigious projects, not least supplying to major stadium developments for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Other notable projects include, but are not limited to, Msheireb Downtown Project – Package 4, Metro Rail Stations, Qatar University projects, Qatar Foundation Academy schools in Al-Khore, Al Wakrah, and Arrayyan, Doha Mall, AlFaza Headquarters, Salwa Resorts (Dahab Mountain) Water Theme Park, Qatar Armed Forces projects, and Doha Sea Port projects.

Whatever the project, Mohamed Yousuf Kafood & Sons is committed to keeping

all developers and consultants completely up-to-date with all of the well designed and superbly manufactured products that it offers. It achieves this in many ways, including actively organising events and seminars. Mohamed Yousuf Kafood & Sons also participates in ‘Qatar Green Building Council Conference’ events, underlining its commitment to contributing to increase awareness and knowledge of green building practices with its own green products. This has been instrumental in the company retaining its place as the leading player in its industry in Qatar.

As new road map to achieve the objectives set out by Qatar National Vision (2030) and extended National Development Strategy, KAHRAMA is conducting “Tarsheed” programme since 2017, a national campaign for Efficient Use of Water and Electricity. M/S. Kafood is a selected partner with this campaign.

MOHAMED YOUSUF KAFOOD & SONS TRADING & CONTRACTING CO. W.L.L. 25 Because of this, Mohamed Yousuf Kafood & Sons’ client list reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of Qatari industry and commerce, including such blue-chip names as: • Qatar Olympic Committee – Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy • Qatar Foundation • Ashghal • Barwa • Msheireb Properties • UDC (Pearl Qatar) • Kahramaa • Qatari Diar • Lusail Real Estate Development Company • Qatar Petroleum • Qatar University • Qatar Rail • Katara Hospitality • Hamad Medical Corporation • MOI - Qatar • Awqaf

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Quality Products, Quality People Mohamed Yousuf Kafood & Sons operates out of a modern stateof-the-art showroom, conveniently located in the Old Airport area in Doha, a new facility that it is very proud of. The showroom features 4,000m2 of customer floorspace, including a dedicated project mock-up display corner for tiles and sanitary fixtures on the first floor. The ground floor displays branded sanitary fixtures, whilst the mezannine floor displays branded porcelain, ceramic tiles, artificial grass (synthetic turf), finishing profiles, water heaters, etc.

The company is also extremely proud of its management team, which includes dedicated, highly knowledgeable, and efficient professionals who are specialists in the fields of construction, quality control, safety supervision, and human resources.

Nobody Does it Better Business is good at the moment, and the company expects this to continue throughout 2019 and beyond. Its unrivalled reputation of 41 years and brand reputation second-to-none will allow Mohamed Yousuf Kafood & Sons to retain its many satisfied clients, as well as winning new ones in the years ahead.

With its new three-floor showroom having been opened in 2018, the company is now looking to boost further growth, cementing its position as a key player and contributing to the growth of the construction industry in the state of Qatar.

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26 ARABIAN MEP CONTRACTING

YOU’RE ALWAYS A STEP AHEAD WITH ARABIAN MEP

ARABIAN MEP CONTRACTING HAS GROWN TO BECOME QATAR’S MARKET LEADER IN MEP CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, PROVIDING ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE, SUPERIOR INSTALLATION WORKS, AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TO ITS GROWING ARMY OF VALUED CLIENTS, WHILST DELIVERING BEST PRACTICE IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY.

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For 22 years, Arabian MEP has been a part of the Qatari landscape, introducing its air-conditioning expertise to the marketplace in 1997. A part of Al Malki Group Holding, which has diversified interests in the fields of construction, engineering, real estate, and trading, the company has worked on some exciting projects in Qatar, cementing its position as one of the top MEP contractors in the region - a position borne out by its Grade A rating.

It has worked across the commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors, providing its service to tower and office developments, stadium and sport complexes, hospitals, hotels, schools, and shopping malls. Amongst the many prestigious projects Arabian MEP has completed are Hamad Medical New Hospital complex (mechanical works with M/s Hyundai Engineering), hundreds of substation MEP works with M/s Siemens/ ABB/L&T and other main contractors, Rotana 5-star hotels with Gulf Contracting

Company, and many other buildings and infrastructure projects with single contract values up to QR350 million.

Arabian MEP has expanded rapidly over the years, delivering exceptional performance and earning a reputation as a highly dependable specialist MEP contractor in Qatar. It was presented with a prestigious Construction Week Award in 2016 for ‘Sub-Contractor of the Year’.

Ensuring Quality Workmanship Arabian MEP is focused primarily on MEP sub-contract works through main contractors, as well as direct/nominated MEP contracts for clients, from high-rise towers, hospitals and 5-star hotels through to malls and other high value/complex building projects, and infrastructure works.

The company takes complete responsibility for mechanical – HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire-fighting systems, electrical power, lighting, ELV (CCTV, fire alarms, BMS, access control, room management systems, etc. Once the

contract is signed, Arabian MEP starts with the planning of MEP activities in line with the baseline programme of the project.

It has qualified, experienced planning engineers to handle this part of the project life-cycle in coordination with its project managers and other professionals.

Next, it begins detailed engineering (shop drawings based on design/IFC drawings, material submittals, method statements, etc.) and then comes the execution of works. The company has a team of Qatar Civil Defence and Electricity Authority approved Grade A and B engineers to supervise and execute the works, fully complying to project specifications, authority requirements, international and local standards, and to the full satisfaction of the client. Arabian MEP also deploy a team of qualified and experienced QA/ QC engineers and HSE engineers to ensure health, safety and quality of all works. After handing over of the project, the company’s dedicated maintenance team are on-hand during the defect liability period.

ARABIAN MEP CONTRACTING 27 At the present time, Arabian MEP is nearing completion on the complete mechanical sub-contracting package for main contactor QDSBG, with the scope of works consisting of 32 buildings (barracks for soldiers, mosque, laundry, shops, etc), and associated infrastructure works. M/s KEO International is the project supervision consultants and M/s QPM is the project managers for the client M/s ISF (Internal Security Force, Ministry of Interior). Arabian MEP has deployed a team of 1,200 for this project during the peak time, which is now nearing completion with testing and commissioning in full swing.

Financially Strong Arabian MEP’s client-base includes all major Qatari government agencies and blue-chip private clients that include major international contractors such as ABB, Siemens, Larsen & Toubro, Punj Lloyd, QDVC, Hochtief and Hyundai.

Whoever the client and whatever the project, though, Arabian MEP QP ISSUE.pdf 3/25/19 adopts various industry best 1engineering

practices, such as work standardisation, stringent QA/QC procedures, off-site pre-fabrication in factory-controlled environment, inspection prior to site delivery, multiple inspections at various stages of installation, testing and commissioning. Moreover, its duct manufacturing facility is the biggest in Qatar, with the ability to produce special anti-microbial coated HVAC ducts required for hospital operation theatres and laboratories.

In addition, Arabian MEP has an electrical panel manufacturing facility to fabricate/assemble switchboards as per project requirements, approved by Kahramaa in collaboration with M/s ABB. It is also important to point out that Arabian MEP is one of very few companies in Qatar to remain financially strong and honour its payment commitments to all employees and suppliers. This is largely thanks to its policy of re-investing previously earned profits (retained earnings) back into the business, which 9:05 AM has given a huge financial leverage.

part of the ISO process and its ongoing commitment to periodically review its performance. This is testament to the fact that its business comes primarily from existing satisfied clients and through repeat orders.

Working Towards a Common Goal Business is good for Arabian MEP in the early months of 2019, with the company expecting the market to continue to grow in the years ahead, with current projects being accelerated to complete on time for the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar and Qatar Vision 2030. Many tenders are being issued for construction of hotel and leisure, school and infrastructure projects, which will help Qatari companies to increase their market share.

Arabian MEP attracts new clients by providing high performance facility operations, which are designed to improve productivity and considerably reduce energy consumption, as well as operational cost. The company always strives hard to work together as ‘one team’ towards one common goal of successful completion of the project within specified time and cost to the highest quality and safety standards.

It will come as no surprise, therefore, keepArabian MEP received a healthy average of 90% from its recent client feedback survey for 2017, which was

Investing in the Future Currently the competition in the Qatari market is purely price driven, and Arabian MEP is approaching the current market cautiously simply because projects are being taken at lower than cost, which the company believes is not sustainable in the long-term.

However, Arabian MEP is already investing in expanding its state-ofthe-art factories in the new industrial area to support the Qatar Vision in localising industries, in this instance airconditioning equipment, ducts, and panels. This investment is also designed to help the company prepare for upcoming mega projects associated with Qatar milestones.

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A leading regional turnkey corporate interior service provider offering turnkey solutions to clients throughout the Middle East, Salam Enterprises is renowned for its diligence, resourcefulness, and creativity. Indeed, established in 1996, the company maintains a high degree of customer service, delivering the quality that clients require, on-time and to budget.

Salam Enterprises is a proud member of the Salam International family, and it has inherited a rich legacy from its parent company, Salam International Investments Limited (SIIL).

SIIL is a listed public Qatari shareholding company with operations in diverse business sectors, including technology and communications, construction and development, luxury and

consumer products, energy and industry, and investments and real estate. By being part of SIIL, one of Qatar’s largest and most established conglomerates, which owns and manages over 35 business units across the Middle Eastern region, Salam Enterprises share in a rich heritage of over half a century; built on a platform of integrity, innovation, reliability, and total customer satisfaction.

Salam Enterprises has an enviable reputation across the region as a leading corporate interior solutions provider and innovator.

With a keen attention to detail and an environmentally conscious approach, Salam Enterprises has become known to many as the goto contractor of choice, due to its know-how, experience, speed, versatility, and reliability.

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30 SALAM ENTERPRISES Design Excellence As a fully-fledged turnkey corporate interior solutions company, the product range in Salam Enterprises’ portfolio is carefully selected for its design excellence.

Through its dealer and agent networks, it manages fitout, supply, installation, maintenance, and offers specialised trading products.

Recent major projects include: • The fit out works for Jouri A Murwab Hotel • The fit-out works for Woqod Tower • The fit-out works for Ministry of Finance • The fit-out works for Medical Center at Burj Al Fardan • The supply and installation of office furniture for the New Port project • The supply and installation of sports flooring for Katara Hills (Phase III) • The supply and installation of artificial grass and sports flooring for Qatar Armed Forces • The supply and installation of vinyl, carpet, and raised flooring for Al Bayt Stadium at Al Khor • The supply and installation of carpet flooring at Al Wakrah Stadium • The supply and installation of vinyl flooring for Al Thumama International School

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Salam Enterprises handles all aspects of interior design and all round office and medical furniture systems, including the supply and installation of flooring solutions (carpet, wood, raised flooring, vinyl, and sports flooring), ceilings, medical furniture, partitioning systems, and hospitality products.

The company has professional installation teams right down its service chain, which takes in design, sales, project management, and customer service. It adds value by providing first-class solutions that suit specific needs, at any location within its network and beyond.

Caring for the Planet At Salam Enterprises, they choose to develop business relationships with manufacturers and suppliers who produce sustainable products, choose environmentally friendly materials, or design products that can be recycled after the life of the product. Its manufacturers and suppliers also follow applicable standards and regulations with regard to manufacturing and environmental procedures.

For the complete peace of mind of its clients, Salam Enterprises partners with manufacturers who are committed to continuous improvement of their products, process and working environments, enabling the company to confidently uphold to its own environmental policy.

Salam Enterprises takes pride in its comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility programme too, which acknowledges the people and the communities in which it lives and works. Moreover, the company’s Support Programme periodically takes in architectural and interior design students, offering practical on-site experience and regional site visits. In essence, Salam Enterprises is preparing the next generation of industry practitioners.

The results speak for themselves. For 25 years, Salam Enterprises has not only built a strong history of exceptional projects, but a large number of rewarding and ongoing relationships with its clients, with integrity at the heart of everything it does as a business.

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