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Qatar Tribune
26-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Ashghal holds talks session with owners, CEOs of contracting firms
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the Public Works Authority's (Ashgha) commitment to strengthening its partnership with the private sector, President of Ashghal Eng Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer held a special meeting with several owners and CEOs of contracting companies. The meeting, which was attended by representatives from Qatar Chamber and senior officials from Ashghal, aimed to explore the future directions of infrastructure and building projects across the country and to discuss shared goals for the upcoming phase. During the meeting, Eng Al Meer emphasised the vital role the private sector plays in implementing national projects. He noted that the successful delivery of strategic projects and Qatar 2022 World Cup infrastructure with efficiency and world-class standards has contributed to the development of the national contracting sector and reinforced its position both regionally and internationally. He reaffirmed Ashghal's commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and innovation in project execution, ensuring that all projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule. He highlighted that Ashghal remains committed to the highest standards of transparency and credibility in the tendering and awarding process, ensuring fair competition, equal opportunity, and enhancing the private sector's confidence—an approach that forms a core principle of the Authority's operations. The president of Ashghal stressed the importance of accuracy in both technical and financial proposals submitted by companies, noting that full compliance with tender documents is a fundamental criterion for bid acceptance. He urged all companies to give this aspect the utmost attention. Regarding bid pricing, he warned that unrealistic pricing strategies pose a major challenge to the contracting sector, as they create an unstable competitive environment and negatively impact the trust of the industry. He also called on executing companies to prioritise quality and excellence in their work, focusing on the satisfaction of citizens, residents, and stakeholders, as they are the primary beneficiaries of these projects. In conclusion, the Ashghal president emphasised the importance of maintaining high levels of professionalism in project management and adhering to all contractual terms and specifications. This, he noted, is essential to achieving the desired outcomes within the planned timelines and in line with the state's vision for integrated and sustainable infrastructure.
Qatar Tribune
26-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Ashghal holds dialogue session with owners, CEOs of contracting companies
DOHA: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has held a special meeting chaired by President of Ashghal Eng Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, with the participation of several owners and CEOs of contracting companies, in addition to representatives from Qatar Chamber and senior officials from Ashghal, within the framework of the authority's efforts to enhance cooperation with the private sector. The meeting aimed to explore the future directions of infrastructure and building projects across the country and to discuss shared goals for the upcoming phase. In this context, Eng Al Meer emphasized the vital role the private sector plays in implementing national projects. He noted that the successful delivery of strategic projects and Qatar 2022 World Cup infrastructure with efficiency and world-class standards has contributed to the development of the national contracting sector and reinforced its position both regionally and internationally. He stressed Ashghal's commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and innovation in project execution, affirming that Ashghal remains committed to the highest standards of transparency and credibility in the tendering and awarding process, ensuring fair competition, equal opportunity, and enhancing the private sector's confidence. The President of Ashghal stressed the importance of accuracy in both technical and financial proposals submitted by companies, noting that full compliance with tender documents is a fundamental criterion for bid acceptance. He urged all companies to give this aspect the utmost attention. Regarding bid pricing, EngAl Meer warned that unrealistic pricing strategies pose a major challenge to the contracting sector, as they create an unstable competitive environment and negatively impact the trust of the industry. Healso called on executing companies to prioritize quality and excellence in their work, focusing on the satisfaction of citizens, residents, and stakeholders, as they are the primary beneficiaries of these projects. The President of Ashghal concluded his statements by emphasizing the importance of maintaining high levels of professionalism in project management and adhering to all contractual terms and specifications. This, he noted, is essential to achieving the aspired outcomes within the planned timelines and in line with the country's vision for integrated and sustainable infrastructure.
Qatar Tribune
23-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Investment in tourism a key pillar of economic diversification: Minister
Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani affirmed that investment in tourism projects is a key pillar of economic diversification, and a vital driver of public-private partnerships aimed at advancing development. Such projects serve as a key catalyst for attracting high-quality investments that contribute to sustainable development and achieve the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. The West Bay Waterfront and Safliya Island development project, the minister said, reflects Qatar's commitment to enhancing the investment environment and supporting vital economic sectors, including tourism, hospitality, and entertainment. For his part, Eng Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, president of the Public Works Authority, confirmed that the waterfront development project in the West Bay area and Al Safliya Island embodies a distinguished model of constructive cooperation between various government entities, and an effective partnership with the private sector, within the framework of Public-Private Partnership initiative adopted by the state. He called on all national entities working in the building and construction sector to seize this important strategic opportunity and contribute effectively to the implementation of this ambitious project. He affirmed that Ashghal plays a pivotal role in implementing tourism projects by providing integrated infrastructure that is in line with the objectives of tourism projects, while adhering to the highest standards of quality and sustainability, ensuring a balance between urban aesthetics, preserving the environment and natural resources of the country. Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani, CEO of Invest Qatar, said: 'Invest Qatar is pleased to support the West Bay Waterfront and Al Safliya Island project, a transformative initiative that will attract significant investment and elevate Qatar's tourism infrastructure. This project is a testament to Qatar's commitment to creating a dynamic and diversified economy by fostering strategic partnerships with world-class developers to contribute to Qatar's growth. We believe this development will not only enhance the visitor experience but also create new opportunities for innovation and sustainable development in the hospitality and leisure sectors.'
Qatar Tribune
12-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Ashghal unveils QR81 bn infrastructure projects
QNA Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the launch of an ambitious five-year plan worth more than QR81 billion to implement vital infrastructure projects , ranging from the development of citizens' lands, government building projects, sewage networks to strategic outfalls. This strategic step outlines the features of Qatar's infrastructure over the next five years. This was unveiled during a press conference of President of Ashghal HE Engineer Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer who outlined the most prominent features of the new plan, that complements a rich history of infrastructure achievements contributing to qualitative leaps over the past years, particularly during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. He said that Ashghal is going to launch and implement a wide range of development projects as part of the five-year plan 2025-2029, which is the biggest in the authority's history in terms of the volume of investments and the number of projects. He added that these projects include the development of citizens' lands through the implementation of an integrated infrastructure that takes into account the concepts of 'humanization of cities' and focuses on improving the quality of life, in addition to constructing government buildings that serve vital sectors such as health, education, sports, and culture. He also stated that the authority will implement advanced sewage and rainwater drainage projects, including strategic tunnels, pumping and treatment stations, and home connections, with the aim of reducing flooding and enhancing the efficiency of the national network. On the most prominent future projects, he announced the launch of the strategic outfalls project this year, one of the biggest sustainable projects for draining rainwater in the north and south of Doha, with plans to reuse the water for irrigation and cooling purposes, explaining that the project will consist of two phases: the first will see the launch of the main tunneling works in 2025, and the second will launch the sub-tunneling works in early 2026, in coordination with the Ministry of Municipality and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. As part of the state's drive to strengthen the role of the private sector, he revealed new projects to be implemented under a public-private partnership system. The most notable of these projects is the development of infrastructure for more than 5,500 residential plots in various areas, he said, noting that the work involves the implementation of internal road networks and linking them to surrounding roads, in addition to the complete infrastructure of sewage and treated water, landscaping, and street lighting. He also said that the Authority is considering tendering the second phase of the wastewater treatment plant project in Al Wakra and Al Wukair under a partnership framework. Regarding pending projects, he noted that Ashghal adopted alternative plans and exceptional measures to support current contractors and ensure the completion of work, emphasizing that corrective measures will be taken to evaluate the performance of contractors and consultants and accelerate the pace of completion while maintaining quality and safety standards. As part of the government's commitment to enhancing the continued growth of the contracting sector, Ashghal announced financial and regulatory support worth QAR 21 billion provided to the sector, including in direct payments and burden-relief measures, particularly following the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures include replacing maintenance reserves with bank guarantees in advanced projects, extending contracts for pending projects, and activating periodic contractor performance evaluations. The authority also reported significant progress in implementing the local added value program (ICV), which aims to support local companies and enhance economic independence. It recorded positive results, most notably an increase in the number of companies registered with Ashghal from 201 in the first quarter of 2022 to 733 in the third quarter of 2024, an increase in the percentage of contracts awarded to local suppliers to 77 percent, compared to only 10 percent in 2022, and a decrease in the percentage of companies whose certificates were not renewed from 47 percent to 11 percent, with a jump in ICV points from 3,024 to more than 23,447 points. In the digital transformation and enhancement of operational efficiency, Ashghal launched an initiative to automate financial data for service providers to expedite tendering procedures and reduce administrative burdens. This initiative relies on a central database that eliminates the need to upload financial data repeatedly. It also enables proactive monitoring of contractors' performance, allowing timely action to be taken to avoid any potential challenges. In this context, Al Meer pointed out that Ashghal is developing the 'smart contracts' initiative to raise levels of transparency and reliability, and reduce costs and human interventions through the use of advanced digital technologies in contract management, adding that this step represents a qualitative shift in the path of contract and project management, in line with Qatar National Vision to promote innovation and sustainability. He also pointed out that the Authority's corporate strategy for the period 2024-2030 will soon be accompanied by the launch of Ashghal's new identity with an updated look that reflects the Authority's future plans, as part of Ashghal's journey towards achieving the Third National Development Strategy, leading to Qatar National Vision 2030. Through this strategy, he explained, the Authority seeks to become a global leader in project and asset management by providing distinguished services and infrastructure that keep pace with the aspirations of future generations. He pointed out that Ashghal's primary mission is to deliver and manage assets, projects, and services in a sustainable manner to satisfy its customers. He further said that Ashghal will work to confront all challenges in order to maintain Qatar's position among the ranks of developed countries by giving top priority to implementing sustainable infrastructure projects that will benefit future generations and moving more towards digital transformation in all operations and procedures.
Qatar Tribune
12-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Ashghal launches five-year plan to implement, develop infrastructure projects
DOHA: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the launch of an ambitious five-year plan worth more than QR81 billion. The plan includes the implementation of vital projects across various infrastructure sectors, from the development of citizens' lands to government building projects, sewage networks, and strategic outfalls. This strategic step outlines the features of Qatar's infrastructure over the next five years. This came during an open meeting with the media, during which President of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal)Eng Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer reviewed the most prominent features of the new plan, which complements a rich history of infrastructure achievements that have contributed to qualitative leaps over the past years, particularly during the hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. He stated that the authority is in the process of launching and implementing a wide range of development projects during the coming period, as part of the five-year plan 2025-2029, which is the largest in the authority's history in terms of the volume of investments and the number of projects. He explained that these projects include the development of citizens' lands through the implementation of an integrated infrastructure that takes into account the concepts of 'humanizing cities' and focuses on improving the quality of life, in addition to constructing government buildings that serve vital sectors such as health, education, sports, and culture. He also confirmed that the authority will implement advanced sewage and rainwater drainage projects, including strategic tunnels, pumping and treatment stations, and home connections, with the aim of reducing flooding and enhancing the efficiency of the national network. Regarding the most prominent future projects, he announced the launch of the Strategic Outfalls Project this year, which represents one of the largest sustainable projects for draining rainwater in the north and south of Doha, with plans to reuse the water for irrigation and cooling purposes. He explained that the project will consist of two phases: the first to launch the main tunneling works in 2025, and the second to launch the sub-tunneling works in early 2026, in coordination with the ,inistries of Municipality, and Environment and Climate Change. As part of the state's drive to strengthen the role of the private sector, he revealed new projects to be implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. The most notable of these projects is the development of infrastructure for more than 5,500 residential plots in various areas. He noted that the work includes the implementation of internal road networks and their connection to surrounding roads, in addition to the complete infrastructure of sewage and treated water, landscaping, and lighting. He also pointed out that the authority is considering offering the second phase of the wastewater treatment plant project in the Al Wakra and Al Wukair areas under a partnership system. Regarding projects affected by delays, he noted that Ashghal has adopted alternative plans and exceptional measures to support current contractors and ensure the completion of work. He emphasized that corrective measures will be taken to evaluate the performance of contractors and consultants and accelerate the pace of completion while maintaining quality and safety standards. As part of the government's commitment to promoting the continued growth of the contracting sector, Ashghal announced financial and regulatory support worth QR21 billion. This support includes direct payments and burden-relief measures, particularly following the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures include replacing maintenance reserves with bank guarantees in advanced projects, extending contracts for delayed projects, and activating periodic contractor performance evaluations. The authority also recorded significant progress in implementing the In-Country Value (ICV) programme, which aims to support local companies and enhance economic independence. The authority recorded positive results, most notably an increase in the number of companies registered with Ashghal from 201 in the first quarter of 2022 to 733 in the third quarter of 2024, an increase in the percentage of contracts awarded to local suppliers to 77 percent, compared to only 10 percent in 2022, and a decrease in the percentage of companies whose certificates were not renewed from 47 percent to 11 percent, with a jump in ICV points from 3,024 to more than 23,447 points. As part of its digital transformation and operational efficiency enhancements, Ashghal launched an initiative to automate financial data for service providers. This initiative aims to expedite tendering procedures and reduce administrative burdens. This initiative relies on a central database, eliminating the need to upload financial data repeatedly. It also enables proactive monitoring of contractor performance, allowing timely action to be taken to avoid potential challenges. In this context, Eng Al Meer pointed out that Ashghal is working on developing the 'Smart Contracts' initiative, which aims to raise levels of transparency and reliability, and reduce costs and human interventions, through the use of advanced digital technologies in contract management. He noted that this step represents a qualitative shift in the path of contract and project management, in line with Qatar's National Vision to promote innovation and sustainability. He also pointed out that the authority's corporate strategy for the period 2024-2030 will soon be accompanied by the launch of Ashghal's new identity, with an updated look that reflects the authority's future plans, as part of Ashghal's journey towards achieving the Third National Development Strategy, leading to Qatar National Vision 2030. He explained that, through this strategy, the authority seeks to become a global leader in project and asset management, by providing distinguished services and infrastructure that keep pace with the aspirations of future generations. He noted that Ashghal's primary mission is to deliver and manage assets, projects, and services sustainably to satisfy its customers. He said: "We will work to confront all challenges in order to maintain Qatar's position among the ranks of developed countries, by giving top priority to implementing sustainable infrastructure projects that will benefit future generations and moving more towards digital transformation in all operations and procedures." At the end of his speech, Eng Al Meer renewed his thanks to the wise leadership for its unlimited support for the infrastructure sector, stressing the Public Works Authority (Ashghal)'s commitment to implementing projects with the highest standards of quality and efficiency, and achieving sustainable development befitting Qatar's global standing.
