20 Monday, February 25, 2019 The Last Word

Prime Minister launches ‘Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor’ Project Corridor features 15 main roads: Sulaiti Continued from page 1 

“Corridor is a vital artery of ’s road network enhancing north-south connectivity and providing access to more than 25 residential areas,” he added. Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti said, “The corridor is a gesture to celebrate Kuwait’s 58th National Day and 28th liberation anniversary on February 25 and share the festivities with our brothers in Kuwait. Like every year, we celebrate with our bothers in Kuwait these two great occasions, hoping to intensify affec- tion and brotherhood between the two countries.” The new corridor will lead to an improved traf- fic flow between the north and south of , given that it will be a perfect alternative to the February 22 Road. The new project will cut travel time between fter inaugurating the Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah Corridor road project, Prime north and south of Qatar by 70 percent. He said one Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani and Rep- of the key features of the project is that it has 15 main resentative of HH the Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Nasser al Mohammad al Ahmad al Sabah roads and it will directly lead to Hamad International view a model of the project at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha on Sunday. Airport as well as many other facilities. Corridor to link WC stadiums and 25 ‘Corridor to feature first cable-stayed densely populated residential areas bridge, longest bridge, deepest tunnel’

Santhosh Chandran Santhosh Chandran four and five lanes in each direction. Hamour Interchange). DOHA DOHA This expansion will accommodate The new cable-stayed bridge will approximately 20,000 vehicles per allow road users to drive towards THE Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor will The 25-km Sabah Al Ahmad Corri- hour in both directions on the cor- the north avoiding Halul Intersec- facilitate access to most of the FIFA dor features first cable-stayed bridge ridor against Doha Expressway’s tion and Faleh Bin Nasser Intersec- World Cup 2022 stadiums, includ- with a length of 1,200 metres, and current capacity to accommodate tion on Salwa Road to smoothly ing Ras Bu Abboud, , longest bridge of 2.6 kilometres 12,000 vehicles per hour. reach Al Bustan Street. From there, Al Wakra, Khalifa International extending from Al Bustan Street to The project will convert all road users will be able to continue and stadiums. Bu Erayyen Street, crossing over Al roundabouts to more efficient and their journey using the 2.6 kilometre It will also serve 25 densely pop- Waab Street and Rasheeda Street, safer signalised junctions as well as bridge. This will allow them to avoid ulated residential areas such as Al- Ashghal President Saad bin Ahmad build and upgrade 17 interchanges. the Snay Bu Hasa Intersection and Thumama, Al , Bu Hamour, al Muhannadi has said. These interchanges will deliver 32 Intersection as well as Le- Al Waab, , and This is the first road in the coun- bridges and 12 vehicular under- khwiya Roundabout, which will be among others. try to be called ‘Corridor’ because of passes to enhance connectivity and converted to a signalised junction. Minister of Transport and its strategic importance and unique provide smooth traffic movements At this stage, road users would have Communications HE Jassim bin construction specifications. The pro- in addition to 12 pedestrian bridges. reached Bu Erayyen Street where Saif al Sulaiti said the new corridor ject consists of the recently opened Besides, 65 kilometres of pedes- they will be able to drive through the includes several multi-level inter- Al Rayyan Road, which is the longest trian and cycle paths along with 1.5 recently opened tunnel at In- changes, which would significantly facilities across Doha. and south of Doha through Al and deepest bi-directional tunnel in million square metre of landscaping terchange in Al Rayyan, which con- ease traffic on Doha Expressway, The new corridor is a major link Watiyyat Interchange on F Ring Qatar. It sits 25 metres below ground will also be delivered as part of the nects to Lebday Street. provide smooth traffic flow be- facilitating connections to 15 main Road, constituting a key point to level and extends for 2.1 kilometres project. Two additional bridges will fa- tween south and north of Doha, roads namely Al Wakra Road, Ras accommodate traffic on both Sa- connecting Bu Erayyen Street and Once completed, road users cilitate free traffic flow at Mekkah and also cut travel time by up to 70 Bu Abboud Road, E Ring Road, F bah Al Ahmad Corridor and Doha Lebday Street. coming from Hamad International and Al Luqta Intersections and con- percent. Ring Road, Industrial Road, Salwa Expressway. The largest interchange in the Airport and southern Doha and nectivity to Thani Bin Jassim tun- It will also provide a direct con- Road, Al Rayyan Road, Al Waab This interchange will also cre- corridor will feature nine bridges heading north will be able to use the nel to continue their journey to the nection to Hamad International Street, Al Luqta Street, ate a vital connection between providing a free traffic flow in all -di new corridor via F-Ring Road then north. Road users will be able to Airport as well as a link to approxi- Street, Doha Highway and Khalifa Doha Expressway and Southern rections. continue on the existing drive through Al Markhiya Street in mately 15 major expressways and Avenue. Part of Doha Express Highway (Al The current road layout holds flyover to use the new 900-metre Al Gharrafa and reach ring roads to serve many economic, The new corridor will also Wakra Bypass) as well as to Me- up to three lanes in each direction, bridge crossing over Al Shehaimiya Interchange (known as Landmark commercial, health and education form a vital link between north saieed Road further south. which will be upgraded to between Interchange (formerly known as Bu Interchange).

Doha Jewellery & watches exhibition TAG Heuer flaunts complete Qatari sister duo showcases range of iconic collections exquisite jewellery inspired Satyendra Pathak ing, we have built a global by Qatar’s heritage, nature Doha reputation as a revolutionary watchmaker. Our ability to con- CATHERINE W GICHUKI SWISS watchmaker TAG Heu- tinuously innovate and disrupt DOHA er, which opened its largest the market is helped massively boutique in the Middle East at by the strong relationships and QATARI designer sisters Doha Festival City in partner- strategic partnerships we have Hissa and Jawaher al Mannai ship with Al Majed Jewellery formed throughout our rich have displayed their sparkling last year, has hogged the lime- history,” Bergoffen said. jewellery at the Young Qatari light at the Doha Jewellery and “Tag Heuer consistently Designer (YQD) pavilion at the Watches Exhibition (DJWE) evolves with times and offer the Doha Jewellery and Watches 2019. world’s best brands to the peo- Exhibition (DJWE), which With the presence of the ple of Qatar. When it comes to is scheduled to conclude on brand getting stronger in the watchmaking, TAG Heuer fits Monday. Qatari market, TAG Heuer oc- The TAG Heuer pavilion at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition. that description perfectly,” the With the brand name cupied a bigger area at the Al (Photographs by Jalal Pathiyoor) official said. Ghand Jewellery, the sister Majed Jewellery pavilion in The top timepieces show- duo has displayed glittery ear- this edition of DJWE compared cased at TAG Heuer Monaco 50 rings, necklaces, bangles and to the previous years. years Anniversary Exhibition at bracelets made of diamonds Hissa and Jawaher al Mannai, under their band Ghand Jewellery, have TAG Heuer, the Swiss Al Majed pavilion include 1969 and gold. displayed glittery earrings, necklaces, bangles and bracelets made of dia- Avant-Garde since 1860, pre- Heuer Monaco Chronomatic Their latest collection monds and gold at the DJWE. (Photographs by Jalal Pathiyoor) sented a new TAG Heuer Mo- Calibre 11, which was the first called ‘Suhail’ is inspired by naco Gulf Special Edition to revolutionary square, water-re- the second brightest star in commemorate 50 year of the sistant automatic chronograph the sky. brand’s iconic Monaco watch watch in the history of Swiss Speaking to Qatar Tribune, during the exhibition. watchmaking. Jawaher said the ‘Lady Rose’ Talking to Qatar Tribune It also includes 1975 Heuer collection, which is also on dis- on the sidelines of the exhibi- Monaco, a manual winding play, is inspired by garden and tion, TAG Heuer Marketing chronograph of the Monaco nature. Director and Sales Manager collection powered by a Valjoux She said they have de- Anne-Claire Richomme Ber- 7740. signed earrings inspired by goffen said the brand is display- time we are not only displaying as they are very popular in this The 2004 Heuer Monaco their brand name Ghand as ing its full range of products as the rich history of TAG Heuer market,” the official said. V4 that carries the four barrels well, which is related to sugar Qatar is one of the prime mar- at this huge platform, but also “Being able to expand TAG mounted on ball-bearings day crystals. “Diamonds are simi- kets for the brand in the Middle commemorating 50 years of Heuer’s presence in the Mid- and 1972 Heuer Carrera Pilot, lar to sugar crystals before they East region. our iconic Monaco watch,” Ber- dle East, particularly in Qatar, the automatic chronograph in are dissolved. The earrings are “We have been participat- goffen said. is certainly not something we 18 karat yellow gold case and simple and chic. We also have ing in this mega exhibition for “We are offering limited take for granted. Over our al- bracelet, are attracting a lot of a collection of metallic lav- the fifth consecutive year. This edition watches for the Qataris most 160 years of watchmak- visitors to the booth. ender colour pearls and it’s a flower full of diamonds.” to learn about services they them. We pondered how to She said they were grate- could offer to them. make fashionable necklaces ful to the Qatar Government Jawaher said the location and bracelets out of materials Qatari marvels of jewellery with patriotic spirit for the support given to them of the YQD pavilion near the such as elastics, crystals, mar- to realise their dream. “We are main entrance has been an bles, ropes and ribbons.” (Continued from Page 1) cate design inspired by the fi- with diamonds and decorated sert Rose Necklace’ inspired here because of the support added advantage. Jawaher She said they would share nesse of a Mashrabiya element with 160 pieces of pearl, was by Qatar’s nature. Nouf Jew- from the government. We have said although they do not spe- these accessories with family Hairaat Fine Jewellery (Arab architectural element). designed to embody Qatar’s ellery’s ‘Blossom Ring’ uses been abroad to look for suppli- cilise in any design, they do and friends. They also bought presented ‘Forget Me Not’, a Designer Mariam al Khalaf seafaring heritage. The ‘For- a butterfly motif to depict ers and factories through the rely on their culture to come jewellery boxes where they unique multi-colour necklace presented an extraordinary est Green Earring’ presented the serene beauty of Qatar’s government support. We went up with some designs. “We de- put their handmade acces- of Tahitian pearls and golden piece, ‘Girnas’, which uses a by Leila Issam evokes a par- landscape. Ghand Jewel- to Hongkong under Qatar De- signed Al Krkosha inspired by sories and a collection of vin- carved south sea pearls, which falcon in the design to signify ticular moment in time, when lery presented ‘The Desert velopment Bank’s sponsor- Albisht. Our customers liked it tage pieces. “We grew up with can be worn in three different the qualities of the Qatari peo- sunbeams pass through a Rose Ring’ while Noudar’s ship,” she said. very much.” this passion and always had a ways. ‘Moza’s Set’, a 21-karat ple -- courage, pride, patience dense forest. ‘Shafiqa’s Ring’ was inspired This is the second time According to her, though dream that we would one day gold necklace, bracelet, ear- and strength, as well as the Hessa Jewels took inspira- by the designer’s mother and the sisters are participating in their brand was launched design our own unique jew- rings and ring set, encrusted relationship between the peo- tion from the strongest of all so-named after her. Richard the YQD initiative. “We have one-and a half years ago, their ellery and become famous. with seashells and stones and ple of Qatar and its generous Qatari symbols for the ‘Qa- Mille, renowned designer, gained a lot of experience at journey as designers started We visited different jewel- woven with pearl patterns, leaders. Also part of the auc- tar Flag Ring’, a work of art has once again collaborated the DJWE. People got to know in their childhood itself. “It all lery stores and exhibitions was designed by Al Ghla Jew- tion was an exquisite piece de- embellished with round dia- with the Educate a Child pro- about our brand and the sales started as a pass time activity. that were organised around ellery. From Sara and Co, signed by Noora al Ansari. monds and rubies and made gramme, which is overseen were beyond our expectations.” We used to take our mother’s the world. Besides, we used came the extraordinary ‘The Trifolglio’s ‘Heart of Doha in 18-karat gold. Thameen by the Education Above All Many companies and sup- unwanted accessories and try to read stories about famous Geometric Cuff’, with an intri- Bracelet’, made of yellow gold, Jewellery presented the ‘De- (EAA) Foundation. pliers have visited their booth to carve out new designs from jewellers.”