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Qatar Population Capital city Official language Currency 2.8 million Doha Arabic Qatari riyal (English is widely used) Before the discovery of oil in Home of Al Jazeera and beIN 1940, Qatar’s economy focused Media Networks, Qatar Airways on fishing and pearl hunting and Aspire Academy Qatar has the third biggest Qatar Sports Investments owns natural gas reserves in the world Paris Saint-Germain Football Club delivery of a carbon-neutral tournament in 2022. Under the agreement, the Global Carbon Trust (GCT), part of GORD, will Qatar 2022 – Key Facts develop assessment standards to measure carbon reduction, work with organisations across Qatar and the region to implement carbon reduction projects, and issue carbon credits which offset emissions related to Qatar 2022. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will kick off on 21 November 2022. Here are some key facts about the tournament. Should you require further information, visit qatar2022.qa or contact the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s Tournament sites are designed, constructed and operated to limit environmental impacts – in line with the requirements Media Team, [email protected]. of the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). A total of nine GSAS certifications have been awarded across three stadiums to date: 21 November 2022 – 18 December 2022 The tournament will take place over 28 days, with the final being held on 18 December 2022, which will be the 15th Qatar National Day. Eight stadiums Khalifa International Stadium was inaugurated following an extensive redevelopment on 19 May 2017. Al Janoub Stadium was inaugurated on 16 May 2019 when it hosted the Amir Cup final. -
Ashghal Starts Works of B-Ring Road Project
QATAR | Page 20 SPORT | Page 1 Ashghal Root revives completes England’s 75% of Ashes School hopes in Zone Safety third Test Programme published in QATAR since 1978 SUNDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11286 August 25, 2019 Dhul-Hijja 24, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals All set for new academic year Ashghal starts works of B-Ring Road project Thousands of students return to school around the country as the new academic year begins today, marking the end of the summer holidays. The authorities concerned, including the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Ministry of Interior zWork is currently underway to implement parts of the first four phases of the project and the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), have made the necessary preparations to ensure that the resumption of classes takes place smoothly - both within and outside the school premises. Steps have been taken to make sure traff ic circulation z Project includes developing B-Ring Road and Al Khaleej Street remains smooth around schools and there are adequate mechanisms in place to ensure the safety of children going to and z Project is being implemented at a cost of QR472mn, with all phases slated to be returning from school. Stores selling ‘back-to-school’ supplies have also seen hectic activity over the past few days. Pictured is a busy outlet in Doha on the eve of the start of the new academic year. PICTURE: Shemeer Rasheed Page 4 completed by the second quarter of 2021 he Public Works Authority In brief (Ashghal) has started imple- T menting the B-Ring Road De- velopment project as part of its ef- QATAR | Offi cial Squabbles erupt as G7 forts to enhance traffi c fl ow and ease Amir congratulates congestion in central Doha. -
Integrated Approach for the Improvement of Human Comfort in the Public Realm: the Case of the Corniche, the Linear Urban Link of Doha
View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Qatar University Institutional Repository American Journal of Sociological Research 2015, 5(4): 89-100 DOI: 10.5923/j.sociology.20150504.01 Integrated Approach for the Improvement of Human Comfort in the Public Realm: The Case of the Corniche, the Linear Urban Link of Doha Mooza AlMohannadi, Samar Zaina, Sara Zaina, Raffaello Furlan* College of Engineering Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar Abstract The Corniche is a public realm located in Doha. Its waterfront palm-fringed boulevard and twin carriageway extends in a horseshoe shape and runs 7 km along the Doha Bay and the city's sea-front. Doha Corniche is indisputably the most attractive part of Doha, studded with exciting green surroundings and remarkable modern architecture. The Corniche was formed during the late 1970s and early 1980s, reshaping Doha’s coastline. The public space used to be an empty walkway, however development has expanded in the 21st century with many skyscrapers being built towards the north of the Corniche. Presently, the Doha Corniche is an appealing designation of the economic boom. Today a rapid development of the built environment of Doha including public urban open spaces is witnessed. Open spaces are functional under the circumstance that they are used by the people; however, the open spaces in Doha are vacant due to the unappealing and uncomfortable physical and non-physical factors, namely during summer. This paper proposes an integrated approach for improvement of human comfort conditions in a public outdoor space all year round with emphasis on the summer season. -
Feasibility Study in Doha, Qatar
Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems AERIAL ROPEWAY SYSTEM- FEASIBILITY STUDY IN DOHA, QATAR Journal: Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems Manuscript ID juvs-2020-0028.R2 Manuscript Type: Article Date Submitted by the 26-Jan-2021 Author: Complete List of Authors: Tahmasseby, Shahram; Qatar University College of Engineering, aerial ropeway system, ridership, capital cost, operation and Keyword: maintenance, revenue Is the invited manuscript for Draft consideration in a Special Not applicable (regular submission) Issue, Collection, or competition? : © The Author(s) or their Institution(s) Page 1 of 30 Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems AERIAL ROPEWAY SYSTEM FEASIBILITY STUDY IN DOHA, QATAR Dr. Shahram TAHMASSEBY a Qatar Transportation and Traffic Center(QTTSC), College of Engineering-Qatar University, Doha, Qatar ABSTRACT Aerial ropeway systems, also called gondolas and aerial cable cars, are amongst driverless transportation modes, which are progressively drawing the attention in promoting tourism. Aerial ropeway systems have been operated in touristic spots e.g., over lakes, rivers, and hilly lands in several countries. Passengers can enjoy a view from the above and experience a stress-free and reliable trip. Furthermore, those systems can be exploited as a public transportation in urbanized and populated regions. The objective of this article is to investigate the viability of implementing a gondola line flying over Doha Bay in Qatar as a tourist attraction from the marketing, economic, and environmental point of view. In this study, the associated costs (capital, maintenance, and operating) of implementing a monocable detachable gondola technology(MDG) are estimatedDraft using international best practices in the world. The economic analysis outcome demonstrates that the revenues generated from the fares could counterweigh the required capital investment as well as operating and maintenance costs and hence the proposed gondola could be economically attractive for investors. -
THE QATAR GEOLOGIC MAPPING PROJECT Randall C
LINKING GEOLOGY AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING IN KARST: THE QATAR GEOLOGIC MAPPING PROJECT Randall C. Orndorff U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, USA, [email protected] Michael A. Knight Gannett Fleming, Inc., P.O. Box 67100, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17106, USA, [email protected] Joseph T. Krupansky Gannett Fleming, Inc., 1010 Adams Avenue, Audubon, Pennsylvania, 19403, USA, [email protected] Khaled M. Al-Akhras Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Doha, Qatar, [email protected] Robert G. Stamm U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, USA, [email protected] Umi Salmah Abdul Samad Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Doha, Qatar, [email protected] Elalim Ahmed Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Doha, Qatar, [email protected] Abstract During a time of expanding population and aging urban Introduction infrastructure, it is critical to have accurate geotechnical Currently, the State of Qatar does not have adequate and geological information to enable adequate design geologic maps at regional and local scales with detailed and make appropriate provisions for construction. This descriptions, proper base maps, GIS, and digital geoda- is especially important in karst terrains that are prone to tabases to adequately support future development. To sinkhole hazards and groundwater quantity and quality better understand the region’s geological and geotech- issues. The State of Qatar in the Middle East, a country nical conditions influencing long term sustainability of underlain by carbonate and evaporite rocks and having future development, the Infrastructure Planning Depart- abundant karst features, has recognized the significance ment (IPD) of the Ministry of Municipality and Environ- of reliable and accurate geological and geotechnical ment (MME) of the State of Qatar has commenced the information and has undertaken a project to develop a Qatar Geologic Mapping Project (QGMP). -
Annual Report 2016
ANNUAL REPORT 2016 CONTENTS 3 - 8 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 9 - 10 BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT 11 SHARI’A SUPVERVISORY BOARD REPORT 13 - 14 MESSAGE FROM THE GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 15 - 16 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 17 - 18 COMPANY VISION AND STRATEGY 19 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 21 BARWA REAL ESTATE GROUP 23 - 34 REAL ESTATE PROJECTS IN QATAR 35-36 AL AQARIA REAL ESTATE PROJECTS 37 - 38 INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS 39 INDEPENDENT SUBSIDIARIES 40 HELPING PEOPLE FIND THEIR DREAMS 41-42 COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY 43 OUR EMPLOYEES 1 H.H. SHEIKH TAMIM BIN HAMAD AL THANI THE EMIR OF THE STATE OF QATAR 2 H.H. SHEIKH HAMAD BIN KHALIFA AL THANI THE FATHER EMIR 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS HIS EXCELLENCY MR. SALAH BIN GHANEM BIN NASSER AL ALI CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS H.E. Mr. Salah Bin Ghanem Bin was appointed as a consultant in the Nasser Al Ali was appointed as Qatar’s office of the Heir Apparent till 2013. Minister of Sports and Culture on He was also appointed as the General January 27th, 2016 after more than Manager of the Sheikh Jasim Bin two years as Minister of Youth and Mahmoud Bin Thani Foundation Sports. His Excellency held a number for Social Care; a private institute of public positions such as Chief of for public interest established by the State Audit Bureau between His Highness The Father Emir 2006 and 2011, during which Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al H.E participated in developing a Thani. In 2012, H.E. participated in strategic plan for the Bureau aimed the launch of Al Rayyan TV with a at assisting in achieving sustainable mission to support the renaissance development for the Qatari society of Qatar, consolidate its national and to strengthen accountability. -
Ashghal Launches First Phase of Green Project
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 MUHARRAM 30, 1441 VOL.13 NO. 4751 QR 2 Fajr: 4:09 am Dhuhr: 11:24 am Asr: 2:49 pm Maghrib: 5:24 pm Isha: 6:54 pm MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER SANAYYA ALKHOR Gulf 7 Business 9 Doha D-Ring Road Street-17 M & J Building Houthis claim to have Kaabi discusses FINE MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN HIGH : 38°C Near Ahli Bank Al Meera Petrol Station Al Meera captured thousands of energy, LNG LOW : 30°C alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448 Saudis in offensive cooperation in Japan AMIR ATTENDS DaY 2 OF DOHA WORLDS Ashghal launches first phase of green project 5,800-sqm Al Abraj Park with Nation-wide sapling-planting Project to expand Qatar’s 130 trees opened in Onaiza campaign launched green cover 240% by 2022 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Sapling-planting campaign DOHA Ashghal launched the Qa- tar Beautification and Our THE Public Works Author- Kids Planting Trees campaign ity (Ashghal) has launched the in coordination with the Min- first phase of a nation-wide istry of Education and Higher beautification project that will Education. It aims to rope in see the country’s green space schoolchildren in planting increase 240 percent by 2022. trees in some of the Ashghal Nearly 2,650 kilometres project sites. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani graced the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on of paths for pedestrians and On Saturday, 30 students Saturday evening to witness part of the IAAF World Athletics Championships’ second-day events. The cyclists and 10 million square from the Ahmed Mansour Amir watched the mixed 4x400m relay, hammer throw, long jump, and men’s 100m final. -
Qatar to Host International LNG Conference in 2025
www.thepeninsula.qa Wednesday 29 July 2020 Volume 25 | Number 8333 8 Dhul-Hijja - 1441 2 Riyals BUSINESS | 15 PENMAG | 19 SPORT | 23 Ooredoo Classifieds Broad takes announces QR14bn and Services 500th Test scalp in revenue and net section as England seal profit of QR818m included series win Do it online now. Get a new SIM from the Online safety of your home! Qatar to host international LNG conference in 2025 THE PENINSULA — DOHA Carbon Capture and Storage schemes in the world, which The LNG Events Series Steering will showcase to the world our Committee has announced that strong commitment to the envi- Qatar has been selected as the ronment. LNG vessel deliveries host country for LNG2025, the under the largest LNG ship con- 21st International Conference struction program in history and Exhibition on Liquefied will also be well underway at Natural Gas. that time.” Professor Joe M. Kang, the Held every three years, the Chair of the LNG Events Series International Conference and Steering Committee, the Inter- Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Amir reviews brotherly national Gas Union (IGU) Pres- Gas is the industry’s most rec- ident, made the announcement ognised LNG event, and is marking the conclusion of a attended by thousands of del- ties with Sultan of Oman competitive process to decide egates, speakers, exhibitors, QNA — DOHA the event’s 2025 host. trade visitors, and other Prof. Kang, representing the industry professionals. Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held yesterday three owners of the event: the The last edition, LNG2019, morning a telephone conversation with H M Sultan Haitham IGU, the Gas Technology Institute was held in Shanghai and the bin Tariq of Sulatanate of Oman. -
Experience Record Important Completed Projects
EXPERIENCE RECORD IMPORTANT COMPLETED PROJECTS Ser. CONTRACT DATE VALUE OF REF . NO . NAME OF PROJECT CLIENT'S NAME CONSULTANT LOCATION No STRART FINISH PROJECT / QR Artline & James Cubitt & 1 J/149 Masjid for H.E. Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad Awqaf Dept. Dafna 12‐10‐2011/31‐10‐2012 68,527,487.70 Partners Road works, Parking, Landscaping, Shades and Development of Al‐ 22‐08‐2010 / 21‐06‐2012 2 MRJ/622 Jabel Area in Dukhan. Qatar Petroleum Qatar Petroleum Dukhan 14,428,932.00 Road Improvement Works out of Greater Doha Access Roads to ASHGHAL Road Affairs Doha, Qatar 48,045,328.17 3 MRJ/082 15‐06‐2010 / 13‐06‐2012 Farms and Villages, Contract No. IA 09/10 C89G Construction and Upgrade of Emergency/Approach Roads to Arab 4 MRJ/619 Qatar Petroleum Atkins Dukhan 27‐06‐2010 / 10‐07‐2012 23,583,833.70 D,FNGLCS and JDGS within Dukhan Fields,Contract No.GC‐09112200 Aspire Zone Foundation Dismantling, Supply & Installation for the 01‐01‐2011 / 30‐06‐2011 5 J / 151 Aspire Logistics Aspire Logistics Aspire Zone 6,550,000.00 Tower Flame Image at the Sport City Torch Tower in Aspire Zone Extension to be issued Design, Supply, Installation.Commission and Testing of 6 J / 155 Enchancement and Upgrade Work for the Field of Play Lighting Aspire Logestics Aspire Logestics Aspire Zone 01‐07‐2011 / 25‐11‐2011 28,832,000.00 System for Aspire Zone Facilities (AF/C/AL 1267/10) Maintenance of Roads Within Al Daayen Municipality Area (Zones 7 MRJ/078 Al Daayen Municipality Al Daayen 19‐08‐2009 / 11‐04‐2011 3,799,000.00 No. -
Coastal Geomorphology of the Qatar Peninsula
_________________________________________________________________________Swansea University E-Theses Coastal geomorphology of the Qatar Peninsula. Alsheeb, Ali I. M How to cite: _________________________________________________________________________ Alsheeb, Ali I. M (1988) Coastal geomorphology of the Qatar Peninsula.. thesis, Swansea University. http://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa43167 Use policy: _________________________________________________________________________ This item is brought to you by Swansea University. Any person downloading material is agreeing to abide by the terms of the repository licence: copies of full text items may be used or reproduced in any format or medium, without prior permission for personal research or study, educational or non-commercial purposes only. The copyright for any work remains with the original author unless otherwise specified. The full-text must not be sold in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holder. Permission for multiple reproductions should be obtained from the original author. Authors are personally responsible for adhering to copyright and publisher restrictions when uploading content to the repository. Please link to the metadata record in the Swansea University repository, Cronfa (link given in the citation reference above.) http://www.swansea.ac.uk/library/researchsupport/ris-support/ COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY OF THE QATAR PENINSULA by Ali I. M. Alsheeb B.Sc Qatar University, Qatar M.A. Pittsburgh University, U.S.A. Thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Geography, Swansea University, University of Wales, May 1988 ProQuest Number: 10821559 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a com plete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. -
GIIGNL Annual Report Profile
The LNG industry GIIGNL Annual Report Profile Acknowledgements Profile We wish to thank all member companies for their contribution to the report and the GIIGNL is a non-profit organisation whose objective following international experts for their is to promote the development of activities related to comments and suggestions: LNG: purchasing, importing, processing, transportation, • Cybele Henriquez – Cheniere Energy handling, regasification and its various uses. • Najla Jamoussi – Cheniere Energy • Callum Bennett – Clarksons The Group constitutes a forum for exchange of • Laurent Hamou – Elengy information and experience among its 88 members in • Jacques Rottenberg – Elengy order to enhance the safety, reliability, efficiency and • María Ángeles de Vicente – Enagás sustainability of LNG import activities and in particular • Paul-Emmanuel Decroës – Engie the operation of LNG import terminals. • Oliver Simpson – Excelerate Energy • Andy Flower – Flower LNG • Magnus Koren – Höegh LNG • Mariana Ortiz – Naturgy Energy Group • Birthe van Vliet – Shell • Mika Iseki – Tokyo Gas • Yohei Hukins – Tokyo Gas • Donna DeWick – Total • Emmanuelle Viton – Total • Xinyi Zhang – Total © GIIGNL - International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers All data and maps provided in this publication are for information purposes and shall be treated as indicative only. Under no circumstances shall they be regarded as data or maps intended for commercial use. Reproduction of the contents of this publication in any manner whatsoever is prohibited without prior -
The Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game Exploitation of Migrant Workers on a Qatar 2022 World Cup Site
THE UGLY SIDE OF THE BEAUTIFUL GAME EXPLOITATION OF MIGRANT WORKERS ON A QATAR 2022 WORLD CUP SITE 1 Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. Our vision is for every person to enjoy all the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded mainly by our membership and public donations. © Amnesty International 2016 Qatar, DOHA - JANUARY 31, 2016: A general view of cranes and building works during the construction and refurbishment of the Khalifa International Except where otherwise noted, content in this document is licensed under Stadium in the Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar, the venue for group and latter stage a Creative Commons (attribution, non-commercial, no derivatives, matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. international 4.0) license. © Mathew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode For more information please visit the permissions page on our website: www.amnesty.org Where material is attributed to a copyright owner other than Amnesty International this material is not subject to the Creative Commons lisence. First published in 2016 Index: MDE 22/3548/2016 by Amnesty International Ltd Original language: English Peter Benson House, 1 Easton Street Printed by Amnesty International, London WC1X ODW, UK International Secretariat, UK 2 amnesty.org CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 1.1 Methodology 11 2. BACKGROUND 13 3. LABOUR EXPLOITATION AT KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM – A WORLD CUP SITE 16 4.