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Qatar Executive takes part Railway project needs in Swiss aviation show up to 35,000 workers GENEVA: Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division Qatar Executive is once again tak- First phase of Doha Metro slated for completion by 2019 ing part at Europe’s leading business aviation show EBACE DOHA: Qatar’s $40bn inte- surge in population. New trans- 800,000 tonnes of steel and 5.5m which opened in Geneva grated railway project will port choices for Qatar’s increas- m3 of concrete. yesterday. employ up to 35,000-strong ing population include the Doha Central Planning Office The prestigious three-day show labour force, a Qatar Rail offi- Metro, with the first phase slated Director of Planning and Mall of Qatar officials at the press conference. at the Palexpo Exhibition Centre cial has said. for completion by 2019 and the Engineering Ruari Maybank in the Swiss city attracts over 400 “The project will require 20,000 light rail transit which is expected focused on how Qatar is approach- companies with more than 10,000 to 35,000 labour and we are in the to be completed by 2017, he said. ing the task of designing and visitors from over 30 countries. process of coordinating with the To encourage all segments of pop- building an integrated transport Mall of Qatar set Doha-based Qatar Executive Ministry regarding visas,” said ulation to use it, he said the metro network, how the traffic in Qatar — awarded the Best Business Daniel Leckel, Chief Technical system would be attractive, con- will be managed and the benefits Aviation Operator in 2012 by Officer at Qatar Rail yesterday. venient and connected to shop- that integrated transport infra- the magazine Aviation Business Speaking at a seminar on ping malls and major destinations structure will bring. Middle East— is present its diver- “The future and challenges of in the country. The seminar was organ- to open in 2015 sified service portfolio and inno- Infrastructure and Transport “Implementing the metro sys- ised by the Qatar Road Safety vative products to the business in Qatar” yesterday at Qatar tem will reduce the carbon foot- Studies Center (QRSSC) at DOHA: The Mall of Qatar is will have a major hypermar- aviation community at the event, University, Leckel highlighted the print of Qatar in a very short Qatar University’s College of scheduled to open in the third ket, five department stores, 20 placing a strong focus on its grow- vital role the integrated transport period of time, making it an Engineering, in collaboration quarter of 2015, developer international restaurants and an ing maintenance service facility at system would play towards a sus- environment friendly country,” he with the CPO in the Ministry of UrbaCon Trading & Contracting indoor streetscape with double Doha International Airport. tainable and advanced country in added. Some of the key challenges Municipality and Urban Planning. (UCC) announced yesterday. height flagship stores from across In recent months, Qatar accordance with Qatar National of the projects include keeping It outlined the latest infor- Construction on the project has the globe. In addition, unique chil- Executive has significantly Vision 2030. the Doha traffic moving while mation from key organisations been underway since 2012 and dren’s wear, popular price and expanded its maintenance service He highlighted the need for the construction takes place and including the CPO, Ashghal and is proceeding on schedule. The young urban lifestyle brands will offering, underpinning its status as more choices of transport as importing the raw construction Qatar Rail, which are responsi- Mall of Qatar is expected to be clustered into districts creat- a Bombardier Authorised Service the country witnesses dramatic materials. The project will require ble for delivering the country’s welcome an estimated 20 mil- ing synergy between retailers and Facility (ASF) in the Middle future transport and infrastruc- lion customers annually. providing the maximum in cus- East with certifications from ture plans. They highlighted The total project cost is in tomer convenience. Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority how students particularly could excess of QR3bn and has been A two level luxury court at (QCAA) and EASA-Part 145 to actively participate in the coun- secured with funding from the south end of the complex support European and Qatari try’s development. Qatar National Bank. Located will have individually articulated registered Bombardier aircraft. “Qatar is an exciting place at the intersection of Al Rayyan shop fronts interspersed with Complementing its existing Line to be at the moment as it pro- Highway and Celebration Road, indoor/ outdoor cafes and patios Maintenance services, Qatar vides valuable opportunities for the project is adjacent to Al and a premium concierge lounge. Executive received additional regu- development that very few coun- Rayyan Sports Club and a future A major luxury brand hotel is latory approvals from the QCAA in tries in the world could offer,” FIFA 2022 World Cup Stadium. planned, as well as a signature res- April to perform Base Maintenance said Director of the QRSSC Dr A dedicated Metro Station will taurant on the outside surrounded services for Bombardier Challenger Khalifa bin Nasser Al Khalifa. be integrated into the mall, pro- by terraces overlooking the luxury 604 and 605s and the manufactur- College of Engineering Dean viding more access to visitors. In court. er’s Global series of aircraft. Dr Rashid Al Ammari said: “In addition, the project will provide The exterior of the whole mall Qatar Airways Chief Executive a city developing as fast as Doha, spacious parking for over 7,000 will be animated with storefronts, Officer Akbar Al Baker said: there will be challenges. One of cars. Over 162,000 square meters cafes and extensive landscaping “EBACE is a key industry event the main ones is developing in line of retail leasable space on three to connect to customers as soon as for us and provides the per- with Qatar National Vision 2030 levels will make it one of Qatar’s they drive in. UrbaCon Trading and fect platform to promote Qatar while still keeping traditions. We largest shopping and entertain- Contracting is developing, manag- Executive to a wide audience particularly welcome the involve- ment destinations. ing the design and construction of Daniel Leckel (right), Chief Technical Officer, Qatar Rail; and Dr Khalifa bin including business leaders, gov- ment of our students, who will be Shem Krey, Deputy Managing the complex and will operate the Nasser Al Khalifa, Director, Qatar Road Safety Studies Centre (QRSSC); at ernment officials and all the major the ones responsible for solving Director, Mall of Qatar said: “We Mall for the owner. corporate aircraft manufacturers. a seminar on future and challenges of Qatar’s Infrastructure, organised by these challenges in the future.” are launching the Mall of Qatar The Mall of Qatar has been THE PENINSULA the QRSSC at the Qatar University yesterday. SALIM MATRAMKOT THE PENINSULA at a time when there is clearly designed by internationally enormous untapped demand for acclaimed architects Chapman quality integrated shopping, din- Taylor and KEO. McARTHUR + ing and entertainment facilities COMPANY, the world renowned NHRC chairman in the country. Our research retail specialists, have been has shown there is a significant selected to market and lease the Part of Al Rayyan to get major meets ICRC chief amount of capacity that has to mall. be met in the retail area and our The Mall of Qatar is being DOHA: The Chairman of Mall will be a major step in fulfill- introduced for the first time to the National Human Rights ing demand. The Mall of Qatar is the public at Cityscape Qatar facelift under Ashghal project Committee (NHRC), Dr Ali also geared towards helping the from May 27 to 29 at the Doha bin Smeikh Al Marri, met the broader economic growth and Exhibition Centre and an Official DOHA: Public Works Authority President of the International prosperity of the country.” Retailer Launch Event is planned (Ashghal) has started a project Committee of the Red Cross Spread over a building area for October this year at the to give a complete infrastruc- (ICRC), Peter Maurer, at the which is the equivalent size of 50 Museum of Islamic Art. ture facelift to Legdeim, Bani Ritz-Carlton Hotel. QNA FIFA football pitches, the Mall THE PENINSULA Hajer area (North), part of Al Rayyan Municipality. The project will provide com- prehensive infrastructure for residential units, educational institutions and businesses located in Rawdat Legdeim, Bani Hajer and the surrounding areas. A complete infrastructure including a new road network, a sewerage network, traffic signals and street landscaping are being developed to improve the qual- ity of life for residents of Rawdat Legdeim, Bani Hajer and the neighbouring places, according to Saoud Al Tamimi Manager of the Roads Projects Department and Saoud Al Tamimi, Manager of the Roads Projects Department and Local Manager of the Local Roads and Roads and Drainage Programme at Ashghal, announcing the phase 1 of the Drainage Programme at Ashghal. new project in Al Rayyan, at Ashghal headquarters in West Bay, yesterday. Upon completion the area will have some special features as SHAIVAL DALAL walking and cycling lanes, car parks, pedestrians crossing and safety and efficient traffic movement country’s five regions as Qatar safety fences to ensure pedestri- in the neighbourhood. North, Qatar South, Doha North, ans’ safety and a clear signage To minimise inconvenience to Doha South and Doha West. around the area, said Al Tamimi residents, Ashghal will ensure THE PENINSULA yesterday at a press conference to keep access held at their headquarters. to all buildings “Developing the roads and open through- infrastructure in Rawdat out the project. Legdeim, Bani Hajer area as per Wherever possi- the best international standards, ble, construction drives socio-economic growth, works surround- and is in conformity with Qatar ing schools will National Vision 2030 to provide a be carried out comprehensive infrastructure in during holidays all areas of Qatar” he added. and when schools The project will be imple- are closed. mented in two phases and the Entrances and first stage work is expected to exits to schools be completed within 15 months. will remain open Ashghal in partnership with Hyder during school Consultancy Middle East is working hours, and safe on the QR326m worth first phase of routes around the project. the working area The 152-hectare plot’s, phase one will be avail- will include the layout of approxi- able. Ashghal’s mately 23km of arterial and local Local Roads roads with varying corridor widths and Drainage ranging from 16 to 40m. Second Programme phase of the project which is being is designed to designed will begin in August said, upgrade and Al Tamimi. maintain the The road network will contain two road and drain- signalised junctions together with age network priority intersections to ensure road across the