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IMIA NEWS

Special Issue No. 4

Regional Information – Qatar

March 2016

Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world. It has set a benchmark in construction in terms of

quality of infrastructure. It is currently poised for heightened activity in its construction sector, which is

expected to maintain a steady growth driven by the government's long-term economic development plan

QNV 2030. The construction market in Qatar is one of the rapidly growing markets in the Middle East and is

a popular destination for investments.

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International focus on Qatar has increased in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and the scaling up

of its investments to deliver the Qatar National Vision 2030. There are also a number of major other

initiatives in its lucrative pipeline, including the deep water port and a transportation corridor in the capital

city Doha. Other key projects include a metro system, the Lusail Development project and the Pearl. Nearly

$100 billion of projects are currently in the planning or construction phase. Alongside the infrastructure and

construction markets. Some of the mega infrastructure projects include the US$ 7 billion New Doha Port

project, allocation of US$ 20 billion towards construction of roadways and highways and the biggest of

them being the construction of 8 Eco-friendly stadia at an estimated cost of over US$ 32 billion, seven are

being built afresh, while one is to be refurbished.

Lusail Development project:-

Lusail is a new coastal city under construction north of Doha and will cover 35km². The project will

contain 18 different districts and will include a lagoon with two marinas, 25,000 residential units, high and

low-rise buildings, commercial districts and mixed-use areas, retail areas, two golf courses, 22 schools, and

a2 hospital.

Value: US $5.5 billion

The project is currently under construction and infrastructure works are scheduled to be completed in 2011.

The entire development is expected to be completed in 2018. Hyder Consulting Middle East, Halcrow and

Cowi and Partners prepared the detailed infrastructure plans. Parsons International is the project manager.

In 2006, Lusail Real Estate Development Company (LREDC) began creating Lusail Development. LREDC

hired Parsons (and others) to assist in the design, planning, and construction of this community, known as

Lusail City. Parsons is responsible for program management during the preconstruction and construction

phases.

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For bidding purposes, the deliverables for the Lusail Development Project are divided into

construction packages and, as program manager, we are overseeing four project elements:

• Primary infrastructure (12 packages) ◦21.5 km of roads and highways, including one bridge and five

underpasses

o 39.5 km of pipes for potable water firefighting

o 34.1 km of stormwater drainage and five pumping stations

o 36.8 km of irrigation channels

o 518,000 m² of hard landscaping and 409,000 m² of soft landscaping

o 40.5 km of 66-kV cables and 69.9 km of 11-kV cables

o Three 66/11-kV substations and twelve 11/0.4-kV substations

o 1,048 lampposts

o 42.4 km of telecommunications cables

o 14 km of utility tunnels

• Marine earthworks and site preparation (1 package)

• Underground car parks (1 package)

• Sewage treatment plant and networks (1 package)

To date, substantial infrastructure work has been accomplished at Lusail City.

Doha Metro Project:-

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The Doha railway will include an east coast link, a high-speed link, a freight link and a light rail

system. The railway will serve suburb of Doha and developments such as Lusail, Education city and West

Bay. These contracts relate to the first 130 kilometres of the railway, of which 99 kilometres will be

underground. The major systems and rolling stock tender have also been issued.

Project Type : Railway

Project Duration From: Q1 2010 Estimated

Schedule : The project is Under Construction.

Estimated Value : 59bn QAR

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The metro system will be built in two phases: the first will see the construction of three out of the

four lines (Red, Gold, and Green) and 37 stations. These lines are expected to be open to the public in late

2019. The second phase will be completed by 2026, and will involve the expansion of the phase one lines,

and the construction of an additional one – the Blue Line. Another 72 stations will also be built.

Stations play an important part – both practically and culturally – of any metro system. Architecturally, the

stations will reflect the heritage of the country, with a ‘vaulted spaces’ design inspired by traditional Bedouin

tents. The largest station, Msheireb, will fall at the heart of the Doha Metro with the Red, Green and Gold

lines all meeting at this point.

Red line:

The Red Line, also known as the Coast Line, runs for about 40 kilometres from Al Wakra in the south to

Lusail in the north. The line also connects Hamad International Airport at Terminal 1 to the centre of the

city. It has 17 stations with the Legtaifiya Station allowing passengers to transfer over to the Lusail Light

Rail Transit. The other 16 stations are:

• Al Bidda

• Corniche

• West Bay

• Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre

• Al Qassar

• Katara

• Lusail

• Hamad International Airport

• Qatar University

• Al Wakra

• Ras Bu Fontas

• Economic Zone

• Oqba Ibn Nafie

• Al Matar

• Umm Ghawalina

• Al Doha Al Jadeda

Green line (Education Line):

The Green Line runs east from Al Riffa to Al Mansoura in the west. Because it passes through Education

City, the line is also known as the Education Line. There are eight stations along this line:

• Al Mansoura

• The White Palace

• Hamad Hospital

• Al Messila

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• Al Rayyan Al Qadeem

• Al Shaqab

• Qatar National Library

• Al Riffa

Gold Line (Historic Line):

The east-west Gold (Historic) Line extends from Ras Bu Aboud to Al Aziziya. Ten stations run along the

Gold Line:

• Ras Bu Abboud

• Qatar National Museum

• Souq Waqif

• Bin Mahmoud

• Al Sadd

• Joaan

• Al Sudan

• Al Waab

• Sport City

• Al Aziziyah

Msheireb Metro Station:

Msheireb station is the largest station in Doha and is situated at the corner of the Msheireb development

where Wadi Msheireb and Al Diwan Street meet. Msheireb Station marks the crossing of three metro lines

with the Red and Green Lines running parallel and the Gold Line situated underneath. The station features

an extravagant entrance shelter as a landmark way finding for locals and tourists alike. A strong visual

connection between entrance and concourse enables a smooth passenger experience and clear direction

throughout the station.

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Long Distance Passenger and Freight Rail:

The Long Distance Passenger and Freight Rail will serve to connect residents to not only other cities in

Qatar, but to population centres in the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries that includes

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, and Oman, through the proposed regional rail network. This rail

network will have positive ramifications on the country’s environment through the reduction of greenhouse

gases as a single journey effectively replaces the need for hundreds of cars and trucks to take the same

trip.

The Long Distance Passenger and Freight Rail network consists of five main lines:

• Freight line from Mesaieed Port to Ras Laffan.

• Mixed line (passenger and freight) from Doha to Dukhan.

• Mixed line from Doha to Al Shamal.

• Mixed line from Doha to Saudi Arabia.

• High speed passenger line from Doha to Bahrain.

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Al Bayt Stadium:-

Early works have started on the stadium and surrounding precinct, to be officially known as Al Bayt,

Al Khor City, and the project is due to be complete in 2018.

The stadium design is an entirely Qatari concept, reflecting Qatar’s proud history and culture.

Capacity 60 000

City Al-Khor

2Clubs Al Khor SC

Tournament W2orld Cup 2022

Cost € 770 mln

Construction 09.2015 - 09.2018

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The stadium, surrounded by impressively landscaped plazas and parking sites, will not only meet all

FIFA criteria, but also environmental and sustainability guidelines set out by LEED and GSAS standards.

The Supreme Committee assured the stadium was designed in a way to allow hosting football at moderate

temperatures even in summer heat.

Al Bayt Stadium shares this dedication to sustainability witnessed in the generations who lived in Bayt Al

Sha’ar. To achieve Qatar’s goal of hosting an environmentally friendly 2022 FIFA World Cup™, the stadium

and precinct will incorporate green building materials that minimise embedded carbon and incorporate

energy usage best practices. Employing the latest construction techniques and materials, the stadium will

target Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certifications.

The stadium is named for Bayt Al Sha’ar, a tent traditionally used by nomadic people in Qatar and

neighbouring countries. Historically, the distinctive exterior – black with prominent white stripes – served a

number of purposes. The width and number of white stripes identified the tribe of the owner. The tent was

easily spotted from afar. For those travelling through the sometimes harsh landscapes of the desert, the

sight of a striped tent on the horizon meant an invitation to enjoy the hospitality of the tent’s owner, whether

known to the traveller or not. Al Bayt Stadium – Al Khor City will carry on this tradition, beckoning football

lovers near and far, bringing them together to put aside their differences in a global celebration of the

beautiful game.

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Lusail Stadium:-

As the venue for Qatar’s 2022 World Cup bid, the Lusail Iconic Stadium will provide a world-class

football facility for 86,250 spectators during the opening ceremony, group games and final. Reflecting

Doha’s culture and heritage, the stadium is designed to be highly energy efficient and capable of

performing in extreme summer climatic conditions.

The stadium has a near-circular footprint and sits on the master plan’s primary axis, which divides

the stadium precinct into two halves. Encircled by a reflective pool of water, spectators cross the ‘moat’ to

enter the building via six bridges. An outer pedestrian concourse extends from the water towards an array

of smaller amenity buildings and a hotel at the stadium’s perimeter.

The saddle-form roof appears to float above the concrete seating bowl, discreetly supported by a ring of

arching columns. Its central section can be retracted to allow the pitch to be either open to the sky or fully

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covered. The concave profile of the stadium’s outer enclosure evokes the sails of a traditional dhow boat

and incorporates a system of operable louvers. Inside, the seating bowl is designed to enhance the

experience and atmosphere for spectators: VIP and hospitality accommodation is concentrated along the

sides of the pitch to create a continuous sea of fans behind each goal.

Al Shamal Stadium:-

Al Shamal stadium will have a capacity of 45,120, with a permanent lower tier of 25,500 seats and a

modular upper tier of 19,620 seats. The stadiums shape is derived from the "dhow" fishing boat used in the

Gulf. Spectators are expected to arrive from the Doha Expressway, water taxis, the Bahrain-Qatar

Friendship Bridge and the new Metrorail.

The Mega Reservoir:-

The project entails construction of five potable water mega reservoirs sites and interconnecting

network of large diameter water pipelines. Each reservoirs site will ultimately comprise up to nine

reservoirs, each of which will be the largest of their type in the world.

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The objective of the Water Security Mega Reservoirs Project is to provide the 7 days of potable

water storage in the new mega reservoirs and the existing and future secondary reservoirs preserving the

water quality.

Mega reservoirs and pumping stations will be constructed at five strategic locations along the Qatar

National Utility Corridor. First phase of the project, which is currently under implementation, will deliver

storage capacity of about 2,300 million gallons of water in 24 huge concrete reservoirs and some 480km of

buried ductile iron pipelines with diameter up to 1.6m.

The first phase of the project will provide the 7 days of storage for the expected water demand at

horizon 2026, with 5 mega reservoir sites. The second phase will provide the 7 days of water storage for

expected demand in 2036 by adding additional reservoirs within the 5 mega reservoirs sites. Second stage

of the project, which will be implemented after 2020, will include construction of additional pipelines and 16

new reservoirs within the 5 mega sites to achieve an ultimate total storage capacity of about 3,800 million

gallons of water.

Inner Doha Re-sewerage Implementation Strategy (IDRIS):-

The key programme that provides vital drainage infrastructure for the southern part of Doha is the

Inner Doha Re-sewerage Implementation Strategy or IDRIS. This scheme will include a major deep tunnel

sewer network and advanced sewage treatment works.

The Programme will provide a long-term wastewater treatment solution to serve the needs of Doha,

Al Wakra and Messaieed. IDRIS is developed to upgrade and expand the sewerage infrastructure, and to

accommodate the projected population growth of an additional one million people in Doha’s oldest area –

the south catchment.

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Programme Highlights

Duration: 8 years (2012 – 2019).

Conveyance system consists of more than 40 km of deep main trunk sewer and over 70 km of

lateral interceptor sewers.

One large and approximately 70 meter (m) deep terminal pump station.

New Doha South advanced sewage treatment works with an initial capacity of 500 thousand litres

per day (Mᴲ/Day).

More than 70 km of treated sewage effluent return mains and pump stations.

Estimated cost: In excess of QR 10 billion.

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The major tunnelled interceptor sewer and advanced sewage treatment works scheme will meet the

long-term demands of the Doha South Catchment for the next 50 years, eliminate the hydraulically

overloaded conditions, and remove over 35 existing pump stations. The Programme Management

Consultant is CH2M HILL International.

Sharq Project:-

Work on the $5bn Sharq Crossing project, previously known as the Doha Bay crossing and

expressway project, is advancing with the US-based Fluor Corporation winning the contract.

The company has been awarded a $185m contract with Qatar Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to provide

project management and construction supervision services for the Sharq Crossing.

Public interest in the project was revived after a YouTube video went viral that showed three bridges

connecting different parts of the country. Sharq Crossing is Qatar’s ambitious development plan ahead of

the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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The project will navigate Doha Bay and will comprise bridge sections interconnected by an

immersed tube tunnel to create a new passageway beneath the waters of Doha Bay.

Completion of the project is expected by 2020 to support the run-up to the World Cup event. The project is

being led from Fluor’s Doha office with support from the Abu Dhabi and Greenville, South Carolina, offices.

Hamad International Airport:-

‘’A Dazzling New Hub in the Middle East ‘’

Previously known as New Doha International Airport (NDIA), this is due to open in 2013 and will include: –

a passenger terminal, capable of handling up to 50 million passengers per year;

– A 750,000 -tonnes-per-year cargo terminal; – a free trade zone; – a business park.

The design of the passenger terminal complex at Qatar’s new airport celebrates form, surface and

light while providing a highly efficient yet inspirational experience for travellers.

Through expressive architecture rooted in place, the iconic terminal creates a lasting impression on guests.

While contemporary in design to mirror Qatar’s progressive growth, the airport pays homage to the nation’s

rich cultural heritage and natural environment. The dramatic, curving building silhouette recalls ocean

waves and sand dunes to project a powerful image as Qatar’s gateway to the world.

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Banana Island:-

A 20 minutes from the heart of Qatar’s vibrant capital, a luxury yacht ferry crosses crystal clear

water to reach a breath-taking island that feels a world away, while a private helicopter pad offers an

exclusive arrival with a bird’s eye coastal view.

Hideaway in true Arabian luxury with 141 rooms, suites, pool villas and over water villas setting the

mood for romance and unforgettable holidays with family and friends. Bask on our private 800 metre beach

and refresh yourself at the 100 metre long lagoon pool, or master the waves in our surf pool and enjoy a

wide range of water sports.

Banana Island Resort Doha:

Anantara Spa Holistic wellness lifestyle programmes Nine dining options Fitness centre

Private 800 metre beach Beach volleyball court Water sports Fully equipped diving centre

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Tennis court Private marina for up to 30 boats 100 metre long lagoon pool Two lane surf pool Children’s pool with water slides Indoor botanical garden Children’s club Teens’ club

The Museum Of Islamic Art:-

9-hole golf putting course Eight pin bowling alley Cinema theatre Helicopter pad Observation area

The museum is influenced by ancient Islamic architecture, yet has a unique design. It was the first

of its kind in the Arab States of the Persian Gulf and has a very large collection of Islamic art, plus a study

and a library. Sabiha Al Khemir served as the founding director of the museum from 2006-2008.

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) represents Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. Its

collection includes metal work, ceramics, jewellery, wood work, textiles and glass, obtained from three

continents and dating from the 7th to the 19th century.

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The museum houses a collection of works gathered since the late 1980s, including manuscripts, textiles

and ceramics. It is one of the world’s most complete collections of Islamic artefacts, with items originating in

Spain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, India, and Central Asia.

Occupying a total area of 45,000 m2, the museum is located on an artificial peninsula overlooking the south

end of Doha Bay. Construction by Baytur Construction Co. (Turkey) was completed in 2006, but the

museum's interior was subjected to a variety of changes thereafter.

The National Museum Of Qatar:-

This museum will give voice to Qatar’s heritage whilst celebrating its future. Visitors can learn about

Qatar's ancestors and the formation of early cities, as well the modernization of Qatari society. Exhibitions

will combine historic objects and contemporary influences, opening up a dialogue around the impact of

rapid change.

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Innovative presentation techniques will excite audiences and push boundaries. Entire walls will

become cinematic screens, individual cocoons will hold oral histories and handheld mobile devices will

guide people through thematic displays.

The interlocking disc design by Jean Nouvel is inspired by the desert rose. The space will be a

thriving hub for the public, students, and museum professionals. It will redefine the role of a cultural

institution, fostering a spirit of participation and providing the conditions for discovery to thrive. Beyond

galleries, it provides:

- 220-seat auditorium

- Two retail outlets, two restaurants and a café

- A dedicated food forum, preserving culinary traditions

- Research centre and laboratories

- A park filled with indigenous plants

The museum will be committed to preserving the dhows that were once Doha's lifeblood. In times

gone by, they enabled trade, pearling and fishing. Teams are planning to explore original building methods

using laser scanning and digital photography. They will be creating 3D digital models of the vessels, which

are accessible to and intrigue a wide audience. They will assist in conserving one of the Arabian-Persian

Gulf’s maritime traditions.

The Pearl-Qatar:-

The Pearl-Qatar in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It

is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. As of January 2015,

there are 12,000 residents. Once fully completed, The Pearl will create over 32 kilometres of new coastline,

for use as a residential estate with an expected 18,831 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2018.

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Developed by United Development Company and planned by architecture and design firm Callison,

the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha's West Bay Lagoon area. IN 2004, when the project was

first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5 billion. It is now believed the project will

cost $15 billion upon completion.

The newly opened Marsa Malaz Kempinski showcases the finest European architecture, blended

with traditional Arabian elements in all of it 281 luxurious rooms - including 69 suites, two Presidential

suites and two Royal suites. Each accommodation provides the latest technology, along with service from

your private butler catering to your every need, 24 hours a day.

Editorial and compilation :

Amr Alaa Ibrahim Abuzannad Siddharth S Menon

Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Co.

March 7th 2016