Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced progress on 20 new projects with a total estimated value of QR11.5 billion ($3.16 billion).

While 12 of these projects have been awarded, eight projects are set to be tendered soon, said a Qatar News Agency report.

The projects are implemented as part of Ashghal's plan to complete infrastructure, buildings, drainage and public facilities in line with the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030 aimed at achieving comprehensive and sustainable development.

Ashghal said 12 new projects valued at more than QR4.5 billion have been awarded. These include six key building projects, most notably the development of Hamad General Hospital, the design and construction of a postal building in Al Thumama, the refurbishment of the Racing and Equestrian Club and the Qatar Equestrian Federation, in addition to the fourth phase of the Al Uqda Equestrian Complex development.

In the roads and residential infrastructure sector, four projects were awarded, including the development of roads and infrastructure in Izghawa and Al Thumid (Packages 1 and 2). The projects also include beautification works and the construction of air-conditioned pathways within Qatar University campus, as part of public realm enhancement initiatives.

Eight projects to be tendered

Ashghal added that eight additional projects, with an estimated combined value of around QR7 billion, are set to be tendered in the upcoming phase. 

These include strategic projects, most notably the design and construction of the Southern Strategic Tunnel for surface and groundwater drainage, as well as the Western Strategic Tunnel for the same purpose in the southern area, as part of efforts to enhance stormwater drainage systems, improve infrastructure network efficiency and mitigate flooding risks.

Upcoming tenders will also cover road and infrastructure development projects serving citizens' land plots in various areas in the north and south of the country.

Implementing strategic plan

Ashghal President Eng Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer said the authority is proceeding with project implementation in accordance with the state's strategic plan covering roads, buildings, drainage and service facilities sectors, in line with urban and economic development plans. 

Al Meer emphasised that the awarded projects were assigned to Qatari companies, underscoring Ashghal's commitment to strengthening the role of national firms, enhancing their competitiveness and reinforcing the local private sector as a key partner in development, thereby supporting the national economy and advancing technical and engineering capabilities in the local market.

Projects Affairs Director Eng Khalid Al Khayareen noted that one of the most prominent awarded projects is the Hamad General Hospital redevelopment, which includes a comprehensive modernisation plan covering systems and facilities in line with rapid developments in the healthcare sector. The value of the project is approximately QR1.179 billion.