Ashghal

Ashghal
Government
Industry Construction, infrastructure
Founded 2004
Headquarters Al Faisal Tower, Al Dafna, Doha
Key people
 H.E. Eng. Nasser bin Ali Al Mawlawi (President)
Number of employees
 2,500 (December 2012)
Website www.ashghal.gov.qa

Ashghal ( Arabic هيئة الأشغال العامة ) is the Public Works Authority of Qatar headquartered in Al Dafna, Doha. Ashghal was established based on the Emiri Decree issued by HH the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on January 20, 2004, as an autonomous body to design, deliver and manage all infrastructure related projects as well as public amenities of the State. Ashghal is responsible for the construction and maintenance of local roads, drainage systems, highways and public buildings like mosques, schools, hospital, health centers, parks, etc.

Organizational structure

The current president of Ashghal is H.E. Eng. Nasser bin Ali Al Mawlawi.[1]

Ashghal’s business units consist of five major affairs:[2]

Programmes

Ashghal currently has 4 key programmes:[3]

Responsibilities

Ashghal is responsible for building infrastructure facilities for the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted by Qatar.[8] The Arab country plans to spend up to $100 billion[9] in infrastructure projects between 2013 and 2022. Various companies like CH2M Hill,[10] KBR,[11] and Parsons Brinckerhoff[12][13] are associated with many of Ashghal's projects.

References

  1. ↑ Public Works Authority Official Website - President's message
  2. ↑ Public Works Authority Official Website - About Ashghal
  3. ↑ Gulf Times newspaper - Ashghal Projects
  4. ↑ Gulf Times newspaper - Expressway contracts awarded
  5. ↑ The peninsula newspaper - Road projects deals signed
  6. ↑ Construction WeekOnline - Ashghal reveils drainage network plan
  7. ↑ I Love Qatar - Sharq Crossing Project
  8. ↑ Qatar wins right to host 2022 World Cup, BBC 2 Dec 2010
  9. ↑ Peninsula News 5 December 2010
  10. ↑ Amey Info January 28, 2013
  11. ↑ Peninsula 9 February 2011
  12. ↑ Arabian Industry 22 June 2013
  13. ↑ DohaPress

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