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Doha: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has kicked off 22 new projects worth QR4.1bn in 2023; among that six projects have been awarded and 10 projects are in the process of implementation with an approximate value of over QR3bn including the development of Hamad Medical Corporation, building Madinat Khalifa Health Centre, Qatar Academy Sidra and development of the Ministry of Municipality’s Veterinary Laboratories, according to Projects Affairs Director at Ashghal, Eng Yousef Al Emadi.
He said that six projects are awarded with an estimated worth of QR1.1bn which include the construction and development of several buildings in coordination with various authorities.
Al Emadi said that Ashghal will be tendering for more projects in the third quarter of this year, and Ashghal is continuing to complete infrastructure and public buildings projects according to the State plan.
He also said that design plans have commenced for projects including of Court Complex and Court of Cassation, Al Thumama Main Post Office Building, and Road Transport Customs Building.
Al Emadi added that among the six projects under design two are of the courts complex and the Court of Appeal and Cassation, which was recently announced for a design competition to obtain the most beautiful architectural idea, in addition to the design of the main post office building in the Thumama area and the design of the land transport customs building.
He also said that another set of projects is planned to be launched in the third quarter of 2023.
It is worth mentioning that the Public Works Authority announced last week “in coordination with the Supreme Judicial Council” the launch of a design competition for the establishment of 8 new courts to include the court complex project and the Court of Cassation project to obtain the best architectural idea, within the framework of the state’s plan to develop justice systems and services.
