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 the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on 20 January 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 Saad Ahmed Al Mohannadi.[2]
Ashghal's business units consist of five major affairs:[3]
- Infrastructure Affairs
- Asset Affairs
- Buildings Affairs
- Technical Support Affairs
- Shared Services Affairs
Programmes
Ashghal currently has the following key programmes:[4]
Responsibilities
Ashghal was responsible for building infrastructure facilities for the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted by Qatar.[7][8] The country had planned 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] are associated with many of Ashghal's projects.
References
- ^ https://www.ashghal.gov.qa/en/AboutUS/Pages/President.aspx
- ^ "HH the Emir Appoints President and Assistant President of Public Works Authority". Qatar News Agency. 4 January 2016. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
- ^ Public Works Authority Official Website - About Ashghal
- ^ Gulf Times newspaper - Ashghal Projects
- ^ Gulf Times newspaper - Expressway contracts awarded
- ^ "The peninsula newspaper - Road projects deals signed". Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ^ Qatar wins right to host 2022 World Cup, BBC 2 Dec 2010
- ^ "Qatar cuts spending on new health facilities - official". Reuters. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Peninsula News 5 December 2010". Archived from the original on 8 December 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ Amey Info January 28, 2013 Archived 4 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Peninsula 9 February 2011". Archived from the original on 13 February 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ Arabian Industry 22 June 2013
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