More Filters
There were 1697 results found for:

All Regions and All Sectors

Interview

OBG talks to Nabeel Mohammed Al Buenain, Project Executive Director, New Port Project (NPP)
OBG
plus

Interview:Nabeel Mohammed Al Buenain Given the anticipated completion date for the NPP, what is to be expected in terms of announcement of tenders and awarding of contracts for the construction of the project? NABEEL MOHAMMED AL BUENAIN: We have created transparency in the tendering process, particularly in terms of pricing. One of our main goals was to create a transparent platform on our…
Interview

OBG talks to Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Acting CEO, United Development Company
OBG
plus

Interview:Badr Mohammed Al Meer Considering the increase in population growth over the past year, how concerned are developers about rental inflation in the coming years? BADR MOHAMMED AL MEER: It is true that the population has been growing over the last few years, but rental inflation is certainly not rising at an alarming level. On the contrary, falling real estate prices are likely to slow…
Interview

OBG talks to Hamad bin Ali Al Hedfa, CEO, Mazaya Qatar Real Estate
OBG
plus

Interview:Hamad bin Ali Al Hedfa What will be the effect of retail developments on the local retail sector? Looking at current demand and foot traffic, do you see a risk of oversupply? HAMAD BIN ALI AL HEDFA: Most of the projects now being developed in Qatar are set for a long-term return on investment, hence real estate developers are very optimistic about prospects in the retail sector. The…
Interview

OBG talks to Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Municipality & Urban Planning
OBG
plus

Interview:Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Khalifa Al Thani How is the ministry working with other bodies to help alleviate congestion and backlogs in the construction industry? SHEIKH ABDUL RAHMAN BIN KHALIFA AL THANI: In order to meet the requirements of the construction boom currently taking place in the country, and the urban re-planning that is under way in a number of areas, the ministry launched…
Interview

OBG talks to Khalid Al Rabban, Chairman, Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC)
OBG
plus

Interview:Khalid Al Rabban What measures are being pursued to strengthen the efficiency and capability of berths and jetties for the supply of materials? KHALID AL RABBAN: QPMC was set up in 2006 by emiri decree with the mandate to boost the efficiency of port facilities used to import construction materials, primarily aggregates including limestone, gabbro, sand and other free-flowing bulk…
Interview

OBG talks to Essa Mohammed Ali Kaldari, CEO, Lusail Real Estate Development Company
OBG
plus

Interview:Essa Mohammed Ali Kaldari Considering the government’s focus on infrastructure development, how do you see this impacting large-scale development works in the coming years? ESSA MOHAMMED ALI KALDARI: Luckily, several large-scale projects such as Lusail City and Msheireb Downtown were started and tendered before the recent wave of infrastructure projects. Currently more than…
Interview

OBG talks to Hessa Sultan Al Jaber, Former Minister of Information and Communications Technology
OBG
plus

Interview:Hessa Sultan Al Jaber Why did the government develop a nation-wide broadband plan, and why now? AL JABER: We know that high-speed, high-quality, affordable broadband is the foundation of an innovative, secure ICT sector that can enrich the quality of life for individuals and propel our nation forward. Ten years ago, Qatar’s leadership made the decision to invest in building the…
Interview

OBG talks to Hamad Abdulla Al Mulla, CEO, Katara Hospitality
OBG
plus

Interview:Hamad Abdulla Al Mulla Given the level of competition, how can Qatar compete with established regional destinations? HAMAD ABDULLA AL MULLA: Demand is relevant to each market’s unique positioning and its attractions. Qatar has positioned itself as a niche destination. In the World Travel Awards 2012 Doha was recognised as the World’s Leading Business Travel Destination, and has…
Interview

OBG talks to Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, President, Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), and Vice-President of Education, Qatar Foundation
OBG
plus

Interview:Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani What was the rationale behind the creation of HBKU, and what will the mandate of the organisation be in relation to Education City? SHEIKH ABDULLA BIN ALI AL THANI: From the outset, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the chairperson of Qatar Foundation, believed Education City should become something greater than the sum of its parts. Since 1998, branches of…
Interview

OBG talks to Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Chairman, Ooredoo
OBG
plus

Interview:Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani To what extent is the long-term sustainability of the industry, particularly revenue growth, reliant on a steady stream of technological innovation? SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMMED BIN SAUD AL THANI: Technological innovation has always played a very significant role in the fast-paced communications industry, and it is only going to increase…