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From The Report: Qatar 2017
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Guided by the state’s long-term economic development plan, Qatar National Vision 2030, and driven by preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is investing heavily in infrastructure programmes focused on its non-oil and gas sectors. More than $500m a week is being spent across all capital projects in the country in preparation for the upcoming games, with investments of up to $13bn in infrastructure projects having taken place in 2017, covering airport and port projects, as well as road upgrades.

This chapter contains an interview with Jassim bin Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transport and Communications; and Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Managing Director and CEO, Qatar Rail.

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Overview

A flurry of activity: Major projects to prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and meet long-term development goals
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Guided by the state’s long-term economic development plan, Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, and driven by preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is investing heavily in infrastructure programmes focused on its non-oil and gas sectors. More than $500m a week is being spent across all capital projects in the country in preparation for the upcoming games, with plans announced in December 2016 by Ali Shareef Al Emadi, the minister of finance, to invest up to $13bn in infrastructure…

Interview

Prosperity over the siege: Jassim bin Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transport and Communications (MoTC), on the sector’s role in overcoming the impact of the siege and moving ahead
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Interview:Jassim bin Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti What role has the ministry played in overcoming the impact of the siege? JASSIM BIN SAIF AHMED AL SULAITI: Urgent measures were taken in the first days of the siege, ensuring the fulfilment and respect of international agreements by all parties. Food security and sustainability of ongoing mega-projects is set to be Qatar’s number-one priority. Hamad Port, Qatar’s global maritime gateway, is playing an extremely vital role in this respect by extending its direct lines through Oman’s Sohar Port, as well as international lines to India, Turkey, Iran and Pakistan. In addition, Qatar has embarked…

Analysis

Flagship projects: Spending in all modes is gathering pace
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The government’s focus on investing in large-scale transport projects is expected to continue for the next three to four years as new motorways, rail links and other expansions are built to service a growing population and meet demand projections for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, Qatar’s transformation is not just about football – it goes well beyond the 2022 FIFA tournament. Transportation infrastructure development is a key pillar of the government’s Qatar National Vision (QNV)…

Interview

Timely connections: Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Managing Director and CEO, Qatar Rail, on revolutionising public transport offerings
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Interview:Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie How will the establishment of an integrated mass transit system contribute to national ambitions for economic development? ABDULLA BIN ABDULAZIZ BIN TURKI AL SUBAIE: Qatar’s National Vision 2030 is built on cornerstones that facilitate not only a higher standard of living, but also a better quality of life for the current generation and those after. Qatar Rail started implementing its ambitious plan to develop an integrated rail network…

Analysis

Up, up and away: The state is bolstering its airport capacity as passenger numbers rise
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Located 16 km from central Doha and within six hours flying time of 80% of the world’s population, Hamad International Airport (HIA) has emerged as a key regional transport hub since opening its doors to the public in April 2014. The airport’s infrastructure and facilities rank it among the most efficient and best reviewed globally, recording a 90.5% on-time departure performance in the fiscal year ending in March 2016, and received a five-star Skytrax rating in January 2017 – the…