The "Topping Out" ceremony is a time-honoured tradition in construction, symbolising the completion of a building's core structure. In the presence of HE Jassim Mohammed al-Asmakh, director of the Department of American Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, US Ambassador Timmy Davis, and other key project stakeholders, took part in the ceremonial placing of the final bucket of structural concrete into the Chancery.
Ambassador Davis addressed the gathering, emphasising the strong partnership between the United States and Qatar and the crucial role the Qatari government and local entities have played in the project’s success. “The new embassy will enhance US–Qatari diplomatic, security, and commercial relations, serving as a hub for collaboration and engagement. Looking to the future, this facility will further strengthen new avenues for collaboration and promote peace and prosperity for both our nations,” said the US ambassador.
In addition to his remarks, Ambassador Davis poured the final bucket of concrete, further marking the completion of this important phase in the project’s development. The new Chancery building, expected to open in 2026, will serve as a symbol of the continued co-operation between the United States and Qatar. The project is a testament to the close ties between the two nations and the shared commitment to mutual progress and diplomacy.
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