The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is all set to install decorative walls at various places in the country, a unique initiative to highlight the Qatari legacy. Implemented by the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places at Ashghal, the project comes as part of the ongoing efforts to revive and maintain the local elements with the urban settings in order to increase the Qatari cultural identity and its public realm. “The design is inspired by the Qatari nature and the local architectural style. It reflects Arab and Islamic art using Kufi calligraphy while adding a touch of nature,” Ashghal informed through its social media accounts. The abstract tree shape on the walls illustrates the native Ghaf tree (Prosopis cineraria) that represents the distinctive beauty of the local nature. The design is based on the geometry of the golf ball and the existing dome of the golf course building
The committee works in co-ordination with several ministries and other entities at Qatar, including the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Culture and Sports, Qatar Museums, Qatar Rail, Private Engineering Office among others.
This committee is responsible for five major tasks including the construction of central public parks, provision of dedicated lanes for pedestrians and bicycles, development of the Doha Corniche, development of Central Doha, and increasing afforestation and greenery areas.
Apart from reviving and maintaining the local elements, the committee is also working to encourage partnership with local artists to add an artistic and cultural footprint in different spaces. The committee has signed contracts with Qatari artists to submit artworks and sculptures proposals in various locations within the project area.
This comes as part of the efforts to raise the aesthetic value of these locations and transform the entire area into a tourist attraction. Contracts were signed with Qatari artists Hassan al-Mulla, Salman al-Malik, Ali Hassan, Wafika al-Eissa, artist Mohamed al-Ateeq and Jameela al-Shuraim.
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