Public Works Authority’s (Ashghal) project implementation system via public-private partnership (PPP) will open new ways to enhance co-operation between the government and the private sector, an official said on Monday.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of ‘Mega Projects Qatar Conference 2022’ on the sidelines of Project Qatar’s 18th edition, Yousef Abdulrahman al-Emadi, director of Projects Affairs at Ashghal, said PPP will help improve quality and achieve the government’s aim to revitalise the private sector through government projects and providing it with new horizons to develop.
“This system will attract global foreign investments that will allow the transfer of knowledge related to the management and implementation of such projects and provide financing, construction, maintenance, and operation for a long time before handing it over to the relevant government agencies,” al-Emadi emphasised.
He said Ashghal’s participation in Project Qatar 2022 as a Strategic Partner will showcase its achievements in infrastructure projects and plans for other important projects.
Al-Emadi said Ashghal’s strategic partnership with Project Qatar comes within its vision to enhance communication and partnership with various private sector companies that contribute to the implementation of projects in the country.
“Because at Ashghal, we are keen to enhance cooperation with the private sector and increase its investments in the implementation of state projects, al-Emadi also pointed out.
He added: “Ashghal is committed to implementing and managing projects in an efficient manner and according to the highest international quality standards with the aim of providing sustainable infrastructure for future generations. We will remain committed to delivering projects on time and we aspire to give more and work to build a better future for our country.”
Aside from al-Emadi, the conference’s opening ceremony witnessed keynotes from the following speakers: Italian ambassador Alessandro Prunas, National Real Estate Committee, Federation of Saudi Chambers chairman Mohamed al-Murshed, ActivePure by My Pure Air executive director Commercial Distribution Group Todd Follmer, and Ashghal project engineer, head of Doha Highways Section Ali Mohamed Darwish.
Meanwhile, the second session featured presentations by the following companies sponsoring the exhibition on their projects and programmes, whether related to the upcoming World Cup or beyond: Qatari Diar, Manateq, Milaha, and Suhail Industrial Holding Group, among others.
Today (June 7), the Certified Conference Sessions and Trainings are being held to support the continuous development of professionals who will benefit from free learning opportunities.
Many workshops are expected over the next two days on different topics, such as ‘Business Management in a Post-Covid World’, ‘Achieving Excellence in Asset Management through Project Portfolio’, and ‘Smart City Qatar – A Look into the Future of Smart Cities’, among others.
Project Qatar, which will run until June 9 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), is the country’s first and longest-running business exhibition specialising in construction, building, and other related industries. The exhibition offers access to Qatar's thriving construction market as well as the possibility of creating new business opportunities with companies of all sizes.
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