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roject Qatar has es- PQ proves that Qatar is “still QR37.9 billion of the budget
tablished itself as booming” and willing to ex- was set aside for vital infra-
the largest platform pand and strengthen its con- structure projects in areas
for construction com- struction sector. The show has like health, education and
panies in the GCC and most increased in both size (+12%) human resource develop-
importantly the greenest in and participation (+15%) as ment. Officials have indicated
the region. In this interview more than 1,000 manufactur- that the budget for 2010-
with Qatar Construction Sites, ers will showcase their prod- 2011 is likely to be Qatar’s
Michel Gebrael, IFP Project ucts to some 40,000 industry biggest ever. Infrastructure
Manager, explains how the professionals from around the will remain a focus area as
annual event, organized by world. PQ 2010 reflects the will be education, health and
IFP, offers innovative data status of the Qatari economy: environment unlike the past
relevant to construction prod- vibrant & healthy. where their point of attention
ucts, equipment and solu- Conversely do you think was on oil and gas. However,
tions and work for a greener the falling residential pric- there is a concern to keep
tomorrow. es will boost the sale of things from going overboard.
Excerpts from the inter- residential properties in The effort is to maintain a
view: Qatar, encouraging more balance between growth and
What will be the main developers to participate inflation.
focus this year? in the show? How stretched are the
ANSWER: Project Qatar 2010 Logically speaking, when the construction companies
- the seventh international costs and expenses of resi- in Qatar currently? Do you
exhibition for construction dential prices tend to decline, think they can withstand
technology, building materi- there will more demand for further increases in work-
als, equipment and environ- residential areas. More peo- load and demand for ma-
mental technology - has es- ple would want to invest now terials?
tablished itself as the largest that they can afford it and de- There will be an increase in
construction platform in the velopers have a clear access labor demand, with the focus
GCC and most importantly its to market pulse. PQ 2010 is proach. From web to outdoor this year’s exhibition? ing global economic diffi- on the construction sector.
greenest. PQ’s “Sustainabil- a must book/ must attend campaigns, from print to TV The booming of the Qatar culties, this seems to be For instance, the new Doha
ity Week” has strengthened show. Moreover, the idea of and radio, all local and inter- construction market will help boom time for the Qatari International Airport will open
the uniqueness of the show, “green buildings” does aid in national media avenues are boost Project Qatar because construction industry. up as many as 50,000 jobs
bringing more attention to the that matter, because it tends being widely used, ensuring it provides various possibili- How has the slowdown af- when all three phases of its
topic, its challenges and avail- to decrease the operating ex- an optimal coverage of the ties and alternatives for the fected Qatar and how has $14bn construction is com-
able green solutions. It will penses and eliminate the neg- event. construction arena to be im- the industry responded to plete.
offer innovative data relevant ative environmental impacts - Please tell us your view proved and thus cater to what overcome it? With an increasing pop-
to the construction products, a double-whammy deal. of the construction market a new and advancing Qatar His Highness the Emir Sheikh ulation and greater inflow
equipment and solutions. What steps are you tak- in Qatar? needs. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s of tourists spurring de-
Developers in Qatar ing to encourage more par- At the present the Qatar con- Do you think the return- Economic Advisor, HE Dr Ib- mand for hotels and hous-
have adopted a cautious ticipation in the show? struction market is booming. ing confidence across the rahim Ibrahim recently said ing, has Qatar seen an
approach in launching Most exhibitors would want to The oil and gas state is invest- market will result in an in- that Qatar was expected to influx of construction com-
projects due to global eco- place themselves in the active ing heavily in infrastructure crease in visitor numbers? post a budget surplus in the panies coming to meet
nomic slowdown. How do market to strengthen their projects. This will keep con- And what can visitors ex- ensuing financial year. “The that need?
you think will this affect businesses and they will be struction companies floating pect from Project Qatar? price on which oil revenues In addition to houses and
the turnout at the show? able to do that that by becom- for the upcoming years, help- Visitors shall throng this exhi- are to be calculated is likely public installations, Qatar
The global economic crisis ing part of the show. In addi- ing improve the property mar- bition due to various changes to be in the vicinity of $50 has witnessed a growth in
showed little or no effect on tion to the strong brand rec- ket in order to accommodate that have occurred in the re- per barrel,” he is quoted as its office space market due
the Qatari market. Thanks to ognition achieved through the the growing population. An- gion. They will want to learn saying. to the increased demand
prudent financial government many varied outlets and me- other bonus is the fact that lo- about new projects and get What measures are in from global oil and gas com-
policies, the country has over- dia placements used by the cal banks are specific on how to know more about what the place to ensure that the panies, the banking and fi-
come this bump smoothly. organizers to promote both they handle financing, which exhibitors have to offer. There growth of Qatar is sustain- nancial services area and
Only one major project in the booth sales and attendance, will help to preserve their abil- will be a group of multilingual able? Have lessons been government ministries and
real estate sector was can- PQ 2010 uses conventional ity to keep on going. staff to brief visitors and par- learned from the intense agencies. Growing tourism
celled in Qatar during 2008. and unconventional commu- How will this impact ticipants on seminars and boom and bust that have has also encouraged Qatar to
Moreover, the increase in nication tools that guarantee upon Project Qatar? What conferences. affected Dubai so severe- invest in the development of
the number of exhibitors in a 360-degree marketing ap- are your expectations for In spite of the ongo- ly? hotels and resorts.
2 Local News
D
espite the rumblings website, this makes the Middle tell them even before we sign delayed we can take the stuff save values in our design. are very conservative now.
of the global credit East interiors market almost the contract”, she said. and send them elsewhere”. Sometimes, we have to find a “Before they could have many
crunch, the Middle on a par with well-established Hossein Vetry, General Man- Karen stressed that when the way to keep the quality of de- design variations, with some
East continues to wit- markets such as the EU, the US ager, Sharq Village and Spa, times are tough, only the best sign between us and the cli- variations even doubling the
ness steady growth: this was and Japan. agreed with Karen Hay on the will survive through innovative ent”. cost. Now they are really look-
the view of designers attend- Concepts Middle East 2010 importance of the team spirit. ideas. “Budget constraints are always ing at what they can afford to
ing the Concepts Middle East is the region’s leading interior “When we want to achieve we Vetry explained that when there, but there are several do,” he said.
2010 conference which was design congress designed for stimulate our people. When we faced by budget constraints factors that affect the client’s Vetry described the market
held at Doha’s La Cigale Hotel time-restricted design profes- work on big projects we always designers have to be very hon- budget like aesthetics, ma- status now as “back to reality”
in Doha in February. sionals to network, establish give positive incentives to our est in analyzing the cost rather terials, etc. we have to try to situation. “Before you could
A large number of commercial new contacts, debate the fu- team,” he added. than giving in to what the cli- help the client walk through not find a contractor because
and residential buildings, ho- ture of the sector and most Responding to a question ent needs. “We should be the feasibility of the project,” your project is not big enough.
tels, retail outlets and mixed- importantly - conduct busi- about how to advise your cli- very honest in showing him the Abusukheila said. So budget constraints may not
use developments will reach ness. The congress features ents to approach the market to- consequences of his decision. On the other hand, Karen said be a bad thing at the end,” he
completion this year, they strategic, business-focused day when there is a slowdown, We have to be very careful in that even in good times, there said.
pointed out. With 41 new ho- face-to-face meetings, panel Tareq Abusukheila, General selecting the methodology and is never enough money. “In The conference speakers ex-
plored challenges designers
face when working on public
places like hotels and how to
strike a balance between aes-
thetics and practicalities.
Vetry pointed out that if the
company takes pride in what it
does, its role doesn’t end with
handing over the key. It is im-
portant that operators are in-
volved from the very beginning
of the design, like involving
chefs in restaurants projects.
This makes the product a us-
able one at the end.
Younis expressed his feeling
that the optimization starts
from the construction stage
before the interior designer’s
role does.
Choosing the right materials
was another topic discussed at
the conference.
“When you deal with a local
market, you have to acknowl-
edge what does the market
has to offer for you,” Rebeiz
pointed out.
Karen agreed with Rebeiz that
it depends on the market.
“Some markets have very lim-
ited resources. You have to be
realistic on your choice about
using local products,” she
added.
Is going cheaper a solution?
Vetry said that you can get
something better and cheaper,
but the reputation and relation-
ship you have with your vendor
affects your choice.
Karen noted that interior de-
sign market is becoming a no-
tels planned for Qatar alone, discussions, case studies and Manager, AIA, Gensler EMEA, the material,” he said. this region most projects were brand market. “We can still get
the sustained pace of develop- presentations as well as five- said: “In our industry the client Karen saw the solution in look- overpriced. Now it is taking a good quality products now but
ment in the region is surpass- star networking opportunities. and consultant is one team, ing for more local products. more realistic view of things. It not of a known brand. Some
ing other parts of the world. The impact of the global eco- we are not contractors. When “Anything that you wouldn’t is becoming more normal.” project managers think that
The conference website men- nomic crisis on the design you have cost cutting, it affects have to use the most expen- Naheed Younis, Commercial China is the solution. I think
tions that the spending on industry and the efficiency in fees, but we feel we have to sive products in, you shouldn’t, Manager, Innovative Business it is better to try to maintain
interior projects in all six GCC delivering projects on time was negotiate more with clients.” but you cannot compromise Solutions (Mapie’s UAE sub- the quality even if not through
countries is estimated at $47.1 discussed at the first day of the He added: “In public projects, with the items that give the im- sidiary), responded to Karen’s brands,” she said.
billion for 2009. This is ex- conference. there are feasibility studies pact,” she said. statement, saying that: “Over- Younis expressed his concern
pected to touch $56.9 billion Karen Hay, Director, Stickman and re-measures. That’s why Abusukheila suggested that budgeting is not new. It is even that this might lead to some
in 2010. Furthermore, official Tribe, pointed out that when her sometimes we have to sit and the designer should sit next to seen in construction, in usage designers being dragged by
figures show that imports of company talks to new clients it talk and redesign.” the client and try to find solu- of steel and concrete. Yes to the client to a cheaper solu-
furniture and interior products doesn’t wait until the end be- On the other hand, Aziz Rebeiz, tions together, whether with budgeting and value engineer- tion. “We have to be very care-
to the Gulf region have been fore telling its team, to comply Founder, Rebeiz & Associates restaging or other issues. ing, but we have to think what ful in being cheap or optimizing
rising significantly. According with timely delivery of projects. Interiors, said that in situations Rebeiz stressed that when it will mean for the project.” the product we are choosing,”
to Concepts Middle East 2010 “To keep motivation alive we like these, “when a project is times are hard “we have to Abusukheila noted that clients he said.
4 Interview
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s one of the oldest Companies, Storax Mobile Stor- use space efficiently and eco- and feel that this will continue.
companies in Qatar, Ru- age Systems and Constructor nomically has never been great- Many industries remain buoyant
maillah Motors uses its Group of Companies in relation er. Therefore we strive to ensure and the key to winning business
expertise to help cus- to storage solutions, along with our customers have the best and in these areas is maintaining a
tomers make the optimal choice Crown Equipment Corporation, most up to date products avail- consistently high level of service.
for storage systems and heavy Doosan Infracore and Mast Ex- able should they require them. We will continue to work in part-
equipment. The company is com- plorer in terms of materials han- What are your thoughts on nership with our customers with
mitted to its goal of supporting dling equipment. Agreements are the economic recession, es- the aim of delivering real tan-
its customers through the cur- also in place with Genie Europe pecially as it relates to your gible results in both productivity
rent unprecedented global eco- and Tuepen in relation to aerial market? and cost saving.
nomic turmoil. access equipment and AKSA The recession has had its effect Have you seen the rise of
Jim Elliott, Rumaillah Motors Power Generation with regards on our business as one would ex- specific trends in your sector
General Manager, believes that to the supply of power genera- pect; however our focus has been in Qatar?
the key to winning business is tion equipment. and will continue to be on sup- In terms of machinery we have
maintaining a consistently high Which sector is considered porting our customers through certainly seen a rise in the rental
level of service in which the com- the strong focal point in your the current unprecedented eco- market in Qatar. As capital ex-
pany doesn’t compromise. future growth strategy? nomic turmoil. Our goal is to work penditure remains under tight
In this interview, Elliott highlights All sectors have clear focal points with our customers, developing control, more and more organi-
the focal points for Rumaillah and play an important part in our long-term relationships and our zations are opting to rent equip- Jim Elliott: Rumaillah Motors general manager
Motors’ future growth and ex- growth strategy. However, we cur- customers appreciate this part- ment. Our response has been to
plains how the company has rently see particular growth in nership approach. work closely with the rental com- Are you the only company they have their special storage
managed to keep its pioneering the aerial access sector of our How do you see the pros- panies in terms of equipment providing such storage sys- blueprints and we have to follow
position in the Qatari market market. With this in mind we are pects of your company in supply and aftermarket support. tems in Qatar? those for them. The market has
over the years. investing heavily in this area of 2010? In the storage sector of our busi- We are not the only providers of certainly expanded a lot over the
Do you have agreements in our business. This includes the As a general manager, it is my ness, the trend has been to such systems; however, we are last few years, but we have al-
place with your suppliers for addition of qualified and facto- responsibility to assess the mar- maximize storage space. This one of the longest-serving in the ways been involved from day one
specific equipment brands? ry-trained service personnel to ket in which we operate. This has meant a growth in enquiries country. Land and rent are be- and we feel we have contributed
Rumaillah Motors has agree- ensure the highest levels of af- is a continual process and one relating to very narrow aisle stor- coming more expensive and this to a certain extent in educating
ments in place with all our princi- termarket support. Along with which I take seriously. Our focus age systems, mobile storage sys- has made people start to realize local companies on how best to
pals, whether they are exclusive this, we continue to build on the remains clear and very positive tems and bespoke installations the need to make the best use utilize space.
or distributor agreements. The already firm foothold we have in for 2010. We are witnessing an relating to specific customer re- of space. Multinational compa-
main ones being Dexion Group of the storage market. The need to encouraging start to the year quirements. nies are also coming to us and
Wide range of products to interview he also expresses his cess sectors. Materials handling very transparent as well. This ment more functional and re- tion providers having expertise in
cater for the most complex thoughts about the effect of the being a broader term, it com- means there is no hiding place liable, they also make caring Explosion Proof systems specific
applications global downturn on the equip- prises forklift trucks which in- if you are not up to the mark. for individual pieces far more to Oil and Gas sector and IPAF
Rauf Malik, Rumaillah Motors ment market. cludes both warehousing range Rumaillah Motors heavy equip- complicated. Do you have (International Powered access
Machinery Divisional Manager, How big is your range of of electric equipment and inter- ment division maintains suffi- specially-trained mechanics Federation) trained personnel
speaks about the company’s heavy equipment? nal combustion machinery for cient spare parts inventory levels and technicians for repairs for aerial access equipments.
complete range of equipment As a solution provider, our equip- outdoor applications. Also under for its entire product range. We and routine maintenance? With the current economic
that offers solutions to the most ment portfolio caters for materi- the same heading, we have tele- ensure that the stocking levels It is a challenge to commute downtrend, have you seen an
complex applications within the als handling, power generation, scopic handlers, rough terrain remain proportional to the equip- between Qatar’s three industrial increase in the ordering of
sectors we specialize in. In this port operations and aerial ac- forklifts and mobile cranes to ments added as we diversify our hubs; Mesaieed, Ras Laffan and aftermarket parts? Have you
work on construction sites. In product portfolio. the Industrial Area. However, noticed any change in order
the power generation sector we What are the problems within our customer-centric ap- patterns?Aftermarket runs in-
supply generators ranging from associated with heavy equip- proach we operate a fleet of dependent of market corrections
17kva – 2500kva to various in- ment leasing? mobile product support units, which happen over a period of
dustries within the State of Qatar. Outright sales and leasing are manned by factory-trained tech- time. The aging process applies
Port operations include supply of opposite sides of the same coin. nicians to respond to any service to machinery as it applies to liv-
container handling equipment Therefore, it is difficult to sepa- requests 24/7. All our product ing creatures. The parts require-
and mobile harbor cranes. The rate both, but yes, it certainly support units are equipped with ment is proportional to the num-
aerial access sector has grown could be reduced to acceptable advanced diagnostic tools and ber of equipments supplied and
enormously over the past few levels based on the nature of recommended spare parts to rises as machinery ages. This
years and we offer a complete the business. Leasing spreads avoid unnecessary downtime. brings along new challenges of
range of equipment to cover the the cost of the equipment over We also offer full-time and tailor- having higher spare parts inven-
applications, be it indoors or out- an agreed period of time and made maintenance contracts to tory levels, larger stocking area
doors. To summarize, we offer ensures steady returns but at suit customer applications. We and better systems in place to
solutions to the most demanding the same time, it runs the risk also have the ability to house monitor and replenish the stock
and complex applications within of delayed or non-payment. In technicians full time on cus- levels. With regard to the order
the sectors we specialize in. a way, you are linking your suc- tomer sites to provide continu- patterns, customers are opting
Do you offer parts support cess to the clients’ performance. ous backup year round. Periodic for rentals and prefer long term
for all your products? However, the exposure could be training sessions are run to up- maintenance contracts, extend-
Our policy is to constantly back controlled by better risk assess- grade the skills of our service ing the operation life of existing
up the products we offer to the ment. team to keep them updated with equipments to meet the chal-
local market. The Qatari market While advances in technol- the technological improvements. lenges posed by recent econom-
holds a lot of potential and it is ogy may make heavy equip- We are one of the very few solu- ic downtrend.
- The Best utilization of Increasingly the trend has been Do you offer turnkey de- specific needs. The depth of the racks and at the ends must be maximize the use of space and
space is our aim to design racking to meet the cli- sign and installation? analysis varies according to the sufficient, lifting height of mast our design engineers, through
Rumaillah Motors’ extensive ent’s requirements and Dexion is Rumaillah is able to offer a full complexity of the project, in par- must be adequate to reach the our principals, offer the best so-
range of storage products as well at the forefront of storage system range of service and supply, in- ticular those involving integration top beam level, collapsible mast lution.
as over 27 years of expertise in suppliers. cluding design, manufacture, and automations. We compile in- must be able to clear entrance
the field allows it to provide cus- Which storage system is delivery, installation and after formation and then analyze it to doors or first beam of bridge or
tomers with the best storage sys- the most popular in Qatar sales. The design and conceptu- determine the allocation of stor- underpass bay, etc. Specialized
tems for optimal use of space. and why? alization vary in complexity and age according to the fast, medi- MHE such as VNA trucks, dou-
Anu Sondhi, Storage Division Di- Selective racking is the most level of details between a small um and slow moving SKU’s and ble-deep trucks should undergo
visional Manager, explains how popular racking system. This project that involves racks and recommendation of processing even stricter checks to ensure
this is achieved. could be because it is the lowest shelves, compared to an inte- option via MHE and other fulfill- the compatibility is 100%.
What are the storage prod- cost option and the most flexible grated system which involves ment systems. Nothing is left to How do your storage sys-
uct types you offer? in accommodating products of ASRS cranes, conveyors, pick to chance and the result is typically tems improve utilization of
Rumaillah Motors offers a com- varying sizes which is particularly light, carousels and software. measured against the initial ob- space?
prehensive range of DEXION appealing to third-party logistics. How do you ensure you of- jective that was set and agreed Based on the requirements of
storage systems and solutions VNA is also popular as it offers fer your customers the opti- upon by all parties. the customer, our systems utilize
for industrial and commercial ap- full access to pallets and the nar- mal storage system for their How important is the space by allowing the customer
plications. Whatever the require- rower aisle allows more storage needs? choice of MHE when choos- to store at height; for instance, if
ment, we have the right indus- space for a given area compared Together with Dexion, we con- ing a storage system? his warehouse is 10m high and
trial storage system to address to selective racking. Drive-in duct a through study to ensure MHE is the most important inter- he is only using the ground to
it, be it small parts or palletized racks are widely appreciated in we understand the client’s busi- face to a storage system, there- store, we can fit a system that al-
storage, low or high SKU range, food and FMCG industry because ness models and to identify any fore it is vital that the choice lows him to store in the wasted
high or low storage density, FIFO the dense storage is suitable for problem areas prior to recom- of MHE be compatible to the space.
or LIFO product rotations, fast or low SKU count with large batch mending solutions that would storage system being offered. It all depends on the custom-
slow throughput, etc. sizes. be geared towards solving his Clearances of aisles between ers’ need but the whole aim is to
6 Local News
Barwa Negotiations
ture increase in the company’s ment said. proceedings from investments variety of real estate support
earnings,” the company state- “In addition, returns related to and sold properties, Shariah- services. To that end, Barwa
ment said. rents and services provided by compliant finance schemes combined three subsidiaries
Barwa has also begun initial subsidiaries and affiliates as and profits retained from pre- to establish Waseef Property
with
records engineering studies of Salwa
Bay Resort which will be locat-
ed in the south west of Qatar.
well as the acquisition of the
First Investor by Barwa Bank
made a robust contribution to
vious years largely contributed
to this increase.
Barwa Bank commenced op-
Management Company. Wa-
seef will be the link between
Barwa, its clients and suppli-
QP still
QR779
The net profit for 2009 in- Barwa’s net profits. The First erations during the second ers.
creased significantly because Investor’s financials have been half of 2009. In line with its ag- Barwa has also announced
of a surge in total earnings
which amounted to QR3.013
incorporated in the consoli-
dated financials of Barwa,” it
gressive strategy to penetrate
the market, it has acquired the
terms for a merger with Al
Aqaria, a deal that will lead underway
million million in 2009, a 173% in-
crease compared to the earn-
ings of QR1.102 million in
added.
Throughout 2009, Barwa con-
tinued to achieve its strategic
whole shareholding capital of
the First Investor in a move to
establish an integrated Qatar-
to the establishment of Qa-
tar’s largest listed real estate
company when concluded in
Barwa has confirmed that
it is still involved in highly
net
2008. objectives and develop its proj- based, Shariah-compliant 2010. positive negotiations with
“Profits realized through re- ects. This led to an increase banking group. The board of directors is seek-
Qatar Petroleum (QP) over
appraisal of Barwa properties in the total assets of the com- In addition, Barwa has ac- ing to follow up all work-plans
are a main driver behind the in- pany from QR24 billion in 2008 quired Quality International that would diversify the sourc- the planned sale of the
profits crease in earnings,” the state- to QR35 billion in 2009. Also, Qatar (QIQ) to create a wide es of income and enrich the Barwa Financial District to
cash flows of the company, the world’s largest lique-
B
the Barwa statement said. fied natural gas producer.
arwa Real Estate’s “This will directly contribute to Barwa positively sees these
net profit went up the funding of the company’s negotiations to achieve the
154% in 2009, future expansions and will
buoyed by an in- best interest of both par-
strengthen its capabilities to
crease in rent revenues, revalu- penetrate new markets, offer ties.
ation of properties and the ac- new real estate projects and Barwa denies that it is cur-
quisition of an investment firm, financial services to create rently involved in talks to
the company has announced. value for Barwa sharehold- sell its Barwa City project
The group’s net profit rose to ers,” it said. to a government buyer. Be-
QR779 million from QR306 The shareholders’ equity has cause construction is still
million in 2008, according to a increased to reach QR5.23
company statement. underway, there has not yet
billion compared to QR4.44
Earnings per share increased billion in 2008. As a result, been a finalized lease pric-
to QR3.06 in 2009 compared the board of directors has re- ing structure for Barwa City
to QR1.46 in 2008, an increase solved to distribute a dividend properties. The market-
of 110%. of QR2 per share, a 20% per ing strategy of Barwa City
The net profit of QR779 mil- share. is still being evaluated to
lion is reached after deducting Barwa has business interests accommodate the current
amounts related to the Sports in real estate & project de-
and Social Activities Fund. conditions though Barwa
velopment, property & facil-
Barwa expects to deliver and ity management, construction expects to launch a major
operate three major projects material production, environ- marketing campaign dur-
soon: Barwa Village, Barwa mental activities & health, ing the second half of the
Housing (Masaken & Saliyah) banking & finance, hotels & year for the lease of Barwa
and the first phase of Barwa Al resorts, technology & utility, City.
Sadd. “These projects will con- knowledge & communications
tribute significantly to any fu- and agriculture.
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has organized a lecture, “The illustrating the lecture with ex-
maintenance of petrochemical amples and incidents gained
facilities”, at the Diplomatic from his personal experience.
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and gas, delivered the lecture continue to provide support
which was attended by a large to the country’s engineers by
number of professionals and holding such lectures given by
officials. experienced engineers who
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vestment Forum will be held at attractiveness for investments. the event through the differ- professionals to share their ex- Beside the many networking
the Four Seasons Hotel on May Estate Qatar 2010 brings to- ent panel sessions. The top- pertise and knowledge. sessions provided during the
5 and 6 under the patronage of gether property developers, ics highlighted will include the CEOs will debate winning strat- two-day program, the forum
HE the Prime Minister and For- financiers, investors, and con- Changing Economic Funda- egies and industry issues. facilitates formal connections
eign Minister Sheikh Hamad sultants to debate alternative mentals of Real Estate Invest- Through their personal experi- among participants. These on-
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The forum has quickly grown a sustainable and balanced Development Projects, The where the region’s real estate participants, opening wide op-
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World Trade Center Qatar in cussions, intensive debates, tion Strategies, Overview of The forum’s website have been Abou Daher announced that
partnership with the Ministry of and multiple networking oppor- Sub Real Estate Sectors in Qa- recently launched and updat- the success of Estate Qatar
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World Trade Center Qatar Gen- vided with a unique platform to Hospitality, Analysis of Global online: www.estateqatar.com. of the forum into other region-
eral Manager Chadi Abou Da- share their ideas, experiences, Real Estate Investments in Chadi Abou Daher: World Trade Center Qatar general
manager The forum continues to evolve al markets. A Lebanese edi-
her said the forum is held at a and build future alliances. 2010, Investing Wisely in the session which was introduced in both format and content. tion, Estate Lebanon 2010, is
very significant moment in the Year after year, the forum has Property Market, and Qatar Na- in the last edition. Held on the The third edition will mark the scheduled for June 2 and 3 of
economic history of the region reinforced its international tional Vision 2030. first day of the forum, The CEO introduction of the concept of this year in Beirut, and another
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Energy Roundup
Gulf Petroleum ‘to US Energy Dept,
the annual production capacity to 77 million tonnes by the end
of 2010 reinforcing our position as the world’s largest exporter
Offshore oilfield
arrangements with several countries within Asean (Association Nevertheless, “given the uncertainty in the macroeconomic en-
of South East Asian Nations) and in the Asia-Pacific,” it said. vironment and world oil demand, the secretariat will continue to
ABB wins $2.8 million gets rig boost monitor closely developments in the months ahead,” the state-
ment said.
Opec, which is marking its 50th anniversary this year, said it
safety project in Qatar The $6 billion Field Development Plan at Qatar’s largest offshore
oilfield – Al Shaheen - has got a major boost with the success-
would review the economic situation at its next ordinary meet-
ing in Vienna on October 14. “We have to be very cautious be-
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has ful installation of the 15th and the last new platform and other cause what we are seeing at this time, it’s not really (economic)
signed a $2.8 million deal with leading Contractor BlackCat Engi- offshore facilities. Together with Qatar Petroleum (QP), Maersk growth,” Opec Secretary General Abdalla Salem el-Badri told
neering & Construction to design and develop a major integrated Oil Qatar is developing the oilfield. The goal is to significantly reporters at a news conference in the organization’s new head-
Safety Integrity Level 3(SIL 3) and process control solution for increase oil production capacity at Al Shaheen Field from the quarters in central Vienna.
a gas pipeline project in Dukhan. Dukhan is home to one of current 300,000 barrels per day. Maersk Oil Qatar operates “A lot of money is being thrown into the market and the growth
Qatar’s large oil fields and is located in the western part of the Al Shaheen oil field under a long-term exploration and produc- (we’re seeing at the moment) is because of the stimulus pack-
country. The Dukhan field encompasses four reservoirs, three of tion sharing (EPSA) in co-operation with QP. Maersk Oil Qatar’s ages. China is having stimulus packages, the United States, Eu-
which are oil reserves and one containing associated gas. The Field Development Plan encompasses the installation of new rope, Japan. And everyone is putting money into the economy so
production facilities located in the oil field produce over 335,000 platforms and associated facilities totaling 131,000 tonnes and they can prevent this recession.”
barrels per day. ABB will supply SIL 3 controllers for emergency the drilling of more than 160 oil production and water injection El-Badri said the main worry for Opec was how it handled “the
shutdown, process control, and fire and gas systems as well as wells, of which 131 have already been drilled. Hook-up and com- exit from those stimulus packages”.
its SIL3-compliant System 800xA for new and existing plants on missioning of the new platforms is underway and expected to be
Power generation
the field as part of an upgrade and development plan. The ABB finalized shortly, connecting facilities through 300 kilometers of
system provides a host of new automation functions and gives inter-field pipelines and about 50 kilometers of subsea cables.
The inauguration of the Al Shaheen Field Development Plan is
surges in Qatar
operators at Dukhan secured centralised access to these func-
tions. This will result in improved safety standards, less down- scheduled for the second quarter of 2010.
time for the gas transmission network, and lower operating costs The field was originally deemed unviable, due to its “tight thin”
as well. Safety integrity level (SIL) is a standard that allows cus- reservoirs, making economic development extremely difficult.
tomer to specify exactly how much protection is required for any However, Maersk Oil Qatar’s use of horizontal well technology Qatar will account for 1.69% of Middle East and Africa (MEA)
given safety function. If a safety system is rated SIL 3, it means (HWT) has enabled successful development of the field, with cur- regional power generation by 2013, Business Monitor Interna-
the solution provides the highest level of integration of safety rent production at some 300,000 barrels of oil per day. tional (BMI) has said. In its report BMI has forecast an increase
and control. in regional generation to 1,523 terawatt hours (twh) by 2013,
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US energy secretary delivers lecture at Carnegie Mellon Qatar
U
S Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, PhD, visited Carn- Secretary Chu took questions from students and guests on a tar, Chu also toured Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP).
egie Mellon University in Qatar and delivered a lecture range of topics, including US energy policy, energy pricing and “Carnegie Mellon University has a deep interest in energy. Our
and took part in a dialogue session with an audience ways to reach a global agreement on reducing emissions. links in Pittsburgh to the gas and nuclear industry have tradition-
of students, faculty, members of the Education City Charles E Thorpe, Dean of Carnegie Mellon Qatar, moderated ally been strong. Here in Qatar we have strong research ties with
community and guests from the oil and gas industry. Chu’s visit the question-and-answer session. Topics of discussion included energy institutions and partners such as QSTP,” says Thorpe.
to Carnegie Mellon Qatar follows a visit by US Secretary of State Qatar’s leadership role in LNG, bio-fuels and the importance of
Hillary Rodham Clinton, who addressed students and members education to develop and research new energy technologies.
of Education City. “There is a vast potential for development in the field of alterna-
Chu’s lecture was a collaborative effort between Carnegie Mel- tive energy both in Qatar and the United States,” said Dr Abdelali
lon Qatar and the United States Embassy. US Ambassador Jo- Al Houdi, VP of Research, Qatar Foundation.
seph LeBaron introduced Secretary Chu to an audience of 370 “This forum is not a conventional conference or seminar but a
students and VIP guests. meeting between relevant parties to discuss and provide recom-
Chu is a distinguished scientist and co-winner of the Nobel Prize mendations for Qatar to lead in energy. Dr Chu’s visit will help
for Physics in 1997. He has devoted his recent scientific career build on the strong ties already established between Qatar’s en-
to the search for new solutions to energy challenges and stop- ergy companies and the United States’ technology developers
ping global climate change. Chu supports an education initia- which in turn will boost the country’s competitiveness,” said Dr
tive for training new scientists on basic and applied research on Al Houdi.
clean energy, starting at the elementary and high school levels Chu’s visit to Qatar and the Middle East is part of the US admin-
through postdoctoral study. istration’s efforts to continue strengthening partnerships within
“I am delighted to be here at Education City and Carnegie Mel- the region. During his visit to Qatar, Chu met with government offi-
lon University in Qatar,” said Secretary Chu. “Innovation and cials, research and scientific leaders and members of the private
education can provide the world with a new energy solution. We sector to discuss a range of energy issues.
have to work together to find the solution.” In addition to visiting Qatar Foundation and Carnegie Mellon Qa-
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Al Jassimya Tower Al Jassimya Real Estate Commodore Qatar 500 - 550 Under Construction 3B+G+M+40 Storey Office Tower
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ll consultants may version called V1.0/2010 of QSAS covered design, ects. Given that Barwa and tar Society of Engineers, “These things are achievable
start registering their will be available online within construction, as well as op- Diar projects take up 75% of ENOC, Qatar Cool, Schneider and the slowdown has made
companies as Qatar weeks”, Al Horr said during a erational stages of buildings, construction volume in the Electric, Sidra Medical & Re- it more likely to happen,” he
Sustainability As- presentation at the Building expressing his hope that it country, the new rating sys- search Center, and Arup. said.
sessment System (QSAS) so- Sustainable Communities in would set the stage for intro- tem will naturally be applied During a discussion about Asked whether tenants might
lution providers, even though Qatar conference. duction of several policies in in many developments. green building regulation pay more for housing that has
the official version of QSAS is The conference, organized by the green building field. Al Horr proposed the idea of and codes, Engineer Ahmed green building features, Wil-
yet to be introduced, accord- MEED from March 15 to 18, Decrease in operating cost establishing a fund to pro- Jassim Al Jolo, Qatar Society lis said: “Statistics in the UK
ing to Barwa & Qatari Diar gathered industry leaders to and increase in rent and in mote green building prac- of Engineers (QSE) chair- and the USA state that ten-
Research Institute (BQDRI) discuss key issues arising building value were some tices. He stressed that this man, said the burden was ants are willing to pay more
Chairman & Managing Direc- from sustainable develop- of the benefits of adapting was just an idea and no ne- heavily on consultants on for a green building but we
tor Dr Youssef Al Horr. ment. QSAS on individual buildings gotiations were taking place the absence of laws and don’t have something mature
QSAS, Qatar’s first perfor- Al Horr explained in the pre- as stated by Al Horr. at the moment with specific regulations. enough here in the region.”
mance-based sustainability sentation that BQDRI had de- He said that adaptation of parties to start such fund. On the other hand, Emir-
ratings system, has been de- cided to develop a local rating QSAS so far was not up to Responding to a question ates Green Building Council Hussein Moussa, P.Eng.,
veloped by Barwa and Qatari system for green buildings to standard. One reason for that about why wouldn’t Barwa Chairman Jeffrey Willis point- LEED AP, Project Manager,
Diar Real Estate Investment ensure that the one being could be that builders wanted and Qatari Diar provide the ed out that a long education ARUP, pointed out that a lot
companies. The system aims developed within the context to see incentives. required funding, Al Horr process would still be need- of entities in Qatar were try-
to create a sustainable built of Qatar would take into ac- said the two companies had ed. “Most of green building ing to make a sustainability
environment that minimizes count local regulations, cul- “A lot of people don’t yet ap- already invested over three councils are looking at a base, referring to talks to up-
the ecological impact through ture, climate, ecology, etc. preciate the impact of build- years to develop this piece of level above the current laws grade the local systems.
the development of a building “We started very late com- ings on our lives. The govern- work. “We want other organi- and regulations,” he said.
energy standard and sustain- pared to well-developed coun- ment should be brave enough zations to step in and help in On the consultants’ side, he
ability rating system that ad- tries. Creating our own rating to offer incentives to those developing QSAS further,” he Commenting on the effect of noted that every company
dresses the specific regional system enables us to benefit who want to adopt QSAS,” he pointed out. slowdown on the progress of was trying to achieve a better
needs and environment of from all other available rating added. sustainable agenda, Willis standard on sustainability.
Qatar. systems and it doesn’t con- The conference featured oth- said the Dubai Chamber of “Consultants should have the
fine itself to a specific one,” Barwa Real Estate Company er specialists in sustainable Commerce building, which responsibility to follow a sus-
“The manuals for different he pointed out. and Qatari Diar are among development from Qatar and was built in 1999, was LEED tainable approach on their
applications have been out the big developers who ad- beyond, including Barwa, certified recently without any designs even if the laws are
from last year. The official He explained that the scope opted QSAS in their new proj- Qatar Building Council, Qa- extra cost. not pushing for it,” he said.