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Life

Ashghal: ’No respite’ from Qatar roadworks even after 2022 World Cup

Ashghal was expected to begin 14 new road projects this year, in addition to 11 expressway projects worth more than QR18 billion that are already underway, according to its annual report.

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Business

‘Milestone’ as Downtown Doha project sees opening of first building

The school has been described by developers Msheireb Properties as a "significant milestone" in the construction of the downtown Doha project, which is running behind schedule but expected to open in phases over the next few years.

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Business

Report: Qatar’s construction sector most robust in GCC, World Cup or not

Even if the 2022 tournament was moved out of Qatar, the country still needs to build a metro to alleviate congestion, finish its port to compete regionally and expand water and power capacity for economic reasons, BMI Research said.

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Doha’s Msheireb developers announce first commercial tenant

The International Center for Sport Security (ICSS) has signed up to take nearly 4,000 square meters of low and medium-rise office space in the Al Baraha district of Msheireb.

2 min

Life

Four new diversions pop up around Qatar as roadwork overhauls continue

Detours are being set up in Doha, Wakrah, Al Khor and the Industrial Area. Here's what you need to know.

2 min

Life

Part of Najma St. to close for 45 days as C-Ring roadwork wraps up

For Qatar motorists, the closure will likely cause some pain as traffic is diverted onto already busy adjacent streets. But the reopening of Najma St. in mid-July will also signal the end of a 14-month long project to overhaul C-Ring Road.

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Life

Qatar’s Souq Ahmed demolished to make way for new hotel

Several other souqs in Qatar are also facing imminent closures and will be soon replaced with shopping centers and other buildings, as part of a massive redevelopment effort around Doha.

2 min

Life

For first time in five years, Qatar’s population levels off in April

For the last four years, population figures have typically risen during the first six months of the year. The latest numbers follow reports that several oil and gas firms have recently instituted hiring freezes or are letting staff go.

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Oil and gas firms pull back spending, but rent in Qatar keeps climbing

High demand from other industries, including the growing hospitality, healthcare and construction sectors, will keep rental prices up through the rest of the year, DTZ officials told reporters yesterday.

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