This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Last Published: 8/15/2019
Overview
The architecture, engineering, and construction sectors continue to experience a slow-down, despite the government’s continued plan for the Qatar National Vision 2030 and World Cup 2022 development.  Stagnant low oil prices over recent years have led to budget cuts across all government agencies, in addition to the Amir’s focus on austerity measures. Total government spending in 2018 on construction was $9 billion, mostly on infrastructure developments (highways, port development, and new military base development).  The largest anticipated projects for construction in 2019 are the Hamad International Airport expansion and Qatar Petroleum’s LNG production projects. 

Opportunities with Major Government Agencies
  • Ministry of Municipality and Environment
  • Public Works Authority (Ashghal)
  • Ministry of Transport and Communications
    • Qatar Rail
    • Hamad International Airport
    • Hamad Port
    • Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani)
  • Qatari Diar/Lusail Real Estate Development Company
  • Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy
  • Private Engineering Office
  • Qatar Foundation
  • Qatar Petroleum
The public and private sectors rely heavily on international expertise in the areas of architectural, construction, and engineering services, creating opportunities in this sector for U.S. firms.  U.S. firms are largely present in the design, project, and construction management/supervision services field.

Current Largest Projects
Project Total Value of Project Billion USD Expected Completion Date Details
Lusail 45.0 2019 Mixed-use development
Qatar Rail 40.0 2026Metro and rail links
Major Expressway Program20.0Ongoing Ashghal expressways
New Airport – Terminal 2 Expansion 15.52020Hamad International Airport
Local Roads 14.62018Ashghal roads and drainage
Barwa Al Khor 10.02025Mixed-use development
Barwa City 8.3Completed 2015Mixed-use development
Education City 7.5Completed 2014Universities and colleges
Hamad Port 7.42020, two container terminals openNew port south of Doha
Msheireb Properties 5.52019, partially openMixed-use development 
Sharq Crossing (Currently on hold) 5.0 2021Crossing for Doha bay

2022 World Cup Stadiums
Stadium Status Contractor  Seat Capacity
Khalifa Stadium Renovation Completed MIDMAC-Six Construct JV  40,000
Al Janoub (al Wakra)Completed MIDMAC/Porr/Six Construct JV 45,000
Al Bayt  Commissioned Salini Impregilo/Galfar Engineering/Cimolai60,000
Al Rayyan CommissionedAl Balagh – Larsen & Toubrou 40,000
Qatar FoundationCommissioned J&P Qatar, Conspel, and J&P Avax40,000
Lusail City CommissionedHBK Contracting - China Railway Construction Company (CRCC)80,000
Al Thumama Stadium Commissioned Al Jaber Engineering – Tekfen Construction 40,000

Sub-Sector Best Prospects
  • Building materials
  • Engineering and architectural services
  • Construction and project management services
  • Specialized contractors and service providers for education, healthcare, and sports facilities
Trade Shows
  • Tenders published by the different governmental institutions (comprehensive list provided in Qatar Business Tenders List section)
  • Project Qatar 2019
  • Big 5 Qatar
Web Resources
  • Comprehensive list provided in Qatar Business Tenders List section
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Qatar Design and Construction Services Trade Development and Promotion