Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar Model of Sustainability, Respect for Cultural Heritage

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Soccer fans across the globe recently witnessed the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 inside the Al Bayt stadium, built by Webuild, approximately 40 kilometers from Doha. With a capacity of more than 60,000 spectators, the Al Bayt has distinguished itself as a model of sustainability and respect for Qatar’s cultural heritage. Commissioned by the Aspire Zone Foundation, the stadium’s unique and unmistakable shape is inspired by the bayt al sha’ar, the traditional tent of the Qatari that represents hospitality in Arab culture. The Al Bayt stadium, which hosted the tournament’s opening ceremony with the participation of His … Read more

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Groundbreaking Held for New US Embassy in Doha, Qatar

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Highlighting the deepening ties of friendship between the United States and Qatar, the Overseas Buildings Operations, the U.S. Mission in Doha and other U.S. and local officials recently broke ground for a new U.S. Embassy in Qatar’s capital city. Located on a 12.3-acre site in a new diplomatic zone in Doha’s Wadi al Banat district, the new U.S. Embassy will support the continued expansion of U.S.–Qatari diplomatic, security and commercial relations. Richärd Kennedy Architects is the design architect, American International Contractors Inc. (Special Projects) is the Design-Build contractor and KCCT is the architect of record. An estimated $110 million will … Read more

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Hill International Selected for Project, Construction Management Services for Qatar Airport Expansion

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Hill International was recently selected to provide project management and construction management services for the expansion of Hamad International Airport in the state of Qatar. The project features the expansion of the existing passenger terminal complex, additional e-gates, a remote transfer baggage facility, new duty-free and passenger amenity areas, new lounges and a hotel fit-out, additional taxiways, stands and aprons, new and expanded fuel farms, support facilities and associated infrastructure. According to the Hamad International Airport Expansion Project Steering Committee, HIA’s project will increase the capacity of the airport to more than 53 million passengers annually. Positioned at the edge … Read more

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