Qatar’s QPMC signs 20m tonne aggregate deals

The Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC) has signed four new agreements for the supply of about 20 million tonnes of gabbro and...

Infrastructure

Qatar to sign new contracts for rail network

Qatar Rail has begun preparations to sign a set of new contracts for its rail network, which will comprise Doha Metro, Lusail...

Construction

Qatar ‘singled out’ for World Cup criticism – committee chief

Qatar has been “singled out” for criticism over hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022, the head of the Supreme Committee for...

Fleet

Volvo Trucks Qatar doubles sales in 2015

Volvo Trucks has had a strong year in Qatar, doubling its sales compared to 2014, local media reported. To celebrate the 100%...

Construction

Gulf construction in 2016: Experts give their outlook

Both interesting opportunities and challenges await the Gulf construction sector in 2016, leading executives told MEConstructionNews.com as part of an industry outlook for next...

Fleet

Volkswagen denies Qatar sought to curb labour union influence

Volkswagen has denied a report saying its CEO and chairman were urged by Qatari backers to reduce the influence of labour unions...

Construction

Qatar imposes travel ban on contractors amid rain-damage probe

Qatar has banned executives of several contractors from leaving the country amid a probe into how heavy rains last week damaged buildings and...

Consultant

Macro wins facilities management contract for DECC in Qatar

Macro has secured a contract with Venue Pro Management to provide facilities management to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) in...

Construction

Qatar wage protection system ‘to benefit construction workers’

The Qatar wage protection system (WPS), which came into effect on November 2, will bring much needed transparency to the payment of...

Fleet

Gulf nations should ‘rethink fuel subsidies’ – Qatar think tank

GCC states should “rethink generous subsidies” and tackle soaring domestic energy consumption, according to a report by a Qatar-based think tank. The...