Qatar Entertainment City announces the award of a QR100m infrastructure package

Phase II of the Infrastructural work includes the construction of roads, sewage network, water systems, main irrigation system including a connecting network for fire fighting. HBK will also be establishing the electrical work such as road lighting as well as the construction of 6 bridges over the water canal and implementing a traffic system.

Yousef Darwish, General Manager of Qatar Entertainment City said, 'we are pleased to award a reputable national company the infrastructural work. The completion on time is one of our top priorities as completion of other phases is dependent on this particular activity. HBK are known for their professional and high standard workmanship and we are confident that the result will be a very positive one for QEC.

Sh Ali bin Hamad Al Thani, HBK Chairman said,

"We are delighted to get this assignment and our involvement in creating to what will help position Qatar as a tourist destination within the region. The project's components are very unique and much needed in our country. One of the main factors of success is an outstanding infrastructure work - which is what we plan on delivering on time."

Entertainment City is an Abu Dhabi Investment House concept of a mixed use development containing components of retail, residential and hospitality with a focus on Entertainment. Currently, Qatar Entertainment City, a 1milion sqm water-front project is being established in the Lusail Development, North of Doha. The main aim of this particular project is to create as a main tourist destination hub within the GCC.

QEC has recently completed phase I of the infrastructure where the 1.5 km water canal dividing the northern dstrict of the city from its southern district had been completed. The water canal is one of the attraction points within the project itself as it will also be used as a transportation channel for visitors and residents alike. Besides QEC, India Entertainment City is also in the process of being implemented in Navi Mumbai, India - with a unique set up and flavor.

The past year saw an active year for QEC where announcements include joint venture with MAF (Majed Al Futtaim Group) to develop QEC Downtown; partnership with UDC (United Development Company of Kuwait) to develop the southern district of QEC; and an agreement with the international Six Flags to establish Six Flags in QEC as a major entertainment theme part.

An Entertainment City Advisory Board was established in early 2008 where members include renowned international companies such as Coca Cola, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Intersports, AEG live..etc. The main objective of this board is to provide and give international expertise to Entertainment Cities that are being and will be implemented internationally.