Mott MacDonald to sponsor 2011 Qatar Projects conference

The leading global management, engineering and development consultancy will also be providing a keynote speaker at the event. Paul Looker, director of Mott MacDonald's Middle East transmission and distribution team, will be speaking on Delivering high voltage power infrastructure in a high profile environment, Doha, West Bay Area together with Ahmed Nasser Al Naser from Kahramaa.

MEED's Qatar Projects 2011 conference is the first major event organised in Doha since Qatar's bid to stage the 2022 World Cup was successful. It will look in detail at the key elements of the capital investment plan needed to support hosting the tournament.

Paul Looker said, "We hope to develop and establish some key relationships in Qatar following this conference in what is going to be a hugely important period of time for the country. Mott MacDonald provides essential, multidisciplinary expertise in all aspects of power."

Mott MacDonald's country manager for Qatar David Manfredi said, "Qatar being named as the host nation for the 2022 World Cup is certain to launch an unprecedented wave of investment in Qatar's social and commercial infrastructure. Through Mott MacDonald's extensive knowledge and experience in various business sectors such as buildings, transport, energy, water and environment, we hope to be at the forefront of Qatar's infrastructure development in the coming years."