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Qatar Projects 2011 conference report
The project industry in the State of Qatar is set for a boom driven by 2030 Vision plans and the boost achieved from winning the bid to host the 2012 FIFA World Cup. The Qatar Projects 2011 conference, by MEED, resulted in over 600 delegates attending to gain an insight into the projects and their pipeline, as Phil Blizzard reports from Doha.
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Qatar Projects 2011 - planning to avoid disputes, Patton Boggs
Robert Hager, Managing Partner, Patton Boggs, Qatar looks at the legal aspect of project development and how to avoid disputes which could cause serious delays in the construction time frame. He talks to Phil Blizzard at the Qatar Projects 2011 conference about the important aspect of due diligence.
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Qatar Projects 2011 - Drake & Scull up their standards to win projects in Qatar
Drake & Scull International are in the process of increasing their presence in the State of Qatar with the objective supplying their expertise in the project sector. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the conference Khaldoun Tabari, CEO, Drake & Scull International says they need to improve their standards and talks about the potential projects in the Qatar 2030 Vision pipeline.
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Qatar Projects 2011 - Qatalum to become a leading global aluminium producer
Qatalum aims to be a leading regional and global producer of aluminium with their state-of-the-art smelter which is already producing almost 600,000 tonnes of aluminium per annum. Jan Arve Haugan, CEO, Qatalum talks to Phil Blizzard about this equal-share joint venture between Qatar petroleum and Norwegian Norsk Hydro ASA and how the project will evolve.
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Qatar Projects 2011 - Islamic banking to play key role
Ahmad Meshari, Acting CEO, Qatar Islamic Bank talks to Phil Blizzard at the Meed's Qatar Projects 2011 conference on the role sharia compliant banking will play in project financing and also in the development of Qatar. He also talks on the recently announced regulations made by the central bank with regards to banking insitutions and Islamic Banking.
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Qatar Projects 2011 - PwC and the timeline to FIFA World Cup 2022
Stephen Anderson, Partner, PwC gives an overview of the timeline for developers and contractors who may be involved on projects associated with both the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 and Qatar's 2030 Vison. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the MEED Projects 2011 conference he also talks about the legacy aspect of major events.
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Qatar Projects 2011 - The strategy of successful business
For contractors wishing to conduct business in Qatar risk management and strategic planning is essential. At Meed's Qatar Projects 2011 Jason Majid, Managing Associate, Simmons & Simmons presented a masterclass on these topics and talks to Phil Blizzard about some of the key elements of conducting successful business.
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'Mother of all economic booms' says MD of IBQ at MEED's Qatar Project conference
Qatar's winning bid for the FIFA World Cup 2022 will act as a catalyst for infrastructure spending according to George Nasra, MD, IBQ. Talking to Phil Blizzard at Meed's Qatar Projects 2011 conference the managing director of the International Bank of Qatar says this will be the 'Mother of all economic booms'.
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