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Qatar Building Company to take prominent role at Qatar Self Sufficiency Exhibition 2018

Qatar Building Company (QBC), a world-leading general civil engineering and building contractor, has announced strong participation in the pioneering Qatar Self Sufficiency Exhibition, a first-of-its-kind event, and a key driver in Qatar’s goal for a diverse, sustainable economy.

With self-sufficiency a key pillar in the State’s long-term strategy and progress towards the National Vision 2030 plan, under the bold and visionary leadership of his Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, new opportunities continue to open for local and international business leaders to contribute towards a dynamic, self-sufficient national economy. The Qatar Self Sufficiency Exhibition 2018 will provide a platform for industry heavyweights, production line manufacturers, and decision makers spanning the full spectrum of sectors, to demonstrate the latest solutions and services to support the country’s progressive diversification strategy, improve production line efficiencies and operations to demonstrate how they are helping to shape the country’s future.

Founded in 1971, QBC is impeccably aligned with the growth and economic development needs of Qatar through its three divisions: civil engineering, materials production and construction equipment, with grade ‘A’ certification in each category of the Qatar Central Tenders Committee (CTC). With more than 45 offices, workshops, plants, factories and showrooms, strategically positioned across Qatar, QBC delivers the highest quality materials and solutions with the unmatched support and on-time delivery across all divisions.

Demonstrating its diverse portfolio, commitment to the future of Qatar and alignment to the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030, QBC is taking a prominent role in the first-ever Qatar Self Sufficiency Exhibition through three of its industry-leading subsidiaries, Ready Mix; Precast; Hyundai Construction and Lifting Equipment. “As the preferred contractor for infrastructure projects of any size and complexity across Qatar, QBC understands the importance of and adheres to self-sufficiency. Thus, the inaugural Qatar Self Sufficiency Exhibition is the perfect fit for our organization. It gives QBC the ultimate, tailored platform to demonstrate how QBC will contribute to the economic development of Qatar and the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030,” said Mr. Bader Mostafawi (pictured), Group Commercial Manager, at Qatar Building Company.

“As Qatar’s leading contractor on infrastructure projects, QBC is fully committed to the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030 set out by the country’s forward-thinking leaders. We are confident the Qatar Self Sufficiency Exhibition will be a success in driving forward business and economic diversification.”

Expanding with the growth of Qatar and to meet rising demand, Ready Mix has four operational plants serving public and private sector contractors with the highest quality cement. In addition to the finest ready-mix concrete, Ready Mix’s highly-qualified team offers clients technical support after casting the concrete. QBC Precast is a leading manufacturer for both standard and special precast concrete elements, with the aim of enriching the Qatari market with highest quality of products. Through its unique alliance with Hyundai Construction Equipment, QBC cater to the rapid growth and re-development of Qatar through high quality products and services and value on a global Level, strategizing to bring scale of economy along with Turnkey operations of Sales and Delivery.

The Qatar Self Sufficiency Exhibition 2018, a first for the region, will host 120 leading exhibitors from countries such as Kuwait, Lebanon, UK, Turkey, Spain, USA, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Iran, China and more, providing them with a chance to showcase their latest products and solutions to service Qatar’s needs and facilitate them with greater, easier access and crucial facetime with their target audience.

QBC to participate in Qatar Self Sufficiency expo

DOHA: Qatar Building Company (QBC), a world-leading general civil engineering and building contractor, has announced strong participation in the pioneering Qatar Self Sufficiency Exhibition, a first-of-its-kind event, and a key driver in Qatar’s goal for a diverse, sustainable economy.

The Qatar Self Sufficiency Exhibition 2018 will provide a platform for industry heavyweights, production line manufacturers, and decision makers spanning the full spectrum of sectors, to demonstrate the latest solutions and services to support the country’s progressive diversification strategy, improve production line efficiencies and operations to demonstrate how they are helping to shape the country’s future.

The exhibition, a first for the region, will host 120 leading exhibitors from countries such as Kuwait, Lebanon, UK, Turkey, Spain, USA, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Iran, China and more, providing them with a chance to showcase their latest products and solutions to service Qatar’s needs and facilitate them with greater, easier access and crucial face-time with their target audience. “As the preferred contractor for infrastructure projects of any size and complexity across Qatar, QBC understands the importance of and adheres to self-sufficiency.

Qatar Construction launches ‘Our Mother for the Nation’ Campaign

Qatar Construction Company (QNB) yesterday launched a blood donation campaign entitled “Our Mother for the Nation”, which comes in conjunction with the national gift of citizens and residents to circumvent the wise leadership and the State of Qatar, expressing solidarity and solidarity with the Qatari people.This initiative, which will be celebrated by the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Qatar Construction Company, witnessed the participation of the company’s leaders and employees, who represent 80 ginsp from around the world. They came from the early morning to the mobile blood bank, Donors from 8 am to 4 pm.
“This initiative is being implemented by the Qatari construction company every six months, contributing to community care and development and the company’s commitment to the people and the state of Qatar in general,” said Bader Mostafavi. “This initiative comes in interaction with the Qatari people and our community responsibility. The donation of blood is an elegant and civilized way of expressing the solidarity of the people among themselves, a message we want to address to the world and the international community to urge it to pay attention to social responsibility. ”
He explained that all the employees of the company rushed from the early hours to the mobile blood bank to donate their blood in an excellent way to express unlimited support towards Qatar, especially if it coincided with the imposition of the blockade on Qatar by three Gulf countries, “I take this opportunity to emphasize loyalty To His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar and to the State of Qatar.
“The company’s social responsibility is not limited to blood donation campaigns,” he added. “Other initiatives include cooperation with Total, where health tests and an awareness day for the company’s drivers about diabetes and its multiple risks have been carried out.
Qatar Construction Company is engaged in various fields. It works in the fields of contracting, real estate, infrastructure, building towers, tunnels and bridges. The company has 8 factories and is preparing to open 4 other factories in addition to the trade of cars, heavy equipment and kitchen utensils and has investments abroad, including in North Africa. He stressed that the company currently focuses on the local market, especially the manufacturing, which is supported by the state.
Bader Mustapha said that the real estate sector and the companies operating there were not affected by the embargo. He noted the pioneering role played by the state, as it hastened in a short time to find alternative and new international markets from sisterly and friendly countries where the materials were imported from neighboring countries

Hamad opens new care facility for expatriates returning home

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) today officially opened Bayt Aman, a care facility for expatriate laborers who are in the final stages of recovery following illness and waiting to return to their home country.

Bayt Aman, a villa in Al Thumama, can accommodate up to 12 guests at a time and is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by a charge nurse and patient care attendants. Guests being cared for at Bayt Aman no longer need the clinical supervision that is provided at HMC’s rehabilitation and long-term care units. Commenting on the benefits offered by Bayt Aman, Mr. Mahmoud Al Raisi, Chief of Continuing Care at HMC said: “Bayt Aman provides a safe and restorative environment for expatriate workers who have completed medical treatment and are waiting to return home. The accommodation will help our guests who have completed their treatment at HMC to fully recuperate and re-adjust to their normal routines so they are better able to return to living their everyday lives.”

Opening Bayt Aman, Mr. Ali Al Khater, HMC Chief Communications Officer said: “I am delighted to welcome colleagues, including those from the Community Police and Human Rights Departments at the Ministry of Interior, to the opening of Bayt Aman. This project has shown the value of different organizations working together effectively for the benefit of guests at Bayt Aman.” The Bayt Aman villa was donated to HMC by the Qatar Building Company (QBC). QBC owner, Mr. Abdulhameed Mostafawi said: “We are delighted to be able to provide HMC with the villa and to help these patients recover fully and begin to live a normal daily life before they return home. This is something we believe is part of our social responsibility.”

Bayt Aman, which is also supported by the Ministry of Interior, has been open for seven months and has helped 13 guests. Jerman Mukhiya, from Nepal, will be leaving Qatar shortly and has been staying at Bayt Aman for six and a half months after recovering from a traumatic brain injury: “Bayt Aman has allowed me to fully recover from my injuries in a safe and caring environment. It has also given me the opportunity to ease myself back into everyday life, doing things like cooking and cleaning. I am very thankful to both HMC and the Ministry of Interior for supporting me and my family before I return to Nepal.”

The opening of Bayt Aman follows the recent expansion of facilities across HMC, including commencing care services at two new hospitals, the Communicable Disease Center and the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute.