The Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Khalifa Al Thani, stated that US$10bn has been allocated by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to implement infrastructure projects during the next five years.

NFT Cranes was the leading Exhibitor in the Project Qatar 2011 and showcased its latest products and cranes at the show.

Qatari Diar property arm, Qatars sovereign wealth fund, has announced its first venture in the US with the company agreeing to finance the construction of CityCenterDC in Washington.

Construction on the US$1.6 billion Doha Festival City officially started at the beginning of this month following the appointment of the projects managers, architects and engineers.