Ashghal holds dialogue with owners, CEOs of contracting firms

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) held a special meeting attended by owners and chief executives of contracting companies, in addition to representatives from Qatar Chamber and senior officials from Ashghal, within the framework of the authority's efforts to enhance co-operation with the private sector.The meeting, chaired by the Ashghal president, HE engineer Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Meer, was aimed at exploring the future directions of infrastructure and building projects across the country and to discuss shared goals for the upcoming phase.HE al-Meer emphasised the vital role the private sector plays in implementing national projects.He noted that the successful delivery of strategic projects and Qatar 2022 World Cup infrastructure with efficiency and world-class standards contributed to the development of the national contracting sector and reinforced its position both regionally and internationally.HE al-Meer stressed Ashghal's commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and innovation in project execution, affirming that Ashghal remains committed to the highest standards of transparency and credibility in the tendering and awarding process, ensuring fair competition, equal opportunity, and enhancing the private sector's confidence.The official stressed the importance of accuracy in both technical and financial proposals submitted by companies, noting that full compliance with tender documents is a fundamental criterion for bid acceptance.He urged all companies to give this aspect the utmost attention.Regarding bid pricing, HE al-Meer warned that unrealistic pricing strategies pose a major challenge to the contracting sector, as they create an unstable competitive environment and negatively impact the trust of the industry.He also called on executing companies to prioritise quality and excellence in their work, focusing on the satisfaction of citizens, residents, and stakeholders, as they are the primary beneficiaries of these projects.HE al-Meer emphasied the importance of maintaining high levels of professionalism in project management and adhering to all contractual terms and specifications.This, he noted, is essential to achieving the aspired outcomes within the planned timelines and in line with the country's vision for integrated and sustainable infrastructure.