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The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has launched 67 projects during the first quarter of this year as part of its ongoing efforts to complete infrastructure developments and enhance the efficiency of service facilities across different parts of the country. These projects cover various vital initiatives, such as the design, supply, and installation of new lighting for Al Wahda Arches (5/6 Arch), an on-demand agreement for road and infrastructure works, supervision of experimental deep well construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of the treated water network in the west of Qatar (Phase 2), and renovation and repair works at strategic sites in the north of the country (Phase 9). The projects also include improving the Industrial Area wastewater treatment plant assets (Phase 2), construction of a strategic sewer line for Karwa City and Asian City, and the completion of several road and infrastructure projects in Mebaireek, Greater Doha, Umm Ghuwailina, and the areas surrounding Al Bayt Stadium, in addition to supervising road and infrastructure development in Wadi Al Banat. Further projects include the supervision of road development in North and East Al Kheesa (Rawdat Al Hammama), and the design and implementation of multiple service facilities such as dispatch rooms, storage stations, and warehouses for government entities. They also cover the supervision of a 1.6km sewage tunnel in North Doha, an integrated sewerage network system for Karwa and Asian cities and their surrounding areas, as well as house connection works and pedestrian crossings (Phase 4). The portfolio further includes the implementation of road and infrastructure projects in Rawdat Aba Al Hiran and Sailiya Al Attiyah, framework contracts for road connections and consultancy services for public-private partnership contracts, the treated water network renewal programme in the south of Qatar (Phase 2), upgrades to the tunnels on Lusail Expressway and Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, the design of administrative buildings for the Protection and Natural Reserves Sector and the Turtle Protection Centre, and the design and construction of the Western Strategic Tunnel for surface and groundwater drainage in the south of the country. Additional projects include road and infrastructure development in south-west Al Wakrah and north of Simaisma and Al Kheesa, completion of remaining works in Umm Al Dom, modifications and additions to eight existing schools, construction of truck parking facilities in Al Ruwais, implementation of the Msheireb offices project, completion of works in Central Doha and the Corniche (Package 2), and the development of bus depots, stations, and related infrastructure. Regarding operations and maintenance, the projects cover the supply of equipment, spare parts, and pumps for sewage networks, consultancy services for the design of a central sludge treatment plant, tunnel upgrades on Lusail Expressway and Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, various engineering supervision and consultancy services, professional secondment contracts for managing road projects, updating the Integrated Sewerage Master Plan 2026, geotechnical and structural testing contracts, and the demolition of idle facilities and construction of new schools in Simaisma (Phase 3). 

Mowasalat (Karwa) participated in the annual “Back to School” event by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE).The two-day event at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) concluded Tuesday.Karwa hosted a dedicated booth that welcomed hundreds of students and families. The booth featured interactive games, puzzles and a Virtual Reality (VR) experience simulating school bus rides.Beyond the event, Karwa reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting the MoEHE with safe and reliable school transport services.For the new academic year, nearly 2,500 modern school buses are ready to operate daily, ensuring thousands of students reach their schools and return home safely and on time.Each school bus is equipped with advanced safety features such as GPS tracking systems, CCTV cameras, emergency communication tools, and safety alarms – all designed to provide parents and schools with peace of mind.Karwa also places strong emphasis on professional training for its drivers and bus attendants, who undergo various programmes covering safe driving techniques, child safeguarding, emergency preparedness, and first aid.This ensures that every journey is carried out with the highest standards of care, safety and professionalism.Mass Transit executive director Ahmed al-Binali said the “Back to School” event was a wonderful opportunity to engage directly with students and families, reminding them that “their safety and comfort are at the heart of everything we do”.“As we begin this academic year, Mowasalat remains fully committed to supporting the ministry in providing a safe, reliable, and enjoyable school transport experience for Qatar’s young learners,” he added.