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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>               <strong>  LNG Projects<br />
                 GTL Projects<br />
                 Petrochemicals<br />
                 Sport<br />
                 Pearls of the Gulf<br />
                 North Beach Development<br />
                 Qatar National Bank<br />
                 New Taxis<br />
                 Doha International Airport<br />
                 Friendship Bridge<br />
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<p><strong>SALES GAS (Local &#038; Export)</strong></p>
<p>Al- Khaleej Gas Project (AKG)<br />
The project will develop reserves from the North Field to supply 1.75 BSCFD of sales gas to the domestic consumers and gas export market. The project will also produce condensate, ethane, LPG and sulphur. The project will enhance the diversification policy of the North Field gas utilization and maximize the utilization of the existing gas infrastructure. It will enhance the LNG economics of Trains 1 and 2 of RasGas through production from K-1 to K-4 reservoirs. It is also designed to accommodate the fractionation requirements of LNG 4 as well.</p>
<p>The AKG Development and Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA) was signed with ExxonMobil on 2 May 2000 and ratified on 12 July 2000 by an Emiri Decree.</p>
<p>The EPC for AKG Phase 1 was awarded in March 2003 with first commercial gas scheduled for November 2005. This phase will supply 744 MMSCFD of sales gas to Ras Laffan IPP, Oryx GTL and to industries in Mesaieed area. All required gas sales agreements have been concluded.</p>
<p>QP will install a new 36� lean gas pipeline to supply Mesaieed industrial area with 240 MMSCFD initially. The design capacity of the pipeline is 1,000 MMSCFD.<br />
<strong>Dolphin Project</strong><br />
The Dolphin Project entails development of reserves from the North Field for the production of wellhead gas sufficient to export lean gas at a rate of 2 BSCFD to the United Arab Emirates. It is the first gas pipeline project between the GCC countries. The project includes processing of gas at Ras Laffan to strip out condensate, ethane, LPG and sulphur. The sweet lean gas will be delivered to UAE through a sub-sea pipeline.</p>
<p>The Full Field Development Plan (FFDP) was signed on 11 December 2003 according to the Development and Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA) dated 23 December 2001. The main EPC contractor has been selected and the related contract was signed in January 2004. First delivery of gas is scheduled for the fourth quarter 2006. The shareholders on UAE side are the UAE�s Offset Group, Total of France and Occidental Petroleum of the USA.<br />
<strong>Qatar/Kuwait Gas Supply Project</strong><br />
The purpose of this Project is to export sweet lean gas to Kuwait on a long-term basis from the AKG project.</p>
<p>A protocol for gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) between QP and KPC was signed on 30 January 2002 concurrently with the signature of a Term Sheet between QP, ExxonMobil and KPC outlining the commercial terms relating to the SPA. The project development will start after the conclusion of intergovernmental agreement between the transit countries and other necessary agreements.</p>
<p><strong>Gas Export Project to Pakistan</strong><br />
The project will develop North Field gas from an area to be dedicated to the project to produce and export 1.25 bscf/d to Pakistan through a sub-sea pipeline.</p>
<p>A Heads of Agreement (HOA) between QP and Crescent Petroleum Company was signed on February 15, 2000. Negotiations with Crescent regarding the Development and Fiscal Agreement (DFA) are at an advanced stage and it is expected to sign the DFA during the 1st half of 2003.<br />
<strong>LNG PROJECTS</strong><br />
<strong>RasGas LNG 3, 4 &#038; 5</strong><br />
Two new trains, LNG 3 &#038; LNG 4 will be installed in RasGas site, the first of which was commissioned early 2004, the second train will be commissioned in 2005; each train is sized for 4.78 MMTA. The scope of this project is to produce about 1.5 BSCFD of gas for LNG export to India (Petronet) and Italy.</p>
<p>This is the first K1-K4 integrated development project in the North Field. LNG 3 will produce rich LNG while LNG 4 will produce lean LNG. The LPG recovery and fractionation for LNG 4 will be integrated with the AKG project, which will have great cost savings impact on both activities.</p>
<p>The EPC contract for Train 5 was awarded to a consortium comprising Chiyoda and Snamprogetti in July 2004 and will be located next to Train 3 &#038; 4, also executed by the same JV. Production is scheduled to commence in early 2007.</p>
<p><strong>RasGas LNG 6 &#038; 7</strong><br />
Heads of Agreement (HOA) was signed with ExxonMobil on 16 October 2003 to develop 2.9 BSCFD of North Field gas from the contract location which was assigned to RasGas Expansion Projects. This project is targeting the US market with two trains each sized for 7.8 MMTA.</p>
<p>Shareholders are ExxonMobil and QP at 30% and 70% equity respectively; design of the trains will be identical to Qatargas II train design, which is in an advanced stage. Since the trains will be located within RasGas� plot, synergies will be maximized to reduce the capital cost. Target commissioning of LNG 6 is May 2008 and LNG 7 will follow with a 1-2 year interval.</p>
<p><strong>Qatargas II Project</strong><br />
Target is to install two 7.8 MMTA LNG trains for export to the UK market by 2007 and 2009 respectively. Pre-FEED completed in 2002. FEED started in June 2003 and drilling of data and appraisal wells commenced in May 2004.</p>
<p>The two trains, LNG 4 &#038; 5, will be installed in the existing Qatargas plot and will benefit from the existing infrastructure. Three wellhead platforms and two 36� pipelines are envisaged to produce 2.8 BSCFD of gas and the associated condensate and transport the total produced fluids to Ras Laffan onshore plant in a wet scheme. Between 16 and 18 LNG carriers will be built to support shipping of the lean LNG to a dedicated UK terminal.</p>
<p><strong>Qatargas III Project</strong><br />
Heads of Agreement (HoA) was signed with ConocoPhillips on 11 July 2003 to develop 1.4 BSCFD of North Field gas and install an LNG train sized 7.5 MMTA within Qatargas� plot. The proposed train will benefit from Qatargas II studies and will have synergy, to the maximum possible extent, with Qatargas II project, including joint EPC contracting, joint drilling and joint procurement of the shipping fleet. The project is currently in the feasibility study stage with a target commissioning by mid 2009.<br />
<strong>Gas-to Liquids (GTL) Projects</strong><br />
Qatar Petroleum is actively pursuing a number of world-scale gas-to-liquids conversion projects for the production of synthetic fuels and base oil stocks. The projects are all integrated with offshore development to supply the large amounts of gas needed for these projects. These are active business opportunities that are being pursued, but the status of each of the projects is still at the preliminary stage. A brief summary for each project is given.<br />
<strong>Oryx GTL Project</strong><br />
All major project agreements have been signed with the relevant parties. Oryx GTL Ltd. was established at the end of January 2003 as a JV company between Qatar Petroleum (51%) and Sasol (49%). The design capacity of the project is 34,000 BPD of gas-to-liquid fuel. The EPC contract was awarded to Technip and the 33-month contract is being executed from their Rome office. The project reached financial close on 18 March 2003 with EPC contract effective from 19 March 2003.</p>
<p>His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Heir Apparent, on 7 December 2003 laid the Foundation Stone for the Middle East�s first gas-to-liquids plant.</p>
<p>The GTL plant will be ready for start-up in December 2005 and first product will enter the international market during the second quarter of 2006.</p>
<p>QP and Sasol Chevron have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the ORYX GTL Expansion project and have discussed the technical and business principles that will support the planned increase in the output of the foundation plant to 100,000 bbl/day. This will involve defining the feasibility of a three (3) train, 65,000 bbl/day facility with an expected start up by 2009.</p>
<p><strong>Pearl GTL</strong><br />
Shell�s GTL is an integrated project which will develop about 1.6 BSCFD of North Field gas to produce approximately 140,000 BPD of synthetic fuels and base oils. The project will be developed in two phases with the first phase operational in 2009, producing around 70,000 bpd of GTL products with the second phase to be completed less than two years later. Qatar Petroleum and Qatar Shell GTL Limited (Shell) signed the Development and Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA) for Pearl GTL in July 2004.</p>
<p>The first of two appraisal wells in the North Field were drilled in February 2004 and the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract was awarded to JGC Inc. of Japan in March 2004.</p>
<p><strong>Sasol Chevron</strong><br />
Sasol Chevron submitted a Project Profile Proposal to QP in July 2002 for an integrated upstream/downstream GTL project to produce 120,000 BPD of GTL product in two phases. The project will produce naphtha and diesel as the primary products. A Statement of Intent was signed for this project in November 2002.</p>
<p>As part of its ongoing project work, Sasol Chevron submitted a Scoping Study to QP in June 2003. Progress has yet to be made on commercial issues to enable further progress with the technical development of the project.</p>
<p>Initial indications were for startup of the project by 2010, but a revised startup date will be produced when the next round of negotiations with Sasol Chevron commences.<br />
QP and Sasol Chevron have also signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to examine GTL Base Oils opportunities in Qatar.</p>
<p>QP and Sasol Chevron have agreed to pursue the opportunity to develop a 130,000 bbl/day upstream/downstream integrated GTL project based on the Sasol Slurry Phase Distillate Process and utilizing resources from the North Field. This will involve defining the feasibility of a six (6) train facility with an expected start up by 2010. These efforts will lead to the establishment of a Heads of Agreement (HOA) for the project.</p>
<p><strong>ExxonMobil</strong><br />
ExxonMobil GTL project is for the production of synthetic GTL products in excess of 150,000 BPD. Feedstock for the GTL Plant will be provided from two wellhead platforms; approximately 1.8 BSCFD will be required to yield the target GTL production. The project will produce base oil stocks in addition to the synthetic fuels.</p>
<p>Onshore gas treatment and NGL recovery plants will benefit, to the maximum extent possible, from the existing RasGas infrastructure to reduce the overall project cost. LPG, condensate and sulphur storage/loading will most likely be shared with other ongoing projects at Ras Laffan.</p>
<p>The HOA signed in July 2004 specifies the principal terms for the project that will be defined in a Development and Production Sharing Agreement (DPSA). The term of the DPSA will be 25 years from the start of production, which is expected to commence in 2011.</p>
<p>ExxonMobil will drill an appraisal well for the GTL project in 2004, and will supplement the extensive preliminary front-end engineering and design (pre-FEED) undertaken earlier. FEED is expected to begin upon execution of the DPSA.</p>
<p><strong>Marathon</strong><br />
The Marathon GTL project will produce approximately 120,000 BPD of naphtha and diesel. The project will consist of two trains of equal capacity. Phase I first commercial production is planned for 2010. Offshore development is based on two unmanned wellhead platforms and two wet scheme pipelines configuration.</p>
<p>Marathon is considering introducing shareholders to the project; shareholders will include PetroCanada, Occidental and the Offset Group. Details regarding the venture partners will probably be concluded during 2004.</p>
<p>The project will be executed on a Production Sharing Agreement basis. Marathon�s pre-FEED work was completed during the last quarter of 2003 and it is expected that commercial negotiations will commence during early 2004.</p>
<p><strong>ConocoPhillips</strong><br />
ConocoPhillips is planning to develop its GTL project in two phases, each producing approximately 80,000 BPD of GTL products &#8211; naphtha and diesel using CoPOX technology. Two wellhead platforms with adequate number of wells will provide the required feedstock for the GTL plant.</p>
<p>The company completed a feasibility study that was submitted to QP mid 2003. A Statement of Intent to proceed with the project was signed with QP in December 2003. The company intends to proceed with pre-FEED work during 2004. Startup of the first phase of the plant is scheduled for 2010. The project is structured on the basis of a Production Sharing Agreement, as with all other large-scale GTL projects.</p>
<p>The company has successfully completed the construction of a 400 BPD semi-works plant at its refinery in Ponca City, Oklahoma and commissioning of the plant was well underway at the end of December 2003. ConocoPhillips will demonstrate its process during 2004 and it expects to be able to commence commercial negotiations in 2004 also.</p>
<p><strong>Petrochemicals</strong></p>
<p><strong>Cracker at Ras Laffan</strong><br />
A Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) was signed on 13 June 2002 between Q-Chem II (53.31%), Qatofin (45.69%) and QP (1%) to establish a steam cracker at Ras Laffan with design capacity of 1,300,000 MMTA of ethylene.</p>
<p>An ethylene pipeline from Ras Laffan to Mesaieed will supply ethylene to Q-Chem II and Qatofin plants.</p>
<p><strong>Qatofin</strong><br />
Qatofin is a JV between QAPCO (63%), Atofina (36%) and QP (1%) for production of 450,000 MTPA of LLDPE adjacent to QAPCO site. Feasibility study was completed in December 2002. ITB document for EPC contract was sent to bidders on 22 July 2003. Negotiations continued on several project agreements. The estimated start-up of the project is third quarter 2008.</p>
<p><strong>Q-Chem II Project</strong><br />
An amended JVA was signed on 13 June 2002 between QP (51%) and Chevron Phillips (49%) to establish an ethylene derivatives plant at Mesaieed, adjacent to the Q-Chem plant, with a design capacity of 350,000 MTPA of HDPE and 350,000 MTPA normal alfa olefins.</p>
<p>Feasibility study was completed in December 2002. FEED contract was awarded to Aker-Kvaerner. The estimated start-up of the project is third quarter 2008.</p>
<p><strong>DME Project with MGC</strong><br />
A letter of intent was signed on 10 June 2003 with Mitsubishi Gas Chemicals (MGC) and ITOCHU to establish a project for the production of Di-Methyl-Ether (DME) at Ras Laffan in Qatar.</p>
<p>The production capacity of the project is 1.7 MMTPA of DME. The project is planned to start-up around fourth quarter 2008.</p>
<p><strong>Fuel Grade-Methanol Project</strong><br />
Heads of Agreement (HoA) was signed with Petroworld Ltd on 14 September 2003 for the development of a large scale fuel grade methanol project targeting on out put of 12,000 to 15,000 MTPD at Ras Laffan. The partners expect the proposed project to come on stream by 2008.<br />
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<strong>Sport</strong><br />
Qatar International Racetrack<br />
With over 1.5 million on-site attendees to the GrandPrix (GP) in 2002 plus television viewers from more than 200 countries every year for a total annual audience of 5,200 million, it is no wonder that Qatar is building a MotoGP Racetrack. Over 320 million spectators watch each GP!</p>
<p>The Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix will take place on 2 October 2004, and building has started on the track located on the outskirts of the desert country�s capital city, Doha.<br />
For more information click on www.qmmf.com or contact investorsrelations@qatartourism.gov.qa.<br />
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<strong>Asian Games 2006</strong><br />
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As part of the infrastructural obligations for hosting the Asian Games, construction of the Asian Games City has began. Once completed, over 30 sports facilities will be in place. Existing buildings are being renovated as new ones being built, including Al Sadd Stadium, Al Rayyan Sports Centre, Al Ilihad Sports Centre, Al Arabi Sports Centre, Swimming Centre (Aquatic) and Khalifa Stadium.<br />
For more information, click on www.qatarolympics.org, www.dohasiangames.org or contact investorsrelations@qatartourism.gov.qa.<br />
<strong>Doha Golf Club</strong><br />
Doha Golf Club will undergo extensive renovations and expansions after a customer survey revealed the need for increased amenities, including a play area for kids and swimming pool. The renovation and expansion includes a ground floor dining hall, new bar area, professional shop, members� bag store, male and female locker areas, ground floor kitchen, service yard, first floor kitchen, restaurant, and bar. New construction projects include swimming pool with Jacuzzi, fitness centre, ground floor main office in a new building, buggy barn, function hall, two staff residential buildings, new academy building, television building, and a nine-hole golf course. For more information, go to www.dohagolfclub.com or contact investorsrelations@qatartourism.gov.qa .<br />
<strong>Pearl of the Gulf</strong><br />
$2.5bn �Pearl of the Gulf� man-made island project set to take off</p>
<p>By late 2006, the first of some 30,000 residents should be living on a man-made island 350 meters off the coast of Doha�s West Bay Lagoon.</p>
<p>The ambitious �Pearl of the Gulf� project was the recent subject of a presentation to the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), and features in its new project development and investment opportunities newsletter. Marketing is expected to begin next month.</p>
<p>The $2.5bn project is the brainchild of United Development Company (UDC), Qatar�s largest private-sector shareholding company, and is being developed on a fast-track basis with �full government support�, say officials.</p>
<p>The master plan and environmental impact study have apparently already received official approval, and a financial advisor is to be appointed soon. It is understood that detailed infrastructure and landscaping design has already been tendered.</p>
<p>Apart from over 7,500 high-quality dwelling units, the island development will also have three luxury hotels offering around 900 rooms between them, retail units covering approximately 60,000 square meters, and community infrastructural facilities such as entertainment centers, restaurants and parks.</p>
<p>The island is even expected top have its own private schools. An �island city within a city� Pearl of the Gulf is to have ten distinct, but inter-related precincts. Officials say that under an agreement signed between UDC and the Government of Qatar almost a year ago, UDC would be granted freehold title to the island, together with the right to sub-divide and re-sell the property.</p>
<p>With three huge bays, designed to maximize its water-frontage, the island will, according to the Master Plan, also have four marinas to accommodate up to 700 boats. The first occupants are expected to take possession at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2006.</p>
<p>UDC has emphasized that �through the process of an international design competition, a Master Plan and an Environmental Impact Study prepared by international consultants, the island has been positioned with the greatest respect to marine environment and topography in order to achieve both environmental integrity and construction practicality.�</p>
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<p>  For more information, click on www.udcqatar.com or contact investorsrelations@qatartourism.gov.qa .</p>
<p><strong>North Beach Development</strong></p>
<p>� The construction of the 32 sq km North Beach Development, which will include 10 resort hotels, two golf courses, 3000 lifestyle villas, 12,000 apartments, 300,000 sq meters of retail shopping, and 6,000,000 square meters of commercial space. Construction will begin in early 2005.</p>
<p> For more information contact investorsrelations@qatartourism.gov.qa.<br />
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<strong>Qatar National Bank new Head office Building</strong><br />
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The end of 2006 will bring forth the Future Headquarter for Qatar National Bank which will be located facing Doha Bay in the center of the Corniche area. The building is designed to be a prominent Landmark and an Icon of Qatar National Bank that would be instantly recognized locally and throughout the world.<br />
New Taxis � Transport Company</p>
<p>The Transport Company will go live in August with 150 Toyota Camry Taxis with a turquoise body and silver top, and will continuously add to their fleet. This will significantly improve the quality of Qatar�s transportation system and its image. There will be a transition period for all taxi drivers to change to the new cars and the new employer. Luxury limo, bus and coach services will also be available under this new transportation company. For further information got to www.axonglobal.com or contact investorsrelations@qatartourism.gov.qa.</p>
<p><strong>Doha International Airport</strong><br />
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<p>Doha International Airport offers top-level service and security to visitors from around the world, and the recently completed renovations to the multi-million dollar terminal further enhance the services available to regional and international travelers. Friendly and efficient staff is available to assist as you make your way into Qatar or catch connecting flights to many global destinations.</p>
<p>Twenty-two airlines presently operate through Doha International Airport, which also serves as the hub for Qatar Airways. With 44 check-in desks, eight gates, three baggage-claim belts, as well as many other services including large parking areas, banks, cafeterias, car rental agencies, and gift shop, Doha International Airport has everything you will need during your travels.</p>
<p>Located in Doha International Airport is the 1500 square meter, bright and spacious Duty Free Shop offering gifts for the international travelers. Electronics, cosmetics, wines, spirits, tobacco, and food items can be purchased with assistance from the 100 trained multilingual staff. Over 10,000 products are available including many luxury gifts and souvenir items designed from brass, onyx, and wood</p>
<p><strong>NEW DEVELOPMENTS OF DOHA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT</strong><br />
During 2004, construction will begin in Qatar on the new state-of-the art Doha International Airport. When completed, it will have two parallel runways and an estimated capacity to handle and process nearly 12 million passengers every year.  The terminal will have 24 contact gates in the first phase and will accommodate up to six A380-800 Super Jumbos when fully developed. The complex will also include three high-star classification hotels for the convenience of visitors. When the new airport opens, it will position Qatar as a leading regional aviation hub. The 2,200-hectare airport site will be developed in three stages with onsite work to start during 2004 and final completion of the ultimate development scheduled for 2015. Until the new airport is opened, the existing airport will be significantly upgraded to handle the increase in passenger growth.<br />
The building follows a very unique structural concept: prefabricated structural members 12 meters in length, through their modular alternation, enabling the building to attain this very.<br />
The future headquarter will have an architectural area of 25,00 m2, and a total built area of around 63,000 m2. In addition to offices, there would be a state of the art conference facility/ multipurpose hall of 300 seating capacity . The total height for the building is 91.5m with three underground basements able to accommodate for around 800 cars.<br />
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<strong>The Qatar-Bahrain Friendship Bridge </strong><br />
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The Qatar-Bahrain Friendship Bridge shall further bolster the fraternal relations that tie the two peoples, as well as enhance exchange activities at social, economic, financial and commercial levels. Indeed, commercial exchange will gain yet another boost, thanks to the easiness of movements that will make transport even simpler for both peoples.<br />
The project also will be a catalyst to several joint projects that will cover all economical sectors, thus promoting and advancing bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Bahrain.<br />
<strong>Health care</strong><br />
<strong>Al-Ahli Private Hospital</strong><br />
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Al-Ahli Private HospitalThe Al-Ahli Hospital is Qatar’s first major private hospital and on completion will be one of the biggest private hospitals in the Gulf. A $60 million financing package for the project was arranged in 1999 with QNB being the Lead Arranger. The 250 bed hospital will also have an accommodation block for staff, and is scheduled to open in the second half of 2004.<br />
<strong>Hamad Medical City</strong><br />
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Hamad Medical City The Hamad Medical City project is estimated to cost QR 1.5 billion and will include a 300-bed unit, a dialysis unit, medical staff accommodation and laboratories. This project forms part of the QR 12.5 billion budget of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture.</p>
<p>There are plans that the hospital facilities will first be used to house athletes and officials for the Asian Games in 2006, after which it will be converted to a full-fledged hospital.<br />
Two other new hospital projects are also in the design phase; the estimated QR 220 million Southern<br />
Area Hospital at Wakrah, with a 200-bed facility, and the estimated QR 100 million Cardiology Hospital at Rumailah, with a 110-bed facility.<br />
<strong>PROJECTS OF HAMAD MEDICAL CORPORATION</strong></p>
<p><strong>(A) PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION</strong></p>
<p><strong>No. Name of Project Description       Beds &#038; Clinics</strong></p>
<p>1. Northern Area Hospital (ALKHOUR)   100 beds<br />
2. Expansion of Central Laboratories in 8 laboratories<br />
3. Expansion of Dental Clinics at Al Muntaza and Madinat Khalifa Health Centers 3 clinics each<br />
4. Cardiac Hospital                    96 Beds<br />
5. Multi-Story parking area            900 vehicles<br />
6. Al Amel Oncology Hospital And In-Patient Annex 85 beds<br />
<strong>(B) PROJECTS UNDERGOING PLANNING</strong><br />
<strong>No. Name of Project Description        Beds &#038; Clinics</strong><br />
1.  Medical City � 4 Main Hospitals � Support Services, Nurses Accommodation � Staff Club  450.000 m2<br />
2.  Southern Area Hospital              200 beds<br />
3.  Trauma Hospital                     130 beds<br />
4.  Medical Intensive Care &#038; Endoscopy Unit  20 beds<br />
5.  Expansion of Laboratories at HGH<br />
6.  Psychiatric Hospital                120 beds<br />
7.  Ambulance Stations                  23 stations<br />
8.  Oral Surgery Center                 3 operation rooms<br />
9.  Expansion of operation theaters in HGH 4 operation theatres<br />
10. Jassim Darwish Fakhro � Medical Education Center  550 seats<br />
11. Al Gharrafa Health Center           24 clinics<br />
12. Ain Khalid Health Center            24 clinics<br />
(C) PROJECTS UNDERGOING PLANNING<br />
No. Name of Project Description          Beds &#038; Clinics<br />
1.  Al-Shammal City Hospital             50 beds<br />
2.  Support Services building in Rumailah Hospital     6000 m2<br />
3.  TB Unit                              40 beds/4000 m2<br />
4.  Assisted Conception Unit             3000 m2<br />
5.  Dialysis Unit (PART OF Medical City) 120 chairs/7000 m2<br />
6.  Lecture hall/auditorium in Rumailah (PART OF Medical City)  450 chair seats<br />
7.  Pediatric Hospital (PART OF Medical City)  420 beds<br />
8.  Al Wajba Health Center                     24 clinics<br />
9.  Al Wasail Health Center                    24 clinics<br />
10. Abu Hamour Health Center                   24 clinics<br />
11. Family Medicine Education Center           6 lecture rooms<br />
12. Primary Healthcare administration offices  20 offices<br />
13. Al Krana Health Center                     3 clinics<br />
14. Al Jumailyah Health Center                 3 clinics<br />
15. Al Ghwieyria Health Center                 3 clinics<br />
16. Umm Bab Health Center                      3 clinics<br />
17. Hamad International Medical Training Center7 lecture rooms<br />
18. Immigrants (Al-Wafidin)clinic              10 clinics<br />
19. Westering area Hospital                    50 Beds<br />
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		<title>Major Cities &amp; Places of Qatar to see</title>
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<strong>Doha</strong><br />
Doha is the capital city and seat of Government. It includes the country’s main sea port and international airport. It is Qatar’s cultural, commercial and financial centre, with a population of 338,760 in 2004.<br />
<strong>Al Rayyan<br />
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Al Rayyan is located 10 kilometers north of Doha. It is the largest residential area outside of Doha, with an estimated population of 272,583 in 2004. It is the home of the Qatar Equestrian Federation which organizes numerous races and an annual Arabian horse show.<br />
<strong>Al Wakrah</strong><br />
Is a small town situated halfway between Doha and Mesaieed. It is the center for a booming commercial fishing industry and has an old fishing port, which is still in use to date. The town is famous for its fine mosques and many houses reflecting the old Islamic architecture style. There is also a museum displaying among other things traditional Arabic style doors.<br />
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<strong>Alkhor</strong></p>
<p>Al Khor is a coastal city 57 kilometers north of Doha with a port for small ships and fishing boats.<br />
The Al Khor Municipality includes the emergent Ras Laffan Industrial City and the 2004 census puts the total population at 31,611. Al Khor has been developing rapidly over the past few years and the trend is likely to continue with the onslaught of various industrial projects, mainly gas based</p>
<p><strong>Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC)</strong></p>
<p>Strategically located on the north shore of the Qatari Peninsula and at the centre of the Arabian Gulf, Ras Laffan Industrial City represents one of the world’s most significant and accessible emergent industrial export locations.<br />
The ambitious vision of the State to exploit its vast natural gas resource led to the initiation of LNG projects: Qatargas and RasGas. Expansion of LNG facilities at Ras Laffan has been proceeding rapidly and is expected to reach 20.2 million tons per annum (mtpa) by year-end 2004. Further natural gas utilization plans led to the Dolphin project and to various Gas to Liquids (GTL) projects, which are currently under-way.</p>
<p><strong>Mesaieed</strong></p>
<p>Mesaieed is a major industrial city in Qatar, located 45 kilometers south of Doha. The city’s industrial area houses basic industries and it has a large sea port as well as the principal terminal for the export of oil. Major industrial projects such QAFCO, QAPCO, QAFAC, QVC, QPR, Q-Chem etc. are located in Mesaieed, along with upcoming projects such as Q-Chem II, Qatofin, and LAB among others. The beaches and sand dunes at Mesaieed with their fine sand are major tourist attractions in the State of Qatar and is also the location of the Movenpick Sealine Beach Resort.</p>
<p><strong>Madinat Al-Shamal</strong></p>
<p>Is a modern town functioning as an administrative center for a number of coastal villages north of the country.</p>
<p><strong>Dukhan</strong></p>
<p>Dukhan is Qatar’s main onshore oil production centre and is situated halfway along the western coastline of the Qatari Peninsula. It has developed as the oil nerve center since the exploitation of the country’s oil reserves commenced in 1949.</p>
<p><strong>Shahaniya</strong><br />
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Is situated 60km west of Doha and has a purpose-built camel racetrack. It is famous for camel races.<br />
<strong>Sealine Beach Resort</strong><br />
Situated 55 km from the capital, the resort offers a large variety of rooms, villas and chalets, all with a sea view. The resort also has many sports and recreational activities and a number of restaurants, alongside with meeting and conference facilities.<br />
<strong>The Palm Tree Island</strong><br />
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The Palm Tree Island is 10- minute boat ride off Doha Corniche. The Island has children and family amenities, a restaurant offering seafood and barbecue meals and a cafe serving snacks and refreshments. There is also a jetty for traditional Dhow boats close to Doha Sheraton Hotel on the Corniche waterfront.<br />
<strong>Entertainment City (the Kingdom of Aladdin)</strong><br />
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The Kingdom of Aladdin lies in the West Bay area. It has more than 18 game features to suit all age groups. It also has a rest house, an artificial lagoon, a theater and a cafeteria<br />
<strong>The Zoo</strong><br />
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The zoo lies 20 km from Doha on Salwa Road. It has a varied collection of animals, reptiles and birds as well as a small amusement park for children.<br />
<strong>Al Bida Park</strong><br />
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This park lies on Doha Corniche. It has grass areas, children rides, a popular market and restaurants. It opens around the clock and entrance is free of charge.</p>
<p>There are other parks on different locations in the capital, besides Al Wakrah and Al Khor parks. Entrance is either free of charge or at nominal rates.<br />
<strong>Khor Al Udaid Beach</strong><br />
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This beach lies on the southeastern most part of the country, 78 km from Doha. This beautiful beach is distinguished by its fine sand dunes that can be as high as 40 meters in some locations. Other fine beaches include Fuwairit, Dukhan and others.<br />
<strong>Al Jassasiya</strong><br />
Al Jassasiya are a range of rocky hills overlooking the northeastern coast of the country between the two villages of Al Huwailah and Fuwairit. They are famous for their numerous stone carvings and engravings, some of which date back to prehistoric times.<br />
<strong>Almaha Sanctuary</strong><strong><br />
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Almaha (oryx) farm has been established to protect this species of endangered desert deer. Almaha is the national symbol of the State of Qatar.<br />
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		<title>Al-Sadd Plaza, Qatar</title>
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Al-Sadd Plaza tips, reviews and photos posted by real travelers and Qatar locals.<br />
Al Sadd Plaza is a huge mall in the center of Doha . Good kids activities. Mix of arab and western foods. Ice skating rink. Movies.<br />
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		<title>Korea a Key Market for Qatar Airways</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[DOHA, QATAR &#8212; The recent launch of the Incheon-Doha direct flight on March 29 by Qatar Airways reflects the carrier&#8217;s focus on the Northeast Asian region as a primary market. &#8220;After Tokyo, Seoul is the second-largest metropolitan area in the world with residents in the capital area comprising of almost 25 million people. Such a [...]]]></description>
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DOHA, QATAR &#8212; The recent launch of the Incheon-Doha direct flight on March 29 by Qatar Airways reflects the carrier&#8217;s focus on the Northeast Asian region as a primary market.</p>
<p>&#8220;After Tokyo, Seoul is the second-largest metropolitan area in the world with residents in the capital area comprising of almost 25 million people. Such a large population within a short distance of Incheon International Airport represents an important market for us,&#8221; Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al-Baker said during a recent press conference for Korean journalists at the carrier&#8217;s headquarters here said.</p>
<p>&#8220;We continue to see Seoul as a key contributor to our overall network.&#8221;</p>
<p>Previously, the airline provided an Incheon-Doha route that involved a transfer in Osaka, Japan and took a total of 14 hours and 30 minutes. The new direct route will shorten travel time by 5 hours and operate seven times a week. Passengers on the Incheon-Doha route will be provided with Korean meals and a wide variety of entertainment choices in Korean. There are 300 Korean flight attendants working with the airline.</p>
<p>There are high business expectations from the Korean market with the non-stop flight.</p>
<p>&#8220;Korea is one of the biggest importers of natural gas in the world, and imported around $8.4 billion worth of natural gas from Qatar in 2009. To support this business, there are many people travelling between Seoul and Doha for work purposes,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>The direct flight is expected to increase the number of passengers and improve cooperative relations in various cultural and sporting areas as well. The trade volume between the two countries is some 17 billion dollars. A large number of projects featuring Korean firms are taking place in the Middle East, including construction projects in Qatar, as well as a $20 billion nuclear power plant project in Al Ain in the U.A.E.</p>
<p>Al-Baker said he takes great pride in the fact that the airline has been able to expand and provide high quality services for passengers, despite the global downturn that has affected many airlines worldwide. <a href="http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2010/04/144_64262.html">[Read More]</a></p>
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		<title>Project Qatar expo to parade&#8230;bold plans for an exciting future</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Qatar has been witnessing massive developments for more than a decade but the momentum gathered greater pace in the build-up to the 2006 Doha Asian Games, which the country successfully hosted and earned international acclaim. Currently, infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects to the tune of hundreds of billions of riyals are underway in Qatar, with [...]]]></description>
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Qatar has been witnessing massive developments for more than a decade but the momentum gathered greater pace in the build-up to the 2006 Doha Asian Games, which the country successfully hosted and earned international acclaim.<br />
Currently, infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects to the tune of hundreds of billions of riyals are underway in Qatar, with some scheduled for completion this year.<br />
In the 2010-2011 budget of QR117.9bn, a lion’s share (QR43.5bn) has been allocated to major projects of which at least QR35.5bn will go towards upgrading infrastructure.<br />
Some of the major projects that would benefit from the budget would be New Doha International Airport, New Doha Seaport, roads, sewage systems, land reclamation as well as expansion of electricity and water networks.<br />
To mark today’s opening of Project Qatar 2010, Gulf Times reviews some of the bold initiatives that helped shape Qatar as one of the fastest growing economies in the world.<a href="http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&#038;item_no=354704&#038;version=1&#038;template_id=36&#038;parent_id=16">[Read More]</a></p>
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		<title>45-day long festivities to mark 10th anniversary of City Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DOHA: People in Qatar will witness the longest in-mall celebrations here with the City Center Doha (CCD) marking its 10th year anniversary tomorrow. The organisers have promised 45 days of festivity that is poised to be more grandeur than any event in the malls of Doha. “We are delighted that our visitors and shoppers over [...]]]></description>
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DOHA: People in Qatar will witness the longest in-mall celebrations here with the City Center Doha (CCD) marking its 10th year anniversary tomorrow. The organisers have promised 45 days of festivity that is poised to be more grandeur than any event in the malls of Doha. “We are delighted that our visitors and shoppers over the past 10 years have enthusiastically embraced us as their favorite shopping and entertainment destination,” said Christoph Von Oelhafen, Director, CCD. Even after ten years since its opening on April 15, 2001, CCD is still Qatar’s largest shopping mall, attracting the highest shoppers and visitors.</p>
<p>A series of in-mall activities and celebrations have been charted to mesmerise the visitors, including a one-day art competition on the theme “City Center Doha – Satisfying all your desires” to be held on Saturday April 24, in association with Alwan Qatar.</p>
<p>The celebration includes Alexandrite Show, a ballet from Ukraine that consists of eternal classics to folk motives and exciting contemporary dance created by professional choreographers, from tomorrow until April 23. “Alexandrite” &#8211; is the set of vast genres of programmes and numbers, with luxurious glitter costumes. Mood of the dancers reflects truly in love with dance. Circus artists, professional archers, and equilibrists from Ukraine will join “Alexandrite” dance group.</p>
<p>On April 28 and 29, the Annual Fashion of City Center Doha showcasing the latest fashion and trends of the season, will be held. The highlight event will be the Medieval Empire Show, from May 10 to 19, with characters springing from the Middle Age clad in metal armour, royal cloaks, feathered hats protected with metal swords, real arrows and shields. “History of Middle Ages in Europe can be learned in the classroom, read in books or seen in the movies. However, seeing it live is a totally different experience for everyone and visitors to City Center Doha will get the rare chance,” said Majd Machfej, Manager, CCD. From May 20 to 29 visitors can interact with the Robots and see an AKTROID (Actress + Android) that will do simple mimics, sing and dance. From May 27 to 31, Fitness First which will set stage on fire with Fit Works Vol.2, in which local and regional boys will battle to be most fittest among all the participants. <a href="http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&#038;subsection=Qatar+News&#038;month=April2010&#038;file=Local_News2010041421227.xml">[Read More]</a></p>
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		<title>Hyatt Plaza to sponsor Qatar Marine Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DOHA: The Qatar Marine Festival Organising Committee (QMFOC) and the management of Hyatt Plaza shopping mall have signed a sponsorship agreement for the festival, which started at the cultural village on April 12 and will continue until April 21. The agreement was signed by Salim Al Mansoori, head of sponsorship in the QMFOC and Feroz [...]]]></description>
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DOHA: The Qatar Marine Festival Organising Committee (QMFOC) and the management of Hyatt Plaza shopping mall have signed a sponsorship agreement for the festival, which started at the cultural village on April 12 and will continue until April 21.</p>
<p>The agreement was signed by Salim Al Mansoori, head of sponsorship in the QMFOC and Feroz Moideen, General Manager of Hyatt Plaza, with the attendance of officials from both sides.</p>
<p>Salim Al Mansoori said, “We appreciate Hyatt Plaza’s sponsorship of Qatar Marine Festival, and this clearly shows the commitment of the Hyatt Plaza management to supporting national events for the people of Qatar.”</p>
<p>Feroz Moideen said, “It is our great pleasure to support such a national event, since it highlights and creates awareness about Qatar’s rich culture, especially marine culture and its history with this country and its people.”<a href="http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&#038;subsection=Qatar+News&#038;month=April2010&#038;file=Local_News2010041523933.xml"> [Read More]</a></p>
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		<title>‘Fun-filled’ events mark City Center anniversary</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[City Center Doha is celebrating its 10th anniversary with 45 days of ‘fun-filled’ events beginning tomorrow. “Visitors and shoppers will witness the longest and grandest in-mall celebration in Qatar,” City Center Doha director Christoph von Oelhafen said yesterday. Among the highlights are two raffle draws offering prizes for a total of 53 winners, with 26 [...]]]></description>
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City Center Doha is celebrating its 10th anniversary with 45 days of ‘fun-filled’ events beginning tomorrow.<br />
“Visitors and shoppers will witness the longest and grandest in-mall celebration in Qatar,” City Center Doha director Christoph von Oelhafen said yesterday.<br />
Among the highlights are two raffle draws offering prizes for a total of 53 winners, with 26 winners in the first draw on May 5 and 27 winners in the second draw on May 31.<br />
The prizes include Kia Cadenza and Cerato cars, economy class tickets from Turkish Airlines, annual membership vouchers from Fitness First Health Club, gift vouchers from Ajmal Perfumes, and LCD TVs, mobile phones, Net books and projectors.<br />
The Alexandrite ballet show from Ukraine, annual fashion show, a one-day art competition, medieval empire show, robotics show, and a break dance contest are the other attractions.<br />
“To take part in the raffle draw for a chance to win one of the prizes, shoppers have to spend at least QR200 at City Center between April 15 and May 30,” the official explained.<br />
Bills can be exchanged for raffle draw coupons from the redemption booths.<br />
The Alexandrite show, which starts tomorrow and runs until April 23, is a ballet featuring eternal classics to folk motives and contemporary dance created by professional choreographers.<br />
Circus artistes, archers, and equilibrists from Ukraine will also join the Alexandrite dance group. The art competition with the theme ‘City Center Doha – Satisfying all your desires’ will be held on April 24 in association with Alwan Qatar.<br />
The annual fashion show, being presented on April 28 and 29 will feature the latest fashion and trends of the season.<br />
The medieval empire show from May 10 to 19 will depict characters from the Middle Ages, clad in metal armour, royal cloaks, feathered hats protected with metal swords, real arrows and shields.<br />
The robotics show is from May 20 to 29 and visitors will have opportunities to interact with the robots, and an AKTROID (Actress+Android) that will perform simple mimics, song and dance.<br />
Fit Works Vol.2 by Fitness First, scheduled from May 27 to 31, will see performances by local and regional break dancers.<br />
Platinum sponsor Turkish Airlines’ country manager Ersen Engin said his company has seen good results in last year’s holiday bonanza and expected greater exposure this year too.<a href="http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&#038;item_no=355128&#038;version=1&#038;template_id=36&#038;parent_id=16"> [Read More]</a></p>
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		<title>Qatar Airways spells out commitment to Indian market</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Qatar Airways today spelled out its continued commitment to India, helping strengthen commercial and economic ties thanks to the launch of its latest flights to the country – daily services to the southern Indian IT city of Bengaluru . (Bangalore) Otherwise known as India’s Silicon Valley due to its huge infrastructure in information technology, Bengaluru [...]]]></description>
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Qatar Airways today spelled out its continued commitment to India, helping strengthen commercial and economic ties thanks to the launch of its latest flights to the country – daily services to the southern Indian IT city of Bengaluru . (Bangalore)</p>
<p>Otherwise known as India’s Silicon Valley due to its huge infrastructure in information technology, Bengaluru has helped put the country on the global IT map, with large international corporations setting up operations in and around the city.</p>
<p>Since the launch in February of daily non-stop flights between the airline’s operational hub of Doha, capital of the State of Qatar, and Bengaluru, Qatar Airways reports the new service proving to be one of its most successful start-up routes.<br />
<a href="http://www.english.globalarabnetwork.com/201004125478/Aviation/qatar-airways-spells-out-commitment-to-indian-market.html">[Read More]</a></p>
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