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Doha
THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is all set to provide a network of cycling and pedestrian paths of about 2,650 kilometres by the year 2022, Director of Projects Affairs at Ashghal Eng Yousef Al Emadi has said.
Emadi added that Ashghal seeks to create an infrastructure in Qatar that contributes to enhancing sport culture in society. He was speaking at the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ashghal’s Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar and Qatar Cyclists Center of the Ministry of Culture and Sports regarding fast cycling track on Tuesday.
The signing ceremony was held with social distancing and all other precautionary measures for COVID-19 in place.
Other dignitaries at the ceremony included Dr Abdulaziz Jaham Al Kuwari, president of Qatar Cyclists; Eng Mohamed Arqoub Al Khaldi, chairman of the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places; Abdel Fattah Al Saadi, member of Board of Directors; Abdulla Al Hammadi, member of Qatar Cyclists Center; and Ali bin Towar Al Kuwari, Media Committee in-charge.
Speaking on the occasion, Eng Khaldi said the fast track for cyclists has been constructed and opened to the public. The 33-kilometre-long track allows speeding up to 50 kilometres per hour. Through the MoU, Ashghal and Qatar Cyclists Center will provide all the necessary services to fast track users, such as electric bike parking spaces to serve cyclists in emergencies, as well as installation of necessary signage, periodic maintenance of irrigation systems, fast track asphalt and street lightings.
For his part, Dr Kuwari praised efforts taken to provide a secure and connected network for cyclists. He stressed the importance of a joint cooperation between various entities in the country to promote a healthy lifestyle.
He added, “We seek to encourage all family members to use the fast track with provision of first aid and logistics services using motorcycles to provide emergency assistance to those who are on the track.” Through the MoU, events such as safety campaigns, first aid training for emergencies, as well as awareness sessions for riders will be held jointly by the two organisations to educate them on the right and safe riding methods.
Following the signing of the MoU, Abdel Fattah Al Saadi said, “We hope that this agreement will contribute to encouraging all segments of society to practice sport on a regular basis.”
The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar works in coordination with several ministries and other entities of the State such as Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Culture and Sports, Qatar Museums , Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) and Private Engineering Bureau among others. This committee is responsible for five major tasks including construction of central public parks, provision of dedicated tracks for pedestrians and bicycles, development of Doha Corniche, development of Central Doha, and increasing green areas.
Doha
THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is all set to provide a network of cycling and pedestrian paths of about 2,650 kilometres by the year 2022, Director of Projects Affairs at Ashghal Eng Yousef Al Emadi has said.
Emadi added that Ashghal seeks to create an infrastructure in Qatar that contributes to enhancing sport culture in society. He was speaking at the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ashghal’s Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar and Qatar Cyclists Center of the Ministry of Culture and Sports regarding fast cycling track on Tuesday.
The signing ceremony was held with social distancing and all other precautionary measures for COVID-19 in place.
Other dignitaries at the ceremony included Dr Abdulaziz Jaham Al Kuwari, president of Qatar Cyclists; Eng Mohamed Arqoub Al Khaldi, chairman of the Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places; Abdel Fattah Al Saadi, member of Board of Directors; Abdulla Al Hammadi, member of Qatar Cyclists Center; and Ali bin Towar Al Kuwari, Media Committee in-charge.
Speaking on the occasion, Eng Khaldi said the fast track for cyclists has been constructed and opened to the public. The 33-kilometre-long track allows speeding up to 50 kilometres per hour. Through the MoU, Ashghal and Qatar Cyclists Center will provide all the necessary services to fast track users, such as electric bike parking spaces to serve cyclists in emergencies, as well as installation of necessary signage, periodic maintenance of irrigation systems, fast track asphalt and street lightings.
For his part, Dr Kuwari praised efforts taken to provide a secure and connected network for cyclists. He stressed the importance of a joint cooperation between various entities in the country to promote a healthy lifestyle.
He added, “We seek to encourage all family members to use the fast track with provision of first aid and logistics services using motorcycles to provide emergency assistance to those who are on the track.” Through the MoU, events such as safety campaigns, first aid training for emergencies, as well as awareness sessions for riders will be held jointly by the two organisations to educate them on the right and safe riding methods.
Following the signing of the MoU, Abdel Fattah Al Saadi said, “We hope that this agreement will contribute to encouraging all segments of society to practice sport on a regular basis.”
The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar works in coordination with several ministries and other entities of the State such as Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Culture and Sports, Qatar Museums , Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) and Private Engineering Bureau among others. This committee is responsible for five major tasks including construction of central public parks, provision of dedicated tracks for pedestrians and bicycles, development of Doha Corniche, development of Central Doha, and increasing green areas.
