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Doha
On the sidelines of its participation in Cityscape Qatar 2021, Barwa Real Estate Group unveiled the completion stages of its in-progress projects. Over the next year, the group will complete the development of three pioneering projects that embody the principle of the strategic partnership with the government of Qatar, and ensure a diversified and well-balanced portfolio of its asset, confirming its position as one of the leading companies in the construction sector.
First of these projects are Madinatna, a residential city for families with a completion rate of 52 percent. The second project is Barahat Al Janoub, a residential city for the working class with a completion rate of 62 percent. The third project is the Qatar Schools Development Program – Package 1 for the development of eight public schools. The group has already completed about 37 percent of the project’s stages.
Barwa Real Estate Group, through the development of such projects, confirms its keenness to provide an appropriate environment and modern facilities that support the educational process, and ensure a qualitative addition to the education sector in Qatar, in addition to creating value and adding a human dimension that guarantees a high-quality standard of living for all segments of society.
This confirms that the Group’s strategy continues to achieve the optimal use of its investments and continues its efforts in developing giant development projects that meet the requirements of the real estate market, and creating sustainable communities according to the highest standards and specifications, equipped with the latest technology that fulfils the requirements of smart cities and keeps pace with the urban and population growth in Qatar, in line with the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Qatar Schools Development Program – Package 1 comes in line with the law regulating the partnership between the public and private sectors. Barwa Real Estate Group and the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) signed the first-of-its-kind partnership agreement between the public and private sectors in the educational field.
As per the agreement, Barwa Real Estate will develop eight public schools by the year 2022 and provide maintenance support for such schools over a period of 25 years. Then, the schools will be handed over to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education immediately upon the completion of construction works.
The first package includes two primary schools, two preparatory schools, and four secondary schools.
Each of the new schools will offer 30 classes, including allocated classes and facilities for the persons with special needs. Classes will accommodate 786 students according to the approved design model. Moreover, the schools will have dedicated and equipped educational facilities, including labs of science, linguistics, IT, sports, arts, activities as well as libraries. Schools will also offer outdoor spaces, sports fields, car parks and service buildings.
Schools will feature new indoor and outdoor designs. A three-star GSAS system will be applied in educational facilities, which is based on the application of sustainability standards and green building requirements in design and construction.
As well, Barwa will be keen on compliance with the security and safety requirements of NFPA and the Civil Defense. The designs of such schools will also take into account the construction requirements for persons with special needs, including entrances, exits and toilets.
This type of Public-Private Partnership aims to enhance the private sector’s contribution to the implementation of major state projects in order to achieve economic development and encourage competition and innovation.
Madinatna, a residential project for families in Al Wakrah City, extends over an area of 1,141,689 square meters, providing a high-quality living standard for the different segments of the community, and upgrading its services and integrated facilities to the level of modern cities.
Madinatna consists of residential buildings with designs inspired by the traditional Qatari architecture style. The project offers a group of buildings, varying from (G+4) and (G+4+penthouse), equipped with the latest technologies of smart cities.
Madinatna will offer 6,780 apartments, of which 2,040 are two-bedroom apartments and 4,740 three-bedroom apartments that can accommodate approximately 27,000 people. The project will provide various services and integrated amenities such as a hypermarket, retail stores, mosques and other public utility services, bringing the total built-up area to approximately 1,035,554 square meters.
The strategic location of Madinatna in Al Wakra Municipality, Umm Bishr area, is a great privilege. It is located on the G-Ring Road which connects the area to the southern regions, the Industrial Area, and the highways, including AlMajd and Sabah Al Ahmad Highways. This location provides easy access to Ras Bou Aboud Street, the Corniche and the downtown of Doha City, via the Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, also connecting Hamad International Airport to Umm Lekhba Intersection on Al Shamal Road.
These advantages will provide the city’s residents and visitors with easy access to it within a short period of time from several areas to meet their needs. Moreover, the proximity of Madinatna to the modern public transport facilities such as Al Wakra Metro Station, Free Zones Metro Station, and a number of public bus service lines, will add many advantages to the location, from residential and commercial perspectives, and will provide several options for transportation. In addition, the privileges include its proximity to Al Thumama Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, and Barwa Village which houses a wide range of
services, commercial activities and retail outlets that will also serve the Madinatna project due to the very close distance between the two cities, as well as its proximity to Mesaimeer City and Masaken Mesaimeer, along with all recreational facilities in Al Wakrah City including beaches, public parks, heritage markets, and Al Wakra Hospital.
As for Barahat Al Janoub; which is the second project that was launched yesterday, it provides a fully integrated residential city for workers following the highest international standards and specifications. The project is located in Al Wakra Municipality and extends over a land area of 773,457 square meters, with a design inspired by Arab houses with courtyards. It consists of 1,404 units of (G+2) equipped with smart city technology, offering 16,848 rooms each accommodating up to four persons. Barahat Al Janoub will accommodate approximately 67,360 workers, providing residents with various service facilities such as hypermarkets, retail stores, mosques and other public services, bringing the total built-up area to approximately 750,742 square meters.
The project is located next to Al Wakra Central Market on Mesaieed Road, and is distinguished by its proximity to important developmental projects and sustainable service facilities such as Al Wakrah Logistics District, Umm Al Houl Free Zone, Hamad Port, and Hamad International Airport, in addition to its proximity to sports and service facilities in Al Wakrah Municipality, such as hospitals and stadiums. Moreover, Barahat Al Janoub is connected to the modern highway network which adds value to this distinctive location of the project and provides extra privilege for companies looking to accommodate their workers in such an integrated city.
Doha
On the sidelines of its participation in Cityscape Qatar 2021, Barwa Real Estate Group unveiled the completion stages of its in-progress projects. Over the next year, the group will complete the development of three pioneering projects that embody the principle of the strategic partnership with the government of Qatar, and ensure a diversified and well-balanced portfolio of its asset, confirming its position as one of the leading companies in the construction sector.
First of these projects are Madinatna, a residential city for families with a completion rate of 52 percent. The second project is Barahat Al Janoub, a residential city for the working class with a completion rate of 62 percent. The third project is the Qatar Schools Development Program – Package 1 for the development of eight public schools. The group has already completed about 37 percent of the project’s stages.
Barwa Real Estate Group, through the development of such projects, confirms its keenness to provide an appropriate environment and modern facilities that support the educational process, and ensure a qualitative addition to the education sector in Qatar, in addition to creating value and adding a human dimension that guarantees a high-quality standard of living for all segments of society.
This confirms that the Group’s strategy continues to achieve the optimal use of its investments and continues its efforts in developing giant development projects that meet the requirements of the real estate market, and creating sustainable communities according to the highest standards and specifications, equipped with the latest technology that fulfils the requirements of smart cities and keeps pace with the urban and population growth in Qatar, in line with the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Qatar Schools Development Program – Package 1 comes in line with the law regulating the partnership between the public and private sectors. Barwa Real Estate Group and the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) signed the first-of-its-kind partnership agreement between the public and private sectors in the educational field.
As per the agreement, Barwa Real Estate will develop eight public schools by the year 2022 and provide maintenance support for such schools over a period of 25 years. Then, the schools will be handed over to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education immediately upon the completion of construction works.
The first package includes two primary schools, two preparatory schools, and four secondary schools.
Each of the new schools will offer 30 classes, including allocated classes and facilities for the persons with special needs. Classes will accommodate 786 students according to the approved design model. Moreover, the schools will have dedicated and equipped educational facilities, including labs of science, linguistics, IT, sports, arts, activities as well as libraries. Schools will also offer outdoor spaces, sports fields, car parks and service buildings.
Schools will feature new indoor and outdoor designs. A three-star GSAS system will be applied in educational facilities, which is based on the application of sustainability standards and green building requirements in design and construction.
As well, Barwa will be keen on compliance with the security and safety requirements of NFPA and the Civil Defense. The designs of such schools will also take into account the construction requirements for persons with special needs, including entrances, exits and toilets.
This type of Public-Private Partnership aims to enhance the private sector’s contribution to the implementation of major state projects in order to achieve economic development and encourage competition and innovation.
Madinatna, a residential project for families in Al Wakrah City, extends over an area of 1,141,689 square meters, providing a high-quality living standard for the different segments of the community, and upgrading its services and integrated facilities to the level of modern cities.
Madinatna consists of residential buildings with designs inspired by the traditional Qatari architecture style. The project offers a group of buildings, varying from (G+4) and (G+4+penthouse), equipped with the latest technologies of smart cities.
Madinatna will offer 6,780 apartments, of which 2,040 are two-bedroom apartments and 4,740 three-bedroom apartments that can accommodate approximately 27,000 people. The project will provide various services and integrated amenities such as a hypermarket, retail stores, mosques and other public utility services, bringing the total built-up area to approximately 1,035,554 square meters.
The strategic location of Madinatna in Al Wakra Municipality, Umm Bishr area, is a great privilege. It is located on the G-Ring Road which connects the area to the southern regions, the Industrial Area, and the highways, including AlMajd and Sabah Al Ahmad Highways. This location provides easy access to Ras Bou Aboud Street, the Corniche and the downtown of Doha City, via the Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, also connecting Hamad International Airport to Umm Lekhba Intersection on Al Shamal Road.
These advantages will provide the city’s residents and visitors with easy access to it within a short period of time from several areas to meet their needs. Moreover, the proximity of Madinatna to the modern public transport facilities such as Al Wakra Metro Station, Free Zones Metro Station, and a number of public bus service lines, will add many advantages to the location, from residential and commercial perspectives, and will provide several options for transportation. In addition, the privileges include its proximity to Al Thumama Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, and Barwa Village which houses a wide range of
services, commercial activities and retail outlets that will also serve the Madinatna project due to the very close distance between the two cities, as well as its proximity to Mesaimeer City and Masaken Mesaimeer, along with all recreational facilities in Al Wakrah City including beaches, public parks, heritage markets, and Al Wakra Hospital.
As for Barahat Al Janoub; which is the second project that was launched yesterday, it provides a fully integrated residential city for workers following the highest international standards and specifications. The project is located in Al Wakra Municipality and extends over a land area of 773,457 square meters, with a design inspired by Arab houses with courtyards. It consists of 1,404 units of (G+2) equipped with smart city technology, offering 16,848 rooms each accommodating up to four persons. Barahat Al Janoub will accommodate approximately 67,360 workers, providing residents with various service facilities such as hypermarkets, retail stores, mosques and other public services, bringing the total built-up area to approximately 750,742 square meters.
The project is located next to Al Wakra Central Market on Mesaieed Road, and is distinguished by its proximity to important developmental projects and sustainable service facilities such as Al Wakrah Logistics District, Umm Al Houl Free Zone, Hamad Port, and Hamad International Airport, in addition to its proximity to sports and service facilities in Al Wakrah Municipality, such as hospitals and stadiums. Moreover, Barahat Al Janoub is connected to the modern highway network which adds value to this distinctive location of the project and provides extra privilege for companies looking to accommodate their workers in such an integrated city.
