Qatar to Invest Over $21bn in Transport Infrastructure

DUBAI, UAE, January 26 - Through a dedicated attempt to be placed on the sporting map of
excellence, Qatar has put itself forward for the 2020 Olympic Games and the
2022 World Cup. In order to meet international regulatory standards, Qatar
has developed a multibillion-dollar programme to expand the country's
transport infrastructure.

With new tenders being announced on a frequent basis, Qatar is paving the
way for world class future transportation projects. Recent projects include
Doha's new airport, the formation of the long awaited Qatar Railway Network
and the expansion of local bus networks.

The intricate and ambitious masterplan will be discussed in detail at an
upcoming conference in Doha. Eng. Jamal Al-Kaabi, Acting Manager of Design
Department, Ashghal, will provide an in-depth discussion on the development
of the national transport system and future infrastructure plans at IQPC's
2nd Annual Urban Transportation Summit to be held on 18-21 April 2010 at the
Marriott Hotel, Doha, Qatar.

During the summit Martin Bay, Chairman, DB International will deliver an
exclusive presentation of the planned railway network and its key elements,
including the metro systems, long distance passenger travel and freight
transport.

It is expected that over 150 senior industry experts will attend to share
solutions and best practice in future transportation projects in the region.

"The whole world is wrestling with moving people out of cars and onto
public transport, which in turn changes the nature of how we plan and design
our cities. Urban Transport is a highly important issue for all major cities
but is particularly topical for the Gulf cities, which are on the cusp of
their own transit revolution", Ian Mulcahey, Principal Planning and Urban
Design, Gensler

For more information and updates, please visit
www.urban-transportation.com.

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For more information, please contact: Eileen Espelita, Marketing Manager, IQPC Middle East, +971-4-364-2975, enquiry at iqpc.ae