{
  "id": 7721862,
  "title": "Ashghal completes package one of Al Asmakh development project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ashghal-completes-package-one-of-al-asmakh-development-project",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T06:09:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/16/09/2026/ashghal-completes-package-one-of-al-asmakh-development-project"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - President of the Public Works Authority, Ashghal, Mr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer, recently inspected the progress of the first package of the Al-Asmakh area development project, which focuses on preserving historical and heritage value in Central Doha. The President was briefed on the completed construction work and the upcoming delivery procedures, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the scheduled completion date while maintaining high quality and standards.\n\nThe Al-Asmakh Area Development Project, spanning 78,000 square meters, aims to strike a balance between preserving Doha's historical identity and meeting modern development requirements. The project encompasses 73 buildings and includes an integrated package of development works such as restoring and rehabilitating existing structures, reconstructing buildings while preserving their heritage character, developing service buildings, enhancing facades, and improving infrastructure and internal streets.\n\nEng. Khaled Al Khamis, the project manager, explained that the construction work has been finished, and the delivery procedures are currently underway. The development work involved re-construction of an integrated infrastructure, including streets, extensions, and various facilities to serve all developed and reconstructed buildings, while preserving their unique architectural elements.\n\nNotably, the project included the redesign and conversion of part of the historic Doha Palace hotel building into an old car showroom, contributing to the repurposing and benefit of an existing structure while maintaining its architectural value. Additionally, a number of external works, such as roads, walkways, sidewalks, and signage, have been implemented to enhance the urban environment and seamlessly connect the newly developed buildings with their surroundings.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: As part of the follow-up of the implementation of development and rehabilitation projects for areas of historical and heritage value in Central Doha, President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer inspected the progress of work on the development project of Al-Asmakh area, first package in Msheireb area, where the construction work of the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ashghal completes first package of Al-Asmakh development project",
    "Project balances heritage preservation with modern development",
    "73 buildings restored and reconstructed in 78,000 sqm area"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}