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London Bridge Tower Also known as Shard London Bridge, located in the promising London Bridge Quarter of the British capital, it was designed by the world-renowned architect Renzo Piano to become the tallest European building when completed in 2012. This multi-usage facility will include offices and apartments with stunning views. It will also be home to Shangri-La Hotel, and it will feature an observation gallery on top of the tower. Lusail City Occupying 21 km² north of the capital, Lusail was designed to be the ideal city on top of the desert sands. It is a residential and commercial center that will include resorts, markets and an entertainment district. It promises to be a strong competitor to Doha, expecting to welcome 200,000 people. Qatar Railway Project Representing a quality transition in the transport and communication field, the railway project will boost development activities and regional commercial trading. In a partnership between Qatar and the German railway company Deutsche Bahn, the project will be executed in stages beginning in 2012 and ending in 2026. Starting with a railway line between the airport and the heart of the capital, it will also encompass Doha’s underground metro network, light railways linking cities, as well as a freight line across the maritime bridge to Bahrain, and in the future, to the remaining Gulf states. Qatar-Bahrain Causeway (The Friendship Bridge) The Friendship Bridge is the embodiment of the exclusive relationship between the two countries. At its inauguration, it will shorten the 5 hour land trip across the border down to only a half-hour. It spans 40 km, and when completed, it is expected to be the longest maritime bridge in the world! A railway network was recently added to the project’s design. Qatar National Convention Centre The Qatar National Convention Centre will be an environmentally friendly building with an iconic design. Its 40,000 m² space will be the preferred venue for local and regional exhibitions, as well as conventions, concerts and banquets. It is expected to open in 2011. And finally, Qatar 2022 Bid So Brazil was able to bring the Olympics to South America for the first time in the history of sports! What would you say to the World Cup coming to the Middle East for the first time? Qatar is vigorously pursuing its bid to host the World Cup on its soil in 2022 with a full media campaign. Whoever followed the Asian Games Doha 2006 can certainly realize that we are capable of hosting such an event that garners positive returns. |
