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More than 30 Qatar road projects worth US$$27.5bn set to be awarded in 2013

The government of Qatar is set to award more than 30 road projects costing a combined US$27.5 billion in 2013, as the country continues to prepare to host the FIFA World Cup tournament in 2022. The upcoming Qatar Projects 2013 conference will discuss details of potential contracts, and the event will feature owners, stakeholders and contractors in the country's project sector. Conference topics include reducing costs for workforce, materials and resources as well as raising efficiencies and transparency in
January 22, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The government of Qatar is set to award more than 30 road projects costing a combined US$27.5 billion in 2013, as the country continues to prepare to host the FIFA 1556 World Cup tournament in 2022.

The upcoming Qatar Projects 2013 conference will discuss details of potential contracts, and the event will feature owners, stakeholders and contractors in the country's project sector. Conference topics include reducing costs for workforce, materials and resources as well as raising efficiencies and transparency in projects.

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