Manateq, which is working to diversify Qatar’s economy by providing premium infrastructure within strategic economic zones, has launched new plot leases in its Birkat Al Awamer Logistics Park, designed for investors.

The 9.4 million sqm park – one of five logistics projects being developed by Manateq – is designed to appeal to companies wanting to build their own facilities through providing them comprehensive solutions that will allow them to build warehouses or workshops, commercial showrooms, offices, and staff accommodation all in one piece of land. The plots sizes will vary from 800 sqm up to more than 20,000 sqm to respond to the diversified requirements of the intended projects.

Leases are available at QAR20 per sqm per year with investors being incentivised by a two-year, rent free grace period and flexible construction procedures.

“Investors in Birkat Al Awamer will benefit from proximity to vital logistics gateways such as Hamad Port,” explained Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, CEO, Manateq. “This is a highly strategic location with convenient connection to Al Majed Road which provides easy access to Hamad Port facilitating speedy logistics delivery.”

Birkat Al Awamer is seen as having strong appeal to various logistics sectors including but not limited to the construction sector, food sector, aluminium, stone and steel workshops and multi-purpose storage operators.

Potential investors are required to provide valid commercial registration and a business plan as part of their application submission which can be processed via the Manateq website www.manateq.qa.

“We have designed an easy application procedure to ensure swift approvals decision-making,” explained Al Kaabi. “Once applications are received with the required documentation, Manateq Investment Committee will assess them and respond on approvals or otherwise in a timely manner.”

Manateq has also signed last year a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with QIB to

facilitate financing for its logistics parks investors. Under the agreement, investors in Manateq’s four logistics parks – Jery Al Samur, Birkat Al Awamer, Al Wakra and Aba Saleel – can raise 60% of their project financing against land and personal guarantees from QIB.

The finance partnership demonstrates Manateq’s ongoing client support approach which earlier this year also saw the company offering investors in its all logistics parks and industrial zones a nine months’ rent exemption to help them better navigate business difficulties experienced during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Nasser Al-Attiyah was crowned the champion of Manateq Qatar Cross Country Rally, the opening round of the Cross Country Rally World Cup, Yazeed Al-Rajhi 2nd and Jakob Przygonski 3rd, with the presence of the PR and Marketing Director at Economic Zones Company (Manateq) represented by Mr. Ibrahim Al-Fadalah, Mr. Abdul Rahman Al-Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation, Mr. Sultan Al-Muraikhi, CEO of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, and Mr. Abdul Razzaq Al-Kuwari, Secretary General and member of the Board of Directors of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation.

Mr. Al Fadala, also received the award for Manateq sponsorship during the launch of Manateq Qatar Cross Country Rally for being the Title Sponsor of Qatar motor and motorcycle federation events and activities.

Fun and games, plus tons of activities at Katara as Manateq celebrated the 7th edition of Qatar National Sports Day 2020. The event included recreational completions such as volleyball, kids football, boxing, table tennis, baby foot and billiards.

The State National Day Celebrations organizing committee Honored ” MANATEQ” for its commitment to sponsorship of Qatar National Day celebrations 2018 As Al Seeb sponsor.

Mr. Ibrahim Issa Al Fadala, PR& Marketing Director received the Sponsorship award on behalf of MANATEQ from H.E. MR. Salah Ghanim Al Ali, Minister of Culture and Sport in the ceremony of the sponsors of Qatar national day celebrations 2018 which was held in “Darb Al Saai” on Sunday 16 December 2018.

Manateq, the leading provider of Logistics and Industrial Zones and Warehousing Parks in Qatar, announced the successful completion of the construction of its four Warehousing Parks under the supervision of the Technical Committee to Stimulate Private Sector Participation in Economic Development Projects. This achievement was celebrated at Bu Fesseela warehousing park in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

The completion of this landmark project is in line with the government’s thrust to encourage public-private partnerships (PPPs) in major projects and the contribution of the private sector in the state’s development projects.

In 2014, Manateq invited developers in the field of warehousing and logistics services to tender for the construction of the four Warehousing Parks projects. Following the tendering process, contracts for the project were awarded to four developers on a “Build – Operate – Transfer” (BOT) basis. The four companies were Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) for Bu Sulba warehousing park, Al Asmakh Real Estate Development for Bu Fesseela, Dohatna Logistics Parks for Umm Shaharaine 1, and Barwa Real Estate Group for Umm Shaharaine 2.

Talking about the completion of the Warehousing Parks project, Mr. Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, CEO of Manateq, said, “We are delighted to announce the completion of this first-of-its-kind project that supports Manateq’s vision to promote economic diversification in investments that add value to Qatar and underlines its mission to create a world-class business environment for local and overseas investors, to help meet the Qatar National Vision 2030. The Warehousing Parks is set to become Qatar’s classic example of world-class logistic parks that reflect our trust in the private sector and its commitment to provide quality warehousing facility with the best of infrastructure, designs, construction quality and connectivity.”

From Souq Waqif in the heart of Doha, Manateq – International Rally 2018 was launched, which is the fifth and final round of the Middle east championship, with a special launching ceremony filled with Qatari heritage.

The ceremony held on Thursday evening 15 November 2018, Mr. Al Kaabi launched the opening badge and awarded the winners at the end of the tournament on Saturday 17 November 2018.

Mr. Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi – Chief Executive officer of Manateq – described the success of Qatar Rally at all levels, and the special partnership as a title sponsor with QMMF.

He added: Qatar Rally shows the beauty of the Qatari desert in the northern region. Also, there was a great effort from the federation with cooperation with other organization in the country to preserve the Qatari environment.

He added: The Rally was held in Souq Waqif which is a unique place that linked Qatari heritage and attractions.

Al Kaabi said: We are delighted with this achievement and our main goal is to support sports in general and motors sport particularly.