' Heritage, innovative zeal inspired Doha architecture, not Dubai '

DENISE YAMMINE

DOHA Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Communications Group President of MJR bin Sultan al-Thani said that Qatar's platform is inspired by her own heritage and innovative zeal and not by Dubai.

In an interview with Qatar Tribune said Sheikh Jassim: "Qatar is a modern society. It is normal for us to care about what happens around us in terms of innovations. We isolated architectural models can bring other places to Doha but we can draw our inspiration from our own architectural heritage. " Describing Qatar building strategy as ' smart ' and not an imitation of the architectural models of Dubai, Sheikh Jassim drew attention to the strong differences between some landmark places of Dubai and Doha.

"There is, for example, a world of difference between the Souq Waqif in Doha and Al Marina of Dubai. Both consist of traditional souqs, traditional cafés as well as Western pubs, still Souq Waqif appears as a heritage site whereas Dubai Al Marina area a Western feel gives ", he noted.

"Qatar's heritage is reflected in many of our current projects. Many of our sports stadiums under construction are designed after a ship, boat or sailing. This combination is the product of the collaboration between local and foreign construction companies, "Sheikh Jassim added.

Dismissal of criticism of Qatar on environmental standards in the building as unfounded allegations does not follow he said: "all modern buildings in Doha are built to green standards. Qatar Foundation and Sidra witnesses this. " Enabling that Qatar is one of the largest producers of natural gas in the world is facing charges of which emit carbon dioxide, he, however, added that Qatar was putting a lot of money in green building research.

Comment on ' empty buildings ' in Doha, said Sheikh Jassim, "the buildings have a purpose. Doha is prepared for hosting the largest number of guests and visitors in the country during the 2022 World Cup is expected.

In addition, each project is associated with Qatar National Vision 2030. The goal is to expand the community. " The MJR President said the 2022 World Cup just the start of a series of much larger events take place in the country will be in the future.

"The 2022 Cup a great event, but only the beginning. Our goal is to make the Olympics and we will have enough properties and buildings to host the visitors in the years to come, "said Sheikh Jassim.

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