DOHA: ASTAD announced yesterday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AECOM, a premier, fully integrated American infrastructure firm to identify mutual business opportunities and promote collaboration on an aviation project in Qatar.
Elaborating on the MoU signing, ASTAD Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Khalifa stated: “We look forward to working together with American firm AECOM with the aim of forming a strategic joint venture, combining our expertise in engineering consultancy, construction management, design and project management fields to support the development of a landmark airport and aviation facility in Qatar.”
The MOU was signed by ASTAD Chief Operating Officer, Fahad Al Jahrami and AECOM Corporate Executive Vice President and Group President of Design and Consulting Services, Frederick Werner during a Qatari business delegation visit to Washington organized by Qatar Chamber.
On the occasion Al Jahrami said: “I would first like to thank Qatar Chamber and the Ministry of Economy and Commerce for organizing this visit which promotes further cooperation to the benefit of Qatar and the United States through new projects and investments. Our MoU with AECOM paves the way for joint strategic objectives aimed at directing efforts towards a viable project.”
“Combining AECOM’s global aviation experience with ASTAD’s local expertise allows us to provide cost effective and innovative solutions in aviation infrastructure. Our teams will work collaboratively with ASTAD to provide long-term benefits for a landmark aviation facility in Qatar,” said Werner.
