Completed: QATAR INSURANCE COMPANY (QIC) OFFICE TOWER, 20F Com, West Bay, Doha

***Krazy*** · March 12th, 2005, 11:27 AM

Project: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) office tower
Floor count: 20
Type: Com
Status: Under construction
Cost: QR82 million
Construction start: ??
Construction end: July 2006
Main contractor: Gulf Housing and Construction

***Krazy*** · March 12th, 2005, 11:48 AM

The unique circular shape of the building has presented a number of challenges. The building, being constructed at a cost of QR82 million, has required deep excavation in hard rock and dewatering and because of the congested nature of the 4,900 sq m site – with towers on both sides – a secant wall has required. The main contractor on the project is Gulf Housing and Construction, which is expected to complete it by July 2006.

Moody · March 12th, 2005, 01:23 PM

Looks amazing with its blue color,

This tower remindes me of BFH some how.

Qatar4Ever · March 12th, 2005, 02:15 PM

The first couple of floors for this building are already up. This building and about a dozen other ones with similiar hights are coming up directly facing the city center.

Dubai-Lover · March 13th, 2005, 02:15 AM

a nice tower

added to emporis

dopey · July 20th, 2008, 02:03 PM

who do i contact to find out specifics on this building? might be interested in leasing some office space for an important client, but need to know the availability, built up area, average floor plate etc.

Massilia · July 21st, 2008, 12:02 AM

You can contact the Qatar Financial Centre since this is QFC Tower now...

amnesia · August 7th, 2008, 08:58 AM

QFC doesn't lease space unless they are related to finanance in some way and adhere to QFC laws.

I've been told its full though and has been for quite a while.

@Dopey, you could consider either the Palm Tower or Tornado Tower.

XP · July 21st, 2009, 12:14 PM

Again, Mr. Moderator, e.g. Halawala, if this is QFC Tower, the heading is misleading...

Too much of work to be done here .... I've been away long time.. I think we need a warm-up... :-)

XP · July 21st, 2009, 12:16 PM

XP · July 21st, 2009, 12:31 PM

Sunday, October 30, 2005
Qatar Financial Centre Authority Signs Lease for New Hheadquarters

Qatar Financial Centre Authority Web Site - October 27, 2005

The Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) has signed a lease to move into a new building that will provide its permanent home from the end of next year.

The lease for the entire 20 storey building has been signed with the Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) and will include the QFCA, the QFC Regulatory Authority and provide licensed institutions with a base from which to operate.

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has been established so that financial institutions and other associated businesses that move to Qatar can participate in the Country’s growth within an efficient and supportive business and regulatory framework.

The QFC has been created as an integral part of Qatar’s programme to attract major financial institutions and professional service groups that can help to develop business opportunities in the country. Qatar is asset rich and revenue rich and its strategy is to use the QFC to diversify the economy from a position of strength – including a $110 billion project finance programme over the next five years

March 12th, 2005, 11:27 AM	#1
*Krazy* Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 13,667	Completed: QATAR INSURANCE COMPANY (QIC) OFFICE TOWER, 20F Com, West Bay, Doha Project: Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) office tower Floor count: 20 Type: Com Status: Under construction Cost: QR82 million Construction start: ?? Construction end: July 2006 Main contractor: Gulf Housing and Construction __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

March 12th, 2005, 11:48 AM	#2
*Krazy* Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 13,667	The unique circular shape of the building has presented a number of challenges. The building, being constructed at a cost of QR82 million, has required deep excavation in hard rock and dewatering and because of the congested nature of the 4,900 sq m site – with towers on both sides – a secant wall has required. The main contractor on the project is Gulf Housing and Construction, which is expected to complete it by July 2006. __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

March 13th, 2005, 02:15 AM	#5
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,684	a nice tower added to emporis __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

August 7th, 2008, 08:58 AM	#8
amnesia iLoveQatar.net Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Doha - London - Tokyo - Shanghai Posts: 388	QFC doesn't lease space unless they are related to finanance in some way and adhere to QFC laws. I've been told its full though and has been for quite a while. @Dopey, you could consider either the Palm Tower or Tornado Tower. __________________ Doha World Records: - World's largest producer of LNG - World's largest Space Project - The fastest growing airline: Qatar Airways (5 stars) - Largest sports dome in the world - World's first underground football field - World's largest LED screen - One of the safest countries in the world! - Richest country in the world! - Building the tallest building in EUROPE called The Shard in London! iLoveQatar.net <-- Cost of Living, Visas, Safety Info, Tips on Moving, Facts, Pictures, Videos, and more!

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March 12th, 2005, 01:23 PM	#3
Moody www.Bahrainbay.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Al-Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Posts: 1,497	Looks amazing with its blue color, This tower remindes me of BFH some how.

March 12th, 2005, 02:15 PM	#4
Qatar4Ever Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Doha/Texas Posts: 1,847	The first couple of floors for this building are already up. This building and about a dozen other ones with similiar hights are coming up directly facing the city center.

July 20th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#6
dopey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	who do i contact to find out specifics on this building? might be interested in leasing some office space for an important client, but need to know the availability, built up area, average floor plate etc.

July 21st, 2008, 12:02 AM	#7
Massilia I LV QTR ! : ) Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,734	You can contact the Qatar Financial Centre since this is QFC Tower now...

July 21st, 2009, 12:14 PM	#9
XP Google Professional Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leaving Dubai Posts: 676	Again, Mr. Moderator, e.g. Halawala, if this is QFC Tower, the heading is misleading... Too much of work to be done here .... I've been away long time.. I think we need a warm-up... :-)

July 21st, 2009, 12:16 PM	#10
XP Google Professional Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leaving Dubai Posts: 676

July 21st, 2009, 12:31 PM	#11
XP Google Professional Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leaving Dubai Posts: 676	Sunday, October 30, 2005 Qatar Financial Centre Authority Signs Lease for New Hheadquarters Qatar Financial Centre Authority Web Site - October 27, 2005 The Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) has signed a lease to move into a new building that will provide its permanent home from the end of next year. The lease for the entire 20 storey building has been signed with the Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) and will include the QFCA, the QFC Regulatory Authority and provide licensed institutions with a base from which to operate. The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has been established so that financial institutions and other associated businesses that move to Qatar can participate in the Country’s growth within an efficient and supportive business and regulatory framework. The QFC has been created as an integral part of Qatar’s programme to attract major financial institutions and professional service groups that can help to develop business opportunities in the country. Qatar is asset rich and revenue rich and its strategy is to use the QFC to diversify the economy from a position of strength – including a $110 billion project finance programme over the next five years