Manateq’s steadfast dedication to the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environment Management (HSEM) in its Special Economic Zones and Logistics Parks has been recognized with an international seal of approval through a double ISO certification.

Manateq has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 and BS OHSAS 18001:2007 certificates for MANATEQ HSEMS after a comprehensive, independent review and audit conducted by TŬV NORD CERT GmbH, a service-provider for comprehensive testing and certification on the basis of global specifications and standards for products, services and management systems.

The double certification follows the ISO 9001:2008 certificate for Manateq Quality Management System that was awarded in 2016 .

According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the ISO 14001:2015 certificate means that an organization meets stringent international requirements in implementing an environmental management system to meet their environmental responsibilities that contribute to sustainability, provide value for the environment, the organization and its employees, clients and interested third parties.

According to the British Standard Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (BS OHSAS), the BS OHSAS 18001:2007 certificate demonstrates that an organization has applied a management system to successfully reduce workplace hazards and achieve the best possible working conditions, in line with global industry best practices.

“A healthy, happy and safe working environment is critical to the success of any business, for its employees, clients and partners, and Manateq is committed to adopting global best practices as we strive to achieve excellence across all strands of our operations,” said Mr. Fahad Rashid Al-Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Manateq. “And as we are contributing to the future of our great country, sustainability also plays a large part in our business strategy.

“The ISO 14001:2015 and BS OHSAS 18001:2007 are reward for the commitment of the entire Manateq team to health, safety and the environment as we continue with our Special Economic Zones & Logistics Parks projects’ development. I thank the TŬV NORD CERT GmbH for their continued stringent assessment and audit that has enabled us to exceed such high international standards, following the ISO 9001:2008 certification we achieved in 2016.”

Manateq places strong focus on HSE, striving to set HSE performance objectives that continually improve processes to ensure effective management systems that prevent untoward incidents and hazards. Manateq also requires Investors, Consultants, contractors and their subs working on their behalf or within their zones to demonstrate a similar commitment towards strict HSE compliance, while rewarding outstanding HSE practice in the workplace.

Manateq, the leading provider of special economic zones, industrial zones, logistics & warehousing parks in Qatar, has signed a landmark agreement with Ismail Bin Ali Group (IBA) to develop and operate accommodation buildings that will house more than 8,700 workers in the Ras Bufontas special economic zone (SEZ).

The agreement, which emphasizes the strong partnership between the public and private sectors in the development of Qatar, will result in private sector investment totaling QR550 Million. Ismail Bin Ali Group has been awarded to construct and manage the facility in line with the Build, Operate, Transfer (BOT) model, for 25 years.

The new development will sit on an area measuring approximately 150,000m², which has been handed over by Manateq, and will accommodate up to 8,784 employees and workers who will be working in the factories and warehouses within Ras Bufontas and the surrounding areas.

Designed to enhance the overall experience for both employees and employers, it will include worker, supervisor and technician accommodations in the form of fully-equipped rooms, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. The complex includes catering, laundry, training, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and community areas. Along with a public retail center, there will also be a mosque, medical, banking and administrative facilities.

Work on the project, which will begin this month, is expected to take up to three years to complete. Underpinning the strong bond Manateq has formed with the private sector to successfully contribute to the diversification and economic development of Qatar, IBA Group will offer competitive rental rates for companies interested in housing their workforce in the new development.

“This is a landmark agreement for Qatar and builds on the success that Manateq has achieved to date as we continue with the development of our Special Economic Zones, which play a crucial role in transforming the country into an industrial and logistics hub for the world,” Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, CEO of Manateq, said. “Our partnership with Ismail Bin Ali Group is a key indicator of how collaboration between the public and private sectors can have a beneficial contribution on the economic success of our country.”

Hamad Mohammed Esmael Al Emadi, CEO of IBA Group, said: “We believe in the strength of Qatar’s economy and we would like to thank our government for its continuous and unlimited support to the private sector and our role is to contribute to the achievement of Qatar’s Vision 2030.” “We are proud to be working with Manateq to drive the economic development of Qatar” The CEO of IBA Group added.

“We are committed to quality and performance and our reputation in these two areas speak for itself. Clients who invest in this leading new development will be assured of a quality product that will benefit them and their workforce.”

Ras Bufontas SEZ is strategically located next to Hamad International Airport, providing businesses with easier access to global markets. The special economic zone is aimed at various sectors including firms specializing in healthcare and medical devices, light industries, advanced technology and air cargo services.

Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, Chef executive officer of Manateq, remarks to ” Al Raya economics” that the instructions of His Highness the Emir were timely and support the industry leaders and encourage them to expand their industries and to build promising investment opportunities to overcome the crisis resulted from the blockade countries.

Al-Kaabi added that 1,800 investors in the southern logistics parks “Berkat Al-Awamar, Al Wakrah and Aba Saleel” will benefit from the decisions of HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. The two-year lease value will be reduced by 50%. With rental values falling from 40 to 20 riyals per square meter.

He said that during the last periods, Qatar has facilitated the procedures for investors, to motivate them to build and finish their projects on time. In addition, the instructions from His Highness to facilitate the development of the infrastructure to be completed on time.

Manateq, the leading provider of special economic zones, industrial zones, logistics & warehousing parks in Qatar, has held a signing ceremony to unveil the development of two hotels and three hotel apartment complexes in its Ras Bufontas Special Economic Zone (SEZ), resulting in private sector investment worth QR488.5 million. The signing ceremony, which represents another important milestone in Manateq’s drive to secure private sector investment into Qatar, was held at Rotana City Center Hotel. Manateq CEO Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi was present at the ceremony, along with representatives of the property developers involved in the project, including Mr. Ahmad Hussein Abdulla, the Managing Director of Hotel Musherib WLL, Mr. Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Ansari CEO of Ras Bu Fantas Trading & Contracting W.L.L., Mr. Sraiya Nasser Rashid Sraiya Al Kaabi, Board Member from Al Sraiya Holding Group, Mr. Jaafar Ali Jaafar Al Saraf, Board Member from Zukhrof Trading and Contracting, and Arch. Mohamed Abbas R. Hussein, General Manager of Bab Ishtar Trading and Contracting Co. Under the landmark agreement, two (4-star) business hotels and three (3-4 star) hotel apartment buildings will be developed on the waterfront at Ras Bufontas SEZ, on the land handed over by Manateq, further highlighting the proactive approach and hard work of Manateq to form strong bonds with the private sector and its efforts to continue contributing to the diversification of the Qatar economy and developing industry in the country. “This announcement is yet another milestone for Manateq and complements the success we have enjoyed so far and the partnerships we have formed within the private sector as we continue to develop our special economic zones and logistics parks,” Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, CEO of Manateq, said. “Our ability to be able to offer such a service that eases the process for investment offering businesses a tourism district in one location, and the appetite from entities to partner with us is very encouraging for the development of industry and various other sectors in Qatar.” One of the hotels will be constructed by Zukhrof Trading and Contracting and operated by the Wyndham Hotel Group, while the other 185-room property will be developed by Bab Ishtar Trading and Contracting and operated by Aspire Hospitality to have another branch of The Torch, Doha. Both properties will be developed in line with the Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) model for 25 years. The hotel apartments meanwhile, will each have a minimum of 100 rooms and will be constructed by Hotel Musherib W.L.L., Ras Bu Fantas Trading and Contracting and Al Sraiya Holding Group, and operated by Tourist Hotel, Katara Hospitality and Al Sraiya Hotels & Hospitality respectively. Scheduled for completion by April 2019, the business and tourism venture will be located on the waterfront at Ras Bufontas, and will service business travelers working in the Ras Bufontas SEZ and surrounding areas. Guests will benefit from a scenic relaxed environment, while being within easy reach of the retail and leisure options available on the shoreline and within the SEZ. Ras Bufontas SEZ is expected to become a business hub for technology, business services, logistics, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and medical devices. In addition to hotels and hotel appartments, the facilities in this zone will include residential units, office spaces, showrooms, retail outlets, and public spaces all located on the panoramic waterfront.

Qatar Chamber has announced that Economic Zones Company “Manateq” would sponsor ‘Made in Qatar 2016’ exhibition as an economic zones partner, according to a press release issued by the Chamber yesterday.

Scheduled to be held between November 6 – 9, 2016 for the first time outside Qatar, the expo will be organized on an area of 10,000 sqm. at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition, KSA.

Commenting on the agreement signing, Mr. Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, Manateq’s CEO, said: “Our participation in this event is aimed at synergizing our capacities and efforts with the various partners and stakeholders in the field of Entrepreneurship and SME Development in Qatar. Being there is also a major opportunity for Manateq to better introduce its portfolio of “Economic Zones” and to highlight their major contribution to the development and growth of SME and private sectors in various fields of the economy, which will eventually translate into a diversified economy on the longer run.”

Al Kaabi pointed out that this participation of “Manateq” in the exhibition is an apparent confirmation from our side on the importance of coordination and communication with our partners and effective institutions in the field of entrepreneurship.

The four-day exhibition aims to attract investment in the manufacturing sector while promoting and showcasing locally manufactured products in Saudi markets.

It also aims to promote Qatar’s industry sector and encourage the use of Qatari products, while updating the Saudi business community on the latest developments in participating sectors.

It also helps provide an opportunity for exhibitors and manufacturers to meet, while directly introducing Qatari products to the Saudi community, and encouraging Saudi businessmen and women to invest in industrial projects in Qatar

Manateq’s unwavering commitment at providing excellence in the Management of Design & Development of its Special Economic Zones has been stamped with a global seal of approval, in accordance with stringent international standards, through an ISO 9001:2008 Certification.

According to the International Organization for Standardization, an ISO 9001:2008 certificate means that an organization has met specific requirements for a quality management system. This includes having demonstrated its ability to consistently provide products and services that meets customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Furthermore, the organization also aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for continual improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

The certification was issued to Manateq after a thorough and independent review and audit conducted by TŬV NORD CERT GmbH, a service-provider for comprehensive testing and certification on the basis of national and international specifications and standards for products, services and management systems.

Manateq’s Special Economic Zones, as is its other projects such as Logistics Parks and Warehousing Parks, are aimed at further promoting the growth and development of the private sector in Qatar. These projects are also envisioned to spur further business economic activities in the country and significantly contribute to the achievement of the ‘Economic Development’ pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

“The ISO 9001:2008 Certification is indeed a deserving reward for all the dedication and hard work that the entire management and staff of Manateq has poured into our Special Economic Zones project,” said Mr. Fahad Rashid Al-Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Manateq. “This also further strengthens our resolve at Manateq to remain focused and continue to work hard in order to not just meet but actually exceed all of our clients’ expectations.

“As I thank TŬV NORD CERT GmbH for their strict testing and assessment that has enabled us to pass such high international standards, I also wish to congratulate the entire management and staff of Manateq for a job well done,” he added. “Now we can move further ahead into our core business at hand and our vision of becoming Qatar’s trusted provider of Economic Zones by delivering a streamlined range of property and business services to domestic and foreign investors, SME’s and national champions in Qatar, Middle Eastern and international markets.”

As a premium partner of choice, Manateq aims to promote entrepreneurship and innovation through investments towards a sustainable future. With its Client Services Team working tirelessly to assist both local and foreign investors at every stage in order to ensure speedy set-up process of businesses, this is well complemented by a diverse range of strategically located Land and Property solutions that will foster growth amongst small, medium and large enterprises.