Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and infrastructure management, has been awarded two major contracts by the Public Works Authority, Ashghal — an independent entity responsible for the design, construction, delivery and management of the infrastructure projects and public buildings in Qatar— following a rigorous international tender process. The agreements mark a significant milestone in the company’s expansion in the Middle East and reinforce its position as a global leader in road operations and maintenance.
The first contract, spanning five years, covers the operation and maintenance of 700 kilometres of strategic motorways and 1,600 kilometres of secondary service roads. The second, awarded for a period of three years, encompasses the management of the Road Management Centre, operation of 23 tunnels, and maintenance of the national intelligent transport communication systems. Together, the contracts form part of a 10-year framework agreement that offers scope for additional future works across Qatar’s transport infrastructure.
The Strategic Motorways contract encompasses 29 sections of highway, including segments up to 125 kilometres in length, totalling 10,500 lane-kilometres. The Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) contract integrates traffic management, tunnel operation, and digital monitoring technologies across Qatar’s road network. These projects will enhance safety, optimize traffic flow, and support Qatar’s growing demand for efficient mobility solutions.
The projects will be delivered by an association formed by Egis Operations S.A.S , Qatar Building Company and Waagner Biro Bridge Qatar. This collaboration ensures deep local knowledge and resources are combined with Egis’ global operational expertise. The two projects have been commenced in October 2025.
As part of Ashghal’s ongoing journey as a leading customer centric asset operator in Qatar and in alignment with the nation’s transformation toward Smart and People-Centred City models a new Framework Base Contract has been introduced which organizes Qatar’s national road network into four operational lots: Qatar North, Qatar South, Strategic Highways, and Intelligent Transport Systems. Egis secured two of these lots, positioning the company at the heart of Qatar’s mobility transformation. Egis also operates over 4,260 km of roads, 113 km of tunnels and 18 airports across 4 continents and the automated metro system in Thessaloniki.