The Government of the State of Qatar has embarked on a major programme to develop a new port approximately 25 kilometers south of Doha.

The port area is now characterized by two iconic buildings: the Port Authority Administration Building of a total area of 11.500 sqm and headquarter for Mwani (the Qatar Port Management Company) situated at the entrance to the port, and the Port Control Tower of a total area of 3.000 smq which forms part of the Port Marine Unit and the main centre for marine control and support services.

The port is a significant aesthetic statement of the ambition of Qatar as the nation aims to create a major gateway to the country and to transform its strategic infrastructure. This port will not only become a world-class maritime hub in terms of transport and logistics that will serve passengers and the expanding trade needs for Qatar, but will also, through its ground-breaking design, help to redefine the characteristics of a modern 21st century port.