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Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy

Client:  Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development
Location:  Qatar
Start:  June 2006
Finish:  January 2011
Contract Type:  Construct only
Value:  US$725 million, Habtoor Leighton's share is US$326 million (at 30 June 2010)
Description:  

Al Habtoor Leighton Group has been awarded a contract for the construction of the Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy in Qatar for the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. 

Habtoor Leighton is responsible for the construction of a world-class equine management facility that will include:
  • an equine breeding facility
  • an equine hospital
  • an Olympic standard indoor arena with adjoining outdoor arena
  • a members' clubhouse and stables for members' horses
  • state-of-the-art stables including separate facilities for different categories of Arabian horses such as breeding and show horses; endurance horses; dressage horses; and show jumping horses
  • staff accommodation
  • entertainment facilities
  • a museum, and
  • all associated infrastructure works.