Construction of the much anticipated Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is on schedule for its opening in the second quarter of 2011.

The full enclosure of the building envelope is on track for completion September 2009. Over 3,000 personnel are working six days a week to ensure construction schedules are on track.

Groundwork has commenced for the second construction stage of the additional 35,000 m2
(376,736 ft2) exhibition halls.

Observing the construction progress on site, QNCC General Manager Paul D’Arcy, said it was exciting to be part of Qatar’s development buzz.

“Many Gulf countries have been affected by the global financial crisis but there’s no slowing down
in Qatar. It has a clear vision for its future and an unflagging conviction to make this come true.”

On completion, the QNCC will feature a multi-purpose hall for 4,000 seated theatre style, a 2,300 seat lyric style three tiered auditorium, two additional tiered auditoriums, 57 flexible meetings rooms, 40,000 m2 (430,557 ft2) exhibition halls and banquet space for up to 10,000 guests. It is reputed to set new benchmarks in venue design.

QNCC is managed by AEG Ogden, one of the world’s leading venue management specialists with experience in a full spectrum of venues including sports arenas, convention and exhibition centres and performing arts theatres. The industry A-list team behind multi-award winning venues has had substantial input into QNCC ’s design and functionality.