Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor inaugurated by Qatar PM and Kuwait Deputy PM
Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, a megaproject that was launched in September 2020, comprises of 32 bridges and also features the largest bridge in the country spanning 2.6 kilometers.
In addition to nine tunnels, the project also features Qatar’s first-ever cable-stayed bridge at a length of 1.2 kilometers.
Moreover, the Corridor will also facilitate access to the 2022 FIFA World Cup stadiums in Qatar.
On February 23, 2021, an inauguration ceremony took place which coincided with the National Day and Liberation Day Anniversary of the State of Kuwait.
HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Qatar, and His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al Ali Al Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the State of Kuwait were present during the ceremony and jointly inaugurated the Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor.
Several distinguished guests were also present during the inaugural ceremony such as a delegation from the State of Kuwait, members of diplomatic missions in Qatar, senior Ashghal officials, and representatives of the companies that had worked on this project.
Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor is primarily complete and the remaining works like service roads, landscaping, tree plantations, and visual improvements are expected to be over by the end of this year.
Named after Kuwaiti Amir HH Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah, the project symbolizes the strength of the ties between the people of Qatar and Kuwait.
Minister of Transport and Communication HE Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti spoke on the occasion stating, “We share the joy of our brethren in the State of Kuwait in their celebrations of National Day and the anniversary of Liberation Day through the opening of Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor, which depicts an embodiment of fraternity between Qatar and Kuwait, firmly rooted in the wise and visionary leadership of the two-State.
“The new highway is an important addition to the land transport network of Qatar and a major link between the south and north of Qatar through Doha city.
“The corridor will contribute to reducing traffic congestion and achieve great traffic flow, serving other means of transport such as Hamad International Airport and Metro network through integration with many major roads such as Al Rayyan Road, Salwa Road, and Al Shamal Road,” he added.
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Congrats
I hope it's practical and designed in a fashion where Signs are placed in a manner that makes sense, and not like the current roads. Ash Gal should be fined for their poorly executed projects: I.e. roads that cut off and wind around aimlessly before taking one to their destination.