Shaping the Future of Development: Insights from Switzerland’s Approach to Digitalization, Sustainability & Productivity
28 January 2026
Floor 24, Ashghal Tower 3
Doha, January 28 (QNA) – The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ held a seminar entitled “Shaping the Future of Development: Insights from Switzerland’s Approach to Digitalization, Sustainability & Productivity” in cooperation with the Swiss Business Council, and in the presence of HE President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’, Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, HE Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the State of Qatar, Florence Tinguely Mattli, and with the participation of a number of contracting companies, in addition to senior officials in the Authority, within the framework of enhancing joint cooperation between the two parties.
The seminar covered a number of topics and themes to discuss and research solutions for low-emission construction materials, green roof technologies, and the circular economy, in addition to digital platforms to increase productivity, control quality, and smart buildings. Opportunities for cooperation in exchanging experiences and adopting advanced technical solutions were showcased, which contribute to developing projects and achieving the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
On this occasion, HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer praised the strength of the relations between the State of Qatar and the Swiss Confederation, stressing that such meetings reflect the common keenness to enhance cooperation in the fields of advanced technology, transfer of qualitative expertise, and build effective strategic partnerships that support the development of the infrastructure sector.
His Excellency stressed that Ashghal adopts a comprehensive strategy that is consistent with Qatar National Vision 2030, and focuses on developing a smart, sustainable and flexible infrastructure capable of meeting the requirements of the present and anticipating the challenges of the future, noting that digital transformation, localizing automation, applying smart building concepts, and integrating sustainability standards into all stages of planning, design and implementation are among the Authority’s main priorities.
For her part, HE Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the State of Qatar, Florence Tinguely Mattli, said, “Swiss industries strive to achieve quality and accuracy by focusing on innovation, digitization, energy-saving technologies or advanced materials to provide exceptional services and long-lasting, high-value products.”
For his part, President of the Swiss Business Council in Qatar, Dr. Fariborz Samadian, said, “This seminar reflects Switzerland’s commitment to providing proven, high-quality solutions that enhance sustainability, efficiency and productivity in Qatar’s construction and infrastructure sector.”
At the end of the seminar, the two parties stressed the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation between the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ and the Swiss Business Council, which opens new horizons for future partnerships in the fields of digital transformation, sustainability, and raising production efficiency in infrastructure projects, and in a way that supports the adoption of global best practices and enhances innovation in the construction sector in the State of Qatar. (QNA)
