Doha Invests 81 Billion Riyals in Infrastructure to Match Global Cities

The Public Works Authority launched a five-year strategic plan worth QAR 81 billion for 2025 to 2029 that targets road networks, utilities and stormwater systems across Doha and its expanding residential zones.

City officials rolled out the spending framework at a moment when many metropolitan areas worldwide face funding shortfalls and competing priorities for basic upgrades. Doha’s emphasis on coordinated delivery across multiple agencies gives the plan a practical edge over fragmented efforts reported in several peer cities.

Stormwater tunnels target flood risk in northern and southern zones

Two major rainwater tunnels form the centerpiece of the flood-resilience component, one serving northern Doha and the other covering southern districts. The tunnels aim to reduce surface flooding during heavy seasonal rains that have previously disrupted traffic and damaged property in low-lying neighborhoods.

Construction has already begun on the first package of the Izghawa and Al Thumaid Infrastructure Development Project northwest of Doha, backed by QAR 688 million for road widening and utility replacements. These works run alongside the larger tunnel program and demonstrate how the authority sequences smaller contracts to maintain momentum.

Metro and bicycle plans align with long-term transport goals

The Ministry of Transport released an outline for the Qatar 2050 Transportation Master Plan that calls for the Doha Metro to reach three lines and the Lusail LRT to reach four lines by 2030. An updated Qatar Bicycle Master Plan supports the same framework by mapping safer routes for micromobility users.

These steps place Doha among cities that link capital spending to measurable network growth rather than isolated upgrades. Project teams continue to advance utility and road works in the northwest while planners refine the bicycle network maps for phased rollout.

Residents can track Ashghal contract notices on the authority’s public portal and review Ministry of Transport updates for any changes to metro station locations or bicycle lane alignments as design work proceeds.