Msheireb Properties Awards Car Parking Management Contract to Mawaqif Qatar

Msheireb Properties, a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, has awarded Mawaqif Qatar (QDVP PQSC) a contract to operate and manage car parking at Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD), an urban regeneration project set in the heart of the city.
The contract signed by Chief Executive Officer, Msheireb Properties,Abdulla Hassan Al-Mehshadi, and CEO of Mawaqif Gilles Guillochon, is an extremely important milestone, comprising the integration and future management of one of the world’s largest underground car parks in the world – providing over 10,000 car parking spaces over 6 basements to residents and visitors of Msheireb Downtown Doha, Msheireb Properties said a press release on Saturday .
Mawaqif Qatar will offer more than just parking space management at Msheireb Downtown Doha; car parks will not be standalone facilities, but part of the mobility chain, digitally integrated to enable MDD to become a smart city. Mawaqif Qatar’s mission is to bridge the gap between the cars and the smart city, delivering the highest standard of customer services. With a wealth of global experience behind them via Indigo of France and locally through their experience of managing and operating the country’s prime car parks, they have the proficiency to operate and maintain the parking facilities at MDD and to sustain reliable operating conditions based on high-end supervision digital solutions, using a remote management approach.    
CEO of Msheireb Properties, Abdulla Hassan Al-Mehshadi, commenting on the agreement said, "Our partnership with one of the Middle East’s leading traffic and car park management companies is very important to us. It enables us to design and operate a 5-star car park, offering our community a first class parking and visitor experience. A project of this magnitude requires a specialised skill set, industry experience and innovative ideas to ensure it is perfectly managed. We are delighted to have partnered with Mawaqif Qatar for this hugely significant component of the MDD offering. We look forward to celebrating many more milestones, continuing to forge new partnerships to add value to the community, delivering the essential services to the people of Qatar, for the future of Qatar." 
 CEO of Mawaqif, Gilles Guillochon, said:"We are honoured to partner with Msheireb Properties and bring our specialized knowledge and expertise into this transformative development. We aim to enhance customer experiences, by ensuring a smooth flow of traffic with efficient systems, and well maintained parking areas. The visitor experience has always been a top priority for us, and we strive to deliver exceptional services, matching the vision of Msheireb Properties." 
Msheireb Properties aspires to transform the urban landscape, creating an iconic landmark that respects the environment and local surroundings, preserves cultural traditions, and enhances the quality of life for communities. The developer’s flagship project, Msheireb Downtown Doha, that is now available for phase 1 leasing will offer a lively urban neighbourhood featuring premier office space, retail services, leisure facilities, luxurious townhouses, upscale apartments, hotels, museums, civic services, cultural offerings and entertainment areas. 

Source: QNA