Temporary expansion works at Abu Samra border crossing completed

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced on Monday the completion of the temporary works related to the upgrade and development project of Bu Samra Border Crossing, in cooperation with the Permanent Committee for the Management of Abu Samra Border Port of the Ministry of Interior, to facilitate entry of arrivals coming to Qatar, ahead of the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup 2021. This will enable the expansion of the main port to increase the capacity before the start of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. On this occasion, Chairman of the Permanent Committee for the Management of Abu Samra Border Port Lt. Col. Khaled Al Buainain, said "the port is fully prepared to receive the entry and exit movement of fans of all sporting events organized by the State of Qatar in the near future, until the final expansion is completed." He further added that the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has taken steps over the last period to solve all obstacles to ensure smooth and safe movements at the port, and that completion of temporary works to develop and expand the port will greatly contribute to complete procedures at the port smoothly and as soon as possible. On his part, Captain Ali Al Buainain, Project Manager at MoI, said that the temporary expansion would increase the ports capacity and improve the experience of visitors and fans coming to attend the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, and that this achievement was accomplished in record time as a result of close cooperation between relevant entities.