A key feature of the project is the construction of new 4K-capable studios, galleries, audio control rooms, and a cinema.
AlKass Sports Channel Complex will be revamped under a new project initiated by the Qatar Public Works Authority (Ashghal). The project, structured as a design-and-build contract, is aims to expand and enhance the existing facilities of AlKass Sports Channels, a group of eight sports television channels established in 2006 under the umbrella of Qatar Media Corporation.
Ashghal is expected to award the contract in March 2025, with an estimated completion timeline set for the fourth quarter of 2027. Estimated at a value of $50m, the scope of the project involves construction of two steel-structured hangars designated for outdoor broadcasting (OB) van parking and maintenance office spaces. Additionally, three large hangars will be constructed to house separate technical storage areas.
A key feature of the project is the construction of a new building, which will include two 4K-capable studios, galleries, audio control rooms, a cinema, a cafeteria, and open-plan offices. The new building will connect to the existing AlKass main facility at both the ground and first floors.
Further, mechanical and electrical systems in existing buildings will undergo renovation and enhancements too. These upgrades will incorporate modern fire protection systems, fire alarms, CCTV, public address systems, and other low-current systems.
All modifications will align with the standards set by the Qatar Civil Defence Department (QCDD), Ministry of Interior (MOI), and relevant municipal authorities.