Ashghal (Arabic: هيئة الأشغال العامة) is the Public Works Authority of Qatar headquartered in Al Dafna, Doha.
Ashghal was established based on the Emiri Decree issued by the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on 20 January 2004, as an autonomous body to design, deliver and manage all infrastructure-related projects as well as public amenities of the State.
Ashghal is responsible for the construction and maintenance of local roads, drainage systems, highways and public buildings like mosques, schools, hospital, health centers, parks, etc.
Ashghal has been awarded many contracts and infrastructure projects contributing to preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Doha.
[13] On 30 August 2020, General Secretary of ITUC Sharan Burrow, accepted the changes and said that Qatar has regularized its industrial relations system and dismantled the systematic power imbalance between workers and employers.