[7] The Lusail Tram will be operated and maintained for a duration of 20 years by RKH Qitarat, a joint venture formed by Hamad Group (51%) and French transit operators Keolis and RATP Dev (49%), on behalf of system owner Qatar Rail.

[11] The Lusail tramway project is being developed by QDVC, a joint venture between Qatari Diar (51%) and Vinci Construction Grands Projets (49%).

The contract for this project was awarded in August 2011 and officially signed on June 23, 2014, in Paris, with notable attendees including French President François Hollande, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Patrick Kron, Chairman and CEO of Alstom.

[14] The Lusail tram is equipped with 35 Citadis 305 trainsets assembled by Alstom at its plants in Aytré, near La Rochelle, France, and Barcelona, Spain.

The interior design is made up of the architectural elements of the region, with touches of yellow that are reminiscent of the Lusail flower.

Also, textures of clay used in historical fortresses, towers, souqs were reflected on walls and floors of the stations while vintage geometrical ornaments accentuated the overall space.

The design also features elements of ‘Al Mehmel’, a traditional Qatar dhow used for pearl fishing.

The two French automated metro operators, Keolis and RATP Dev, applied together as part of a consortium.

The other pre-qualified candidates were Arriva/DB International GmbH, West Japan Railway Company/Mitsubishi, MTR Corporation (Hong Kong Metro), Serco and Transdev.

The contract was signed during a meeting between the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

[19] Beginning on the first day of Ramadan, the service hours for the Lusail Tram and Doha Metro will be extended.