Tribune News Network
Doha
The US Embassy in Qatar celebrated a key milestone in the construction of its New Embassy Compound (NEC) with a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony on November 7. The event marked the successful completion of the structural concrete work for the Chancery building. This achievement highlights two years of dedicated work and collaboration in completing the main structure of the embassy.
The Topping Out ceremony is a time-honoured tradition in construction, symbolising the completion of a building’s core structure. Director of the Department of American Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Jassim Mohammed Al-Asmakh, US Ambassador to Qatar HE Timmy Davis, and other key project stakeholders took part in the ceremonial placing of the final bucket of structural concrete into the Chancery.
Ambassador HE Davis addressed the gathering, emphasising the strong partnership between the US and Qatar and the crucial role the Qatari government and local entities have played in the project’s success.
“The new embassy will enhance US–Qatari diplomatic, security, and commercial relations, serving as a hub for collaboration and engagement. Looking to the future, this facility will further strengthen new avenues for collaboration and promote peace and prosperity for both our nations,” said the US Ambassador.
In addition to his remarks, Ambassador Davis poured the final bucket of concrete, further marking the completion of this important phase in the project’s development.
The new Chancery building, expected to open in 2026, will serve as a symbol of the continued cooperation between the US and Qatar. The project is a testament to the close ties between the two nations and the shared commitment to mutual progress and diplomacy.
