With a unique architectural design inspired by the crossed scimitar swords of Qatar’s seal, the Katara Towers are set to become Doha’s future hospitality landmark.

These 36-story twin arched towers will feature a luxurious five-star hotel, the country’s first six-star hotel, and private residences. A man-made beachfront satellite island will complement the project, offering luxury entertainment and recreational facilities.

For this iconic development, Dextra was entrusted with reinforcing the concrete structures using 300,000 Bartec rebar couplers. The couplers were installed in the foundations, columns, and core walls to efficiently connect reinforcement bars of various diameters.

Bartec is a parallel-thread rebar coupler that connects two bars through a three-step process, including cold-forged bar-end enlargement before threading. This patented process ensures exceptional tensile strength and a bar-break performance.

The towers are expected to be completed in 2021, becoming a focal point for travelers during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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