PASADENA, CA (February 4, 2011) - Parsons is pleased to announce that it will sponsor  HUQatar Projects 2011UH, an event dedicated to Qatar's major projects, including rail, water desalination, water reuse, road, port, and airport developments. The event will take place from February 7 - 9 at the Grand Hyatt, Doha, Qatar.

In addition to sponsoring the event, Parsons Lead Transportation Planning Expert, Dr. Ibrahim El Sanhouri, will present his views on how integrating the various transportation modes can contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future. Dr. El Sanhouri holds both a master's and a doctorate degree in transportation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

Qatar Projects 2011 will provide an in-depth look at the current economic developments and financial landscape in Qatar. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss the impact of mega events on Qatar's infrastructure requirements. The event is organized by MEED (Middle East Economic Digest).

"Parsons is dedicated to supporting Qatar as it undertakes a number of ambitious programs for the future," said Major General (USAF Ret.) Earnie Robbins, Parsons MENA+ President.

Parsons has been working in the MENA+ region for more than 40 years and has offices in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Rome, Istanbul, and Athens. Parsons' portfolio of ongoing projects in the MENA+ region includes major highways, bridges, rail and transit, airports, ports, water infrastructure, plus hospitals, public schools, universities, mosques, and other public buildings.

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Parsons, celebrating more than 65 years of growth in the engineering and construction industry, is a leader in many diversified HUmarketsUH with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program and construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide, as well as federal, regional, and local government agencies. For more about Parsons, please visit HUwww.parsons.comUH.

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