Al Rayyan Municipality demolishes decrepit buildings

More than two dozen old and decrepit buildings that stood as eyesores have been demolished as part of a municipal initiative to preserve the aesthetic appearance of the streets in Qatar, the Ministry of Municipality has said.

A total of 27 old structures located in Al Ghanim, Al Rayyan Al Jadeed, Al Manaseer, Al Sailiya, Al Aziziyah, Abu Hamour, Al Marra Al Sharqiah and Al Rayyan Al Qadeem have been razed by the Al Rayyan Municipality.

Earlier in June, Al Rayyan Municipality in co-operation with the Mechanical Equipment Department had demolished and removed 14 buildings that distorted the public view in a number of areas that belonged to the municipality.

The buildings in Al Luqta, Al Rayyan Old, Al Rayyan Al Jadeed, Muaither, Al Aziziyah, Al Ghanim Al Jadeed and Abu Hamour area were demolished as part of the municipality's plan to preserve the general view of the city, and beautify the streets and neighborhoods.