Founded in 2004, Qatar Dredging Company (QDC) is a joint venture between UDC which holds 45.9 percent stake, Belgium’s Dredging and Environmental Marine Construction Company (DEME) which holds a 44.1 percent stake, and the government of Qatar which holds the remaining 10 percent.

Since its inception, Qatar Dredging Company (QDC) has grown rapidly, acquiring projects worth over QR 2 billion within its first year of operation. Substantial investments have been made by QDC in marine equipment to accommodate the increased business requirements. QDC currently owns two cutter suction dredgers and one trailer hoper suction dredger complete with auxiliary equipment and pipelines.

This past year (2006) saw QDC successfully complete all dredging and land reclamation works on The Pearl-Qatar. QDC is also the lead partner in the joint venture international consortium carrying out major reclamation work for the New Doha International Airport.