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Al Murshid: a GIS mapping and navigation platform delivered for Qatar

NHZ Global designed and delivered Al Murshid, a geographic information system with map data management, search and navigation for Qatar — completed against a performance bond, signed off with a final payment certificate and handed over with full source code.

ClientQatari GIS
IndustryGeospatial & public services
What we deliveredGIS web platform, iOS app, multitouch display, data management tools
Al Murshid: a GIS mapping and navigation platform delivered for Qatar
3Platforms: web, iOS, multitouch table
100%Source code owned by the client

01 The challenge

Qatar’s rapid development meant addresses, points of interest and road data changed faster than existing map products could keep up. The client needed a locally maintained GIS: a platform where their own team could manage map layers and location data, and where the public and partner organisations could search, browse and navigate — on the web, on iPhone, and on large interactive displays for exhibitions and public spaces.

02 What we did

Delivered in phases under a formal contract with a performance bond:

  • Web GIS application with layered maps, points-of-interest database, search and directions
  • Data management console so the client’s team could add and update locations, categories and layers without developer involvement
  • iPhone application (with a later enhancement phase) for public use
  • Multitouch electric table for showroom and exhibition use, running the same map platform
  • Full source-code handover and documentation at completion

03 The results

  • Project completed and signed off — final payment certificate issued
  • Client owns the platform outright (source code delivered)
  • One map platform across web, iPhone and interactive table

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