Qumma - From Desert to Rose (June 3rd - The CocoWalk)

[amapper]

I really love what you are doing here because it is so unique. You have a real talent for making your screen shots look as though they were taken from a real airplane. Everything is laid out so well too, like a desert community might really look. I am enjoying this diary a lot. Thanks!! 

[Jmouse]

Very nice photos, a good story line and my favorite of all -- the night shot!
Actually, the details in your story continue to amaze me as I watch this fascinating region grow.

Until next time...
Joan

[JBSimio]

I've been lurking here on a pretty regular basis for a while now, and thought it was about time I said hello.  I've really enjoyed watching the development over time.  I love the story line and the especially the more recent international twist you've added.  Can't wait to see what "deal" the QEC makes next!   

JB

[bat]

A wonderful update there! And great pictures of that town!

[paroch]

Hi Nedalezz,

Hey, I'm impressed with the story you produced on the West End companies from what little information I provided.  Great choice of Lots for both businesses - thank you.

I (and the government of West End) am honoured to be a part of the Qumma MD.

It's a great update in its own right.  Your desert setting is pretty unique and the pics you provide coupled with storyline make this one a really great journey.  I always look forward to my visits here to see what's happening next (am looking forward to the University and the port).

I'm also interested to see what gets developed on the two empty lots opposite the Ulrtan Fuels office and the Al-Iman Mosque.  That looks like a prime site in the growing town of Khaymeh.

Great MD, Great update.

[bokrif]

I love the details of this MD. Maybe the most detailed MD that I have ever seen.

I will send you PMs about Qumma-Liberty Islands businesses, but first I must face with real life issues. No time 

[thundercrack83]

Hello, nedalezz!

Magnificent work as always, my friend! And you're creeping up into Classics territory mighty quickly! I'll be looking forward to moving your great MD to wear it belongs!

Take care!

[tkirch]

Every time I come in here, I am just awed by your pictures.  They are truely just amazing.  The detail you put into them is so apparant. 

How many times do you build then bulldoze, becaus ethe placement of everything is just perfect.  The pictures with Anisan Tissue and Parocian Steel is just perfect.  It is the perfect picture!

[nedalezz]

REPLIES

tkirch: The QEC will gladly accept any delegates from beautiful Badger Bay, and would love to establish official diplomatic ties! Thank you for the kind words, and I love your MD!
paroch: With Parochian Steel and Ulrtan Fuels having opened their doors for business in Qumma, relationship between Qumma and West End could not be any smoother. Qummans love their West End counterparts, and already some are starting to work their way up north for touristic reasons. Thanks for always commenting!
Yoman: The construction on the Fursan Seaport has begun! The PSSO officials handling the construction have arrived and as expected, are professional and are getting the job done as efficiently as possible. Thanks for the comments!
amapper: Wow, those are some flattering comments, thank you! Your MD is no less impressive; your transportation network is simply breathtaking. Thanks for stopping by.
Jmouse: There will always be night shots, and with everyone I think about how you might like it! Thank you for being one of the MDs most frequent commenters, it is highly appreciated!
JBSimio: Its honour to have you as a lurker on the MD, and much gracias for commenting as well! The storyline is a big part of the MD, and I enjoy writing as much as I enjoy playing the game.
bat: Thanks, my friend! I enjoyed your latest update of your MD, some good work!
BoKrif: Your message has been well-received, and hopefully by the next update you will see the beginnings of LI investment in Qumma. Also read your wiki about the LI, and I must say, I am most highly impressed! Thanks for the wonderful support and comments.
thundercrack83: Almost there! Just need a couple more replies, lol. That is in no small part thanks to your support, my friend. I can always rely on reading a comment of yours after an update always. Thank you.

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It is December, Christmas season, and that means I have been very busy at work. However, it is the end of the 6th Year, and with it comes a small report published by the QEC!

6th Year Report


Fursan


Khaymeh

POPULATION: 54,677
LARGEST CITIES: Fursan (25,452), Khaymeh (18,333)
ETHNIC GROUPS: Qumma 92%, Western Saharan 4%, West End 2%, Other 2%
RELIGIONS: Shi'a Muslim 90%, Sunni Muslim 5%, Christian 3%, Other 2%
LANGUAGES: Arabic, English, French, Local Dialects (Over 100)
GDP-PER CAPITA: $4,000
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS: Fish, Oysters, Crab, Lobsters, Clams, Cattle (mostly Goat)
INDUSTRIES: Oil 98%, Other 2%
OIL PRODUCTION: 42,000 Barrels Per Day
OIL EXPORT: 34,000 Barrels Per Day
IMPORTS: Cement, Steel, Food Products, Wood Products, Ceramic Products, Machinery, Raw Construction Material
EXPORTS: Oil 98%, Fish 1%, Steel Products 1%
MAIN EXPORT PARTNERS: Senegal (Oil), Gambia (Oil), Guinea-Bissau (Oil), West End (Refined Oil)
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES: 2 Elementary Schools, 1 High School, 1 University (Under Construction), NOTE: All in Fursan.
HEALTHCARE: 1 Clinic in Fursan.
TELEPHONE CODE AND USAGE: +999; Approx. 7,000 Land Lines in usage; No Cellular usage
RADIO STATIONS: N/A
TV STATIONS: N/A
INTERNET CODE AND USAGE: -.qm; No Internet Providers, Approx. 100 Households have satellite internet provided from Morocco
AIRPORTS: 1, in Fursan. Capable of receiving large jet planes.
SEAPORTS: 1 Oil Port, and 1 Bulk Port currently under construction, both in Fursan.

[Yoman]

One more reply after this until you are a classic. A fine journey it has been. And it looks like it will continue!

Those bulk piles are almost done (just have to render the last 2, that will take about 20 minutes) Then I'll zip it up with the cranes and send it over.

[iamgoingtoeatyou]

Congratulations on making it to Classics!

[Pat]

Nedalezz fantastic last few updates and im sorry i wasnt able to provide further details as RL kicked my butt and i wasnt able to prepare a detail information for you... Also congrats on moving up in the world to the Classic Section - pat

[bokrif]

Thanks for the kind words.
Nice night pictures.

[Ennedi]

Hello nedalezz,

My first visit after some time - too much work in RL, but now it's a pleasure to visit my favourite places 

Great story about Naba and a beautiful place! Something new in your MD, this village definitely enriches your region!

Coming back to Fursan, I see the great development here. Your story about various aspects of the region life - social, cultural, political and business - is really fascinating. I'm sure you would be very good Prime Minister in RL too and it would be very good if Ghana (or other) government would give you some terrain at the seaside and ask you for managing it 
Now begins the strong development in Shosaloza too, I think I will have some business propositions for Qumma in the near future, and I'm also very interesting in cultural and diplomatic contacts 

Beautiful pictures - both day and night!

And congratulations on entering to Classics, the company in this section is better and better!

[Jmouse]

Congratulations, nedalezz! Qumma has been a classic from the very beginning thanks to your unique approach to city planning.
And that's a classy new update, BTW. Love the night shots!

Until next time...
Joan

[Schulmanator]

Your statistics show a steadily growing area with a lot of potential. I hope Qumma has a great year next year!

[paroch]

Hi Nedalezz,

A time for congratulations:

Congrats on reaching the classics section - as Joan said, your MD has had "classic" written all over it for a long time now.

Congrats on the 6th year for the QEC.  Development has been rapid, yet controlled.   

Congrats on a fantastic update that lists exactly what has been achieved in Qumma.  And nice to see the West Enders on the radar!

I love the night shot of Fursan in particular.  The pink and yellow neon lights of the shops in the bottom centre of the picture are a nice touch and soooooo very realistic.

I'm sure I'm not the only one looking forward to more and more updates here.

Paul

[bat]

Congrats for the classics' section and on the 6th year!

Also a wonderful 6th year report! Great work!

[nedalezz]

A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!

Its an unbelievable honour to have Qumma become a Classic, something I didnt even think about when I started this MD! As celebration, I have attempted my very first mosaic, I hope you guys enjoy it!

Alot is going on in Qumma right now; the Fursan Seaport is under construction, the Liberty Islands University in Qumma as well, the industrial sector is slowly but surely starting to develop, and Dawa Avenue in Fursan and Berber Dawa Avenue in Khaymeh are both starting to develop commercial activity. Ofcourse, politically and diplomatically, huge strides have been made and continue to be made. Its an exciting time for Qumma; who knows what will be going on when Fursan hits 100,000 people!

A Big Thank You Again

[Yoman]

Looks like an incredible attempt, that I'm soaking up