Cityscape Bahrain is the largest real estate exhibition and conference in the Kingdom of Bahrain, located at the heart of the GCC. The 5-day event brings together over 30,000 real estate experts and enthusiasts from around the world, including government officials, visionary developers, industry professionals, strategic investors, thought leaders and homebuyers. Scheduled to take place on 25-29…
Interview: Ali Mohamed Al Ali, CEO, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, on promoting sustainability while establishing contemporary living standards for communities What innovative technologies will be most effective at reducing the carbon footprint of largescale development projects? ALI MOHAMED AL ALI: Qatar’s construction and real estate sectors are rapidly aligning with global sustainability…
Interview: Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi, President, Public Works Authority (Ashghal), on strengthening planning and construction processes to meet evolving standards and market demand In what ways do large-scale infrastructure projects contribute to Qatar’s economic growth? SAAD BIN AHMAD AL MUHANNADI: Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 has been pivotal in driving large-scale infrastructure projects,…
Interview: Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya, Minister of Municipality, on establishing a comprehensive strategy for the creation of sustainable urban centres by 2030 Which strategies ensure that Qatar’s real estate and construction projects align with environmental and sustainability development goals? ABDULLAH BIN HAMAD BIN ABDULLAH AL ATTIYA: Qatar integrates sustainability principles…
With a population that has remained around 3m since 2023 – up from approximately 1.5m in 2008, primarily driven by labour migration and large-scale infrastructure development – Qatar has experienced an increasingly rapid pace of urbanisation. In parallel, the tourism sector achieved a major milestone in 2024, recording 5m international visitors and surpassing the annual target of 4.8m – representing…
While some segments of Qatar’s real estate market faced challenges in 2024, these shifts have opened up new opportunities – particularly in the evolving villa segment, which is adapting to changing tenant tastes and market dynamics. Rental rates for villas dropped by 7.5% in 2024, averaging QR15,085 ($4140) per month. The steepest declines were observed in Nuaija (20%) and West Bay Lagoon (9%),…
With temperatures in cities set to rise in the coming decades, many public and private players in emerging markets are looking to tackle the challenge of extreme heat through technology, sustainable building techniques and the expansion of urban green spaces. Heat Consequences The Covid-19 pandemic helped spur the growth of smart cities, with governments tapping into data-collection infrastructure…
Substantial public investment in a range of infrastructure projects has driven growth in Qatar’s construction and real estate sector in the decade preceding 2025. The development of several transport networks; new residential, retail and leisure spaces; and the expansion of Qatar’s industry in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup has supported market growth. The government established new laws…
Substantial public investment in a range of infrastructure projects has driven growth in Qatar’s construction and real estate sector in the decade preceding 2025. The development of several transport networks; new residential, retail and leisure spaces; and the expansion of Qatar’s industry in the lead-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup has supported market growth. The government established new laws…
Qatar is channeling its hydrocarbons wealth into long-term economic transformation, with diversification accelerating after the FIFA 2022 World Cup. In 2024 non-oil sectors accounted for over 60% of GDP, led by tourism, logistics and financial services. Strong fiscal buffers, a US dollar peg and prudent management of the $475bn Qatar Investment Authority support macroeconomic stability. Reforms in
