Qatar Construction Sector Research Highlights

Overview

Qatar’s real estate sector supported by favourable regulations
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A steady decline in sale and rent prices since 2016 was accelerated in 2020 with the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to strong activity in property transactions. The lower prices – reflected in various indices – was not seen as cause for alarm in the sector, however, but a welcome market correction that is allowing Qatari properties to compete with other GCC markets on value. Healthy…

Overview

Slate of projects underpins construction activity in Qatar
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Qatar’s construction sector is nearing the end of a decade of building to prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as developing infrastructure directly and indirectly related to the event took centre stage since 2011. Focus is now shifting to legacy plans for stadia sites, as well as non-tournament projects that facilitate the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030, the country’s long-term development…

Interview

Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Managing Director, Qetaifan Projects: Interview
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Interview:Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Thani To what extent has the Covid-19 pandemic and the end of the blockade had a tangible impact on the sector’s long-term outlook? SHEIKH NASSER BIN ABDULRAHMAN AL THANI: One trend we have seen as a result of the pandemic is that many families are trying to find independent, separate homes instead of living in more traditional, shared residences.…

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Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi, President, Public Works Authority (Ashghal): Interview
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Interview:Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi In what ways is Qatar benefitting from the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Law? SAAD BIN AHMAD AL MUHANNADI: PPPs play a vital role in developing the private sector and will be an important mechanism for future projects. In line with Qatar’s efforts to increase the participation of the local and international private sector in the country’s plans,…

Chapter

The Report: Qatar 2022: Construction
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The construction sector is nearing the end of a decade of building, as developing infrastructure directly and indirectly related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup has taken centre stage since 2011. Focus is now shifting to legacy plans for stadia sites, as well as non-tournament projects that facilitate the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. Recent milestones that will positively shape the sector in the…

Chapter

The Report: Qatar 2022: Real Estate
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A steady decline in sale and rent prices since 2016 was accelerated in 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to strong activity in property transactions. The lower prices – reflected in various indices – was not seen as cause for alarm in the sector, however, but a welcome market correction that is allowing Qatari properties to compete with other GCC markets on value. Healthy property trade…

Country Report

The Report: Qatar 2022
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Qatar’s performance during the Covid-19 pandemic built on the strength of its response to the economic blockade imposed in mid-2017. The economy has been supported by the North Field expansion project, which will increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production from 77m tonnes per year in 2018 to 110m tonnes per year in 2027, when the project is set to be completed. The development will furthe

Covid Response Report

Report: What does the post-pandemic future hold for Qatar’s construction industry?

As one of the world’s richest countries per capita, Qatar entered the Covid-19 pandemic from a position of relative strength. Backed by deep and accessible gas deposits, a positive fiscal balance and a high credit rating, Qatar had invested heavily in boosting its health care system and upgrading its digital and transport infrastructure in the years leading up to the pandemic. This generated significant…

Country Report

The Report: Qatar 2020
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As Qatar moves into the new decade it is forging ahead with economic diversification plans in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 while also working to increase the output of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by roughly two-thirds. Indeed, Qatar withdrew from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries at the beginning of 2019 to focus on its gas sector, which produces one-third of the world�

Analysis

Public-private partnership builds in Qatar attract foreign direct investment
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Following several years of global economic uncertainty, budget deficits and unpredictable oil prices, in April 2019 the Council of Ministers approved a long-discussed public-private partnership (PPP) law, expected to be formally enacted in 2020. The new law is intended to clarify and regulate the framework for projects involving both the government and private firms. Also in early 2019, Sheikh…

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