Doha, Qatar – 14 October 2024: Cityscape Qatar 2024 is in full swing as it concludes its second day, building on the momentum of a successful opening, with exhibitors and attendees eager to dive deeper into the latest trends, innovations and investment opportunities shaping Qatar's dynamic real estate landscape.
Cityscape Qatar is held under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who honored the event by his presence. His Excellency toured the exhibition alongside a distinguished delegation of ministers and officials who visited key exhibitors and explored the latest developments in Qatar's real estate sector. His Excellency, Amr Kamal El-Din El-Sherbiny, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, also attended event, leading representatives of Egyptian officials on a walkthrough the exhibition.
On Day 2 of Cityscape Qatar 2024, Qetaifan Projects made two major announcements. They revealed two of their flagship projects, SLS Doha and The Groove Residence. Qetaifan Projects also announced BBD International as the operator of the Qetaifan Island North school, through a build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement, and hosted their fireside chat titled 'Education in Real Estate Development: Shaping Master Communities.' The session provided insightful discussions between Hesham Sharaf, Chief Operating Officer of Qetaifan Projects, and Ralph Tabberer, Owner and Chief Executive of BBD Education, with Adam Stewart moderating.
On another note, Qatari Diar announced a strategic partnership with ST Engineering to develop and operate a smart city platform in Lusail City, utilizing artificial intelligence and data analytics. Additionally, the company revealed significant investment opportunities in their Lusail developments, including the luxurious waterfront townhouses in the Seef project, which set a new standard for upscale living in a city celebrated for its modern infrastructure and sustainable design.
Moreover, Commercial Avenue, a subsidiary of Qatari Diar, signed three long term leases with Kate Real Estate for Joud residential units, Harley Davidson and Nesto Group. Ariane Real Estate announced two of its esteemed residential units in Lusail named Lago 2 and Sierra 2 today. Barwa Group signed agreements with Al Waha for Strong Motors and Jetour. Additionally, Barwa entered into an agreement with Lesha Bank for the Waseef and Barwa Hills projects.
Alexander Heuff, Exhibition Director of Cityscape Qatar commented, 'Cityscape Qatar continues to deliver valuable experiences. It was yet another successful day for business and real estate in Qatar, filled with insightful discussions, exclusive project launches, and networking opportunities throughout all three conferences. We encourage everyone to explore all that Cityscape Qatar 2024 has to offer.'
On another side, the Qatar Real Estate Forum hosted a panel titled 'Sustainable Infrastructure Insights and Goals' featured His Excellency Dr. Engineer Saad Ahmed Al Mohannadi, President of Ashghal – the Public Works Authority of Qatar. During the panel, His Excellency discussed the role of AI in making construction more sustainable, he also highlighted the importance of innovative construction that enhances accessibility of locations. His Excellency emphasized that the main factors Ashghal considers in construction projects are technology, safety, sustainability and facilitation of accessibility.
On its last day, Qatar Real Estate Forum will host several informative sessions such as, 'Financing strategies and regulatory frameworks in the real estate sector' featuring Joseph Abraham, Group CEO, Commercial Bank, 'Property platforms: Driving investment and development' and more. Qatar Real Estate Forum will also host a workshop with the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Qatar University, titled 'Future Architects – Student Competition.'
Cityscape Qatar is sponsored by Qetaifan Projects as the Platinum Sponsor for the second year. The event is also supported by United Development Company (UDC) as the Official Registration Sponsor and features leading developers in Qatar such as Qatari Diar, Barwa Real Estate, Al Waab City, Sobha LLC and Bin Al Sheikh, who have been highlighting their most important projects and newest property offerings.
Don't miss out on the final day of Cityscape Qatar, happening tomorrow! Visitors can still register for free online and attend all four events - Cityscape Qatar, the Qatar Real Estate Forum, Index Design Qatar and Big 5 Construct Qatar. Take advantage of this opportunity to network with industry leaders, explore the latest real estate projects, and gain insights into the future of sustainable urban development.