Qatar Real Estate News
Residential villas of Al Waab City up for sale -26/10/2008
The Chief Executive Officer of Al Waab City, Sheikha Hanadi Nasser bin Khaled al-Thani, is all set for the private sales launch of the most prestigious residential units at the Al Wa’ab City, and have invited top Qatari women to join her in this endeavor.
Qatar property market going through a silent phase -26/10/2008
Owing to the global financial crisis, the real estate market in Qatar has remained inactive over the past couple of weeks, according to few agents.
Project delays, increased costs, defer development projects in Qatar -21/10/2008
The rapid economic growth in Qatar has resulted in shortage of material and restricted access, leading to costly delays and considerable hike in contracting costs, says Khalil Sholy, the President and Managing Director, United Development Company (UDC).
Gulf property sector likely to suffer -21/10/2008
With the worsening financing conditions for real estate projects, few major projects may come to a halt in the Gulf Arab region, said a leading banker, also the Group Head of Dubai Islamic Bank, Khaled al-Kamda.
Landlord-tenant disputes henceforth to be solved by newly appointed panels -13/10/2008
Landlords and tenants can now file their disputes to committees entitled to settle their rental disputes, as these committees have been endorsed by HH, the Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, under a cabinet decision.
Qatar rated as next emerging realty sector in GCC -13/10/2008
A study by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a leading financial and professional services firm, states that Qatar has been rated as the next growing real estate market in the GCC.
The Land to deliver the first of its 17 luxury towers at The Pearl Qatar by June -6/10/2008
A major real estate developer in the region, The Land, will handover the first of its 17 waterfront towers at The Pearl-Qatar before June next year.
The true traditional-modern blend, 'W Doha' at West Bay, awaits launch -6/10/2008
The W Doha at West Bay, which incorporates features that draw inspiration from a traditional mosque, will be unveiled to public shortly.
Office space in Qatar to rise 150 percent by 2009 -30/9/2008
With several new offices entering Qatar, the office spaces in Qatar, much like housing, are bound to increase 150 percent towards 2009, say recent studies.
Barwa issues stringent guidelines for its tenants -30/9/2008
Prospective tenants of Barwa low-rent housing have been issued stringent guidelines by Barwa Real Estate Company, regarding use and maintenance of the property.
Qatari Diar launches new subsidiary for Lusail project -30/9/2008
A new subsidiary has been launched by Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, dedicated to the construction, development and ongoing operations of its flagship Lusail project.
Qsi launches mixed-use development in Qatar -30/9/2008
The Qatar Sports Investments (QSi) has launched a mixed use residential and commercial development, namely the Al Khaleej project.
UDC awards QACC with a second project contract at Viva Bahriya -18/9/2008
A subsidiary of Arabian Construction Company (ACC), QACC, has been awarded with $142mn contract for construction of residential buildings at the Viva Bahriya district of the Pearl Qatar.
Better Buildings concept suggested for better environmental sustainability -13/9/2008
A United Nations Agency has requested Qatar to tackle the wastage of energy and water by adopting stringent environmental measures during the current high-rise construction boom in the country.
Doha Bank, UDC sign finance deal for properties at Pearl Qatar -13/9/2008
Doha Bank has entered into an agreement with the United Development Company (UDC) for financing the purchase of residential properties at The Pearl Qatar.
Qatar to consider strategy of Seawater Greenhouses -8/9/2008
Qatar is seriously considering the idea of launching Seawater Greenhouses in its deserts, which is thought to be an innovative way of turning vast sheathe of deserts into arable lands.
Realty prices in Qatar are unrealistic: Sheikha Hanadi -8/9/2008
Property prices in Qatar are unrealistic despite the shortage of residential apartments and commercial space, said Sheikha Hanadi Nasser bin Khaled Al Thani, CEO, Al Waab City.
Luxury apartments at Viva Bahriya in The Pearl Qatar on sale -8/9/2008
The United Development Company has announced sale of luxury sea view apartments at Costa Del Sol, the second beach front tower at Viva Bahriya in The Pearl Qatar.
The Gate development to be ready by September 2009 -20/8/2008
The Gate, a mixed use development project, currently undertaken by Salam Bounian Development Company, the real estate arm of Salam International, is due for completion in September 2009.
Barwa records 38 percent growth -17/8/2008
The Barwa Real Estate Company in Qatar, one of the top 20 real estate developers in the Gulf region has reported a growth of 38 percent with a net profit of QR278.
