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?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Managing Director, Qetaifan Projects: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2022
Articles & Analysis | Construction firms adopt carbon-neutral building practices from The Report: Qatar 2022
As the construction industry redefines its priorities to ensure sustainability, there is increasing recognition of the benefits of regenerative architecture as a means of lowering emissions. According to the “2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction” published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the construction sector accounts for nearly 40% of global...
Articles & Analysis | Slate of projects underpins construction activity in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2022
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...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Saad bin Ahmad Al Muhannadi, President, Public Works Authority (Ashghal): Interview from The Report: Qatar 2022
Chapter | Real Estate from The Report: Qatar 2022
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...
Chapter | Construction from The Report: Qatar 2022
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...