In its Qatar National Vision 2030 development plan, the country has identified infrastructure building as key to engendering “a dynamic and more diversified economy”. Added to this long-term outlook is the impetus created by hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, during which athletes and spectators from around the world will play in Qatar’s...
Driven by government infrastructure spending related to Qatar National Vision 2030 and the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar’s construction industry has flourished over the past five years to become a key engine of the economy. The laying of new rail and metro lines, a growing airport and port, and a rapidly expanding road network have...
In a bid to inject more foreign capital into the real estate sector and capital markets, amendments have been made to Land (Restrictions on Alienation) Act. Until this change was made, the transfer of title of any land to foreigners, overseas firms or Sri Lanka-incorporated companies with foreign shareholding of over 49% was prohibited by law...
While the construction sector witnessed substantial growth in the 24 months leading up to 2018, domestic market forces including a falling rupee, warnings of an asset bubble and political instability have stymied growth of late. However, despite market disruptions, a number of key projects forged ahead in 2018, including Port City Colombo and...
Since the end of the three-decade-long armed conflict in 2009, the construction industry has benefitted from rapid economic development. Despite unprecedented development in high-end residential and commercial space, as well as hotel and resort construction, the sector continues to be hampered by worker migration, with many construction...
Impressive economic growth since 2009 has bolstered Sri Lanka’s property market. More employment opportunities, rising salaries and rapid rural-urban migration have all played a part in the expansion of housing and commercial properties. In recent years, increased investor appetite and a maturing economy have transformed Colombo into a dynamic...
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