Real estate
The Edge examines the outlook for the office, retail, hospitality and residential real estate markets in 2014.read more ›
How flexible working options can help Qatar’s businesses
by Aparajita Mukherjee — 27 February 2014According to a recent survey conducted by Regus – a multinational provider of contract-based service offices, virtual offices, business centres, meeting and conferencing facilities – 72 percent of Middle Eastern respondents believed flexible working could boost productivity. Conducted in 95 countries, the survey incorporated responses from over 20,000 senior executives. In an interview with The Edge, Qatar’s country manager at Regus, Alina Gomotirceanu talks about the survey and the scope of flexible work options in Qatar. read more ›
The Mall of Qatar to open in 2015
by Farwa Zahra — 15 February 2014With a QAR400 million contract for mechanical, electrical and plumbing services awarded to Drake & Scull International PJSC (DSI), the Mall of Qatar is slated to open doors for visitors in late 2015. Donald Weir, general manager, Mall of Qatar discusses more details. read more ›
Key real estate trends for 2014 in Qatar
by Farwa Zahra — 2 February 2014The Edge examines the outlook for the office, retail, hospitality and residential real estate markets in 2014. read more ›
Qataris buying luxury homes in Dubai increase, says realtor
by Farwa Zahra — 29 September 2013Purchases of residential units in Dubai by Qataris are governed by investment returns, as well as being a second home for work or holidays, according to a regional real estate firm. read more ›
Qatar’s real estate: A dose of realism?
by Matthew Green — 1 August 2013Qatar is going through rapid transitions in its real estate sector ahead of the World Cup 2022, but what are the long-term repercussions of this seemingly thriving progress? Real estate analyst Matthew Green explores. read more ›
Has London become Qataris’ second home?
by Farwa Zahra — 10 June 2013Qataris are getting increasingly interested in owning residences in London. read more ›
Cityscape comes to a successful close
by Farwa Zahra — 30 May 2013With over 7000 professionals and investors from around the world participating in Cityscape Qatar 2013, the three-day event closed on a successful note. read more ›
Doha: No place to live?
by Farwa Zahra — 26 May 2013Increasing rents and shortage of residential units are two key problems facing Qatar’s residential real estate sector. Complicating the issues further are the loopholes in planning and management of these units. read more ›
Project Qatar 2013 concludes with positive sentiments
by Farwa Zahra — 10 May 2013The 10th International Trade Exhibition for Construction Technology, Building Materials, Equipment and Environmental Technology turned out promising for a number of exhibitors. read more ›
Qataris taking over London?
by Farwa Zahra — 2 May 2013London attracted more Qatari investors by showcasing its “well-kept secret” – Fitzroy Place, a prime central London property with 235 private apartments. read more ›
What are informal part-time agents doing to the real estate market?
by Aziz Sharif — 18 April 2013Real estate website Mannzili recently conducted both a focus group and a survey in order to better comprehend what is happening in the real estate market in terms of their key users; home seekers and estate agents. read more ›
Cityscape’s Qatar Real Estate Summit: Rising to the Challenge
by The Edge Staff — 10 April 2013The Qatar Real Estate Summit is set to be held alongside Cityscape Qatar 2013 from 27 to 29 May at the Doha Exhibition Centre. read more ›
Scarcity of affordable housing in Doha
by Aziz Sharif — 17 March 2013Aziz Sharif discusses the reasons why expatriates are paying a higher amount on rent today. read more ›
High demand in 2013 for commercial space
by Mirco Alexander Maurer — 25 February 20132012 was a good year in the commercial real estate market, and current signs show an even higher demand for commercial space. read more ›
Qatar’s online real estate portals
by Khalifa Al Misnad — 24 February 2013How has online real estate listings changed the industry in Qatar? read more ›
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