His Excellency Engineer Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, Chairman of the General Authority for Real Estate Regulatory “Aqarat”, stressed the importance of the second edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum, which will be held under the generous patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the period From 13 to 15 October 2024, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre.
During the press conference held today to announce the forum, His Excellency pointed out that this exceptional edition, which will be held in partnership with Cityscape under the slogan “Real Estate of the Future,” represents a milestone in the process of developing the real estate sector in the State of Qatar. It embodies the collective ambition towards promoting growth, innovation and transparency in this vital sector.
During the press conference, sponsorship agreements were signed with a number of leading companies that will support the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2024. The sponsors included: (Masraf Al Rayan – Platinum Sponsor, Barwa Real Estate Group – Platinum Sponsor, Qatari Diar – Platinum Sponsor, GMG Holding – Gold Sponsor, United Development Company – Gold Sponsor, Al Waab City – Gold Sponsor, Msheireb Real Estate Company – Gold Sponsor, Qatar Financial Center – Academic Sponsor, Qatar Finance and Business Academy – Academic Sponsor, Microscope Platform – Media Sponsor, Aradi Platform – Media Sponsor, Business Class – Media Sponsor, Oreed Company – Official Communications Partner, Qetaifan Projects – Hospitality Sponsor, and this cooperation with sponsors highlights the importance of the forum and its role in enhancing the real estate sector and developing strategic partnerships.
Masraf Al Rayan Group CEO Fahd bin Abdullah Al Khalifa said, “It is a source of pride for us to be a platinum sponsor among a group of major sponsors of this important forum, which contributes to driving development and growth in the real estate sector in the State of Qatar. Our support for this initiative comes from “From our deep belief in the role of the real estate sector in achieving Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to build a diversified and sustainable economy.”
For his part, Engineer Ali Al Kuwari, CEO of Msheireb Properties, expressed the importance of the forum and participation in it, saying: “We at Msheireb Properties are proud to participate in the second edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum, which presents methods and goals that are in line with our vision of sustainable real estate development, and brings together In his work is a group of decision makers, experts and innovators, who are working to shape the future of cities in the State of Qatar, as is the case with the efforts we made in developing Msheireb Downtown Doha, to be a role model in how to create modern, smart and sustainable urban environments, while highlighting cultural excellence and heritage. The forum also represents a great opportunity to exchange experiences, constructive discussion, and learn about the best international standards, to develop and advance the local real estate sector. We look forward to cooperating with all participating parties to exchange visions with them and open new horizons to support Qatar’s ambitious national vision.”
For his part, Engineer Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, CEO of Qatari Diar, said: “We at Qatari Diar are proud of our platinum sponsorship of the Second Qatar Real Estate Forum, an event that represents an important platform to support and enhance the environment for growth and innovation in the real estate investment sector. The existence of such forums is important.” It plays a vital role in developing the investment environment in the country, and supports efforts made to achieve sustainability and economic prosperity. He added: “We at Qatari Diar seek, through this exceptional edition, to enhance strategic cooperation and support the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Real Estate), in addition to benefiting from “The rapid developments in the infrastructure sector that the country is witnessing, which contributes to driving growth in this vital sector, given the important role that Qatari Diar plays in developing the country’s real estate landscape.”
For his part, Engineer Ahmed Mohammed Al-Tayeb, CEO of Barwa Real Estate Group, said: Barwa Real Estate Group is pleased to provide its support as a platinum sponsor of the Qatar Real Estate Forum in its second edition, which is held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He added: The group’s sponsorship of this important event stems from its commitment to supporting national real estate events, which provide an exceptional platform for exchanging views between government agencies, developers, and investors to shape the future of this vital sector, thus enhancing Barwa Real Estate’s leading position as a developer of the largest strategic real estate projects in the country, and consolidating the principle of partnership. The group’s strategy with the government of the State of Qatar. Al-Tayeb explained that Barwa Real Estate’s participation in the Qatar Real Estate Forum will enrich the strategic architectural thought adopted by the group by developing real estate projects that go beyond the traditional principle of building construction to building integrated and sustainable cities and communities that meet the requirements of urban development in the country, and provide all Solutions for various economic and service sectors to support the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030
Sheikh Jabr bin Mansour bin Jabr Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GMG Holding Group, stressed the importance of this partnership, saying: “We are honored to be the golden sponsor of the Qatar Real Estate Forum, which is an important platform for promoting sustainable development and innovative practices in the real estate sector.” In the group GMG Holding, we are committed to contributing to achieving Qatar Vision 2030 by building partnerships that drive growth and raise the standards of luxury living. This partnership reflects our dedication to building a future that combines innovation and sustainability.”
Sheikh Jassim bin Nawaf bin Nasser Al Thani, Executive Vice President of Al Waab City, said, “We are proud to be one of the main supporters of the Real Estate Forum in its second edition. Our participation confirms our commitment to strengthening the real estate sector in Qatar and contributing to the development of an investment environment characterized by innovation and sustainability.” Al Waab City, As a private, mixed-use real estate development project, it includes shops, a shopping center, offices, commercial showrooms, in addition to various residential units, including villas and apartments. As we enter the next phase of the project, we look forward to announcing the opening of this important part and welcoming the public by the year 2025, which will enhance… Given Al Waab City’s position as a leading residential, living and business destination in Qatar, the Forum is an important platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences, and we are happy to be part of these efforts that contribute to building a prosperous real estate future.
Mr. Yousef Fakhro, Chief Marketing and Corporate Communications Officer at the Qatar Financial Centre, said: “We are pleased to sponsor the second edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2024, which constitutes a major platform for discussing pivotal topics and challenges in the real estate sector in Qatar. This sponsorship comes from our awareness of the importance of this vital sector.” And its great potential in attracting investments and supporting economic growth. With the aim of providing a clear framework that regulates real estate ownership for companies registered with us, we have issued Qatar Financial Center regulations to regulate real estate ownership in accordance with real estate ownership laws in the country. Our business environment also provides the necessary support for real estate companies to expand in the Qatari market. As part of our endeavor to enhance the digital economy, we have created and developed a digital assets system that provides innovative solutions for the real estate sector, including asset tokenization processes, in a way that enhances investment opportunities and the competitiveness of this sector.
In turn, Dr. Khalifa Al-Salahi Al-Yafei, CEO of Qatar Finance and Business Academy, said: “We are proud to be the academic partner of the Qatar Real Estate Forum for the second time in a row, as this partnership reflects our commitment to supporting the country’s efforts in supporting and developing the real estate sector, and encouraging young national cadres to work in this field.” sector, which contributes to enhancing the competitiveness and diversification of the national economy in line with the objectives of the Third National Development Strategy and the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
He added: “The Qatar Real Estate Forum, in its second edition, provides an interactive platform that brings together experts and specialists in the real estate sector. In this context, we will work to present a number of workshops on a number of specialized topics related to this sector, as well as highlighting the most prominent challenges and discussing the latest trends and innovations.” In this vital sector.”
Notable forum speakers:
-Alex Witkoff, Co-CEO of Witkoff: He will talk about his company’s role in implementing innovative strategies across a variety of real estate categories. His leading projects include the redevelopment of the Shore Club in Miami Beach into an Auberge Resorts Collection resort, and the development of the Shell Bay project in Hallandale Beach.
-Jason Lipman, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Auric Road: With his experience in investment and strategic consulting, Mr. Lipman oversees a portfolio of experiential hotels that combine luxury and authenticity. His projects include a hotel in Big Sky, Montana, and a wellness resort in Arizona.
– Rep. Patrick Erin Murphy, Chief Investment Officer at Coastal Construction: Mr. Murphy leads the development of technologies such as Togal.AI and CodeComply.AI, as well as managing innovative projects such as the .RENCO construction system.
-Dinakar Munagala, CEO, Blaize Inc: Mr. Munagala is the co-founder and CEO of Blaize, with more than 22 years of experience leading global teams building graphics chips for over $10 billion in software. Munagala led Blaize to deliver transformative compute solutions that combine silicon and software to improve AI at scale, enabling organizations to achieve real-time insights with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
Potential of the real estate market in Qatar
His Excellency Engineer Al Obaidli stressed that the real estate sector in the State of Qatar is one of the basic pillars of the comprehensive economic development process, as it contributes effectively to supporting infrastructure development, providing various investment opportunities, and promoting sustainable economic growth. He added that the stability and prosperity of this sector plays a vital role in achieving the goals of economic diversification and reducing dependence on natural resources, in line with the goals of the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 and the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Wide international and local participation
Engineer Al-Obaidly announced the participation of a number of speakers, leaders, decision-makers and experts from around the world in the second edition of the forum, which will include specialized workshops, discussion sessions, and opportunities to communicate with the most prominent influential figures in the real estate sector.
This year, the forum aims to promote growth, innovation and strategic cooperation in the real estate sector by taking advantage of the country’s growing economic landscape, driven by the significant development in the infrastructure sector. The forum is a unique forum for real estate investors and developers to explore available opportunities and build strategic partnerships that will shape the future of real estate in Qatar and the region.