Doha:Key real estate developers in Qatar have highlighted the nation's market stability and its appeal to international investors. They emphasized factors such as steady sales figures, consistent regulatory frameworks, world-class infrastructure, and a resilient banking sector with sophisticated financing solutions.
According to Qatar News Agency, these remarks were made during a high-level panel discussion at the 4th Qatar Real Estate Forum. The forum explored strategies for translating national visions into actionable plans and positioning Qatar as a long-term global investment destination.
Prominent industry leaders participated in this session, including HE Sheikh Hamad bin Talal Al-Thani, CEO of Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company; HE Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Chairman and Managing Director of Qetaifan Projects; and Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Tayeb, CEO of Barwa Real Estate Group.
HE Sheikh Hamad bin Talal Al-Thani discussed Qatari Diar's operations, which are aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030. He noted that international buyers accounted for approximately 40 percent of the company's sales in 2026, with foreign investors signing contracts representing 72 percent of the Semaisma Beach project. Qatari Diar reported a 50 percent year-on-year increase in sales and revenues for the first nine months of 2026 compared to 2025.
HE Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani explained how Qetaifan Projects evolved from a single tourism initiative into a multi-faceted destination, attracting international investors and increasing property values in surrounding areas. He emphasized the strategic focus on resident buyers, who keep capital within the domestic economy.
Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Tayeb announced that Barwa Real Estate Group has established itself as the largest operational real estate portfolio on the Qatar Stock Exchange, with assets exceeding QAR 37 billion. Barwa plans to monetize its land bank in Lusail, expand in educational real estate, and emphasize Public-Private Partnership models to develop residential land plots for Qatari citizens.
