Real Estate Forum Wraps Up, Reinforces Qatar's Regional Leadership

Doha, October 14 (QNA) - The 3rd edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum concluded Tuesday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), under the theme "Aqarat's Future," organized by the Real Estate Regulatory Authorityآ (Aqarat), with broad regional and international participation.
This year's forum reaffirmed Qatar's growing status as a regional hub for real estate development and a center for knowledge exchange and collaborative visioning for the sector's future in the region.
Over three days, the forum served as a specialized dialogue platform, bringing together experts, investors, and developers to discuss critical issues related to real estate's role in supporting economic development and income diversification, as well as market transformations in Qatar and the GCC amid rapid technological advancements and the shift toward smart cities and sustainable projects.
Key themes and discussions included Gulf-wide real estate development, strategies for legislative and policy harmonization to boost cross-border investment and reinforce transparency and governance, digital transformation, integration of AI in marketing and asset management, enhancing efficiency, and accelerating investment decisions.
It also included big data and market analytics, the use of GIS and digital simulation to guide development and pricing strategies, smart cities and infrastructure, impact on urban living patterns and sustainable planning, regulatory reforms and enhancing transparency and attracting foreign investment through streamlined licensing and property ownership policies, and flexible financing and regional integration, proposals for unified asset valuation and risk management frameworks across Gulf regulators.
The forum highlighted Qatar's resilient real estate performance, supported by stable legislation and a strong national economy. It also showcased the sector's regional shift toward diversification, sustainability, and digital innovation, with growing demand for residential, commercial, and hospitality developments.
Public-private partnerships were a focal point, with sessions spotlighting successful Gulf models of integrated urban communities and emphasizing collaboration between governments, developers, and financiers as a foundation for sustainable city visions.
Saudi Arabia's participation as the Guest of Honor underscored deep Gulf ties and strategic alignment in real estate development. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Aqarat and Saudi Arabia's General Real Estate Authority to coordinate efforts in legislation, digital transformation, and urban planning.
The forum coincided with Cityscape Qatar 2025, which showcased the latest real estate projects in Qatar and the region, attracting global developers and investors and adding momentum to the forum's activities.
In the closing session, Aqarat's Director of Real Estate Investment, Mohammed Makki, presented a talk on building trust, highlighting the authority's achievements in promoting transparency and credibility in the sector, key pillars for market development and investor confidence. (QNA)