The Qatar real estate sector contributed QR13.44bn ($3.69bn) to the country’s GDP in the first quarter of 2025, accounting for 7.4 per cent of total output, according to Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida, CEO of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).
Speaking at the third Qatar Real Estate Forum, Al Jaida highlighted the sector’s central role in advancing Qatar’s economic diversification strategy and reaffirmed QFC’s commitment to creating a transparent and stable environment that supports sustainable growth.
Through clear regulatory frameworks and a fully integrated ecosystem—including advanced infrastructure, sector expertise, and strategic partnership opportunities—QFC enables real estate companies to establish and operate efficiently within Qatar, he said.
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Al Jaida also pointed to QFC’s expanding role in driving digital transformation through initiatives such as the Digital Assets Lab and the Tech Circle, which promote innovation in property technology (PropTech) and encourage collaboration between entrepreneurs and investors.
He stressed the importance of identifying new growth areas and unlocking opportunities to maintain momentum across the sector, describing real estate as central to building a dynamic, growth-oriented business environment.
QFC’s regulatory framework offers flexible ownership structures for real estate assets, including special purpose vehicles (SPVs), trusts, and family offices.
The Centre also collaborates with government entities to simplify property registration, with a dedicated Ministry of Justice office located within QFC premises to provide faster, more accessible services to investors.
Al Jaida said QFC’s legal structure, based on common law principles and aligned with international best practices, makes it a trusted platform for real estate investment.
Investor rights are protected, contracts are enforceable, and the environment supports both local and foreign investment.
Future growth
He also reaffirmed QFC’s support for entrepreneurs and startups developing digital asset products and distributed ledger technologies (DLT). Through the Digital Assets Lab and the Tech Circle co-working hub, QFC is nurturing innovation in PropTech and other emerging sectors.
As demand grows for smart, efficient real estate solutions, PropTech firms are expanding rapidly and reshaping the future of the sector.
Al Jaida concluded that QFC provides the ideal regulatory and commercial foundation for their continued growth and success.
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