WELCOME LETTER
the latest edition of Cityscape magazine. Opening the door to one of the region’s hottest real estate markets, Cityscape Qatar, taking place from 23 – 25 May 2012, will showcase the country’s developments to key investors and real estate professionals from around the world. Te event will bring together regional and international investors,
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architects and designers, real estate developers, government authorities and key stakeholders from Qatar’s real estate investment and development industry. Qatar has weathered the downturn better than many other
economies around the world as most of its revenues are from liquefied natural gas which is still in high demand. Te government is focused on the real estate and construction sector, which is expected to continue playing a major role in the local economy. Te introduction of ambitious infrastructure projects has illustrated the government’s support for the significant amount of development work taking place. Te real estate industry is of strategic importance to Qatar’s National 2030 Vision to develop a vibrant and diverse economy in what has become one of the world’s wealthiest countries in terms of per capita GDP. Previewing the upcoming exhibition, this issue of the Cityscape
magazine takes a look at the Qatar 2030 National Vision and its four pillars, and how these translate into the projects the country envisages undertaking over the coming years. We also look at some of Qatar’s major real estate and
infrastructure developments in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Te government is planning to build nine new stadiums and renovate three existing ones, with seating capacities greater than 40,000, parts of which will be donated to developing countries after the tournament.
Rohan Marwaha Managing Director, Cityscape
ith the world’s
premier real
estate exhibition
brand debuting in Doha in just a few weeks, we welcome you to
Later this year, the New Doha International Airport will open
to replace the existing airport, with an initial capacity of 24 million passengers. Qatar is also currently drastically expanding its tourism industry and is building 77 new hotels and 42 hotel apartments ahead of the football tournament. Te Gulf state’s national carrier, Qatar Airways, is also helping to place the country on the global tourism map by announcing new routes and concepts, currently serving 112 destinations worldwide. Cityscape Qatar, backed by industry leaders, is an event that will support the continued growth of the real estate industry in Qatar by providing a platform to highlight high growth investment opportunities, showcase innovative projects and underline sustainable developments.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cityscape Qatar.
Project Director Simon Cole
Editor Anna Amin
Design Davis Mathai
Advertising Adam Fox Contributors Anna Amin, Will Rankin, Simon Cole, Rohan Marwaha, Mireille Choufany
Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this magazine is correct, Cityscape cannot be held responsible for any errors or inaccuracies contained within the publication. All information contained in the magazine is under copyright to Cityscape and cannot be reproduced or transmitted in any form without first obtaining written permission from the publisher.
Partnership Enquiries: Advertising Enquiries: Editorial Enquiries:
Simon Cole Tel: +971 (0) 4407 2640 Adam Fox Tel: +971 (0) 4407 2801 Anna Amin Tel: +971 (0) 4408 2898
Cityscape Media, Informa Exhibitions, P.O. Box 28943, Dubai, UAE
Email:
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