17th- 19th October 2021
The Al-Ula Declaration, FIFA World Cup 2022, Asian Cups 2030, and the completion of Lusail City…it’s been a busy period for Qatar and its government. With life returning to normal after the disruption caused by the pandemic, Qatar’s economy is set to rebound as it looks ahead to 2022, and more importantly, cementing its legacy beyond.
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Day 1
13:00
Registration and Refreshments
13:30
Cityscape Qatar 2021: Opening remarks
13:45
Government Perspectives:
Keynote Address (Govt Minister, QTA)
In Conversation With: Spotlight on tourism
One-on-one with Cityscape Qatar MC and Qatar government ministry
14:15
Panel: Qatar under the spotlight: The year that was; An economic impact overview
An economic overview of Qatar and its real estate performance over the course of the pandemic
Impact on real estate and investment
What was the overall COVID-19 policy response from the government?
Economic impact of FIFA World Cup 2022 along with winning the bid to host Asian Games in 2030
FDI into Qatar
Al-Ula Declaration, Qatar’s economic growth plans
14:40
Presentation: The evolution of Qatar’s real estate
The road ahead for Qatar’s real estate sector. We deep delve into some of the biggest trends that will
headline 2022 including looking at:
- The brightest investment spot
- The rise of technology and its impact on Qatar’s real estate
- Impact of new real estate ownership law
- Impact of foreign ownership law
- Positive regulatory changes following the lifting off the blockade
- Institutional investment
15:00
Presentation: The evolution of Qatar’s real estate
The road ahead for Qatar’s real estate sector. We deep delve into some of the biggest trends that will
headline 2022 including looking at:
- The brightest investment spot
- The rise of technology and its impact on Qatar’s real estate
- Impact of new real estate ownership law
- Impact of foreign ownership law
- Positive regulatory changes following the lifting off the blockade
- Institutional investment
15:30
Panel: Beyond a workspace: A revival of a new commercial office space in Qatar
- In Qatar, Co-working space providers are reimagining the workspace of the future by providing employers with flexibility in terms of space and geography
- Investment opportunities within office spaces, co-working spaces, and flexible working?
- What does the office landscape look like in Qatar’s up and coming cities such as Lusail or West Bay?
- What global opportunities exist within the co-working landscape for international corporations
- Cross-country flexible working?
- What are the expected supply and demand of office spaces in Lusail and West Bay currently, and are these
- figures expected to increase post 2022?
16:00
Panel: Qatar’s digital transformation: How data centres are changing the investment landscape
- A look at Microsoft’s and Google’s public cloud data centre in Doha
- Qatari business Meeza is also building its fourth data centre in Doha, expected to be completed by mid-2021
16:30
Fireside Chat: Is the residential sector still resilient?
- Performance over the last year
- Trends
- High supply of residential properties prior to the pandemic in anticipation of FIFA
- Is there demand to match the supply with the disruption of the pandemic?
Day 2
13:00
Cityscape Qatar 2021: Day 2 opening remarks
13:15
Government Perspectives:
Keynote Address (Govt Minister)
In Conversation With: One-on-one with Cityscape Qatar MC and Qatar government ministry
The Legacy Project: Looking beyond 2022
13:45
Panel: Qatar’s green manifesto
Qatar’s green agenda has been a decade in the making. From following best practices in the built Environment, creating Qatar’s first urban forest we take a look at the measures and policies in place Including looking at Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, a symbol of the country’s sustainability pledge and the the first built in World Cup history that was meant to be torn down.
14:15
Presentation: How Qatar’s eco-friendly hospitality sector is shaping the tourism sector
We take a look at the ongoing efforts of the tourism sector to create a greener hospitality sector in Qatar in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup 2022 and how the country intends on driving its legacy in the hospitality green sector
14:40
Fireside Chat: How are architects leading the green building revolution in Qatar?
- A look at LEED certified buildings in Qatar
- Repurposing to create greener buildings
- Policy regulation
- The benefits of relying on BIM
15:05
Case Study: The art of repurposing and recycling – Ras Abu Aboud stadium
Moulded out of 974 shipping containers, the Ras Abu Aboud will host seven matches during the 2022 World Cup. After the tournament is over, the 40,000-seater venue can be dismantled in full and transported to be built again in a different country.
15:30
Panel: The digitization of architecture
- Is the architecture industry slow to adapt to changes, at what rate has the Qatari architecture sector adapted to change compared to the global sector?
- What is digital transformation?
- How did the architecture industry adapt to the pandemic over the last year?
- Are we seeing an uptick and reliance of BIM?
- How do we create buildings fit for the challenges of the future?
16:00
Presentation: Smart cities – creating sustainable, connected, and liveable cities
A look at Qatar’s smart city agenda. From Lusail City – known as Qatar’s Future City – to Msheireb Downtown Doha, we explore how smart cities are evolving and how it’s changing the face of the country.
16:30
Town Hall: The rise of AI and robotics in real estate
In this interactive session, we take a look at the wave of AI and robotics and its impact on real estate.
End of Day 2
Day 3
13:00
Cityscape Qatar 2021: Day 3 opening remarks
13:15
Government Perspectives:
Keynote Address (Govt Minister)
In Conversation With: One-on-one with Cityscape Qatar MC and Qatar government ministry
13:45
Panel: How Qatar’s free-zones are driving FDI
- A look at Qatar’s revamped regulations and its attractiveness for international investment
- GWC opened their latest logistics hub spanning across 6,000 sqm
- Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) inaugurated logistics hub, the first company to start operations in Ras Bufontas Free Zone
- What opportunities do the free zones provide? Permanent residency, golden visa
14:15
Panel: Is retail making a comeback?
- Hosting of FIFA is expected to drive domestic and international visitors
- Will upcoming malls in Qatar, such as Mall of Qatar, Tawar Mall, Al Hazm Mall likely to expand options for Retail Restaurant outlets in the country?
- Will we start to see the increased prevalence of cloud kitchens?
- What are some of the opportunities and risks for investors?
14:40
Panel: Cryptocurrency and the big property question
- The volatility of cryptocurrency
- What role is cryptocurrency playing in property
- What are the risks and what are the opportunities?
- Across the Middle East, we’re seeing these cryptocurrencies rising to prominence, what about in Qatar?
15:05
What to know before purchasing property in Qatar?
A look at the rules regulations, residential brightspots when it comes to purchasing a home
15:30
Presentation: Citizenship by Investment: The good, the bad, and the risky
- What to know about these programmes before making the jump?
- What are the risks and benefits?
- What are some of the rules and regulations?
End of Day 3
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