The 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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14:00
Cityscape Qatar 2021: Opening remarks
Alexander Edwards, Sales Director, Cityscape Qatar
14:05
Rules, regulations and policy: Update from the Ministry of Justice
Gadah Kafoud, Legal Researcher, Ministry of Justice
Khaled Hassan Almeshadi, Ministry of Justice
14:30
Qatar under the spotlight: The year that was; An economic impact overview
Johnny Archer, Partner, Head of Consultancy and Research, Cushman and Wakefield
15:05
Biggest trends in 2022: 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:
Anurag Gupta, Director, Head of Strategy and Real Estate Advisory, KPMG
15:20
Case Study: How Qetaifan Island North is attracting investors
A look at the investment opportunities available at Qetaifan Island North
H.E Shaik Nasser Bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, Head of Business Development, Qetaifan Projects
15:40
AI in master planning: The rise of technology in Qatar’s real estate sector
A look at how Qatar’s real estate sector is relying on tech and AI
Samvit Kanoria, Partner, McKinsey & Company
16:00
Beyond a workspace: A revival of a new commercial office space in Qatar
Mark Proudley, Head of Commercial Agency, Cushman & Wakefield
Fabienne Hajjar, General Manager, Servcorp
Kerem Mergen, Country Manager, Workinton
Moderator: Adam Stewart, Head of Valuation & Advisory for Cushman & Wakefield, Middle East
16:30
Qatar Hospitality spotlight: COVID-19 and World Cup 2022
Pawel Banach, General Manager, ValuStrat
17:00
Fireside Chat: Is the residential sector still resilient?
Moderator: Richard Rayner, Associate Director, Valuation Advisory & Investment, Cushman & Wakefield
Hesham Sharaf, Chief Operating Officer, Qetaifan Projects
13:00
Cityscape Qatar 2021: Day 2 opening remarks
Government perspectives presentation speaker: Ministry of Urban Planning Department
13:30
Mitigation or Adaptation?
The role of Qatar’s building and infrastructure stock in climate change
Dr. Alexandre Amato, Head of Sustainability at Qatar Green Building Council
14:00
In Conversation With: An on-stage interview with the architect behind one of Qatar’s football stadiums for the World Cup; Al Thumama Stadium
Ibrahim Jaidah, Group CEO and Chief Architect, Arab Engineering Bureau
Moderator: Teneshia Naidoo
14:15
Panel: 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
Ibrahim Jaidah, Group CEO and Chief Architect, Arab Engineering Bureau
Eng, Aya Nafi, Architect and Urban Planner, Jacobs
Martin Baeuerle, Operations Manager Cundall Doha
Moderator: Eduardo Gaitan: Architect and Managing Director of the Construction and the Power Business Lines for Applus+VELOSI Qatar
14:40
How are architects leading the green building revolution in Qatar?
Diaa El-Masry, General Manager, Qatar Green Leaders
15:05
The disruption of proptech on the real estate market in the GCC
A look at how property technology is transforming the real estate sector and the built environment in the GCC
Hamza Betraoui, Managing Director, Land Sterling
15:30
ESG and its impact on real estate
McKinsey presentation and discussion
16:00
Panel: 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.
Omeima Osman Ismaiel, Founder of the Architects’ Hub Qatar (invited)
Amr Metwally, Assistant Executive Director, ITQAN Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center, Hamad Medical Corporation
Moderator: Eng Oriol Vidal, Civil Engineer, Modelical, a partner for the digitalization of companies in the AEC sector and the implementation of BIM
End of Day 2
13:45
Investment Spotlight: Where to invest in property in 2022 in the UK?
Fahd Abu Aisha, Director MENA, Regal London
14:15
Investment opportunities in the US
Mari Pearce, Vice President USA Division, Alternative Line Real Estate
14:45
What to know before purchasing property in Qatar?
A look at the rules regulations, residential bright spots when it comes to purchasing a home
Maria Maximova, Senior Officer, Business Analysis, Qetaifan properties
Qatari Diar
15:15
Hospitality Leasing in Qatar
Ahmed Moustafa, Managing Director, Alternative Line Real Estate
End of Day 3