The easing of COVID related restrictions, roll-out of booster shots, changes in regulatory reforms and laws, resumption of diplomatic ties with the neighbouring Gulf countries, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup has brought in a sigh of relief for Qatar’s real estate industry.
Qatar’s economic activity is gaining pace showing signs of recovery while putting the pandemic behind. The new foreign ownership law further supports the government’s plans for economic diversification to help achieve Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Real estate asset classes including residential, commercial, hospitality and tourism are flourishing thanks to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, completion of new smart cities like Lusail and the Asian Games 2030.
Amidst this busy period, combatting climate change and reducing greenhouse gases to achieve carbon neutrality cannot be forgotten. Qatar is aiming to be one of the finest models and this is apparent from the world-leading infrastructure projects – green transport, green hotels, green stadiums, green World Cup and much more, advancing its sustainability agenda forward.
Cityscape Qatar will return this year at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. Aligned with the four pillars of Qatar’s National Vision 2030, the Conference will be held under the theme, ‘Sustainable, Resilient, Affordable and Liveable’, to showcase how these key themes are gaining prominence and changing the future of real estate in Qatar.
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14:30
Welcome Address by the Conference Chairperson
14:35
Opening Keynote Address
Invited: Ministerial opening address: HE Mr Masoud bin Mohammed Al Ameri, Minister of Justice, Qatar
15:00
Keynote Address: New rules, policy changes and regulations: A look into the recent changes and outlook for Qatar’s real estate industry
Invited: Invited: Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO, Investment Promotion Agency
15:15
Keeping sustainability at the forefront – A Carbon-neutral World Cup story
Eng Bodour Al Meer, Sustainability Director, Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy
15:20
Executive leadership dialogue: Diversifying risks, embracing new opportunities and building resilience against future shocks
15:40
The big opportunities for Qatar’s real estate: A macroeconomic perspective
Johnny Archer, Head of Research and Consulting Cushman and Wakefield
16:00
Panel discussion:
Smart Cities: Building the city of tomorrow in Qatar
Invited:
Lana Khalaf, General Manager Qatar, Microsoft
Siemens
16:30
Panel discussion: ESG – The game changer for the GCC real estate sector
Mario Saab, Head of Sustainability – MENA, Cundall
17:00
A green legacy for Qatar: Zooming into the hospitality sector’s responsible and efficient operations
15:00
Panel Discussion: The wave of digital transformation is picking pace – Impact of Proptech on the GCC real estate sector
15:30
Presentation: Investor’s forum – Why London remains a leading global investment hotspot
Fahd Abu Aisha, Director – MENA, Regal London
16:00
Top real estate trends in the Qatar market: What to know before investing?
Ashraf Hashim, Country Manager, Property Finder Qatar
16:30
In Conversation With: Eng Ibrahim Jaidah, CEO and Founder of AEB (Invited)
Creating an architectural legacy: How Qatar is shaping its cultural economy
In this on-stage one-on-one interview with Eng. Ibrahim Jaidah, we take a look at how architecture in Qatar has evolved over the last 10 years and how architecture and architects will play an integral role in shaping the country’s cultural economy over the next decade.
17:00
Strategic legacy planning for the future of landscape design and architecture
Mona Noureldin Mohamed, D.Head of Strategic Planning and Studies Unit, General Planning Section- Urban
Planning Department, Ministry of Municipality
17:30
Smart homes: Creating the home of the future
Eng. Aya Nafi, Architect and Urban Planner, Jacobs
18:00
End of Day 2
15:00
Presentation: What to know before investing in property in Qatar?
15:30
Global real estate investment focus: Spotlight on real estate investment opportunities in MEA, Europe, APAC, and the Americas
16:00
Panel discussion: Sustainable architecture: Shifting to zero-waste in modern construction
16:30
The paradigm shift for smart & sustainable buildings
Invited: Bedeir Rizk, CEO, of Paragon Developments
17:00
End of Day 3 - End of Cityscape Qatar Talks 2022