Cityscape 2021 expo opens at DECC today

The event, which will run until Oct 19, brings together leaders from Qatar’s top real estate developers and government entities

The ninth edition of Cityscape Qatar opens today (October 17) at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), gathering over 30 exhibitors and the participation of more than 30 speakers from leading local and regional real estate experts.

Slated to run until October 19, the event is being held under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani and will bring together leaders from Qatar’s top real estate developers and government entities.

Visitors can expect exclusive access to highly-anticipated project launches from across the country, including state-of- the- art residential developments and luxury hospitality projects.

Exhibitors taking part in the threeday show include Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, Qetaifan Projects, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Barwa Group.

Whilst visitors will be able to meet developers in-person at the show, real estate enthusiasts can also expect over 20 hours of talks during Cityscape Qatar’s Conference, taking place throughout the event.

The conference will open with a keynote address from government entities ahead of a high-powered agenda of industry leaders’ talks covering, sustainability, market forecasts, architecture, and tourism.

Speakers include Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, head of Business Development, Qetaifan Projects; Johnny Archer, head of Consultancy and Research, Cushman and Wakefield; Anurag Gupta, director at KPMG; Samvit Kanoria, partner, McKinsey & Company; Ibrahim M Jaidah, Group CEO and chief architect, Arab Engineering Bureau, the man behind the design of the Al Thumama Stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup; and Dr Alexandre Amato, head of Sustainability at Qatar Green Building Council, among others

“We are thrilled to be back on the ground in Qatar, especially as the country is experiencing incredible growth ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. With the World Bank forecasting economic growth of 4.1% for Qatar in the next year, the country’s real estate market is flourishing with new developments.

“The show will offer exclusive access into these leading projects whilst also welcoming quality discussions between private and public sector stakeholders throughout the three-day event,” said Chris Speller, Group director of Cityscape.

Cityscape Qatar is supported by Platinum Sponsors Barwa and Qetaifan Projects.

The live event will be held in adherence with Informa AllSecure, a set of enhanced health and safety standards that raise the bar on safe, hygienic, productive, and highquality organised event experiences.

For more information, visit www.cityscapeqatar.com.