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Doha, Qatar - Qatar's real estate sector is experiencing a period of growth and change, as highlighted by the upcoming Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026. The three-day event, which will be held from October 27 to 29 at DECC, is being organized by the Qatar Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) in partnership with Informa Tharawat, and will draw together industry leaders from across the region and beyond.

The forum will explore a range of topics, including real estate financing, investment returns, portfolio diversification, and the tokenization of real estate assets. It will also examine the impact of economic, technological and geopolitical factors on the sector, as well as sustainability issues.

Mohammed bin Hassan Al Malki, President of Aqarat, emphasized the forum's role in enhancing integration and connectivity among stakeholders and opening up new opportunities for strategic partnerships. He noted that real estate transactions in Qatar reached QR10.69bn during the first half of 2026, despite regional complexities.

The forum comes at a time of rapid developments in the region, but Qatar's real estate sector has shown resilience and strong growth. Aqarat has recently approved a draft law regulating real estate tokenization and trading of real estate tokens, reflecting the sector's commitment to innovation and modernization.

Wouter Molman, Chief Commercial Officer at Informa Tharawat, highlighted the importance of translating regulatory reforms into market activity, and the forum's role in connecting Qatari developers with global investors. He emphasized the importance of the forum in strengthening Qatar's position as a global real estate investment destination.

Eng. Ahmed Mohamed Al-Tayeb, CEO of Barwa Real Estate Group, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the forum's role in supporting dialogue, enhancing competitiveness, and exploring new investment opportunities in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The forum will bring together key stakeholders from government, development and investment sectors to discuss emerging trends and the future direction of the real estate sector.