{
  "id": 1487245,
  "title": "Real estate trading volume exceeds QAR 1.8 Billion in July",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/real-estate-trading-volume-exceeds-qar-1-8-billion-in-july",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/731266/business/real-estate-trading-volume-exceeds-qar-18-billion-in-july"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In July 2026, real estate transaction volume in Qatar soared to QAR 1,859,383,090, according to the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice. This figure included 485 recorded transactions across the country. Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhaayen emerged as the most active municipalities, each contributing significantly to the financial value of transactions. Doha led with QAR 763,844,226, while Al Rayyan and Al Dhaayen followed with QAR 461,427,789 and QAR 230,302,596 respectively. In terms of traded area, Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Wakrah were the most active, with Al Rayyan contributing 27 percent, Doha 24 percent, and Al Wakrah 17 percent to the total traded real estate areas. The number of transactions per square foot varied across municipalities, with Doha recording the highest average value between QAR 447 and QAR 929 per square foot. The highest volume of mortgage transactions was recorded in Al Rayyan, amounting to 105, which represented 49.5 percent of the total mortgaged properties. Doha and Al Khor and Al Dhakira also recorded significant numbers, with 61 and 12 transactions respectively, accounting for 28.8 percent and 5.7 percent of the total mortgage properties. In terms of residential units, 114 deals were recorded in July, with a total value of QAR 197,755,279, showcasing the sector's continued growth and its pivotal role in Qatar's economy.",
  "summary": "The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in July 2026 amounted to QAR 1,859,383,090.Data from the real est...",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}