{
  "id": 1518331,
  "title": "Qatar real estate trading volume exceeds QR1.8bn in July",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/qatar-real-estate-trading-volume-exceeds-qr1-8bn-in-july",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/731281/business/qatar-real-estate-trading-volume-exceeds-qr18bn-in-july"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In July 2026, the real estate trading volume in Qatar exceeded QR1.8bn, according to data from the Real Estate Registration Department of the Ministry of Justice. A total of 485 transactions were recorded throughout the month. The municipalities of Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhaayen led in transaction value, with Doha accounting for QR763,844,226, Al Rayyan for QR461,427,789, and Al Dhaayen for QR230,302,596. The traded area index highlighted Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Wakrah as the most active municipalities, with Al Rayyan contributing 27% of the total traded areas, followed by Doha with 24% and Al Wakrah with 17%. The number of transactions was highest in Doha (28%), Al Rayyan (20%), Al Dhaayen (18%), Al Wakrah (15%), and Umm Salal (9%). The average price per square foot varied across municipalities, with Doha showing the highest range (447-929) and Al Shahaniyah the lowest (169). Mortgage transactions totaled 212, with a combined value of QR4,965,602,610, led by Doha at QR3,153,496,717 and Al Shahaniyah at QR2.4mn. Residential unit transactions totaled 114 deals, amounting to QR197,755,279, indicating continued growth in Qatar's real estate sector.",
  "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 QR1,859,383,090.Data from the real estat...",
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  "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."
}