{
  "id": 16720413,
  "title": "Barwa Real Estate posts net profit of QR588m for nine months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/barwa-real-estate-posts-net-profit-of-qr588m-for-nine-months",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-27T06:44:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/27/10/2026/barwa-real-estate-posts-net-profit-of-qr588m-for-nine-months"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Barwa Real Estate reported a net profit of QR588 million for the nine months ending last September, marking a 45% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The company's total assets stood at QR37.3 billion while total equity was QR22.7 billion, reflecting a strong financial position. Earnings per share amounted to QR0.151.\n\nThe group recorded a net profit of QR605 million before gains/losses from revaluation of investment properties, compared to QR417 million in the corresponding period last year. Total revenues from rentals, consultancy services, property sales, and other operating activities increased to QR1,567 million, a 14% rise from QR1,379 million. This growth signifies the strength of Qatar's economy, the robustness of Barwa's real estate portfolio, and its operational flexibility in capitalizing on opportunities and adapting to market changes.\n\nBarwa's financial results also demonstrate the company's success in implementing a strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing expenses. The group managed to cut finance costs by QR35 million, or 7%, which bolstered profitability and cash flows. Barwa Group owns the largest diversified operating real estate portfolio in Qatar, encompassing residential units, educational facilities, commercial spaces, logistics spaces, and hotel rooms. The company manages this extensive portfolio through leading asset and property management companies, including Waseef Asset Management and Shaza Hotels.\n\nThe Group has continued developing projects like \"Barwa Hills\" in Lusail City, which includes residential units, service facilities, and recreational amenities. They have also commenced work on \"Madinatna School\" project, showing commitment to diversifying their real estate portfolio and enhancing operating revenues. Additionally, the Group announced the launch of \"Barwa Bay\" in the luxury and premium real estate sector in Lusail City.\n\nLooking ahead, Barwa will continue exploring new opportunities and projects to further enhance operating revenues, diversify income sources, and ensure sustainable growth in shareholder returns. These include expanding in the educational real estate sector, optimizing the use of vacant land, reviewing international and financial investments, and strengthening partnerships with the Qatari government for public-private projects aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The results showed a net profit attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company of QR588m, with earnings per share of QR0.151. The Group&rsquo;s total assets amounted to QR37.3bn, while total equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company amounted to QR22.7bn, reflecting the strength of the Group&rsquo;s financial position and its ability to continue implementing its…",
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