{
  "id": 8742860,
  "title": "Qatar real estate transactions reach QR1.29bn in August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/qatar-real-estate-transactions-reach-qr1-29bn-in-august",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-20T18:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733743/business/qatar-real-estate-transactions-reach-qr129bn-in-august"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar's real estate sector saw a total of QR1.29 billion in transactions during August, according to data from the Ministry of Justice's Real Estate Analytical Bulletin. The month saw 424 recorded transactions across various municipalities. Doha led with QR435.5 million in transaction volume, followed by Al Rayyan (QR335.5 million) and Al Daayen (QR175.2 million). Al Wakrah, Umm Salal, Al Khor, and Al Thakhira also made appearances with respective transaction values of QR148.6 million, QR123.9 million, QR60.5 million, and QR8.3 million. Properties per square foot ranged from QR135 in Al Shamal to QR892 in Doha. Mortgage transactions totaled 103, with Doha handling the most (35, or 34%) followed by Al Rayyan (30, or 29.1%) and Al Daayen (14, or 13.6%). Mortgage values exceeded the number of transactions in all municipalities except Doha. Residential unit sales totaled 114, valued at QR184.5 million. The data highlights ongoing activity and resilience in Qatar's real estate market, bolstered by recent legislation supporting brokerage, registration, documentation, ownership, and capital attraction.",
  "summary": "The volume of real estate transactions under sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice reached QR1,290,916,518 in August, according to data fro...",
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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."
}