A Number of Landmark Deals Announced During Cityscape Qatar 2015

Doha, Qatar: 12 May, 2015

Following the successful inauguration of Cityscape Qatar 2015, a number of landmark deals have been announced during the fourth edition of the show. Cityscape Qatar is the sole platform in the State of Qatar that brings together the key figures from the real estate and infrastructure industry, which is taking place from May 11-13, 2015 at the Doha Exhibition Centre, Qatar.

Among the 85 exhibitors participating in Cityscape Qatar 2015, which includes the United Development Company (UDC), United Developers, Azizi Properties and Dubai Properties, is the Qatari-based Al Bandary Real Estate. Al Bandary has a number of high profile projects on display at Cityscape Qatar, including The Al Khessa Gate project, stand-alone villas that are located in Lusail along with its new project, Jumana Two, a tower at The Pearl, Qatar.

Maen Al Haj, Property and Real Estate Manager, commented during Cityscape Qatar: "During the first day of Cityscape Qatar, Al Bandary showcased our new project, Jumana Two, which is located in Porta Arabia at The Pearl, Qatar. We are pleased to confirm that on Day One of Cityscape Qatar, all of the units in Jumana Two were sold, and we enjoyed similar successes with other projects including Al Shahad Tower, The Dream Tower and other projects located in the Lusail area."

Further, the Retaj Group is exhibiting its buildings and apartments in Lusail City, which will create an ambitious society, along with its ground breaking land selling project in the UK during Cityscape Qatar 2015. Dr. Mohammed Bin Johar Al Mohammed, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Retaj Group, said: "We made sure to participate in Cityscape Qatar 2015 in order to introduce our latest projects and to interact with the other companies, as well as commercial and investing entities. At Cityscape Qatar we are able to exchange experiences and to have a closer look at the real estate market, and to see how to develop it further in the future."

In addition, Day Two of Cityscape Qatar 2015 was heavily focused on retail and the sector's rapid expansion in Qatar. Phil McArthur, Founder and Managing Director of McARTHUR + COMPANY, a shopping centre specialist who has previously worked with Mall of Qatar, commented: "Qatar has experienced a period of growth with the local retail industry due to a combination of high quality developers and services. There are a number of malls that will be opened in the near future including

United Developer's Place Vendome, and what differentiates these shopping centres from other ones is how innovative they are, which in turn is changing the local retail landscape."  

The Cityscape Qatar 2015 conference programme will conclude with the Sector Series on Day Three, which will feature in-depth discussions on: Social Infrastructure, Residential, Office, and Tourism and Hospitality, to be led by a number of well-respected panelists.    

Cityscape Qatar is open from 11am to 9pm daily, showcases real estate development opportunities and the diversity of projects, and is expected to attract more than 8,000 visitors over the three days. Cityscape Qatar offers a Middle East perspective on global real estate, and to find out more please visit: www.cityscapeqatar.com

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Cityscape, the world's leading portfolio of real estate events for emerging markets, debuted in the State of Qatar in 2012 and features an annual exhibition and strategic summit.

Cityscape Qatar presents an unparalleled line up of opportunities for the local and regional real estate community, as the event allows delegates and visitors to engage in a dynamic environment that gives insight into the future of Qatari and Middle East real estate.

The exhibition showcases infrastructure development projects through Qatar's National Vision 2030 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

For all media enquiries, please contact Jelena Avramovic by emailing Jelena.avramovic@qanect.com or call +974 6631 1861. 

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