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Report Description:
Qatar’s economy has survived the global economic downturn relatively well and we believe that it will be one of the fastest growing economies in the world over the coming years. We forecast a strong real GDP growth of 15.8% for 2010 and an average growth of 8.4% over the forecast period 2010-2014. This growth is mostly due to expanding oil and (especially) gas output in the light of the recovery in the oil and gas markets over the course of 2009, as well as a high level of government spending. With a strong economy, many investment opportunities in the oil and non-oil sectors, and a stable political and security environment, Qatar is one of the most attractive foreign investment destinations in the Middle East. The government has taken measures to structurally improved the investment climate, including setting up the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) to assist the establishment of foreign businesses. However, the residential property market has hit a slump. Until the global economic crisis took effect in H208, there had been a three-year boom, during which property prices and rents increased substantially. Since the global recession, demand has been falling as supply has increased, leading to a falls in prices and rents. House prices fell by up to 30% in H109. Also, the credit crunch has led to a decline in mortgage lending, especially to foreigners.

There is some expectation of a rise in housing prices this year, especially with rising oil and gas prices - although, there now are fewer expatriate home buyers in the market. In any case, Qatar will have to come to terms with changing market fundamentals in the residential sector, after years of significant housing shortages.

The office market has suffered from a large and growing supply of office space, together with a reduced demand due to the global economic downturn. Total office space more than doubled over 2008, and it is expected to rise by an even greater extent into 2010, according to Jones Lang LaSalle in May 2009. The high levels of new office space entering the market, together with dampened demand due to the global economic crisis, will keep pressure on rental rates. Office rents are not expected to increase until at least the end of 2010, due to the high levels of supply and low demand.

While there has been strong demand for retail space in recent years, supply has been expanding rapidly, which will lead to a fall in rentals in the short term. There is a move to develop more large-scale mall and leisure complexes. The affluence of the growing population and the push to make Qatar a major regional tourist destination will both serve to boost the retail market.

Table Of Contents:
Executive Summary
Key Features Of This Report
SWOT Analysis
Real Estate Market Overview
Industry Forecast Scenario
Qatar’s Real Estate Outlook
Qatar’s Monetary Policy Outlook
Qatar’s Macroeconomic Outlook
Business Environment
Qatar’s RECBER
Middle East Project Finance Ratings
Overview Of Middle East And Africa Business Environment
Company Monitor
BMI Methodology
Project Finance Ratings Indicators
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