Doha, February 18 (QNA) - The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in January amounted to QR 1,919,640,254.
The data of the real estate analytical bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice revealed that (362) real estate transactions were recorded during the month. Compared to December 2023, the index of sold real estate registered an increase of 10 percent, and the index of traded areas registered an increase of 21 percent.
Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhaayen municipalities topped the most active transactions in terms of financial value in January, according to the real estate market index, followed by Al Wakrah, Umm Salal, Al Shamal, Al Khor and Al Dhakira.
The real estate market index for January revealed that the financial value of Doha municipality's transactions amounted to QR 1,182,738,449. The financial value of Al Rayyan municipality's transactions amounted to QR 380,869,371; while the financial value of Al Dhaayen municipality's transactions amounted to QR 135,673,354. The financial value of Al Wakrah municipality's transactions amounted to QR 104,673,354. Umm Salal municipality recorded transactions with a value of QR 74,294,768, while Al Shamal municipality recorded trading with a value of QR 24,555,000 and Al Khor and Al Dhakira municipality recorded transactions with a value of QR 16,667,600.
In terms of the traded space index, indicators reveal that Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Wakrah municipalities recorded the most active municipalities in terms of traded real estate spaces during January, with 36 percent for Doha, followed by Al Rayyan municipality with 30 percent, and Al Wakrah with 12 percent. Al Dhaayen recorded 10 percent, Umm Salal recorded 6 percent, Al Shamal 4 percent, and Al Khor and Al Dhakira recorded 2 percent of the total traded spaces.
In terms of the index of the number of real estate transactions (sold properties), trading indices revealed that the most active municipalities during January were Doha (33 percent) followed by Al Rayyan (22 percent), Al Dhaayen (15 percent), Al Wakrah (13 percent), Umm Salal (8 percent), Al Shamal (6 percent), and Al Khor and Al Dhakira (3 percent) of the total real estate transactions.
Average per square foot prices for January ranged between (546-913) in Doha, (228-530) in Al Wakrah, (322-536) in Al Rayyan, (277-407) in Umm Salal, (267-476) in Al Dhaayen, (221-347) in Al Khor and Al Dhakira, (158-280) in Al Shamal.
The trading volume revealed the highest value of (10) properties sold in January, recording (9) properties in Doha and (1) property in Al Rayyan.
As for the volume of mortgage transactions that took place in January, the number of mortgage transactions amounted to 122 transactions, with a total value of QR 3,646,432,760. Al Rayyan recorded the highest number of mortgage transactions with (37) transactions, equivalent to 30.3 percent of the total number of mortgaged properties, Doha followed with 35 transactions equivalent to 28.7 percent, Umm Salal with (26) transactions equivalent to 21.3 percent, Al Wakrah with (16) transactions equivalent to 13.1 percent, Al Dhaayen with (6) transactions equivalent to 12.9 percent, and both Al Khor and Al Dhakira and Al Shamal with (1) transactions each equivalent to 0.8 percent of the total properties mortgaged during the month.
As for the value of mortgages, Al Rayyan Municipality came in the lead with a value of QR 2,664,345,287 while Al Khor and Al Dhakira recorded the lowest value amounting to QR 1,600,000.
The residential unit trading movement during January recorded a total of (73) transactions with a total value of QR 158,720,127. (QNA)
Luminous Festival" Kicks off as Qatar Tourism Wraps up Winter Season
Doha, February 18 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism will launch the all-new 'Luminous Festival' light festival on Feb. 21 and runs daily through March 2 at Al Saad Plaza, Lusail Boulevard concluding this year's winter season.
The first of its kind festival will open its doors daily from 17:00 till midnight. The event is set to be a visual treat as the biggest light festival in Qatar, with nearly 20 interactive installations, five zones, live mascots, stage performances, and a variety of entertainment.
'Luminous Festival' is gearing up to host performances by renowned entertainment teams, such as Candela and Boogie Woogie, based on Qatari and contemporary cultures suitable for all ages and tastes. In addition, there will be stage performances from international and regional artists.
Commenting on the festival, Chief Marketing and Promotion Officer at Qatar Tourism Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi said: "We are ending the winter season as strong as we started it several months ago, through the first of its kind festival, which combines creativity and innovation suitable for all ages and tastes.
"Qatar Tourism focuses on diversifying the events calendar to align with Qatar's position as a premier family destination, which contributes to achieving our strategic goals. We continue to strengthen our partnership and cooperation with all partners in the tourism sector, and we are pleased to cooperate with Qatari Diar to host this unique festival." Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company coordinates the country's real estate development priorities.
Ahmad Al Tayeb, Chief Investment Officer of Qatari Diar, the official venue partner for Luminous Festival, said: " The 'Luminous' Festival in collaboration with Qatar Tourism ...is an extension of our steadfast commitment to promoting diversity in the continuous cultural and entertainment events held in Lusail City. We take pride in supporting this unique event, serving as a splendid conclusion to the winter season, reflecting our shared vision with Qatar Tourism in enhancing Qatar as a distinctive tourist destination.
The event epitomizes the close collaboration between the public and private sectors, and the anticipation is high for public participation in this marvelous event that showcases uniqueness and creativity. (QNA)