- Uptick Qatar’s broader economic objectives under the National Vision 2030
- Residential permits dominated, industrial buildings led the non-residential category
RIYADH: Qatar’s construction sector is experiencing robust growth, with the nation documenting a 36 percent month-on-month rise in building permits in July.
This surge, highlighted in the latest data from the National Planning Council, reflects the increasing momentum in urban development, driven by public and private sector investments.
Data on building permits and completion certificates is of “particular importance” as it sheds light on the construction sector’s performance, which occupies a significant position in the national economy, the body said in the statement.
The uptick in construction activity underscores Qatar’s broader economic objectives under the National Vision 2030 — a strategic plan to transform the country into a diversified and sustainable economy.
The permits entailed various types of buildings, with new constructions comprising 36 percent of the total permits.
Residential permits dominated, particularly for villas, which made up 86 percent of new residential permits.
Industrial buildings led the non-residential category with 39 percent, followed by service infrastructure buildings and mosques.
In July, Al-Rayyan municipality led the issuance of building permits, accounting for 26 percent of the total permits, followed by Doha and Al-Da’ayen with 21 percent and 20 percent, respectively.
Source: Arab News
