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Lusail newspaper toured Umm Bishr Market (formerly Al-Haraj Al-Jadeed), located south of Doha, about 20 minutes from the center of the capital behind Barwa Markets. The market represents an ideal and preferred commercial destination. This tour coincides with the approaching Eid Al-Adha, in light of the increasing preparations by Qataris and residents to prepare their homes and receive guests. In special statements to the newspaper, the market director, Mr. Mustafa Fouad, revealed a wide and distinctive package of special offers and major discounts on furniture, household appliances and building materials. Prepared by the market management for this blessed occasion. Fouad continued, saying: The market represents a real qualitative leap in the shopping experience, and the aforementioned offers come within the framework of the market management’s keenness to provide diverse, high-quality options at very competitive prices, to help citizens and residents meet their needs during the Eid period with ease and comfort, with a constant focus on modern organization and supporting the local economy. According to official Umm Bishr market records, it extends over a total area of 35 thousand square meters, and a built-up area of 83,592 thousand square meters, and includes more than 550 commercial, residential and administrative units. It combines the heritage of traditional forestry in an organized and innovative way, and provides ample parking, integrated services, and promising investment opportunities for Qatari entrepreneurs and youth, which enhances the Qatar National Vision 2030. During the Lusail newspaper tour, officials, merchants and visitors were keen to Highlighting the nature of competitive prices, the diversity and quality of new and used products, in addition to the efforts made to ensure a clean, safe and attractive environment, so that Umm Bishr Market becomes the leading economic and cultural destination that combines enjoyable shopping and entertainment, especially in these blessed days preceding Eid Al-Adha. A package of offers. Mr. Mustafa Fouad explained that the package of special offers and discounts includes furniture, home appliances, and building materials, as part of the administration’s keenness to provide various options at competitive prices that meet the needs of citizens and residents during the Eid period. He went on to say: These facilities come within a broader vision to transform the market into a leading economic and cultural destination, as it was designed in a modern way that ensures fluidity of movement thanks to the parking spaces attached to the market, which have contributed to significantly reducing congestion, at a time when the market management is working to pave the way for future plans aimed at reviving the forest heritage in an organized and innovative way that combines shopping, entertainment, and supporting local products. Future plans The project manager spoke about the nature of the market, telling the newspaper: The activities in it are diverse, as there is used and new furniture and tools as well, and that the management of the market allocates an internal part to it, and that this section attracts all categories of residents and citizens. Regarding the previous name of the market, Mustafa Fouad confirmed that it was previously known as the New Haraj Market, but the name was changed to Umm Bishr Market after the name of the region. For the user, the market management allocates an internal part that represents the used basis, while we are working to return the old heritage market in a modern and organized manner, by providing the necessary licenses to officially organize the process of selling used tools, so that the topic becomes organized and available to everyone soon, God willing. A state of maximum alert. He said that the management cadres entrusted with the executive work in the market were placed on a state of maximum alert with the approaching Eid al-Adha to carry out their duty, as a comprehensive plan for cleanliness and organization was adopted by field teams working around the clock to ensure a healthy and safe environment that is attractive to shopping operations. These efforts include regular maintenance for shops, offices, and residential units. Also on the occasion of Eid, the market launched a group of special offers that included furniture, home appliances, and building materials. The market pays great attention to local products to promote development and national identity in consumption. Mustafa Fouad went on to say: Hundreds of parking lots attached to the market and within its design structure contribute to significantly reducing congestion, and lead to fluidity in the movement of the public within the market, and that there are future plans to add new services that will be announced soon, so that the market will be an integrated destination that combines shopping and entertainment, as work is underway on a comprehensive study to develop a regulatory mechanism for holding auctions for the sale of used furniture and appliances. An economic and cultural destination. The director of the market explained that the market does not represent just a geographical addition, but rather a qualitative shift in the shopping experience at the national level, and that this huge project was designed to be a leading economic and cultural destination, as it extends over an area of tens of thousands of square metres, and its breadth is not limited to the land area only, but extends to include many times its built-up area, making it one of the largest integrated service projects. He pointed out that the architectural vision of the market relied on modernity in the first place, as the project extends with a modern design and wide corridors that facilitate the movement of visitors between the shops, and through this we aim to revive the ancient heritage of the market, including auction and forestry activities, in a modern, advanced and organized manner, and this integrated structure enhances the comfort of visitors and ease of movement, at a time when we always work to provide a unique shopping experience and seek continuous development and taking into account sustainability standards. Supporting the local economy. Mustafa Fouad went on to say: The primary goal of this design is to ensure that the visitor does not feel crowded, but rather feels smooth and comfortable during his tour between the different departments, and that supporting the local economy is the primary driver of this project, as a rentable area of 41,065 m has been allocated. The market is an integrated economic platform that promotes entrepreneurship, provides practical opportunities for small projects, and supports Qatari youth in building their projects within a safe and prosperous environment, which is in line with the goals of economic development in Qatar. He stated that these spaces provide opportunities for traders and investors with different sizes and suitable prices, and contribute to supporting Qatari youth and entrepreneurs, as it aims to attract entrepreneurs (including young people) with promising investment opportunities, especially in light of Qatar’s national vision to diversify the economy and support small projects. The strategic location (easily accessible from Al Wakra, Mesaieed, and Al Thumama) attracts many customers, which enhances commercial popularity and income. Competitive rental opportunities. The director of Umm Bishr Market explained that the market provides wide opportunities to support the local economy through suitable rental and sale prices for Qatari citizens and entrepreneurs, and that the pricing policy followed aims to enable young people to enter the market with strength and stability, as the internal structure of the market is characterized by a unique diversity, as the market includes 550 various units, and the market contributes to providing flexible commercial spaces suitable for small projects: It includes a variety of spaces (shops from 46-220 square meters, 51 small kiosks, and 22 showrooms starting from From 165 m), allowing small and medium enterprise owners to choose a space that suits their budget and activity. This is considered a direct investment opportunity for entrepreneurs to offer competitive products, including new and used furniture, electrical appliances, building materials, electronics, etc., in an integrated environment. As part of his detailed review of the numbers, he revealed that the market contains 257 commercial stores that sell various goods and products. It includes 25 administrative offices to meet the needs of companies and professional sectors. The residential side includes 95 residential studios, in addition to 108 one-bedroom apartments and 8 two-bedroom apartments. 51 kiosks were allocated for quick and small commercial activities, and the market contributes to facilitating the start-up and expansion of businesses by providing a complete commercial environment (retail, wholesale, services) in one place, which reduces operational costs and increases sales opportunities. It represents a pillar of the national economy by enabling company owners and entrepreneurs to establish new activities or expand existing ones. Mustafa Fouad noted the availability of basic services in the market, including: one supermarket, one pharmacy, one bank, and one exchange center. The market includes two units dedicated to food and beverages, in addition to various restaurants. Vacant stores He pointed out that the administration does not work in isolation from visitors, but rather direct communication is activated daily and periodic meetings are held to receive comments and suggestions and strengthen the relationship with tenants and investors, and we are open to visitors’ suggestions through our continuous presence in the project. Mustafa Fouad concluded by saying: The opportunity still exists to join this edifice, as we announce the availability of vacant residential, administrative and commercial units of various sizes and competitive prices, and we invite citizens and residents to visit Umm Bishr Market, where the market combines comfort and diversity. The visitor will find what he is looking for, whether he is looking for new or used products, such as furniture, appliances, etc., at competitive prices. The most popular goods: Umm Bishr Market – formerly the New Haraj – affiliated with Manateq Company and managed by Doha Property Management Company, focuses on stores that display furniture, whether new or used, furnishings, appliances, building materials, perfumes, and services, and the approximate working hours are: 8 am – 12 noon, then 4 pm – 10 pm. Lucille noted that prices in the market are competitive with the possibility of strong negotiation, and are often 30-70% cheaper than new prices. Furniture and furnishings are the most popular in the market, and prices are low, especially for used, clean or almost new pieces. The newspaper monitored complete bedrooms: starting from 1,000-4,000 Qatari riyals, depending on size and condition, sitting rooms: 400-1,500 riyals, beds, mattresses, tables, for example a bed for one person, 100-400 riyals, and tables and chairs, 150-500 riyals. In addition to curtains, carpets, and fabrics, for example, a cheap meter of curtains starts from 10-30 riyals, and used carpets cost 100-500 riyals. Lusail’s attention was drawn to the fact that many stores sell goods and raise prices, as there are complete furniture sets for the home offered at economical prices, such as a set of kitchen cabinets for 400 riyals, and electrical and household appliances also offer clean used products with a guarantee in many cases, such as refrigerators and washing machines, whose prices range from 200 – 300 riyals. Coffee making equipment, says Samir Ahmed, a seller in one of the stores, that the store has used and new tools, meaning kitchen utensils or complete kitchen equipment, used and new, whether for homes or restaurants, including international Marzocco coffee machines, where a used coffee machine is sold for 40 thousand riyals, and the price of a new one reaches 100 thousand riyals (broasted chicken machine), and there is also a coffee machine for 8 thousand riyals. A used coffee grinding machine (grinder) costs 2,800 riyals, while a new one costs 15,000 riyals. A juice and slush machine costs approximately 3,200 riyals. He explained that all used parts come with a warranty of 3 to 6 months, in addition to in-store maintenance services, installation, and full operating training. He concluded by saying: This equipment is intended more for restaurants and large stores that require quick use and intensive consumption according to customer demand. Equipment, appliances and furniture. The seller, Iftikhar, in one of the stores says that the prices of air conditioners range between 500-1,500 riyals, and ovens range from 200-600 riyals. Televisions range from 300-1,000 riyals depending on the size. And equipment for restaurants, such as the grill, 2,800 riyals, the fryer, 2,500 riyals, the pizza oven, 2,500 riyals, the oven 2,500 riyals, the electric stove 3,200 riyals for restaurants, the kneader 350 riyals, and the hummus machine 3,000 riyals. The seller, Tariq Hassan, in one of the stores says that he offers mattresses, seating sets, a bedroom, and a dining table, where the price of a seating set ranges between 1,400 and 1,600 riyals, a mattress is 300 riyals, a dining table with chairs is about 1,500 riyals, and a bedroom without a closet is 4,000 riyals. He points out that the store is for display and inspection only, while buying and selling transactions take place online. The seller, Muhammad Mizan, from Safina Store, said that the store has refrigerators and washing machines, the price of which ranges between 250 and 300 riyals, in addition to washing machines sold at prices between 200 and 250 riyals. Glovan Khan, a seller in one of the stores, says that our prices are 20% lower than prices abroad, even though we offer new products of home furnishings, including furniture, home sets, and cooking equipment. Market deals are good. Market expert Muhammad bin Abdullah says that in the days leading up to Eid al-Adha, the market witnesses a large demand to buy some items related to the holiday, because the Umm Bishr market prices are competitive and appropriate and the market deals are good. Therefore, many customers praise the low prices compared to regular stores, especially in used furniture, electrical appliances, upholstery, and kitchen equipment, and he describes it as the best place for deals and used items of good quality. Bin Abdullah adds: The market is characterized by great diversity. Customers find almost everything, home furniture, electrical appliances, carpets, curtains, car spare parts, building materials, and new and used kitchen tools. The market has opportunities to bargain and negotiate prices, which is a common and enjoyable phenomenon for many. A promising opportunity for entrepreneurs. During his presence in the market, Mr. Hassan bin Ibrahim, the economic expert, said that the new Al-Haraj Market constitutes a brand and a promising opportunity for entrepreneurs, in addition to being a qualitative shift in the real estate and commercial market, and provides an organized and attractive environment for investors, citizens and residents, and contributes to enhancing economic stability and achieving Qatar Vision 2030. He continued, that the project is considered an important part of the partnership between the public and private sectors, and aims to provide a modern and organized market, preserve the heritage character of the Haraj Market, and facilitate the requirements Citizens and residents, and to drive economic growth, so it was put up through public tender when constructed to enable the private sector. He explained that the prices are good and the market is the best place for used and new furniture at low prices, and everything is sold at reasonable prices compared to regular stores. There is a large variety of home furniture, electrical appliances, kitchen equipment, building materials, and high-quality used items. The organization of the market is cleaner and more organized, the spaces are spacious, and the atmosphere is comfortable. He concludes by saying that the new market (Umm Bishr) is characterized by cleanliness, organization, large spaces, and many parking spaces (about 804 parking spaces), and that is what was taken into account during the establishment of this market. In conclusion, those interviewed by Lusail newspaper expressed their optimism that Umm Bishr Market will become a distinctive destination for lovers of antiques, antiques and high-quality used tools, and the focus of attention of Qataris during holidays, seasons and all national occasions, including Eid al-Adha, while preserving the heritage character in a modern and organized manner, and playing a role in supporting sustainability and national development within the state’s 2030 vision.
