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Global economic influence and long-term strategy.. Experts and businessmen: Copy Abdel Dayem Nour In light of the global economic transformations, the State of Qatar is emerging as one of the largest sovereign investors in the international real estate sector, as its foreign investments play a pivotal role in enhancing economic influence and diversifying sources of income away from energy. This strategy is led by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), which manages assets estimated at approximately $600 billion, with a significant focus on real estate assets in the most prominent global cities. Foreign real estate investments are an essential pillar that supports the state’s financial reserves and provides high flexibility in facing economic challenges. Doha has sought and continues to seek to enhance the sustainability of its economy through investment in multiple fields such as technology, real estate, in addition to infrastructure, financial services, tourism and energy. This diversity helps reduce the risks associated with fluctuations in energy prices or any regional disturbances that may affect the markets. These projects also contribute to strengthening the state’s financial reserves, which provides it flexibility in dealing with various economic challenges. Estimates of the Sovereign Wealth Funds Institute indicate that the assets of the Qatar Investment Authority amounted to about $600 billion distributed among various global investments, which gives the Qatari economy a strong financial base that can be relied upon in the face of any fluctuations. The Qatar Investment Authority contributes to supporting the local economy by redirecting part of the returns from foreign investments to the interior. The State of Qatar is investing heavily in the foreign real estate sector as part of its strategy to diversify the economy and ensure its sustainability with assets managed by sovereign entities such as the Qatar Investment Authority and Qatari Diar. These investments, estimated at billions of dollars, focus on major cities in Britain, the United States (especially New York), Egypt, and Turkey, achieving high annual returns. Investments are concentrated in strategic locations, with large investment portfolios. It includes luxury residential projects, administrative towers, hotels and resorts, and smart infrastructure. Global spread in the most important markets Qatar relies on a wide geographical spread for its real estate investments, including the United Kingdom (London), the United States (New York and Washington), France (Paris), Italy (Milan), Singapore, and Asia. The fund’s data confirms that its investments extend across all major global markets, within a comprehensive diversification strategy. Notable deals London is one of the most important destinations for Qatari investment, as Qatar owns a large stake in the Canary Wharf project, one of the largest financial centers in Europe. It has also acquired, in cooperation with international partners, huge real estate assets in the city. The project area is estimated at more than 21 million square feet of real estate, making it one of the largest urban development projects in Europe. New York has a strong presence in Manhattan. Qatar has invested billions of dollars in Manhattan real estate. The investments included office towers and major urban development projects. Data indicate investments exceeding $3.7 billion in New York real estate since 2014. Milan. Porta Nuova Project. Qatar has fully acquired the Porta Nuova project and it is considered one of the most prominent real estate projects in Europe. This investment reflects Qatar’s trend towards modern, mixed-use urban projects. Global Hotel Investments Qatar owns a network of luxury hotels around the world and assets in Europe, Asia and Africa, which enhances its presence in the global tourism sector through subsidiaries such as Kathara. Qatar relies in its real estate investments on several main foundations. Comprehensive diversification includes direct property investments, partnerships, and real estate investment funds with the aim of reducing risks and maximizing returns. Qatari real estate investments are not limited to the financial aspect, but rather represent a way to enhance soft power and economic presence in global capitals, as these investments are part of a broader strategy to enhance Qatar’s global influence. Excellence and luxury For more than fifty years, Katara Hospitality has played a pivotal role in shaping and redefining the features of the hospitality sector on a global scale. Katara Hospitality’s commitment to excellence, innovation and preserving cultural heritage has been instrumental in setting new standards in the sector. Heritage and Modernity One of Katara Hospitality’s most prominent contributions is its continued focus on preserving cultural heritage while embracing modernity at the same time. Through meticulous restoration and development projects, we have breathed new life into historical landmarks, transforming them into luxury hotels and resorts. This unique approach not only preserved the essence of heritage sites, but also provided guests with immersive experiences that blend tradition and luxury. Global expansion strengthens Qatar’s position Moreover, Katara Hospitality’s expansion strategy was ambitious and strategic, spreading its influence in different parts of the world. Through the acquisition and development of properties in key international destinations, we have expanded our footprint and established a global presence, strengthening our position as a leader in the hospitality industry. Katara Hospitality has contributed to the development of Qatar’s tourism infrastructure by building and managing luxury hotels and resorts during the 2022 World Cup. Luxury Experiences Luxury hospitality is not just about luxurious accommodation, it is also about providing exceptional experiences. Katara Hospitality hotels always invest in meaningful and immersive luxury experiences for guests, by designing experiences that suit individual guest preferences, providing opportunities to experience local culture and traditions, and organizing unique and unforgettable experiences. Katara Hospitality has created a rich portfolio of properties, in partnership with some of the best brands in the hotel industry. Katara Hospitality is proud of its role in bringing these brands to Qatar and is determined to expand its international portfolio. Asset Management and Value Enhancement Katara Hospitality’s portfolio contains a strategically selected portfolio of unique properties in prime locations, focusing on effective asset management to enhance their value and performance. By investing in these exceptional assets, both within Qatar and internationally, Katara Hospitality strengthens its global presence and also contributes to enhancing the cultural exchange and charm of each local location. New destinations A recent real estate report confirmed that the Qatari trend to invest abroad, especially in the field of real estate, is not only linked to major government agencies such as the Qatar Sovereign Fund or the Diyar Group, but rather extends to the private sector and businessmen of all financial capabilities, who in the past journey have established hotels and tourist complexes, in addition to luxury apartments and villas, at the level of many countries on the Old Continent, the most recent of which is Bosnia and Montenegro alongside Turkey, a trio that has been able to pave the way for new investment routes in the real estate sector for those with money from Qataris during the final stage, given the economic growth that has characterized it in the past few years. The possibility of expansion. The report confirmed that Qatari businessmen will continue to expand during the coming period, by working to own more real estate projects in the mentioned countries or other countries such as Serbia, Croatia and Poland, who provide all the necessary facilities for those seeking investment in various fields, especially real estate, which may contribute to dragging representatives of the private sector in Qatar to search for opportunities and benefit from the profits that these markets may offer in the future, which is in line with Qatar Vision 2030 aimed at enhancing Income resources for the national economy, and reducing dependence on the financial outputs coming from Doha’s exports of liquefied natural gas. Consensus: A number of investors called for the need to balance foreign and local investment, and not focus on foreign projects only, attributing this to the strength of the internal real estate market, which until now still provides important opportunities in light of the endless development witnessed by this field in the country. They called on businessmen looking for investment abroad not to rush and check the companies they deal with, in order to avoid falling into the trap of fictitious companies that have many times been behind the fraud of money owners who are not familiar with this sector. Growth of investments. Speaking to Lusail, real estate expert and appraiser Khalifa Al-Muslamani stressed the trend of Qatari investors, representatives of the public sector, governmental and semi-governmental, towards external expansion within the real estate sector, through a constant search for benefiting from the projects offered by this field, in a group of countries, led by Turkey, in addition to Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt, which was characterized in the last stage by embracing a number of Qatari projects in various fields, most notably real estate of all types, including hotels and resorts in addition to villas and apartments. Luxury, attributing this to the economic strength that these countries have now enjoyed, and their planning towards recording more positive numbers during the next stage, which will ensure the stability of the real estate sector and move towards achieving greater profits in the future. The real estate expert, Al-Muslimani, added: Some Qatari and Gulf businessmen have witnessed a state of caution and fear towards real estate investment abroad during the current period, despite the opportunities and long-term returns that this sector provides. This fear is linked to several economic, legislative and political factors that have directly affected the decisions of Qatari investors, noting that the most prominent reasons for fear are global economic fluctuations and the rise in interest rates in many international markets, which has been reflected in the cost of real estate financing and the decline in demand rates in some international cities that were attracting Qatari and Gulf investors. Fears have also increased about changing tax laws related to foreign ownership of real estate, especially in European countries that have begun to impose additional taxes and high fees on foreign investors, in addition to the tightening restrictions of some governments. Residence procedures related to real estate ownership. Al-Maslamani believes that the next stage will witness a shift in the mentality of the Qatari investor from searching for a safe real estate haven abroad, to focusing on value-added investments and sustainable operational returns, whether within the Gulf or in more stable global markets. Al-Maslamani confirms that global geopolitical fluctuations, trade wars, and lack of clarity in the economic vision are pushing many Qatari businessmen to re-evaluate their foreign investments, and to focus more on local markets, which are now providing promising opportunities and profits of up to 6 to 7 percent, supported by major projects and ambitious economic visions due to the state’s encouragement of these investments. Diversifying sources of income For his part, Mr. Rashid bin Ali Al Mansouri, CEO of Aamal Holding Company, stated that the expansion of the private sector abroad through the acquisition of various projects in the field of real estate or otherwise, is considered one of the most prominent pillars on which Qatar is building its vision for the year 2030, which aims to make Qatar one of the best countries in the world, by strengthening its economy through diversifying sources of income and reducing dependence on the financial results of liquefied natural gas, which our foreign projects were able to participate in clearly thanks to their revenues. Finance, which will enhance our domestic product. GDP. Al Mansouri called for the need to balance investment between projects in Qatar and others established far from Doha, interpreting his words by emphasizing the importance of investing in the local real estate market. Al Mansouri added, saying that one of the most prominent reasons that push businessmen to invest in real estate abroad is to diversify sources of income and investment, and reduce dependence on one market, in addition to the search for higher returns or faster growth opportunities in some emerging markets. There is also interest in acquiring assets in strategic global locations, whether for investment or operational purposes or even related to commercial expansion. Some investors also view foreign real estate as a way to preserve value and hedge against inflation and the fluctuations of some local markets. He stressed that foreign real estate investment is still considered a good option if done in a thoughtful manner, but it no longer relies solely on the idea of buying a property abroad as it was previously. Today, investment success has become linked to choosing the appropriate country, legislative stability, the strength of the economy, and the clarity of ownership and money transfer laws. Global economic fluctuations have raised the level of risks, but at the same time they have created good opportunities in some markets that have witnessed price corrections or have long-term growth plans. Mr. Rashid Al Mansouri added, saying, “Currently, we are observing the Gulf investor’s interest in several markets, most notably countries such as the United Kingdom, Turkey, and some countries of Central Asia and North Africa, in addition to selected markets in Europe and the Gulf.” Attractiveness varies depending on the investor’s goal: there are those looking for a strong rental return, others looking for long-term capital growth, and others interested in stability and legal security. Cities that are witnessing population expansion, economic growth, and large infrastructure projects are usually more attractive to investors. Al Mansouri revealed that the investment return on foreign real estate may be higher in some cases compared to local investment, especially in emerging markets or rapidly growing cities, but the issue must be looked at comprehensively. Local investment gives the investor greater knowledge of the market and ease of management and follow-up, while foreign investment may provide diversity and different growth opportunities. Therefore, the comparison depends not only on the return ratio, but also on the level of risk, liquidity, stability, and ease of managing the asset in the long term.
