Cityscape Qatar 2013 Gets Underway

Doha, May 27 (QNA) - Under the Patronage of HE Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, HE Chairman of Qatar Chamber Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, inaugurated on Monday Cityscape Qatar 2013, which is being held at Doha Exhibition Center from May 27 to 29. Cityscape Qatar, part of the Middle East's leading real estate development and investment event, was attended by an audience of the most influential decision-makers and investors in real estate and infrastructure development in Qatar, the Middle East region and from across the globe as well as local and international media. The Chairman of Qatar Chamber who delivered the inaugural address at the Opening Ceremony underlined the importance of the real estate sector in realizing the ambitions of the Qatar National Vision 2030. Nearly 100 exhibitors and over 7,000 professionals and investors from around the world are participating in Cityscape Qatar 2013, supporting the exponential growth planned under Qatar's National Vision for 2030. This year exhibitors are showcasing a wide range of projects and developments from countries such as Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Portugal, Turkey, UAE, UK and of course Qatar. The list includes Qatari Diar, Ezdan Holding Group, Barwa Real Estate Company, the United Development Company-UDC, Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development, The Wave-Oman, and Al Bandary Real Estate. Taking place alongside the Cityscape exhibition is the Qatar Real Estate Summit: "Rising to the Challenge: Transparency, Investment Models and Strategic Partnerships" with presentations from some of the foremost minds in real estate. A series of panel discussions took place, where participants discussed in real estate development locally, regionally and internationally. Barwa Real Estate Group will unveil several ground breaking projects during the exhibition; The Oryx Island, a pedestrian-only integrated development featuring luxury villas, an aqua park and five floating hotels, the highlight of the announcements from Qatar's prominent international real estate and investment group. The Mall of Qatar (MOQ) officially hosted media and members of the public at their exhibition stand where they unveiled their interactive model and the video fly through of the new Mall for the very first time. Ezdan Holding group is continuing its plans at achieving the highest growth rate in the local market as interactive participants in the expansion of Qatar. The company today announced new projects such as the VIP Village, the Smart villages, the Al Shamal Complex and Al Rayyan Towers. "Cityscape Qatar 2013 has brought together key industry leaders and companies from around the globe to support the vision for real estate growth in Qatar to an international audience, highlighting iconic architecture, revolutionary developments and unparalleled investment opportunities." said Deep Marwaha, Group Director, Informa Exhibitions. "We have built a reputation worldwide for being crucial to successful development programmes and participants have the opportunity to hear from the most sought after speakers in the industry during expert panel discussions that surround the main exhibition" Cityscape is the worlds leading real estate exhibition. Cityscape Qatar started in 2012 showcasing the immense range and scope of property development opportunities and infrastructure projects to investors and key industry professionals from around the globe. Cityscape Qatar is an unparalleled power-networking event. Exhibitors and attendees will be part of the most important gathering of real estate leaders in Doha to ensure their brand and projects are seen by influential stakeholders. (QNA)