Tribune News Network
Doha
In July 2024, Qatar witnessed a substantial increase in the number of building permits issued across its various municipalities, reflecting the country’s ongoing development and construction activities.
Data from the National Planning Council revealed that a total of 741 building permits were issued during the month, representing a 36 percent growth compared to June 2024, which saw 543 permits issued.
The report highlighted notable increases in the number of building permits issued across most municipalities. Leading the surge was Al Shamal, which saw an 89 percent rise in permits, followed by Al Khor with a 44 percent increase, and Al Sheehaniya with a 41 percent increase.
Other municipalities also recorded significant growth, including Doha with 39 percent increase, Umm Salal with 37 percent increase, Al Wakrah with 34 percent increase, Al Daayen with 32 percent increase and Al Rayyan with 32 percent increase.
Geographically, Al Rayyan topped the list in the number of building permits issued, with 192 permits, accounting for 26 percent of the total permits issued in July.
Doha followed closely with 159 permits, representing 21 percent, while Al Daayen issued 151 permits (20 percent), and Al Wakrah issued 98 permits (13 percent).
The remaining permits were distributed among Al Khor (52 permits, 7 percent), Umm Salal (48 permits, 6 percent), Al Sheehaniya (24 permits, 3 percent), and Al Shamal (17 permits, 2 percent).
The data also provided insights into the types of building permits issued. New building permits, encompassing both residential and non-residential constructions, made up 36 percent (269 permits) of the total permits issued.
Permits for additions constituted 61 percent (455 permits), while perimeter fencing permits accounted for 2 percent (17 permits).
Among new residential buildings, villas dominated the permits issued, making up 86 percent (183 permits) of the total, followed by apartment buildings at 13 percent (28 permits). Other residential buildings accounted for just 1 percent (1 permit).
For new non-residential buildings, industrial structures such as workshops and factories led with 39 percent (22 permits), followed by service and infrastructure buildings at 28 percent (16 permits), and mosques at 16 percent (9permits).
In addition to building permits, the report also covered building completion certificates issued in July 2024. A total of 360 certificates were issued, marking a 4 percent decrease compared to June 2024. The decrease was primarily observed in Doha, which saw a 52 percent decline, and in Umm Salal, with a 5 percent decrease.
However, several municipalities experienced significant increases in completion certificates, including Al Wakrah with 102 percent increase, Al Khor with 55 percent increase, Al Shamal with 29 percent increase, Al Daayen with 8 percent increase and Al Rayyan with 6 percent increase.
There was no change in the number of certificates issued in Al Sheehaniya.
Al Rayyan once again led in the issuance of building completion certificates with 92 certificates, representing 26 percent of the total. Al Wakrah followed closely with 89 certificates (25 percent), while Doha issued 70 certificates (19 percent), and Al Daayen issued 53 certificates (15 percent). The remaining certificates were distributed among Umm Salal (21 certificates, 6 percent), Al Khor (17 certificates, 5 percent), and both Al Sheehaniya and Al Shamal (9 certificates, 2 percent each).
The data further revealed that certificates for the completion of new buildings, both residential and non-residential, accounted for 84 percent (303 certificates) of the total issued in July 2024. Certificates for building additions made up 16 percent (57 certificates).
Among residential buildings, villas once again led the way with 94 percent (238 certificates) of the total completion certificates issued. Apartment buildings accounted for 5 percent (12 certificates), while other residential buildings made up 1 percent (4certificates).
In the non-residential category, commercial and administrative buildings topped the list with 61 percent (30 certificates), followed by industrial buildings such as workshops and factories at 14 percent (7 certificates). Mosques and service/infrastructure buildings each accounted for 8 percent (4 certificates).
The data from July 2024 underscores the continued growth and dynamism in Qatar’s construction sector, with significant increases in building permits and completion certificates across various municipalities, highlighting the ongoing development in the country.