Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) has signed an academic partnership agreement with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat), appointing the Academy as the official academic partner for the third edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum, taking place from 12 to 14 October.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Khalifa Al Salahi Al Yafei, CEO of Qatar Finance and Business Academy, and Mr. Khaled Ahmed al-Obaidli, President of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat).
This partnership aims to strengthen institutional collaboration between the two entities in the areas of training and professional development. As part of the Forum’s activities, a series of specialised training workshops will be delivered to enhance the skills and professional competencies of real estate practitioners, thereby supporting the continued growth of Qatar’s real estate sector in line with the highest international standards.
On this occasion, Dr. Khalifa Al Salahi Al Yafei, CEO of Qatar Finance and Business Academy, stated: “This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting national efforts aimed at developing the real estate sector and reinforcing its role as one of the key pillars of Qatar’s national economy. It aligns with the goals of the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) and Qatar National Vision 2030, which emphasise economic diversification and capacity building across vital sectors, including real estate, an area witnessing rapid growth and promising opportunities both locally and regionally.”
“Through this joint initiative, we seek to promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise between academics and market practitioners, and to deliver training programs that keep pace with the latest global developments in the fields of finance, valuation, and real estate development.” He added.
As part of this collaboration, the Academy has organised a series of specialised workshops on the Forum’s agenda. These covered key topics related to the real estate industry, including: the new International Valuation Standards (IVS) 2024–2025; governance of real estate finance and investment to enhance domestic stability and attract foreign investors; real estate education and academic qualification of professionals; real estate development in Qatar and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability systems (GSAS and LEED); escrow accounts as a protection measure for off-plan property sales in Qatar; and the legal framework regulating real estate registration.