Qatar’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has opened its Real Estate Registration and Authentication office at Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), in order to further expand its services to a variety of local and foreign investors.
The office will provide real estate registration and authentication services to investors at the QFC, making it easier for them to obtain these services on time. The inauguration of the new office is a continuation of both QFC and the MoJ’s ongoing efforts to assist investors throughout their whole business journey.
Nasser Al Taweel Deputy CEO & Chief Legal Officer QFC
“This is a significant step in the development of a more cohesive business ecosystem in Qatar in line with the government’s efforts to make it easier to do business in the country. The main services that will be provided by the office are real estate registration and authentication services to QFC entities. It is such partnerships and integration that stand as a witness to the initiatives of the government to attract and retain investors. With the ability of QFC entities to own property across the country in line with the applicable laws of the State of Qatar and the relevant QFC regulations, the opening of the MoJ office will indeed facilitate such transactions.”
“With Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) expected to flourish in Qatar’s market as investors continue to look into diversifying their portfolios through affordable and low-risk routes with long-term returns, QFC has a unique regime for REITs within its platform. We encourage both local and international entities to use this unique opportunity and start their ventures at QFC. The MoJ office, now open at QFC, will provide vital support along the way,” commented Mr. Al Taweel.
Saeed Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Assistant Undersecretary for Real Estate Registration and Authentication Affairs at MoJ said, “The inauguration of this office at QFC comes within the framework of the MOJ’s strategy to expand its Real Estate Registration and Authentication offices across the country and in governmental entities to ensure easy access to real estate registration and authentication services, enhancing the country’s attractiveness and business ecosystem.”
Mr. Suwaidi further stated that the MoJ is a significant partner in the Single-Window initiative, as well as all governmental projects aimed at strengthening the country’s business climate.
“The MoJ, under the guidance of HE Masoud Mohammed Al Amri, Minister of Justice, is currently transforming manual operations to comprehensive e-services, without having to visit the Ministry or its service centers. This will ensure that applicants visit the Ministry only to obtain the legal or real estate documents, which will reflect positively on the quality of services provided at the Ministry’s centers and outside offices,” he added.
