Qatar sees 36pc rise in building permits issued

RIYADH, Aug 11 (Arab News): Qatar's construction sector is experiencing robust growth, with the nation documenting a 36 per cent month-on-month rise in building permits in July.
This surge, highlighted in the latest data from the National Planning Council, reflects the increasing momentum in urban development, driven by public and private sector investments.
Data on building permits and completion certificates is of "particular importance" as it sheds light on the construction sector's performance, which occupies a significant position in the national economy, the body said in the statement.
The uptick in construction activity underscores Qatar's broader economic objectives under the National Vision 2030 - a strategic plan to transform the country into a diversified and sustainable economy.
The permits entailed various types of buildings, with new constructions comprising 36 per cent of the total permits.
Residential permits dominated, particularly for villas, which made up 86 per cent of new residential permits.
Industrial buildings led the non-residential category with 39 per cent, followed by service infrastructure buildings and mosques.
In July, Al-Rayyan municipality led the issuance of building permits, accounting for 26 per cent of the total permits, followed by Doha and Al-Da'ayen with 21 per cent and 20 per cent, respectively.
Villas dominated the new residential buildings sector, accounting for 86 per cent of the total new residential permits.
Apartment buildings followed with 13 per cent, while other types of residential buildings comprised 1 per cent.
In the non-residential category, industrial buildings like workshops and factories were most prominent, making up 39 per cent of the total. These were followed by service infrastructure buildings at 28 per cent and mosques at 16 per cent.