A report by Al Asmakh Real Estate Projects Company revealed that Qatar’s construction and building sector is poised for strong growth in 2026, driven by the momentum of ongoing government projects and the launch of a wide range of new developments scheduled for the coming year.

The report noted that these projects will accelerate development across key sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, communications, and information technology, as part of the implementation of the Third National Development Strategy. Financial resources have been allocated to ensure the continued execution of approved infrastructure projects.

According to the report, more than 4,464 tenders are expected to be issued in 2026, covering 15 economic sectors and 260 different activities. The first quarter will account for the largest share with 3,143 tenders, followed by 820 in the second quarter, 353 in the third quarter, and 148 in the fourth quarter.

Approximately 62% of these tenders will be concentrated in five main sectors: information and communications, professional, scientific and technical activities, construction, administrative and support services, and wholesale and retail trade.

In terms of government entities, the report estimated that tenders planned by the Ministry of Public Health will reach around QAR 2.6 billion, while those issued by the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) are expected to amount to approximately QAR 7.2 billion. Tenders by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education are estimated at about QAR 2.3 billion.

The report highlighted that total tenders offered to the private sector in 2026 are expected to exceed 4,464 tenders, with an estimated value of more than QAR 70 billion, reflecting significant investment opportunities.

It also pointed out that allocations for the municipality and environment sector amount to QAR 22.2 billion, while the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) plans to issue tenders worth QAR 49 billion, including projects related to completing infrastructure works for citizens’ land developments. Official data indicate that more than 22 new projects are expected to enter the implementation phase during the year.

The report further emphasized a balanced distribution of public spending, with QAR 7.6 billion allocated to the sports sector, QAR 4.1 billion each to commercial affairs and transportation, QAR 3.8 billion to communications, and QAR 2.8 billion to social services, supporting comprehensive and sustainable economic growth.