Qatar Facility Management Market Research Report: By Service (Property, Cleaning, Security, Catering, Support, Environmental Management), End User (Commercial, Industrial, Residential), Mode (In-House, Outsourced), Type (Hard, Soft) - Industry Analysis and Growth Forecast to 2030

Market Overview

The Qatari facility management market generated revenue of $5,285.1 million in 2021, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.3% during 2021–2030. The key factors driving the industry growth include the country's increasing infrastructure development, expanding tourism industry, and growing private sector. Furthermore, the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 and Qatar National Vision 2030 are also expected to drive the demand for facility management services in the country.

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted markets across the globe. The pandemic has also created a significant impact on Qatar’s economic conditions, owing to the reduction in growth rate due to a halt in various operations. The demand for facility management services in offices, retail malls, hotels, and industries decreased due to the lockdown imposed by the government. However, improvement in the country's tourism sector and increase in infrastructure development are expected to stimulate the facility management market in Qatar in the coming years. In addition, the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 and the National Vision 2030 will aid in the development of infrastructure in the country, which, in turn, will boost the market growth.

Commercial and Outsourced Categories Dominated the Market

The commercial category accounted for the largest share in the market in 2021, based on end user. Owing to the large-scale development of retail centers and hotels, in a bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2022, will provide a rapid push to the demand for facility management services in the country.

The outsourced category held a larger share in the Qatari facility management market in 2021, based on mode of services. This is because this mode allows organizations to maximize their return on investment and develop long-term competitive advantages in the marketplace.

Cleaning Services and Hard Services Categories To Witness High Growth Rate

The cleaning services category is projected to record the fastest growth during the forecast period, based on service, in the Qatari facility management market. This can be attributed to the increasing need for cleanliness and hygiene in the hospitality and commercial sectors.

The hard services category is projected to record the fastest growth during the forecast period, based on type of services, in the market. This can be ascribed to the country's rapidly growing building and construction industry. Furthermore, these services the ensure safety and wellbeing of employees or building residents.

Rising Infrastructural Development Is a Key Market Trend

The Government of Qatar is focussing on infrastructural development, which helps in boosting its economy. The Municipality and Environment Sector of Qatar allocated $7.0 billion (QR 25.4 billion) in its 2021 budget to further develop major infrastructure projects and water and electricity networks, in addition to continuing the work of maintenance, development, and expansion of roads. Moreover, in 2020, the Qatar government planned to spend $58 billion (QR 210.5 billion) to complete infrastructure projects. Furthermore, industrialization is also a reason for infrastructural development in Qatar. For example, in 2020, Manateq – Economic Zones Company announced an investment of $2.7 billion (QR 10 billion) for developing basic infrastructure facilities in industrial zones.

Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 and Qatar National Vision 2030 Are Driving the Market Growth

One of the major factors driving the Qatari facility management market is the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022, which is to be held in the country. The overall spending over a wide range of infrastructure projects to host the World Cup is estimated at around $220 billion. Many key projects such as Al Bayt Stadium and Education City Stadium have been completed, and much of the remaining World Cup related projects are expected to wrap up in this year and in 2022. On average, over 10.0% of its annual national output on building infrastructure is being spent to host the event. For example, the country has revealed plans to build a 40,000-seat modular arena for the same, which will include seats, concession stands, bathrooms, shops, and others. Many such developments are expected to take place in the coming years. Thus, the upcoming event will drive the need for facility management services.

The Qatar National Vision 2030 was launched in 2008 by the country’s government to boost its economic growth. It is based on the four key pillars of human development, social development, economic development, and environmental development. The Vision aims to boost the economic development of the country by reducing its economic dependency on the oil and gas industry and developing other sectors, such as infrastructure and tourism. Various projects were conceived and designed to help the country realize its National Vision, such as Sheraton Park, Sidra Medical Research Centre, Western Green Spine in Doha, and Education City. Thus, the Vision is driving the growth of the facility management market in the country.

Market Players Are Involved in Securing Contracts for Facility Management to Gain Competitive Edge

The Qatari facility management industry is competitive, due to the presence of several key players. In recent years, the market players have been involved in securing contracts for facility management services in order to attain a significant position. For instance:

• In June 2020, CBM Qatar LLC secured two facility management contracts from Al Kaabi Tower located at Al Aaliya Street in Doha and the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Doha. As per the contracts, the company would provide cleaning, security, and MEP services for two years to Al Kaabi Tower and the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore.
• In October 2019, AKTOR Qatar W.L.L. renewed its facility management contract with Hamad International Airport (HIA), Doha. The company would provide soft and hard services for another six years at major facilities in the airport, such as aircraft maintenance hangar complex, duty-free warehouses, car rental facility, and airport staff access control. The company would also provide specialized aircraft maintenance support services.

Key Players in Qatar Facility Management Market Are:

• Mosanada Facilities Management Services
• Engie Cofely
• Al-Asmakh Facilities Management W.L.L.
• COMO Facilities Management Services
• OCS Qatar LLC
• CBM Qatar LLC
• Elegancia Group
• Al Tamyoz Business Group
• Conservo Facility Management W.L.L.
• Sodexo Group
• AMWAJ Catering Services Company
• Facilities Management & Maintenance Company LLC
• Waseef

Market Size Breakdown by Segments

The Facility Management Market in Qatar report offers comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with market estimation for the period 2017–2030.

Based on Service

• Property
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance
  • Mechanical & electrical maintenance
• Cleaning
• Security
• Catering
• Support
• Environmental Management

Based on End User

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential

Based on Mode

• In-House
• Outsourced
  • Integrated
  • Bundled
  • Single

Based on Type

• Hard
• Soft