{"id":105147,"date":"2026-03-31T13:04:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=105147"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:04:20","slug":"islamabad-eyes-qatari-investment-in-hotel-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/islamabad-eyes-qatari-investment-in-hotel-sector.html","title":{"rendered":"Islamabad seeks Qatari investment to expand hotel infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday engaged with Qatari investors to explore investment opportunities in Islamabad\u2019s hospitality sector, citing a growing shortage of high-end accommodation in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The virtual meeting was chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa and attended by senior officials. Participants were briefed on opportunities for hotel development, particularly in the five-star segment, where demand is rising due to increased diplomatic activity and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/islamabad-set-to-lead-pakistans-smart-city-drive.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Islamabad set to lead Pakistan\u2019s smart city drive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials said Islamabad currently lacks sufficient high-end hotel capacity and highlighted the availability of prime locations for new developments. The CDA also outlined incentives and facilitation measures aimed at attracting foreign investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qatari investors expressed interest in the proposals and said they would further assess potential opportunities. Both sides agreed to continue engagement to advance cooperation in the hospitality sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Monday engaged with Qatari investors to explore investment opportunities in Islamabad\u2019s hospitality sector, citing a growing shortage of high-end accommodation in the capital. The virtual meeting was chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa and attended by senior officials. Participants were briefed on opportunities for hotel development, particularly in the five-star segment, where demand is rising due to increased diplomatic activity and tourism. Read: Islamabad set to lead Pakistan\u2019s smart city drive Officials said Islamabad currently lacks sufficient high-end hotel capacity and highlighted the availability of prime locations for new developments. The CDA also outlined incentives and facilitation measures aimed at attracting foreign investment. Qatari investors expressed interest in the proposals and said they would further assess potential opportunities. 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