In 2011, architectural firmsand real estate companieswith pr oject s that still occupied drawing boardshoped those would finallymaterialise and move onto the construction sites.They hoped that the successfulbid to host the 2022FIFA World Cup would be acatalyst for Governmentinvestment in infrastr uct ureand real estate development.This was expect ed, not onlyto enhance the real estateoffer in Qatar, but also giveit a significant boost; creatingemployment, populationgr owth and generate str ongdemand for assets.