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As excitement builds across Qatar ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, The Pearl Island and Gewan Island are gearing up to welcome football fans, families and visitors from across the region.With world-class facilities, waterfront settings, and vibrant community atmosphere, both destinations are preparing to transform into dynamic hubs of celebration throughout the tournament.In celebration of the highly anticipated event, United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of both islands, is launching a rich and festive season of cultural, family, and sports activities designed to bring together entertainment, community spirit, and the cultural vibrancy of the Arab world. The lineup aims to enhance the visitor experience and create memorable moments that reflect Qatar’s role as a leading destination for major international events.During the tournament, both islands will transform into vibrant hubs of celebration, offering two dedicated fan zones equipped with large outdoor screens for live match broadcasts. The first fan zone will be located at the amphitheatre in Porto Arabia, while the second will be set up in Medina Centrale, providing spectators with an immersive and family-friendly viewing experience in safe and lively settings.The viewing areas will be complemented by a rich lineup of family activities, cultural programmes, and entertainment experiences across Gewan Island and Qanat Quartier, creating a dynamic atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of the tournament. Meanwhile, the festive ambience of the Medina Centrale Carnival will continue throughout the championship period, extending its colourful celebrations and interactive attractions to welcome fans and visitors from all around the region.The initiative reflects UDC’s ongoing commitment to supporting major national events and enriching Qatar’s tourism and cultural landscape. By transforming its destinations into dynamic, inclusive environments, UDC continues to elevate the standard of community experiences while contributing to the realisation of Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to build a sustainable and socially connected nation.With their world-class infrastructure, scenic waterfronts, and welcoming public spaces, The Pearl and Gewan islands promise unforgettable moments that blend sports, culture, and celebration, reaffirming their position as two of Qatar’s most iconic destinations for modern island living. 

United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, in partnership with Aura Group, has announced the start of the ‘Medina Centrale Carnival’. The large-scale entertainment programme brings a full season of shows, singers, and family activities, and themed parades to Medina Centrale every weekend from November through February. The Medina Centrale Carnival is a destination experience created through the joint sponsorship and collaboration of UDC and Aura Group. Together, the two organisations aim to elevate Medina Centrale into one of Qatar’s most vibrant leisure spots, offering residents and visitors new reasons to spend their weekends at The Pearl Island. The carnival will kick off with a special performance by Lebanese singer Christina Haddad, setting a high-energy tone for the months ahead. Her appearance marks the start of a diverse entertainment line-up featuring artists, performers, comedians, and creative acts scheduled across the coming weekends. One of the signature features of Medina Centrale Carnival is its rotating programme of themed weekends, each offering a fresh atmosphere, new shows, and unique visuals. With a new theme introduced every weekend, visitors can look forward to a varied program that keeps the experience exciting throughout the season. Themes will be brought to life through street performances, costumes, installations, and lively parades that move through the main walkways of Medina Centrale. Families with kids will find dedicated zones filled with hands-on workshops, arts and crafts, balloon twisting, clay modelling, face painting, and rotating children’s activities. The area facing Debs W Remman will serve as a central hub for kids’ experiences, designed to offer engaging and enjoyable activities for children. In the evenings, Medina Centrale will host live performances by regional artists, monthly stand-up comedy shows, and special stage programs that add variety to the weekend offerings. Whether guests stop by for a daytime outing or an evening show, the carnival provides something for every age and interest. Hussain al-Baker, UDC executive director of Commercial and Properties, said: “Our collaboration with Aura Group reflects UDC’s commitment to delivering integrated entertainment experiences that strengthen the sense of community. At UDC, we strive to create a vibrant environment where residents and visitors can come together in moments of interaction and shared enjoyment. “Events such as the Medina Centrale Carnival provide a unique opportunity to celebrate creativity, culture, and fun within a destination that brings together entertainment, hospitality, and contemporary lifestyle.” Aura Group CEO Yasser Zein said: “Our partnership with UDC reflects Aura Group’s vision to curate exceptional experiences that bring people together through entertainment and creativity. “By collaborating on events like the Medina Centrale Carnival, we aim to contribute to The Pearl Island’s atmosphere and provide memorable moments that showcase the best of hospitality and community spirit. We would like to inspire connection, joy and vibrancy across Medina Centrale.”

United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, has won three awards at the ‘Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit 2025’, held in Doha with participation from leading national and international technology organisations.The recognition highlights UDC’s role in advancing smart urban services and its use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to support sustainable city ecosystems across its destinations.UDC received the ‘Excellence in Digital & Innovation Award 2025’ for its intelligent facilities management, maintenance, and operations ecosystem at The Pearl Island and Gewan Island.The project introduced an automated operations model powered by a unified Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) platform that supports real-time monitoring, automated dispatching through a 24/7 contact centre, and an omnichannel AI assistant. The ecosystem has transformed maintenance and service operations into a data-driven, paperless model that improves transparency, efficiency, and service quality.The company also won the ‘Best Cloud Transformation Project 2025’ for unifying its enterprise operations within a secure and agile cloud environment. Through its ‘Cloud-First’ strategy, UDC migrated core processes to a modern digital infrastructure that supports advanced analytics, automation, and next-generation technologies. This transformation strengthens UDC’s digital ecosystem and enhances operational efficiency across its business.Azeem Aziz, head of Digital Solutions at UDC, received the ‘Best Customer Experience Leader 2025 Award’ for leading the development of The Pearl Island Super App, which enhances smart living and service experiences. The app centralises resident and visitor services, such as payments, bookings, maintenance requests, and community updates, into a single platform supported by an omnichannel AI assistant.UDC is one of Qatar’s leading public shareholding companies and the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island. It is committed to developing distinguished destinations that embody modern, sustainable living through pioneering real estate, commercial, and hospitality projects that support national economic growth and reinforce Qatar’s position as a premier destination for living, business, and investment.

United Development Company (UDC), one of Qatar’s leading real estate development firms and the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, has been awarded two accolades at the 2025–2026 Arabian Property Awards, one of the region’s most prestigious honours in the real estate sector.The awards include Best Mixed-Use Development in Qatar for Gewan Island, along with Best Retail Architecture in Qatar, further underscoring the island’s excellence as a world-class urban development that blends innovation, quality, comfort, and sustainability.The achievement adds to a series of successes for Gewan Island, reaffirming its status as one of Qatar’s and the region’s most forward-thinking lifestyle destinations. The island introduces a new paradigm in luxury urban living through its modern master plan, which seamlessly integrates upscale residential communities with commercial, leisure, and hospitality offerings.Among its standout features are the upcoming Corinthia Hotel; Crystal Walk, a climatised outdoor pedestrian retail walkway; and a state-of-the-art nine-hole golf course, all designed to deliver a unique sports and leisure and hospitality experience amid lush green surroundings.Together, these elements establish Gewan Island as a vibrant destination that enhances well-being, strengthens connectivity, and inspires community engagement for residents and visitors alike.Yasser al-Jaidah, President and CEO of UDC, stated: “We are honoured to receive this recognition from the Arabian Property Awards, which reflects our unwavering commitment to developing integrated projects that uphold the highest standards of quality, innovation, and sustainability.“Gewan Island’s success is not only a testament to its architectural and urban excellence but also to our broader vision of building vibrant communities that enrich lives and align with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. This achievement inspires us to continue pursuing innovation and excellence in all our future developments.”The Arabian Property Awards are part of the globally acclaimed International Property Awards programme, which celebrates excellence in real estate development and architecture. Winners are selected through a comprehensive judging process conducted by an independent panel of industry experts in urban planning, architecture, and design.The recognition further solidifies UDC’s role as a key contributor to shaping Qatar’s urban landscape and its ongoing efforts to deliver smart, sustainable, and future-ready developments that elevate the country's position as a regional hub for real estate excellence.

Doha Municipality's Health Control Section has carried out an sudden inspection campaign on restaurants and cafés in Gewan Island as the location sees a large turnout of families and visitors.The campaign aimed to ensure that food establishments comply with health requirements and standard specifications. The inspection tours included monitoring workers’ personal hygiene practices, cleaning and sterilisation plans for equipment, tools, and surfaces, as well as waste management and proper disposal methods.In addition, establishment managers were educated on the importance of involving workers in specialised training programmes on food safety and hygiene rules, to which the Ministry of Municipality gives top priority and implements systematically through workshops delivered by experts.