Questions
Binaa is a two-sided platform designed to connect citizens benefiting from the housing loan program with qualified consultants and contractors looking to take on new housing projects, with guaranteed efficiency and transparency.
The platform is open to contractor and consultant companies that meet the eligibility criteria. Registration allows them to showcase their services and provide them with opportunities to undertake housing projects for citizens.
• Improve efficiency when implementing housing projects in Qatar by simplifying processes between contractors, consultants, and clients who benefit from QDB’s housing loans.
• Improve customer experience by ensuring transparency and efficiency when selecting contractors and consultants.
• Strengthen the relationship between local contracting & consulting companies and citizens who benefit from housing loans, positively contributing and stimulating the private sector and increasing job opportunities.
• Ensure that housing projects are implemented according to high quality and transparency standards, which enhances the quality of life for citizens and contributes to achieving Qatar National Vision 2030.
The platform provides a directory of consultants and contractors, enabling beneficiaries to choose professionals based on their experience, qualifications, and customer feedback. This ensures that housing projects are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.
Binaa National Platform is the first of its kind in Qatar where it:
• Enables contractors and consultants to showcase their files and previous projects, enhancing their chances of securing a contract.
• Allows citizens actively seeking consultants & contractors to filter and match with their ideal company to start the journey of building their homes.
Yes.
Consultants and contractors will be evaluated.
Yes, at the moment, however, by June 2025 housing loans will only be granted to clients who select registered consultants and contractors from the platform.
The Villa Designs initiative provides a collection of integrated home designs in various sizes for citizens to choose from including detailed inventory tables outlining material quantities.
The designs are entirely optional and have no impact on the housing loan amount granted by the government.
Yes, the villa designs come with detailed architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, etc., plans. These comprehensive plans provide clients with a ready-to-build solution that simplifies the construction process.
Yes, the selected designs must be approved by the Ministry of Municipality. However, one of the key benefits of this initiative is the expedited approval process, facilitated through collaboration between QDB and the Ministry of Municipality such that, these designs have already received initial approval from the Ministry, significantly reducing the time required to obtain approvals.
Yes, modifications to the designs, specifications, or inventory tables of quantities can be made.
All designs included in the initiative are provided free of charge.
No, QDB does not select or appoint consultants or contractors. You are required to select both the consultant and the contractor from Binaa National platform; noting that QDB will not be a party to this contract.
The Villa Design initiative offers the following benefits:
• All designs are funded by QDB and are ready-to-build upon the client's signing of the required documents.
• Designs have received initial approval from the Ministry of Municipality.
• Comprehensive design packages which include a detailed schedule of quantities and specifications.
• Detailed quantity inventory tables serve as effective cost control tools.
• A variety of distinctive architectural designs with multiple options.
• Diverse home layouts start with four bedrooms and allow for future expansion, such as penthouse or majlis expansion.
• Three different levels of interior finishing specifications.
Yes, new designs with different models, styles, and sizes will be available in the future.
Yes, the construction will follow the approved design. However, some decorative elements were placed for display purposes only and are not included in the actual designs. These items are not listed in the detailed bill of quantities.
Qatar Development Bank is not responsible for resolving disputes between contracting parties, as the bank is not a party to the contract. In the event of a dispute, concerned parties should refer to the terms of their contract for resolution.
No, Qatar Development Bank does not oversee or intervene in contractual agreements. However, copies of the contracts may be requested in the future from the client with the first payment submission.
Effective from June 2025, companies not listed on the platform will not be allowed to undertake housing projects funded by the housing loan program.
Once all required documents are uploaded and submitted, the approval process takes approximately 5 working days.
Make sure all the documents are valid, uploaded in the right place, and meet the official requirements.
Customers will be able to search for the appropriate contractor and consultant through the platform using advanced tools and filters. The customer has the freedom to choose any contractor and consultant provided that they are listed on the platform.
No, companies with ongoing housing projects will not be suspended. However, they will not be allowed to take on new projects after June 2025 if they failed to register.
No, there is no deadline for registration. Companies interested in being listed on the platform will always have the option to register.
- Contracting companies’ specialization type should be building.
- Consulting companies’ specialization should be civil and/or architectural engineering.
Yes, all levels of classification are accepted. To be approved for listing by QDB, a Company Classification Certificate must be submitted by
- Contracting companies from the Ministry of Finance
- Consulting companies from the Ministry of Municipality
To register on Binaa National Platform, consulting and contracting offices must submit specific documents. Please check the official requirements here: Binaa Business
Contracting companies and consulting offices can update their profile page anytime.
Yes, we provide a range of optional templates such as:
- Bill Of Quantity
- Construction Timeline Schedule
- Contractor Contract
- Consultant Contract
