UDC is one of the country's leading public shareholding companies [authorized share capital QR 1.072 billion, / US $294 million].

UDC is owner and master developer of The Pearl-Qatar, the first international real estate development project in the State of Qatar. A 400 hectare island has been created off-shore of Doha's prestigious West Bay area.  Building is underway by UDC and other developers of eleven themed districts featuring high quality dwellings, 5 star hotels, marinas, schools and retail and restaurant offerings. UDC will be undertaking the total facilities management for the Island.

Other areas of strong business interest include manufacturing and services related to infrastructure, energy, hydrocarbons, real estate, construction and environment improvement sectors.

UDC's business strategy emphasizes partnerships with international and local companies for growing and operating a diversified portfolio of excellent businesses.

Current JV's Sector UDC Stake Partner (s)
Qatar Dredging Company Dredging/Reclamation 46% State of Qatar; DEME (Belgium)
Qatar Cool Utilities / district cooling 51% Tabreed (UAE); Qatari partners
Seef Limited Petrochemicals (LAB) 20% Qatar Petroleum
Al Khaleej Formaldehyde Co Petrochemicals /urea formaldehyde 10% Qatar Fertilizer Co. (QAFCO); Qatari partners
United Ready Mix Construction materials 32% B-Six Group (Belgium); Qatari partners
Millenya Inc Environment improvement/ waste water treatment & reuse 60% Turkish founders
Ronautica Middle East Marina construction & management 60% Ronautica (Spain)

UDC is always open to considering new business and partnership opportunities