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Qatar Real Estate Forum Agenda

The Qatar Real Estate Forum returns this year as the Qatar Real Estate Forum and Cityscape 2024. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the event is hosted by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) in collaboration with Informa Tharawat, Cityscape organisers.

The forum aims to foster growth, innovation and strategic collaborations within Qatar’s real estate sector, capitalising on the country’s robust economic landscape and its growing influence in regional and global markets.

The event gathers representatives from government, semi-government and private entities while providing a unique platform for potential investors and industry professionals to explore opportunities within Qatar’s thriving market.

This year’s agenda focuses on enhancing transparency, accelerating digital transformation and aligning with global best practices to bolster investor trust and streamline transactions. With a strong emphasis on sustainable development and digital integration, the forum is poised to attract a diverse audience to discuss challenges facing the real estate sector, share insights  on market trends and emerging innovations, as well as forge partnerships that shape the future of real estate in Qatar and beyond.

10:30

Aqarat Future

His Excellency Engineer Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Obaidli, President of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority 


11:00

Contribution of tourism on the real estate sector

  • H.E. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, President, Qatar Tourism
  • Badr Mohammed Al Meer, CEO, Qatar Airways
  • Fettah Tamince, Founder and Chairman of Rixos Hotels and The Land of Legends, President of SML Construction Co.
  • Oliver Ripley
  • Jason Liebman, Co-Founder and CIO, Auric Road

13:00

The intersection between technology and real estate

  • Divesh Makan, Founding Partner, ICONIQ Capital
  • Mohammed Al-Sowaidi, Chief Investment Officer, Region, Americas 

14:00

The national economy: development and investment opportunities

  • Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO, Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar)
  • Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, Board Member and Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Financial Centre Authority
  • Sh. Mohammed bin Hamad

Workshop: 16:00-17:00

Real estate data analysis using AI and investment maps to enhance investment strategies

Run by Ebla


17:00-20:00

Real estate investment in Qatar

Ali Saleh Al-Ajlan, QFBA

10:00

Sustainable infrastructure insights: Visions and aspirations with the Chairman of the Public Works Authority

His Excellency Dr. Engineer Saad bin Ahmed Al-Muhannadi, Chairman, Public Works Authority


11:00

A dream come true

Khaled Abbas, Chairman, Board of Directors, Administrative Capital for Urban Development, Egypt


13:00

Real estate investment opportunities

  • Eng. Ali Mohamed Al-Ali, Chief Executive Officer, Qatari Diar
  • Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othma, United Development Corporation
  • Abdullah Hassan Al Mehshadi, CEO, Al Waab City
  • Eng. Ahmad Mohamed Al-Tayeb, Group CEO, Barwa Real Estate Company

14:00

The future of real estate

  • Dinakar Munagala, Co-Founder & CEO, Blaize Inc.
  • Patrick Erin Murphy, Founder, Togal.AI, Chief Investment Officer, Coastal Construction
  • Alex Witkoff, Co-CEO, Witkoff Group

Workshop: 16:00–17:00

Creating confidence in real estate

Adrian Camps, Chairman, RICS Qatar Market Advisory Board


17:00-20:00

Real estate development project management and facilities management

Dr Mohamed Atta, QFBA

10:00

Financing strategies and regulatory frameworks in the real estate sector

Joseph Abraham, Group CEO, Commercial Bank 


11:00

Property platforms: Driving investment and development 

  • Abdullah AlSaleh, Co-Founder and CEO, Sakan
  • Adam Stewart, Partner, Head of Qatar, Knight Frank MENA
  • Khaled Al Saeh, Country Manager, Property Finder Bahrain & Qatar
  • Ahmed Al-Khanji, Founder, Hapondo 

Workshop: 13:00-14:00

Future Architects – Student Competition

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Qatar University


16:00-17:00

Factors shaping the landscape of real estate market of Qatar: mega projects, government policies, supply pipeline, demand drivers

Declan King, Partner and Group Head-Real Estate, ValuStrat


17:00-17:30

Redefining luxury living towards a sustainable future    

Matthew Warner, Head of Real Estate, JMJ Group Holding


17:30-18:00

Architecture for inclusive and sustainable cities

Gianluca Racana, Director, Zaha Hadid Architects, JMJ