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 CITYSCAPE TALKS AGENDA

THE FULL PROGRAMME

DAY 1, TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER

Residential and Retail Focus

3:30 PM
Welcome Note

WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS BY THE EMCEE

Speaker

Ghaidaa Abdulaziz
- Bilingual Emcee, Media Professional, Communications & Outreach Manager

3:35 PM
Opening Remarks

OPENING REMARKS BY INFORMA MARKETS

Alexander Heuff, Group Director, Cityscape

3:40 PM
Welcome Remarks

WELCOME KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY RERA BAHRAIN

Speakers

H.E Eng. Essam Bin Abdullah Khalaf
- Chairman of the Board of Directors, RERA Bahrain

3:45 PM
Ministerial Keynote

COMPREHENSIVE NATIONAL HOUSING STRATEGY: ROYAL DIRECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

  • Implementation plan of the Royal Directive to provide 50,000 new housing units
  • Initiative to increase Real Estate supply in partnership with the private sector
  • Vision for expanding housing programs and financing options

Speaker

H.E Amna Bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi
- Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, Bahrain

4:05 PM
Panel Discussion

UNLOCKING BAHRAIN'S REAL ESTATE POTENTIAL: A COMPREHENSIVE MARKET OVERVIEW

Industry leaders, developers, and market experts reveal winning strategies and emerging opportunities across Bahrain's comprehensive real estate ecosystem. From luxury waterfront developments and branded residences to affordable housing, commercial properties, and mixed-use projects, discover how investors, developers, and stakeholders can capitalize on the Kingdom's diverse and dynamic property market. Gain insights into market trends, regulatory developments, infrastructure investments, and strategic approaches that are shaping Bahrain's real estate future across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors.

Panelist

Dr. Ayman Elhefnawi
- GCC Representative, Regional Office of Arab States, UN Habitat
Khaled Abdul Rahman Al Majed
- CEO, Edamah
Amin Al Arrayed
- CEO, Naseej
Dr. Ahlam Zainal
- CEO, Al Areen Holding Company

4:45 PM
Break

NETWORKING BREAK

5:40 PM
Presentation

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND AI IN REAL ESTATE: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PROPERTY SEARCH EXPERIENCES

Speaker

Khaled Al Saeh
- Country Manager of Bahrain & Qatar, Property Finder

6:00 PM
Panel Discussion

LEGAL 101 & DUE DILIGENCE: WHAT MUST EVERY PROPERTY INVESTOR KNOW?

Led by attorneys and legal officers, this session will outline essential components of thorough property investigation. This critical session equips property investors with comprehensive legal due diligence strategies to protect their real estate investments. Expert attorneys will outline the essential components of thorough property investigation, detail the systematic review of contracts, leases, and warranties to ensure compliance with legal requirements and alignment with investment goals.

Panelist

Dr. Raed Alnimer
- Dean, College of Business & Law, Royal University for Women
Saad Al Doseri
- Founding Partner, Al Doseri Law, Bahrain
Mohamed AlAmmari
- Chief of Legal Section, RERA

6:45 PM
End of day 1

END OF CITYSCAPE TALKS DAY 1

OUR PARTNER

Golden Residency

Strategic Partner