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CITYSCAPE TALKS AGENDA
The full programme
Day 1: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Residential, Home Ownership and Investment
2:00 PM
Welcome Note
Welcome and opening remarks by Emcee
2:05 PM
Opening remarks by inD
Speaker
Alexander Heuff
2:10 PM
Welcome Remarks
Welcome keynote address by RERA Bahrain
Speaker
H.E Eng. Essam Bin Abdullah Khalaf
2:15 PM
Ministerial Keynote
Welcome keynote address by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning
Speaker
H.E. Mrs. Amna Bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi
2:25 PM
Panel Discussion
From vision to reality: Delivering Bahrain’s next generation of cities and destinations
Creating urban communities and destinations that are better to live in, better for business, more attractive to visitors and ready for the future.
Speakers
H.E. Mrs. Amna Bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi
H.E. Mrs. Fatima Jaafar Al Sairafi
3:00 PM
Opening keynote
Beyond real estate: What drives investment, demand and market confidence
Real estate thrives when cities offer strong economic fundamentals. This session explores how opportunities, trade, finance, entrepreneurship, talent, and infrastructure create the conditions for sustainable urban growth, investment, and resilience. The discussion will examine how city leaders can build competitive, attractive, and adaptable urban economies that support long-term prosperity and real estate demand amid regional uncertainty.
Speaker
Joanne Anderson
3:25 PM
Panel Discussion
Winning in Bahrain’s evolving residential real estate market
Developers and industry leaders discuss the trends driving demand and where investors and homebuyers can find value across Bahrain’s residential sector.
Speakers
Abbas Al Hazeem
Khaled Abdul Rahman Al Majed
Ahmed Ali Alammadi
Amin Al Arrayed
Dr. Ahlam Zainal
4:10 PM
Break
Networking Break
4:20 PM
The role of strategic urban planning in promoting sustainable real estate development in the kingdom of Bahrain
The session would explore the role of strategic urban planning in guiding sustainable urban development in Bahrain, highlighting the integration of land use, infrastructure, housing and transportation networks. It would also address optimising land utilisation, enhancing investment opportunities, supporting real estate development, improving quality of life and aligning urban development with national priorities.
Speaker
Amina Mohamed Alobaidli
4:40 PM
Fireside Chat
Valuation & market intelligence by RICS
Explore how advances in valuation methodologies, AI, and data analytics are improving accuracy, enhancing market transparency, and helping investors make more informed decisions through predictive market insights.
Speaker
Jaffer Al Oraibi
Dr. Tarek Madany
5:00 PM
Panel Discussion
From volume to value: Strategies for asset resilience in a high-rate environment
This session explores how organizations can shift their focus from asset expansion to maximizing the performance, reliability, and returns of existing assets. It highlights strategies to improve resilience, optimize lifecycle value, and manage risk effectively amid sustained high interest rates and rising capital costs.
Speakers
Harry Goodson-Wickes
Eng. Haneen Abdulkarim
Ben Gonzalez
Consumer topics – For homebuyers
5:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Yield vs capital growth: What matters more now?
Understanding whether Bahrain is currently an income market or a growth market for investors.
Speakers
Khaled Al Saeh
Karim Yazji
