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CITYSCAPE TALKS AGENDA

THE FULL PROGRAMME

DAY 4, FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER

Sustainability and Smart Home Technology

4:00 PM
Opening

OPENING AND WELCOME REMARKS BY EMCEE

Speaker

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

4:05 PM
Panel Discussion

DIGITAL REAL ESTATE TRANSFORMATION: BAITI PLATFORM & NATIONAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE

Join industry leaders as they explore Bahrain's digital real estate revolution through groundbreaking platforms reshaping the property market landscape.

Panelist

Khalid Al Khaja
- Senior Manager - Sales and Marketing, Eskan Bank, Bahrain
Eng. Saud AlKhayyat
- Director, Information and Real Estate Development, RERA Bahrain
Eng. Mohamed Bucheery
- Chief of Geospatial Data Management, Survey and Land Registration Bureau

4:45 PM
Panel Discussion

PREMIUM FINISHES, LASTING VALUE: HOW ADVANCED BUILDING MATERIALS DRIVE REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE

This session explores how premium building materials and innovative coating technologies directly impact property value, marketability, and long-term investment returns. This discussion will examine how developers and investors can leverage cutting-edge materials to create distinctive, high-performance properties that command premium pricing and deliver sustained value in Bahrain's competitive real estate market.

Panelist

Arun Menon
- Country Head, Jotun
Eng. Ali Bahman
- General Manager, Trust Traders Group

5:30 PM
Panel Discussion

THE FUTURE HOME: WHERE TECHNOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY AND LUXURY CONVERGE

Five expert panelists will discuss smart home integration, sustainability as a market differentiator, evolving luxury definitions, blockchain-enabled investment innovations, and community-centric living trends. Attendees will gain insights into consumer preferences driving real estate development and investment opportunities in Bahrain's evolving property landscape. Perfect for developers, investors, and homebuyers seeking to understand tomorrow's residential market.

Panelist

Dr. May Al Saffar
- Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the Interior Design Department, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Dominic Wright
- CEO & Co-Founder, Generation 3D
Samer Al Ashkar
- Chief Technology Officer, Aureka Smart Living

6:10 PM
Presentation

INCLUSIVITY AND WELLNESS AT THE EPICENTER: CRAFTING ACCESSIBLE HOMES THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL

Our interior design experts share insights on creating movement-encouraging layouts, incorporating non-toxic materials, and designing accessible spaces that support mental restoration for all abilities. Discover how traditional Bahraini architectural elements can be reimagined through a wellness and inclusivity lens, integrating universal design principles and adaptive features that accommodate diverse physical needs. Learn to create homes that nurture both body and mind for every resident in our unique Gulf environment, ensuring spaces are welcoming and functional for individuals with varying mobility and sensory requirements.

Speaker

Prof. Islam Hamdi Elghonaimy
- Professor of Architecture, Department of Architecture and Interior Design, College of Engineering, University of Bahrain, Bahrain

6:30 PM
End of day 4

END OF CITYSCAPE BAHRAIN TALKS DAY 4

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