The future of investment
CONNECTING INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS
INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT SUMMIT
(IREIS)
The future of investment
CONNECTING INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS
INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT SUMMIT
(IREIS)
DAY 2, FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER
Stay tuned for updates on the agenda & speakers!
09:00 - 10:00
Opening
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
10:00 - 10:05
Start of Day
OPENING REMARKS
10:05 - 10:45
Thought-Leadership Panel
THE NEXT FRONTIER OF LUXURY LIVING: TRANSFORMING BRAND DNA INTO RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCES
- Why branded residences are gaining ground, affordable luxury.
- Reliability of global brands, growth and appreciation.
- RAK’s competitive edge in waterfront and eco-living communities.
Moderator:
- Keri Watkins, Partner & Chair EMEA - Hospitality, Baker & Mckenzie, UAE
Panellists:
- Wiebke Stahl, Managing Director – Brand Lifestyle, Bugatti International
- Dr. Mohammad Baydoun, Senior Vice President-Development and Concepts, Ultra-luxury Sales, DAMAC Properties
- Mark Eacott, Global VP of Design & Branded Residences, Ennismore
10:45 - 11:25
Investment Talks (Panel)
FINANCING THE FUTURE: TRENDS TO WATCH
- Role of REITs and SPACs.
- Building long-term capital partnerships.
- ESG and Ethical Investing: Fad or Good Financial Policy?
- Case studies and examples.
Moderator:
Samer Hayder, Director, Head of GCC Corporates, Fitch Ratings
Panellists:
- Thierry Delvaux, Chief Executive Officer, Equitativa Group (Emirates REIT)
- Abdalla Al Mannaee, Executive Director, Head of MENA Real Estate Finance, Global Corporate Finance, First Abu Dhabi Bank
11:25 - 12:05
Panel
PANEL DISCUSSION: REAL ESTATE TRENDS ON A REGIONAL LEVEL: HOW TO CREATE DESTINATIONS ON A REGIONAL SCALE AND HOW RAS AL KHAIMAH IS PERCEIVED AS AN EMERGING DESTINATION
Moderator:
- Ahmed Zaki, Managing Director and Co-Founder, The Board Consulting
Panellists:
- Eng. Magued Sherif, CEO, Palm Hills Developments
- Eng. Nabil Amasha, Founder, People & Places Developments
- Mr. Mostafa Salah, CEO, One / One Developments
- Mr. Samer Barsoum, Chief Development Officer, Grova Developments (Hassan Allam Holding)
12:05 - 12:20
Panel
COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL: STILL INVESTMENT HEROES?
- Portfolio diversification across retail formats: Power centres, neighbourhood shopping centres, outlet malls, and experiential retail spaces
- Post-pandemic retail recovery: Analysing performance trends and consumer behaviour shifts
- Recession-proof retail investments: Essential services, discount retailers, and adaptive retail concepts
Moderator:
- Dana Williamson, Executive Director of MENA for Retail, Offices, and Agency, JLL
Panellists:
- Beverley Churchill, Founder and CEO, Churchill and Partners
- Jatin Kalra, Vice President, Apparel Group