Connecting investors, developers and industry experts

• 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

• 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

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)

• 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