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CITYSCAPE KUWAIT CONFERENCE

DAY 1

Cityscape Kuwait Conference – Wednesday, 2 September 2026

12:30PM - 1:00PM
Opening Notes

WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

Opening Note

H.E. Abdul Latif Hamed Hamad Al-Mishari
Municipal and Housing Affairs
Khaled AlShamlan
KFH

1:00PM - 1:45PM
Panel Discussion

MINISTERIAL PANEL DISCUSSION | VIRGIN MARKET & UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES – UNLOCK THE WEALTH OF THE KUWAITI REAL ESTATE SECTOR

Led by its ambitious national strategy, and powered by a wealthy market, the Kuwaiti real estate sector is set to be the upcoming regional black horse, and now is the time for global sector leaders to join.


This ministerial discussion will map out the premium partnerships and investment opportunities for global and regional market leaders, whether you are a government official, master planner, leading developer, or international consulting firm, join us to plan your next and most profitable real estate investment.

1:45PM - 2:30PM
Insider Overview

REGIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION | THE ART OF BUILDING PEOPLE-CENTRIC COMMUNITIES

Real estate development has never been about bricks and cement! Going beyond the technical aspects of real estate development, having humans at the heart of planning, is what differentiates the market leader. This panel discussion is gathering regional market leaders who are known for being exceptional community builders, to share their blueprint for developing people-centric communities. 

Speakers

Taiseer AlMofarej
Real Estate General Authority (REGA)

2:30PM - 2:45PM
Break

15 MINUTES BREAK

2:45PM - 3:15PM
Panel Discussion

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT | CROSS BORDER OPPORTUNITIES: FUNNELING INVESTMENTS AND GROWING PARTNERSHIPS

Delve with The UK Ambassador in Kuwait into cross-border partnerships and investment opportunities between the UK and Kuwaiti real estate markets.  

The discussion will focus on fostering collaboration, promoting mutual investments, and unlocking synergies to strengthen ties and drive growth in both markets. 

Speakers

H.E. Qudsi Rasheed
The State of Kuwait

3:15PM - 3:30PM
Expert Spotlight

BANKING KEYNOTE | ROLE OF ISLAMIC SUKUK IN FUELING THE REAL ESTATE SECTOR

Explore the pivotal role of Islamic Sukuk in driving the growth of the Kuwaiti real estate sector. The discussion will highlight how Sharia-compliant financing instruments can serve as effective tools to unlock investment potential, accelerate development, and support sustainable expansion within the sector. 

3:30PM - 4:15PM

PANEL DISCUSSION | BEYOND THE OIL BUDGET: FINANCING KUWAIT'S SMART CITY AMBITIONS

Kuwait government is investing heavily in new cities. 

Having a pipeline of 185,000 homes represent the largest urban expansion in the country’s history, which poses an opportunity to fully utilize mortgage, Infrastructure sukuk, and capital market tools. 

This panel will explore whether Kuwait’s new regulatory developments, including the 2024 Financing and Liquidity Law, the 2025 foreign real estate ownership decree, and a more active KAPP framework, can enable new financing models. 

Speakers

Dr. Amir Ali Salemi
JTA International Investment Holding
Tarek Salloum
Silver Arrow Advisory

4:15PM - 4:30PM
Break

15 MINUTE BREAK

4:30PM - 5:15PM

SUSTAINABILITY PANEL DISCUSSION | A ROADMAP FOR KUWAITI URBAN DEVELOPMENT: ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL 

Amidst the multifaceted global challenges, adopting a holistic sustainable approach isn’t optional anymore. 

This discussion is bringing global experts to share their perspectives on why and how to build smart, resilient, human centric, and economically efficient cities. 

Speakers

Dr. Ameera Al-Hassan
UN Habitat

5:15PM - 6:00PM

THE POWER OF ENGAGING PRIVATE SECTOR IN FILLING THE KUWAITI HOUSING GAP

Private sector involvement have always been a crucial market catalyst! 

This session will discuss the role of local and regional private sector in transforming the Kuwaiti real estate sector and filling the housing gap, the public private partnership models, and which incentives should be offered to boost the investment.

Speakers

Arch. Mishary S. Al Muhailan
United Real Estate Co.
Ibrahim Al-Awadhi
A'yan Real Estate

6:00PM
End Of Day

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