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CITYSCAPE KUWAIT CONFERENCE
THE FULL PROGRAMME
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

Khaled AlShamlan
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
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
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

Tarek Salloum
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
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
