Day Two. Monday, 23 April 2012
08.30 Hosted Breakfast Briefing 10.00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks Te Opening Debate
13.00 Lunch and networking break featuring hosted lunch tables 10.05 THE OPENING DEBATE – Increasing investor confidence
through regulatory control. Take part in this high-energy interactive debate tackling the thorny subject of Regulatory Control. Hear four major industry players pitch their responses to the challenge of increasing investor confidence, then cast your vote to decide what you believe is ultimately the best solution to increasing investor confidence in the Middle East. A. Tis house believes that strict central Governmental control is the only way to increase investor confidence and market growth in the Middle East
B. Tis house believes that it is the private sector alone that can drive investor security and appetite for the Middle East
Raeyd Al Dakheel, CEO, Mawten Real Estate, KSA Wael El Ashry, VP – Commercial, Baniyas Holding, UAE Gurjit Singh, COO, Sorouh, UAE
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Morning refreshments and speed networking break A unique opportunity to meet and exchange business cards with the key players and decision makers in the region’s real estate investment market.
11.30 Developing investment-grade commercial office real estate products in the Middle East
Sector Analysis
• Examining the current supply of commercial office space across the region’s business hubs
• What is the real demand from regional and international corporations for commercial office space and how is this expected to change over the coming year?
• Developing corporate leases that compete with international standards and attract institutional investment
• Calculating the impact more advanced corporate leases have on value retention
Christopher Seymour, Chairman, Middle East Council of Offices, UAE David Cockerton, Fund Manager, SinoGulf and Chairman, RICS UAE Elaine Kelly, Real Estate & Facilities Portfolio Manager, Microsoft Corporation, UAE
12.00 Assessing the opportunities for profitable residential development in the Middle East
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Identifying key areas of demand across the region to target activities
• Examining affordable and low-income housing as a lucrative investment and development sector
• How can the industry control supply in order to protect rental values and long-term asset values?
• What can be done to increase investor appetite and the reputation for the residential industry in the Middle East?
Eng Fahad Al Mutawa, Chief Executive Officer, Ewaan Global Residential Company, KSA Mark Haikal, Head of Property Services, Naseej, Bahrain Shadi Zubeidi, Managing Director and Head of Corporate Finance, Qatar First Investment Bank, Qatar
12.30 Examining key opportunities available in light industrial, logistics and transportation projects
• Market fundamentals and demand: Which sectors are ripe for investment?
• Outlining the role and growth of key projects across the region driving the industrial sector
• Innovative developments in the industrial and logistics market • Investment focus: Examining demand, appetite and investment vehicles
• Reviewing regional and public-sector led development plans and outlining opportunities for involvement
Will Hean, General Manager & Investment Director, Matrix Middle East, UAE El Fatih Said, Chief Executive, Abu Dhabi Business Hub, UAE Alhadi AlWazir, Investment Director Private Equity and Real Estate, Eastgate Capital, UAE Ajay James, CEO Real Estate, Agility Logistics, UAE
14.00 Country Focus: Spotlight on Qatar Recently announced the global leader in terms of GDP per capita, Qatar represents one of the major economic successes of the Middle East. With major work being awarded for significant projects across all real estate sectors, the investment opportunities for both regional and international firms are phenomenal. Hear direct from the Qatari leaders with real investment opportunities in the country – understand what projects are available, what returns you can expect, and the essentials of doing business in this growing yet complex country. Dr. Saud Almalaq, Vice Chairman, KSSG Investment, KSA Further speakers to be announced
14.30 Country Focus: Spotlight on Saudi Arabia With committed public sector spending of over SAR580bn, more than 50% of which is committed towards housing and real estate, Saudi Arabia presents some of the most lucrative, yet complex, real estate opportunities in the Middle East today. Tis is your opportunity to hear directly from the real estate developers and investors on the ground in the Kingdom – hear what opportunities are available, what returns you can expect and who or what you need to know to be involved in the country’s booming real estate market. Akram Omar, Development Director, Emaar Middle East, KSA Radwan Hariri, Head of Operations and Development, Oger Real Estate, KSA Eng Fahad Al Mutawa, Chief Executive Officer, Ewaan Global Residential Company, KSA Majed Al Hogail, CEO, Rafal Real Estate, KSA
15.00 Chairman’s closing remarks and end of Middle East Real Estate Summit
Western Region Workshop
15.00 – 18.00 Accessing major project work in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi
Major change is underway in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, with significant major developments in infrastructure, real estate and enterprise. Covering 83% of Abu Dhabi’s land mass and currently contributing 45% of the Emirate’s total GDP, the Western Region is a major driving force behind Abu Dhabi’s growth and a key Government focus in the 2030 Vision. Tis half-day workshop will present the major opportunities available in the region, and give you direct access to the latest opportunities and tenders being awarded. Designed for real estate developers, financiers, investors, infrastructure professionals, architects, masterplanners and contractors, this session will ensure you play a part in the major projects being awarded in the Western Region.
For more information on the workshop visit
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Te Western Region Workshop can be booked separately from the Summit. See back page for pricing details.
Mohamed Ebrahim Al Hosani, Director – Regional Development Division, Western Region Development Council, UAE
Michael Wing, Regional Director, Capita Symonds, UAE
19.30 Cityscape Awards and Cocktail Evening
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