Author: Kasun Illankoon

As an admired CEO of AECOM’s Middle East & Africa (MEA) business, Hamed focuses on excellence in delivery on all of AECOM’s projects across the region with an emphasis on quality and responsiveness to client needs. His extensive industry expertise and solid client relationships bring a focused approach across the business. In Saudi Araba, Hamed continues to play a leading role in AECOM’s ongoingcommitment to Vision 2030.Under Hamed’s tenacious management, AECOM’s dominance in the KSA market continued with large-scale and exciting wins such as the NEOM International Airport and extending our role on AlUla as the executive program management.As our…

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Deyaar Development PJSC (“Deyaar”), one of Dubai’s leading property developers and real estate service providers, has officially commenced the construction phase by breaking ground at Mar Casa, its award-winning seafront residential project in Dubai Maritime City. Marking a significant milestone for Mar Casa, the groundbreaking follows Deyaar’s first seafront luxury residential tower getting completely sold out in a record time after it was launched in March this year.  Scheduled for completion in Q4 2026, Mar Casa signifies a blend of innovative design and enduring quality. Commenting on the project’s groundbreaking, Saeed Mohammed Al Qatami, CEO of Deyaar, said: “We are thrilled to break ground for…

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Diana Nilipovscaiaboasts a distinguished 16-year career in real estate development and consulting. She embarked on her professional journey with ECE Projektmanagement GmbH & Co. kg in Germany, a prestigious player in international commercial real estate management. Following this international experience, she leveraged her expertise as a consultant for globally recognized real estate consultancy, Knight Frank. Later on, she transitioned to the development sector at the Basic Element Group, contributing to the development of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games facilities. In 2015, Diana embarked on a new career chapter with a premium luxury property group in Eastern Europe. Under her dynamic…

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Benoy Kurien is the Group Chief Executive Officer at Al Hamra, the leading real estate developer, services provider, and investment company in the Northern Emirates, overseeing the operations and assets of the US$1 billion company. Benoy started his career with Al Hamra in 1998 and successfully earned his stripes, climbing the career ladder to his current position in a short span of time. He has a wealth of experience working across a range of functions including strategy development, implementation, retail management, leasing, people management, marketing and facilities management. Keeping himself up to date with all critical financial and strategic information,…

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Since its inception in 2014, Tatweer Misr has been a vital catalyst for change, delivering incomparable value through exemplary projects that master all facets of development. Boasting a wealth of industrial and technical expertise, Tatweer Misr has been offering an innovative outlook on integrated living to strongly emerge as a leading real-estate developer in Egypt, fulfilling the rising demand on mixed-use projects that enrich the life of its communities. Committed to design excellence, innovation, and sustainability, Tatweer Misr’s unique edge lies in its comprehensive solution-oriented approach spanning quality construction, landmark design and architecture, unique landscaping and an abundance of lifestyle…

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Ziad El Chaar is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, having joined the Group in May 2017. Ziad leads all the operations and businesses of the Group in different countries. With over 20 years of experience in real estate development and investment, with full management responsibility for revenue growth and profitability, and 10 years’ experience and responsibility in corporate governance, board affairs and regulatory compliance, Ziad has a proven track record of achievement. Prior to joining the Group, Ziad was the CEO -Ventures and Business Development at Emaar Properties PJSC, CEO at Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company…

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Danube Properties Dubai is a top-tier and award-winning real estate developer in the UAE, known for its unparalleled quality and timely delivery. Owning an affordably luxurious home in Dubai has become synonymous with Danube Properties. The company currently has a development portfolio of 9,923 units, with a combined value exceeding Dh8.75 billion. It has so far delivered 4,555 units with a combined sales value of Dh3.50 billion and 1308 units will be delivered in 2023. Danube Properties made its foray into the real estate market in June 2014, by launching the Dh500 million 171 townhouses at Al Furjan. Since then,…

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A dynamic individual with a result-oriented mindset, Francis Alfred has been serving as the Managing Director of Sobha Realty for over seven years.With an unwavering commitment to achieving superior quality and timely project completion, he spearheads various operations in the company,including the planned global expansion and diversification of Sobha Realty. As a pioneer in the sector, his hands-on management style and effective leadership abilities have been crucial in elevating Sobha Realty to new heights and achieving remarkable feats, making the company as one of the top developers in the UAE.Alfred’s efforts and visions have been in line with the organisation’s…

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Ali Sajwani is a successful Emirati businessman, entrepreneur and an Executive Director at DAMAC Properties, a global multi-billion-dollar real estate development company. As Managing Director, Operations and Technology for DAMAC, Ali is responsible for enhancing the organization’s overall operational effectiveness and for driving the adoption and deployment of cutting-edge technology throughout the company.  In his role, Ali has been instrumental in driving a culture of innovation across the company to streamline its processes across multiple departments. Ali has played a key role in the transformation of DAMAC into a leading international property company and is now focused on its international…

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ROSHN Group is Saudi Arabia’s most trusted multi-asset class real estate developer, and a giga-project wholly owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). ROSHN’s integrated developments offer a new way of living, supported by amenities within walking distance as well as green spaces, sports hubs, cycle lanes, and living beyond walls. Driven by technology, innovation, and sustainability, the Group is building at an unprecedented scale with a land bank of over 200 million sqm. The Group launched its flagship 20 million sqm community in Riyadh, SEDRA, in 2021 and delivered homes ahead of schedule, becoming the Kingdom’s first giga-project…

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