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20 - 21 May 2025

Day 1 Conference Agenda

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09:00 - 10:00
Opening ceremony
Registration & networking
10:00 - 10:10
Keynote address
Opening address

Senior Representative from the Government of Ras Al Khaimah

10:15 - 10:35
International keynote address
The Future of Real Estate: Trends Shaping the Next Decade

A global perspective on the economic and geopolitical trends driving the real estate sector (Broad strokes, macro-outlook to set the tone for the day.)

10:35 - 11:15
Investment talks (panel)
Real Estate as an Engine of Economic Recovery and Growth
  • Impact of inflation and interest rates.
  • Cross-border investments, evolving capital flows.
  • Opportunities in emerging markets.
11:15 - 11:55
Investment talks (panel)
Middle East Real Estate Boom: Region’s Growing Appeal
  • Mega projects transforming the Gulf.
  • FDI, regulatory frameworks, policies, incentives.
  • Multi-investment opportunities across asset classes.
  • Diversifying for better ROI.
11:55 - 12:10
Break
Coffee & networking break
12:10 - 12:30
Fireside chat/ presentation
Rewriting the RAK Investment Story (Sponsored session)
  • One of the fastest growing economies in the region.
  • Tapping into Asia: How RAK is attracting investors from China (Belt and Road Initiative), India, Indonesia.
12:30 - 12:45
Announcements
Future RAK Stars

Representatives from WYNN Resorts, Omniyat, Thor Equities announce new projects

12:45 - 13:30
Leaders’ dialogue
Leaders’ Dialogue: Tourism, Regional Economic Driver
  • Tourism-driven investments, major giga projects.
  • Culture and heritage tourism.
  • Major sporting events as drivers: FIFA, Olympics, etc.
  • Cornering the MICE market (meetings, incentives, conferences, events).
13:30 - 14:30
Break
Networking & lunch
14:30 - 15:10
Hospitality champions (panel)
Hospitality: New Wave of Growth
  • Changing hospitality trends, aligning development with post-pandemic travel demands.
  • Opportunities in RAK’s luxury hospitality market.
  • Opportunities for institutional investors.

Panelists:

Tatiana Veller, Managing Director, Stirling Hospitality Advisors

15:10 - 16:00
The Gamechangers’ Forum
Gamechanger: What Gaming Resorts Mean for RAK and Wider Region?
  • Presentation — Impact study.
  • Macau, Singapore and Vegas as case studies. Economic impact, tourist influx.
  • Investment opportunities.

Speaker:

Tariq Bsharat, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer, Marjan

16:00 - 16:10
Roundtable 1
Unlocking the Potential of Emerging Markets

Focused investment opportunities in Africa, South Asia and Middle East.    

16:10 - 17:00
Roundtable 2
A Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market?

What to know about the housing market shift, developer insights, affordable housing, rental yields.

16:10 - 17:00
Roundtable 3
Data centre 101

How data centres are becoming hot real estate investments, opportunities, ROI, AI to drive growth.

16:10 - 17:00
Roundtable 4
Blockchain from a Real Estate

Transformative impact of blockchain, optimise property sales, streamline payments, increase access to investment opportunities.

17:00 - 17:10
Day 1 conference ends
Closing remarks
17:10 - 20:00
End of day
Networking reception