The 3rd Home and Building Expo, co-located with the Urban October Event, Sultanate of Oman’s premier bespoke B2B and B2C Event will be held from 06 to 08 October 2025 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The expos will showcase the most comprehensive range of innovative products, services, solutions and the entire supply chain under one roof by local and international participants to…
The 10th RetrofitTech & Sustainable Buildings MENA Summit taking place on 26 - 27 February 2025 at the Sofitel Dubai Downtown, marks ten years of innovation and leadership in retrofitting, sustainable building and energy efficiency. The 2025 edition will expand to cover an even wider array of energy-saving topics with a special emphasis on sectors like hospitality, healthcare, district cooling,…
Interview: Amin Alarrayed, CEO, Naseej How are international real estate trends being localised to suit Bahrain’s market conditions? AMIN ALARRAYED: The resurgence in the real estate market, demonstrated by a significant uptick in transactions in 2023, is indicative of a robust recovery and growing investor confidence. This recovery is not only a bounce back from previous market lulls, such as…
Interview: Amna bint Ahmed Al Romaihi, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning In which ways does Bahrain’s real estate strategy support sustainable urban development? AMNA BINT AHMED AL ROMAIHI: Bahrain, through the Higher Urban Planning Committee, is advancing urban planning and ensuring sustainable development to align with its comprehensive roadmap. The kingdom’s urban planning goals, in line…
Interview: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, former CEO, Real Estate Regulatory Authority To what extent are sustainable building practices being integrated into national policies? SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN KHALIFA AL KHALIFA: The government is actively implementing sustainable building practices and global sustainability standards. Collaboration between RERA, the Ministry of Sustainable Development,…
With new high-end villas and apartments coming on the market, filling them has been a challenge for Bahrain’s realtors, as the Gulf’s luxury segment is highly competitive. However, the kingdom’s new regulations regarding eligibility for long-term residency for foreign nationals are expected to boost Bahrain’s appeal to potential investors. In June 2023 the government issued an edict announcing…
With temperatures in cities set to rise in the coming decades, many public and private players in emerging markets are looking to tackle the challenge of extreme heat through technology, sustainable building techniques and the expansion of urban green spaces. Heat Consequences The Covid-19 pandemic helped spur the growth of smart cities, with governments tapping into data-collection infrastructure…
Bahrain’s construction and real estate sectors have become a major focus in the kingdom’s drive to diversify its economy. The industries are bouncing back strongly from a number of challenges in recent years, including the Covid-19 pandemic-related slowdown, supply chain disruptions and cost volatility. Global conflict and uncertainties have also affected the market, while inflation and higher…
Bahrain’s construction and real estate sectors are key to the kingdom’s economic diversification. After overcoming challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain issues and cost volatility, these industries are rebounding strongly. While inflation and high interest rates have impacted demand, the outlook remains positive with a robust pipeline of projects under way. The real estate sector…
Oman Design & Build Week (ODBW) is Oman’s most prominent B2B exhibition and conference for the building construction, design and real estate industry. The 20th edition of ODBW which includes the Oman Design & Build Expo, the Real Estate Conference and the Oman Real Estate Expo will take place from 19 to 21 May 2025 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre. Oman Real Estate Expo…
