On challenges and investment opportunties To what extent do you believe the country offers long-term investment opportunities? MOUTAZ AL KHAYYAT: The coming years represent a window of opportunity for long-term investors seeking to participate in rebuilding economies and unlocking new growth potential. Reconstruction cycles historically create environments where early participation allows investors…
Interview: Abdulatif Hamed Hamad Al Mishari, Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs, on urban expansion and sustainability measures How is Kuwait’s housing sector adapting to the growing demand for affordable housing? ABDULATIF HAMED HAMAD AL MISHARI: Kuwait’s housing sector is undergoing a significant shift to respond more effectively to rising demand…
Interview: Abdulaziz Ghazi Alnafisi, CEO, Salhia Real Estate Company, on the rebound in commercial and high-end residential trends How has the projected rebound in commercial real estate occupancy rates in Kuwait City influenced investment and development strategies? ABDULAZIZ GHAZI ALNAFISI: There is a broader return of confidence to the market: tenants are re-engaging, businesses are expanding…
Across the GCC, construction and real estate are undergoing a quiet but consequential shift as digital technologies move from pilot-stage experimentation to system-wide adoption. Long characterised by large-scale projects, fragmented supply chains and labour-intensive delivery models, the region’s urban environment is increasingly shaped by data-driven design, automated construction techniques and…
Kuwait’s construction and real estate sectors showed renewed signs of growing momentum in 2025. The Fourth Kuwait Master Plan 2040, the long-term national economic diversification plan that was launched in September 2023, underpins growth in both sectors as the government spearheads infrastructure mega-projects and the building of new residential cities. Kuwait is increasingly turning to the private…
Kuwait’s construction and real estate sectors showed renewed signs of growing momentum in 2025. The Fourth Kuwait Master Plan 2040, the long-term national economic diversification plan that was launched in September 2023, underpins growth in both sectors as the government spearheads infrastructure mega-projects and the building of new residential cities. Kuwait is increasingly turning to the private…
Kuwait is advancing a broad reform agenda under the New Kuwait 2035 development plan, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and diversify beyond hydrocarbons. Recent governance and fiscal reforms, including the passage of a new public debt law, are expected to expand financing options and support capital market development. At the same time, investment in infrastructure, logistics, digital tech
Oman's Largest Gathering for Design, Construction & Real Estate Oman Design & Build Week (ODBW) is Oman’s most prominent B2B exhibition and conference for the building construction, design and real estate industry. The 21th edition of ODBW, which includes Oman Design & Build Expo, Real Estate Conference and Oman Real Estate Expo, will take place on 11 - 13 May 2026 at the Oman Convention…
Interview: Abdullah Al Habib, CEO, Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate, on increased market sophistication driving a shift towards quality, sustainability and long-term performance How is the increasing focus on master planning and placemaking reshaping development priorities across the residential and mixed-use market? ABDULLAH AL HABIB: There is a clear shift in how buyers evaluate real estate projects.…
Interview: Mohammad Al Suliman, CEO, Real Estate Registry, on how technology is transforming property investment What are the ways in which digital tools will reshape property ownership and transactions? MOHAMMAD AL SULIMAN: A national property database linked to geospatial maps has been developed and is operational, allowing businesses and individuals to capture ownership rights. Since the launch…
