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the transformative Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, emphasizing resilience and innovation as
cornerstones for achieving sustained growth and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global leader
in real estate. He spoke of Dubai’s remarkable achievements in attracting international
investments and recognized the World Realty Congress as a key initiative driving excellence
and innovation across the global real estate landscape.

Some of the most respected voices in the industry shared their expertise during the Congress.
Among the speakers were Ziad Haddad, Senior Vice President at LOAMS – DAMAC Properties;
Francis Giani, Chief Community Management Officer at Dubai Holding Community
Management; Lieutenant First Khalid Muhammed Banasser of Dubai Police; Imran Farooq, CEO
of Samana Developers; Amit Puri, CEO of BNW Developments; and Hamdan Mohamed Al
Kaitoob, Vice President at Deyaar Development. Their discussions explored themes that are
shaping the future of real estate, from the integration of PropTech into property management
to sustainable urban infrastructure and the evolving priorities of investors.

The conference also celebrated trailblazers like Rizwan Sajan, Chairman of Danube, Masih
Imtiaz, CEO of Imtiaz Developments, and Vivek Anand Oberoi, Managing Director and Founder
of BNW Developments, for their extraordinary contributions to the industry.

The event’s highlight was undoubtedly the World Realty Congress Awards presented by
Elevision, on December 13th, which capped off the Congress in spectacular fashion. Known for
its merit-driven ethos, the Gala recognized 64 winners across 30 real estate-centric categories.
The selection process, overseen by a jury of 40 global experts, involved over 300 hours of
rigorous evaluation over several months. Each of the 180 detailed presentations was judged on
key factors such as sustainability, value creation, and innovative operations.

On the night, Sobha Realty was named ‘Best Developer,’ Emrill earned the title of ‘Best Facilities
Management Company,’ and Dubai Holding Community Management took home the Gold
Award for ‘Best Community Management Company of the Year.’

Plan3 Media’s CEO, Jatin Deepchandani, reflected on the event’s impact: “It was inspiring to see
so many leaders and innovators come together at this year’s Congress. Events like this remind
us of the incredible potential we have when we combine innovation with a shared commitment
to a sustainable future. It’s a privilege to provide a platform that celebrates true merit and
showcases the innovation and dedication driving our industry forward. I congratulate all the
award winners – their work is setting new benchmarks for the industry.”

Over 500 attendees from around the world, representing the full spectrum of the real estate
industry, were present at the Congress. Across five days, 40 distinguished speakers led
discussions and workshops designed to address the sector’s most pressing challenges.

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