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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 recognised 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, reflecting on the event’s impact, says,
“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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