Times of Oman

Real estate meet to start on May 15

The presence of more than 300 senior government officials and industry leaders will provide a unique networking opportunit­y.

- Times News Service

MUSCAT: A major conference on the real estate sector – Oman Real Estate Conference – will be held on May 15 and 16 at Hotel Grand Millennium. The conference is organised by Oman Real Estate Associatio­n (OREA).

“We want to create a construc- tive platform for the real estate sector where the relevant stakeholde­rs, including the policymake­rs, regulators, real estate developers, real estate management and broking companies along with the allied sector can work together for the sustainabl­e growth of the industry by exchanging knowledge on best practices, optimizing emerging business opportunit­ies, and finding solutions to challenges,” said Eng. Mohammed Salim Khalifa Al Busaidi, chairman of Oman Real Estate Associatio­n.

Oman Real Estate Conference has been patronised by the key government bodies and private sector players for the improvemen­t of the real estate industry.

Top officials

The event will be attended by a cross-section of the top officials from the relevant ministries, public and private sector enter- prises, and industry bodies.

Key issues

Talking about the key issues to be discussed at the event, Hassan bin Mohammed bin Juma, Vice President of OREA, said, “The conference will encompass presentati­ons by industry experts from Oman and the internatio­nal market and thought-provoking panel discussion­s on the market opportunit­ies and solutions to the key challenges. Knowledge sharing on developmen­ts in the integrated residentia­l complexes, emergence of unconventi­onal projects, best practices in real estate regulation­s, brokerage and training, building sustainabl­e communitie­s and smart urban planning, and encouragem­ent of public-private partnershi­ps (PPP) models will be the main draws.

The conference will encompass presentati­ons by industry experts from Oman and the internatio­nal market and panel discussion­s on the market opportunit­ies and solutions to key challenges.

Exhibition

“In addition to the strong conference agenda, we are going to have an exhibition showcasing some of the most prominent and newly launched real estate projects in the country. The presence of over 300 senior government officials, industry profession­als, and entreprene­urs over the two days will provide a unique networking opportunit­y.”

Endorsed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Housing and Muscat Municipali­ty, the event is supported by major companies in Oman.

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