Under the patronage of the Prime Minister, the Akhbar Al-Youm Real Estate Conference kicks off.

The fifth edition of the Akhbar El-Youm Real Estate Conference kicked off this morning at the Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel, under the auspices of the Cabinet. The conference was attended by high-level officials, including Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities; Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports; Dr. Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority; Dr. Mohamed Saber, Governor of Cairo; and Engineer Adel El-Naggar, Governor of Giza.

This year’s conference is held under the theme: “The Future of the Real Estate Industry: Challenges – Development – Investment.” Dr. Ahmed Shalaby serves as the conference’s Secretary-General, with a large attendance of leading real estate developers, company presidents, representatives of financing and investment institutions, and real estate market experts.

The conference comes at a crucial time in light of economic transformations both locally and globally. Participants seek to formulate a unified vision and roadmap to strengthen the real estate sector’s position as a pillar of the Egyptian economy and a key contributor to achieving sustainable development goals and attracting investment.

Three main sessions discuss the sector’s reality and challenges

The first day of the conference featured three main discussion sessions, addressing the most prominent challenges and opportunities facing the real estate industry in Egypt:

The first session, titled “Incentives and Market Regulation,” was moderated by Eng. Sherif Nescafi, CEO of IGI Real Estate. It addressed ways to regulate the real estate market and stimulate the investment environment through effective legislative and financing tools.

The second session, titled “Investment Opportunities and Prospects for Growth and Innovation,” was moderated by Ms. Alia El-Nagdy, CEO of Mint Consulting. It highlighted the promising opportunities in the Egyptian market and mechanisms for supporting innovation in real estate project development.

The third session, titled “Real Estate Financing Mechanisms and Innovative Solutions to Support the Industry,” was moderated by Eng. Walid Mokhtar, CEO of Iwan Real Estate Development. The session reviewed the most prominent financing challenges and proposed sustainable solutions that would enable the expansion of real estate ownership and enhance liquidity in the sector.

Preparatory Sessions and In-Depth Discussions on Key Market Issues

Over the past few weeks, Akhbar El-Youm has organized a series of preparatory sessions and closed workshops with the participation of leading real estate developers to discuss a number of vital issues, most notably: real estate exports, real estate financing, dollar sales, and fair land pricing.

Akhbar El-Youm Chairman: Real Estate is the Locomotive of the Economy… and Marketing Egypt as an Integrated Investment Destination

In his opening remarks, journalist Islam Afifi, Chairman of Akhbar El-Youm, emphasized that the real estate sector is a true engine driving the national economy. He emphasized the importance of transcending the perception of projects as separate entities and promoting Egypt as an integrated investment destination at the regional and international levels.

Afifi praised the stability of the exchange rate and the realistic economic policies pursued by the state, which have boosted the confidence of both local and foreign investors.

Anticipated Recommendations for Shaping the Future of the Real Estate Market

The conference concludes this evening with the announcement of a set of technical and legislative recommendations that will shape the future of the Egyptian real estate market and enhance its competitiveness, within a framework of public-private sector cooperation and leveraging leading international experiences in this field.

Under the auspices of the Prime Minister, the Akhbar Al-Youm Real Estate Conference kicks off

The fifth edition of the Akhbar Al-Youm Real Estate Conference kicked off this morning at the Nile Ritz Carlton Hotel. The conference was held under the auspices of the Cabinet and witnessed a high-level official presence, led by Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities; Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports; Dr. Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the Financial Regulatory Authority; Dr. Mohamed Saber, Governor of Cairo; and Engineer Adel El-Naggar, Governor of Giza.

This year’s conference is being held under the theme: “The Future of the Real Estate Industry: Challenges – Development – ​​Investment.” Dr. Ahmed Shalaby serves as the conference’s Secretary-General, with a large attendance of leading real estate developers, company presidents, representatives of financing and investment institutions, and real estate market experts.

The conference comes at a crucial time in light of the economic transformations locally and globally, as participants seek to formulate a unified vision and roadmap to enhance the real estate sector’s position as a pillar of the Egyptian economy and a major contributor to achieving sustainable development goals and attracting investment.

Three main sessions discuss the sector’s reality and challenges

The first day of the conference featured three main discussion sessions, addressing the most prominent challenges and opportunities facing the real estate industry in Egypt:

The first session, titled “Incentives and Market Regulation,” was moderated by Eng. Sherif Neskafi, CEO of IGI Real Estate. It addressed ways to regulate the real estate market and stimulate the investment environment through effective legislative and financing tools.

The second session, titled “Investment Opportunities and Prospects for Growth and Innovation,” was moderated by Ms. Alia El-Nagdy, CEO of Mint Consulting. It highlighted the promising opportunities in the Egyptian market and mechanisms for supporting innovation in real estate project development.

The third session discussed “Real Estate Financing Mechanisms and Innovative Solutions to Support the Industry.” It was moderated by Eng. Walid Mukhtar, CEO of Ewan Real Estate Development. The session reviewed the most prominent financing challenges and proposed sustainable solutions that would enable the expansion of real estate ownership and enhance liquidity in the sector.

Preparatory Sessions and In-Depth Discussions on Key Market Issues

Over the past few weeks, Akhbar El-Youm has organized a series of preparatory sessions and closed workshops, with the participation of leading real estate developers, to discuss a number of vital issues, most notably: real estate exports, real estate financing, and sales.