Unlocking MENA's Urban Future Through Housing, Sustainability and Smart Growth

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About The Forum

The Housing and Sustainable Urban Development Forum (HSUDF)

Following two highly successful editions, the 3rd Annual Housing and Sustainable Urban Development MENA Forum is now firmly established as the region’s biggest annual gathering for the housing and urban development sector.
With governments, developers and investors across the MENA region accelerating the delivery of major residential, mixed-use and sustainable developments, the sector is entering a new phase of growth. Across the GCC, residential supply is projected to increase from approximately 6.26 million units in 2025 to 7.28 million units by 2030, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE accounting for the majority of these expansions. The UAE is projected to add approximately 390,000 residential units, supported by Dubai’s mixed-use developments and Abu Dhabi’s premium residential communities, while Saudi Arabia is expected to add around 499,000 residential units, driven by giga projects and master-planned communities.

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Key Focus Areas

Dubai 2040, Saudi Vision 2030

and regional urban growth strategies

Major Projects and Upcoming

investment opportunities across MENA

Government-Led Policies

and national development initiatives across the GCC

Smart cities, Proptech

and digital transformation

Industrialized Construction,

prefabrication and modular housing

Green Building

net-zero communities and climate-resilient development

Public-Private Partnerships

driving scalable housing delivery

Testimonials

“The Arab Housing & Community Development Forum will be the ideal platform to discuss the sustainable growth and development of the housing sector in the region”

H.E. Eng. Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al MazroueiDirector General, Shiekh Zayed Housing Program

Participating in Housing Forum KSA was a valuable opportunity for Unimix Read Mix and Cement Products Co. to connect with key stakeholders in the Kingdom’s housing and construction sector. The forum provided an excellent platform to showcase our solutions

Samer GhalayiniMarketing Manager, Unimix

It was a pleasure to participate in the Arab Housing and Community Development Conference. The event offered valuable insights into the future of housing in the region, with a strong focus on community-centric planning and sustainability

Dr. Hossam Samir IbrahimHead of Municipality Master & Urban Planning Ministry of Municipality, Qatar

We at AL Falwa Co. Ltd. appreciate the opportunity to exhibit at the Housing and Sustainable Urban Development Forum. It was an ideal platform to showcase our Ready-Mix Concrete and Low Carbon solutions while connecting with industry leaders focused on the future of sustainable cities. We are proud to support such a meaningful event.

Osama YaseenHead Of Sales & BDM, Al Falwa Co. Ltd.

I am thrilled to be here today because the topic is about housing and community and I believe this is a fantastic opportunity for all the stakeholders to meet and exchange valuable experience and data for researchers, Contractors get the opportunity also to investigate the market

Dr. Nabyl ChenafDean, School of Architecture American University in Dubai

I’m glad to be part of this event, which comes at an important time as we address the growing need for housing alongside our government’s sustainability goals. It is a great opportunity for professionals to come together, exchange ideas, and find solutions to achieve optimized housing across the GCC

Ivars Krasinski Design Development Director Q Holding

Market Insights

MENA Development Market

Active and upcoming projects across residential, mixed-used, tourism, commercial and destination developments

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Continued development activity, driven by mega projects, national transformation strategies and private-sector investment

MENA Luxury Development Market

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Middle east’s share of global branded residences

The UAE and Saudi Arabia

drive the vast majority of regional luxury growth placing them as the key strategic markets in the region

UAE Premium Development Market

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Estimated luxury and major development pipeline across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al-Khaimah

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Branded Residences Schemes with Dubai remaining the global leader in branded residences

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Branded residential units planned through 2030

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al-Khaimah

are driving the next wave of luxury residential and destination developments placing them as the 3 key growth markets

What to Expect

Two-days conference featuring regional housing and urban development leaders

Two-days exhibition of the latest housing technologies and solutions

Interactive panel discussions and expert-led case studies

High-level networking with government and industry leaders

Business development and strategic partnership opportunities

Updates on major projects and market opportunities across MENA

About The Forum

Why Attend

Be an Active Participant

in shaping the evolving trends in housing and community development in the MENA Region

Explore Major Projects and Market Opportunitiescipant

with updates on major and landmark residential developments, housing initiatives, and sustainable urban communities.

Discover Innovative Solutions and Technologies

from leading solution providers, showcasing the latest advancements in smart cities, sustainable construction, PropTech, digital transformation, and urban infrastructure.

Connect With

important stakeholders and decision-makers from government, housing authorities, developers, investors, and municipalities to exchange knowledge and build strategic partnerships.

Learn From Industry Leaders

as they address key challenges, share best practices, and discuss emerging trends in housing delivery, urban planning, and sustainability.

Build Valuable Relationships

and unlock new business and partnership opportunities that contribute to a better and more sustainable future.

Speakers

Ridab Nasredine

Senior Chief Engineer

Dubai Government

Sultan Alharthi

Head of Sustainable Buildings Section

DMT

Marwa Al Taffag

Head Of The Federal Buildings, Housing And Establishments Design -

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

Ahmed Ezzat

Senior Vice President Technical Design

DAMAC Properties

Agenda

DAY 1

27^th January 2027

08:00 - 09:00

Registration and Welcome Refreshments

09:00 - 09:10

Welcome Remarks from Great Minds Group

09:15 - 09:25

Government Panel:

Evolving Housing Regulations, Standards and Governance Frameworks to Deliver Next-Generation of Future-Ready Communities

Exploring how governments, regulators, developers, and standards bodies can modernize building codes, approval processes, and compliance frameworks to accelerate housing delivery while achieving sustainability, affordability, and quality objectives
Examining how national visions, regulatory reform, and government-led investment frameworks are shaping the pace and direction of major urban development across the region
Addressing the challenge of aligning regulatory requirements with commercial viability through streamlined permitting, harmonized standards, and clearer governance structures
Leveraging AI-driven planning and approval systems to solve regulatory bottlenecks and accelerate delivery amid rising development complexity

DAY 2

28^th January 2027

08:00 - 09:00

Registration and Welcome Refreshments

09:00 - 09:10

Welcome Remarks from Great Minds Group

09:10 - 09:30

Fireside Chat:

How Designing Communities Around People is the Future of Residential Architecture

Enhancing residential identity and differentiation in an increasingly competitive market through architectural concepts, placemaking strategies, and context-driven design solutions
Responding to evolving lifestyles and resident needs through flexible layouts, adaptable housing concepts, and multi-functional spatial designs
Navigating the balance between design ambition and construction feasibility through advanced material solutions, prefabricated design elements, and early-stage design coordination tools
Advancing design efficiency and decision-making through BIM, computational design, and AI-assisted architectural workflows

Past Events on

Housing & Sustainable Development

2026 | KSA - Housing and Sustainable Urban Development Forum

2024 | Arab Housing and Development Forum

2023 | Arab Housing and Development Forum

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