IBMAR is proud to announce that the 2nd Annual Saudi Building & Infrastructure Summit has concluded on 4th & 5th October 2023 in voco Riyadh, an IHG Hotel. The event saw a gathering of industry experts and visionaries, provided a vast opportunity of collaborations and networking. The summit witnessed and celebrated exceptional talent and creativity during its award ceremony.
Brief highlights of the event:
- Keynote sessions: The summit witnessed some amazing topics that were presented by industry experts from prominent government and corporate companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The guests in attendance found the keynote session inspiring and thought provoking. The keynote sessions revolved around Saudi Arabia’s urban transformation journey, sustainability of urban, city infrastructure, trends in real estate and construction tech industry which ultimately seeks to achieve the goals of Vision 2030.
- Panels and Discussion: The real estate and infrastructure industry has various key sectors; and the architectural designing, technology and role of infrastructure in achieving Saudi Arabia’s vision were prominent topics discussed. The esteemed speakers in the panel shared their experiences and insights which were very comprehensive and a great learning for the attendees.
- Successful networking: The summit provided the attendees opportunities to explore, connect and create new collaborations through networking and meeting the sectors that form the base of the real estate and infrastructure industry.
- Awards Ceremony: The summit provided an opportunity to all individuals and companies from the real estate and infrastructure industry to participate and nominate themselves in various categories to recognise and showcase their achievement. The winners were congratulated and rewarded during the summit.
Below are the summit speakers:
- Eng. Ahmed AlBader – NFC Chairman Advisor, Former Advisor for Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Economy and Planning
- Eng. Badr Alharbi, General Director – Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing
- Eng. Sherif Abo Alam, Head of PMO – AlSaedan Real Estate Company
- Arch. Basel Uraiqat, CEO & Founder – Konn Technologies
- Eng. Maan Alothimeen, Supply Chain and Business Support General Manager – National Housing Company
- Ahmed Sobhy Ali, Infrastructure Technical Director – Rua Al Madinah Holding Co.
- Eng. Mohamed El-Alaily, Director Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Alvarez & Marsal
- Ala’Eddin Heresh, CCO – Green Concrete Company
- Eng. Fawaz F Alshammri, General Manager – Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Chairman of Saudi Jobs Localization Association
- Arch. Yazeed Al Motawa, Founder & CEO – Space Architectural Studio
- Arch. César Frías Enciso, Founder & CEO – Morph
- Arch. Ahmed Ismail, Municipal Development Affairs Executive Director – Diriyah Gate Development Authority
- Vinoth Kumar Ravindran, Business Head – URC Group
- Hamid Dakhil, CEO – Eighty Real Estate
- Dr. Wael Jundi, Chief Investment Officer – Riyadh Development Company Limited
- Terence Starr, Executive Program Director Project & Development Services – JONES LANG LASALLE UAE LIMITED
- Hussein Mokhtar Hassan, Real Estate Portfolio Director – Alrajhi Investment
Below are the Award Winners:
- Best Flooring Contractor 2023 – Twintec Saudi LLC
- Best Green Cement Company 2023 – Al Safwa Cement Company
- Best White Cement Company 2023 – Riyadh Cement Co.
- Best Security Consultant 2023 – Armada Security Consulting
- Best Environmental Services Company 2023 – Naqsh Consultancy & Environmental Solutions Company
- Best Engineering Consultant 2023 – ARH Consulting Engineers
- Best Residential Project 2023 – Alawaly Homes Project (Alawaly Real Estate Co.)
- Best Interior Designer Hotel 2023 – AM Unique
- Best Architect Start-Up 2023 – Space Architectural Studio
- Young Leader in Real Estate 2023 – Harun Al Rasheed
- Best Real Estate Asset Management Company 2023 – Azad Properties
- Best Water Project 2023 – Dammam West ISTP Project (Orascom Construction)
- Best Facilities Management Company 2023 – Saudi Services Co. Ltd.
- Best Commercial Project 2023 – Hayat Mall (Alandalus Property Company)
- Best Architect 2023 – Majed Harasani Architects
- Best EPC Contractor 2023 – Nesma & Partners
- Best Cultural Project 2023 – Сultural Cluster Riyadh (IND)
- Best Green Concrete Company 2023 – Green Concrete Company CJSC
- Best Glass Company 2023 – Guardian Glass
- Best Project Management Consultant 2023 – JONES LANG LASALLE UAE LIMITED
- Best Residential Developer 2023 – Kinan International for Real Estate
- Best Port Developer 2023 – Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT)
- Best 3D Construction Printing Company 2023 – Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company
- Best Sustainable Contractor 2023 – Orascom Construction
- Best Oil & Gas Project 2023 – LPG Storage Capacity Expansion (Alfanar Projects)
- Best Construction Management Platform 2023 – WhiteHelmet
- Best Construction Machinery Company 2023 – Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company Limited
- Best Building Information Systems Company 2023 – ROSHN Group
- Leader in Facilities Management 2023 – Nigel Wright
- Chief Operating Officer of the Year 2023 – Eng. Namar Ghouth
- Leader in Real Estate 2023 – David Grover
- Best Infrastructure Developer 2023 – Thakher Development Company
- Best Project 2023 – Al Fursan Suburb (National Housing Company)
- Best Construction Company 2023 – AL-AYUNI Investment and Contracting Company
- Best Real Estate Company 2023 – ROSHN Group
The organisers of the summit are elated and thankful to the support received from the advisory panel, speakers and sponsors, their belief and guidance paved our way towards achieving a successful event and to many more in the future.