Tamweel CEO to provide key insights into Abu Dhabi real estate market

Adel Al Shirawi will outline the critical steps and success factors for the future of the emirate's real sector when he speaks at the high-profile event.

Shirawi will also discuss the growth and future of Sharia-compliant real estate developments in the region and explain how Abu Dhabi can differentiate itself on the world stage.

"To create a global competitive advantage, developers need to improve the quality of their developments as per global standards and ensure that all delivery schedules are met," he said ahead of the event. "Abu Dhabi's real estate sector is witnessing strong growth, which is being driven by increasing demand and managed by the pragmatic policies of the government. Clear planning and an overarching vision of investment opportunities and infrastructure development are imperative to sustain this strong growth."

The Tamweel Chief Executive Officer will speak at a panel discussion titled, "Benchmarking Abu Dhabi's competitive advantage in the global context." The discussion will be held from 11:45AM-1:00PM at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Other speakers on the panel include Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Associate Director, Urban Planning, Executive Affairs Authority of Abu Dhabi; Rosemary Feenan, International Director, Jones Lang LaSalle; Salah Al Shamsi, Chairman and Managing Director, Al Qudra Holding; Mounir D. Haidar, CEO, Sorouh Real Estate; and John Shaw, Chief Investment Officer, ALDAR.

Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2007: The real estate finance and investment conference takes place from Tuesday, May 8 through Thursday, May 10, 2007. It is one of the world's largest B2B real estate events, with more than 200 exhibitors representing over 50 countries.