Today, Monday, the Cityscape Global 2024 exhibition kicks off, hosted by the Kingdom for the second consecutive year under the theme “The Future of Living.“ The event will run for four days at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh, under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, in partnership with the General Authority for Real Estate, and the Housing Program—one of the Vision 2030 initiatives—and organized by "Tahaluf," a joint venture between the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, the Events Investment Fund, and Informa Global.
The opening ceremony of the second edition of the world’s largest exhibition in the real estate sector, His Excellency the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Mr. Majed Al-Hogail, in the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Investment, Mr. Khalid Al-Falih, and a number of Their Excellencies, Their Highnesses, and Their Honors.
The agenda for the first day of Cityscape International Exhibition, a ministerial session titled: “Leveraging Foreign Investment and Global Partnerships to Achieve the Saudi Vision,” featuring His Excellency the Minister of Municipalities and Housing and His Excellency the Minister of Investment, as well as a special interview with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Al-Muqrin, Governor of the Riyadh Region, titled “Riyadh 2030: Leading the Transformation Through the Vision.”
Mr. Nazmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM, will speak about the progress and achievements made in the city of the future, NEOM, while Mr. Mohammed Al-Bati, CEO of the National Housing Company, will discuss redefining the concept of home, quality of life, and living experiences in the future.
For professionals and those interested in real estate technology, SKEP Global 2024 offers a packed schedule of opportunities for learning and gaining knowledge and expertise through panel discussions and interactive sessions exploring the future of real estate and housing, and the applications of artificial intelligence in smart cities, and various platforms showcasing the latest residential innovations, global real estate trends, and future visions extending beyond 2050, with the participation of more than 500 experts and leaders from the global real estate sector.
Investors and those looking to invest in the sector will find numerous opportunities to network, exchange experiences, build relationships, and explore new technologies and methods to improve their businesses, while participating in international conferences and forums such as the Future of Living Summit, and the Real Estate Horizons Forum. The exhibition features broad participation from real estate developers and major global investors in the sector, including more than 100 international institutional investors, The exhibition’s special investor program also brings together more than 150 leading institutional investors representing $1.3 trillion in invested assets.
Also launching today is the Roshen Hackathon, with prizes totaling 1,500,000 riyals for innovators and creators of creative ideas. The challenge brings them together in a global competition featuring more than 100 participants representing 12 countries, across four tracks to present sustainable real estate technology (PropTech) solutions, smart buildings, and automation. The innovation challenge among startups begins, with more than 60 companies participating in three categories: Smart Living of the Future, Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Global Real Estate, and Transformative Construction.
For sports and global soccer fans, this year’s exhibition will feature, for the first time, a dedicated area for stadiums and major events, where attendees can meet global stars such as Didier Drogba, John Obi Mikel, Emile Heskey, and world boxing champion Anthony Joshua, as well as panel discussions to hear insights from sports clubs and federations.
For those seeking suitable housing and looking to buy, many real estate developers are offering special discounts of up to 150,000 riyals, and the National Housing Company is offering more than 100,000 diverse units available for purchase, with diverse housing options and designs that meet future needs. More opportunities can be explored by participating in the largest live real estate auction in collaboration with (Enfaaz).
The Real Estate Development Fund, in collaboration with 10 banks, is also offering exclusive financing solutions with the lowest profit margin (2.59%) to facilitate home ownership for citizens, along with free real estate consultations and reliable information for those seeking updates on real estate matters such as mortgages, interest rates on financing solutions, and more.
To enrich the experience for visitors and interested parties, Cityscape Global 2024 offers numerous unique experiences across six diverse platforms showcasing the latest technologies and innovative real estate solutions, such as: The Technology Stage, the DNA Architecture and Design Stage, as well as seven international pavilions, featuring more than 400 exhibitors from the most renowned real estate brands and leading global and local companies representing over 50 countries, The exhibition also provides a showcase for major projects under Saudi Vision 2030, as well as unique projects from the exhibition’s founding partners, such as: the National Housing Company, NEOM, Roshen, Al Murabba, KAFD, and Al Dir’iya.
Visitors to Cityscape Global 2024 will have the chance to win a car and numerous daily prizes worth over 10,000,000 million riyals, courtesy of the Sakani Program, as well as four free residential plots in Riyadh provided by Asas Real Estate. A number of major developers and real estate companies participating in the exhibition have announced attractive raffles for land, residential units, and various gifts.
It is worth noting that the Cityscape Global 2024 app helps visitors learn about the exhibition’s details and events, view its schedule and the locations of the main stages and unique experiences, and find out how to reach them easily and conveniently, It also provides information on the schedules and locations of buses for those wishing to take advantage of the free shuttle service for exhibition visitors.
The exhibition serves as an important platform for investors, real estate developers, designers, and innovators, and provides everyone interested in real estate with the opportunity to explore investment and knowledge-sharing opportunities and exchange expertise and experiences, as well as showcasing the world’s most unique real estate projects.
