The summit aligns with the UAE's declaration of 2025 as the Year of Community, focusing on social cohesion and sustainable growth. It serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration to build resilient and inclusive cities. The event included an award ceremony recognizing influential real estate leaders and will continue with sessions on future trends in real estate and urban planning. Forbes Middle East, known for its business journalism and entrepreneurial focus, organized the summit with various partners, highlighting the region's commitment to advancing smart, sustainable urban solutions.
Key takeaways:
- The inaugural Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit in Abu Dhabi focuses on sustainable urbanization and smart city development.
- Key discussions include the role of AI in urban planning, sustainable architecture, and the importance of public-private partnerships.
- H.E. Eng. Mohamed Almansoori emphasized the UAE's global leadership in sustainable urbanization and the importance of housing in community building.
- Ali Al Gebely announced the launch of DO Hotels, an AI-powered hospitality concept, highlighting the integration of AI in urban development.