THE 2ND LEBANESE REAL ESTATE FORUM

DATE | JUNE 25,2024

REAL ESTATE AND HOUSING SECTOR

BETWEEN

STAGNATION

AND REVIVAL

Under the Patronage of the President
of the Council of Ministers

H.E. Mr. Najib Mikati

A New Beginning

It is with great pleasure that I extend an invitation to you to join us at the 2nd Real Estate Forum of Lebanon, titled “The Real Estate and Housing Sector in Lebanon: Between Stagnation and Revival.” This important event will be held on June 25, 2024, at the renowned Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut, under the distinguished patronage of Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

The real estate sector is a fundamental pillar of the Lebanese economy, serving as a critical driver of employment, investment, and development. It impacts a broad spectrum of industries, from construction to financial services. However, recent years have posed unprecedented challenges for this sector due to the severe economic downturn, banking crisis, and scarcity of financing options.


Given the significant impact of these crises, it is crucial that we come together to address the issues at hand and explore viable strategies to rejuvenate the real estate and housing markets. This forum will bring together key stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and financial experts, to engage in meaningful dialogue and develop actionable solutions. Your participation is vital to the success of this event. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the discussions, share your insights, and collaborate on innovative approaches to drive the sector towards a sustainable recovery.


We are confident that with your support and active involvement, we can pave the way for a brighter future for the real estate and housing sector in Lebanon. We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event and working together to achieve our common goals. Please mark your calendars and ensure your presence at the 2nd Real Estate Forum of Lebanon.

Thank you, and we eagerly anticipate your participation.
Warm regard

Walid Moussa

President of the Real Estate Syndicate of Lebanon | REAL

Our
Speakers

Mr. Walid
Moussa
H.E. Mr. Mohammad
Choucair
H.E. Dr. Wassim
Mansouri
led-youssef-khalil
H.E. Dr. Youssef
El Khalil
Mr. Georges
Maarawi
Eng. Rony
Lahoud
Eng. Maroun
Helou
Eng. Ahmad
Momtaz
Mr. Hassan
Ezzeldine
Mr. Antoine
Habib
Dr. Nassib
Ghobril
Mr. Riyad
Obeji
abdo-ghossoub
Pr. Abdo
Ghossoub
Dr. Mohamad
Abou Haidar
Mr. Naji
El Khazen
Mrs. Maria
Nehmé
Mr. Ziad
Maadarani
H.E. Mr. Nasser
Yassin
Judge Marwan
Abboud
Eng. Nazih
Hilal
Mrs. Sarah
Saad
Eng. Ali
Ramadan
maurice-matta
Mr. Maurice
Matta
Mrs. Nawal
Lichaa Abboud
jessy
Mrs.Jessy
Tannous
Mr. Yasser
Akkaoui

Our
Agenda

9 – 9:30 | REGISTRATION

  • Mr. Walid Moussa, President of the Real Estate Syndicate of Lebanon – REAL
  • H.E. Mr. Mohammad Choucair, Head of the Lebanese economic organizations
  • H.E. Dr. Wassim Mansouri,  Acting Governor of the Banque du Liban
  • H.E. Dr. Youssef El Khalil, Minister of Finance

Opening Ceremony Hosted by:
Mr. Maurice Matta

REAL and Beirut Government, LAU Beirut and Dubizzle Lebanon

  • Judge Marwan Abboud, Beirut Governor
  • Dr. Elie Badr, LAU Vice President for Business Development and Global Affairs
  • Mrs. Maria Nehmé, Country Manager at Dubizzle Lebanon

Panel Discussion 1

  1. Current status of the real estate sector in Lebanon.
  2. Government policies and initiatives aimed at revitalizing the sector.
  3. Role of private sector in driving growth.
  4. Challenges and opportunities in the post-crisis landscape

 

  • Mr. Georges Maarawi, General Director, Ministry of Finance – The Director General of Land Registration and Cadaster
  • Eng. Rony Lahoud, Chairman and General Director – Public Corporation for Housing
  • Eng. Maroun Helou, President of the Lebanese Contractors Syndicate for Public Works and Buildings
  • Eng. Ahmad Momtaz, Secretary general of the Lebanese Real Estate Developers Association
  • Mr. Hassan Ezzeldine, Chairman of Gray Mackenzie Group

Moderator: Mr. Maurice Matta

Panel Discussion 2

  1. Impact of the banking crisis on real estate financing.
  2. Alternative financing mechanisms (e.g., private equity, crowdfunding, REITs).
  3. Role of financial institutions and investors.
  4. Government initiatives to support real estate financing.
  5. Legal Framework of such initiatives
  • Mr. Antoine Habib, Chairman General Manager at Banque de L’Habitat
  • Dr. Nassib Ghobril, Chief Economist – Byblos Bank Group
  • Mr. Riyad Obeji, Chairman and General Manager of Bank BEMO
  • Pr. Abdo Ghossoub:| Representative of Beirut Bar Association   

Moderator: Mrs. Nawal Lichaa Abboud

Coffee Break: 11:45 – 12:15
NETWORKING BREAK | CFI TRADE PRESENTATION 5 MIN

Panel Discussion 3

  1. Role of technology in transforming the public institutions.
  2. Importance of digitalization in the real estate transactions.
  3. Benefits and challenges of adopting PropTech solutions.
  4. Case studies of successful public digitalization.
  5. Future outlook on PropTech in Lebanon.

 

  • Dr. Mohamad Abou Haidar, Director General of the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade
  • Mr. Naji El Khazen, President of the Notary Public Council in Lebanon
  • Mrs. Maria Nehmé, Country Manager at Dubizzle Lebanon
  • Mr. Ziad Maadarani, IT Manager – Directorate General of Land Registry and Cadastre

Moderator: Mrs. Jessy Tannous, Specialized Media in Digital Transformation

Panel Discussion 4

  1. Current urban development challenges in Lebanese cities.
  2. Innovative urban planning and housing strategies.
  3. Role of public-private partnerships in urban development.
  4. Environmental sustainability in urban development
  • H.E. Mr. Nasser Yassin, Minister of Environment in Lebanon
  • Judge Marwan Abboud, Governor of Beirut
  • Eng. Fadi Hanna, The President of The Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut.
  • Mrs. Sarah Saad, Senior Housing Analyst / UN-Habitat
  • Eng. Ali Ramadan, Chief Department at Directorate General of Urban Planning

Moderator: Mr. Yasser Akkaoui, Editor-in-Chief of Executive Magazine

1:45pm – 2:00pm
Closing Session and Future Outlook

Registration

ENTRANCE REGISTRATION

DATE | JUNE 25,2024

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