At RFF 2026, we interviewed Eng. Majid Abdullah Matbouly, Chief Industrial Valley Officer, Acting COO, KAEC
The 5th Future Real Estate Forum 2026, held from 26 to 28 January 2026 in Riyadh, concluded as a landmark gathering for Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector. Held under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Mr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, the forum was organised around the theme “Expanding Horizons: Real Estate Thriving”, reflecting the sector’s growing ambition and evolving role in national development. Over three days of dialogue and exchange, participants explored future trends, discussed emerging opportunities and shared best practices shaping the sector’s next phase.
In an exclusive interview at RFF 2026, Eng. Majid Abdullah Matbouly, Chief Industrial Valley Officer and Acting Chief Operating Officer at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), offered expert insights into emerging trends across Saudi Arabia’s regions. He examined how investor- and buyer-friendly regulations are transforming the real estate sector and underscored the economic impact of the Kingdom’s giga projects.
