Organizers have confirmed that MIPIM Middle East will host its inaugural edition at Sofitel Riyadh on October 20-21, 2026. The real estate event brings together institutional investors, developers, and city leaders to examine regional urban expansion. Furthermore, the two-day gathering establishes direct links between international capital and development schemes across the Kingdom.
Global Institutional Investors at MIPIM Middle East
International financial institutions confirmed their attendance to review regional property markets and asset deployment. Confirmed participants include Aberdeen Investments, Arcapita, Clarion Partners, EQT Partners, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Hines, Legal & General Asset Management, Schroders, and UBS. In addition, GLP, Panattoni, Lazard, KFH Capital, Neuberger, GFH Partners, Equitativa, Madison Realty Capital, and ING Bank will join the investment delegations in Riyadh.
Several regional developers will present their project portfolios during the conference sessions. Entities backed by the Public Investment Fund, specifically New Murabba and Soudah Development, lead the regional presence alongside Dar Al Arkan and Cenomi Centers. Meanwhile, firms such as Waha Capital, Mabanee, RAFAL Real Estate Development, Thakher Development, Assayel Arabia, OPM, and RIKAZ will highlight commercial projects advancing regional economic transformation.
Hospitality Sector and Urban Expansion
The event also features prominent global hotel operators expanding across regional markets. Representatives from Hyatt, Kempinski Hotels, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Hotel101 Global, Accor, Marriott, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Shangri-La Group will attend scheduled discussions. Consequently, these groups plan to examine how hotel assets contribute directly to broader tourism growth across Saudi Arabia and neighboring states.
Keynote Sessions on Regulatory Reforms
The conference agenda addresses urban development trends, capital distribution, and sustainable strategies. Khaled S. Al-Khattaf, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Investment Promotion Authority, will deliver a keynote interview titled “Riyadh at the Heart of Vision 2030: Regulation, Investment & Economic Transformation.” His address focuses on foreign ownership rules, capital market shifts, and statutory measures designed to attract foreign capital.
“Launching for the first time in Riyadh, MIPIM Middle East marks a new chapter for the global MIPIM community. Under the theme ‘One MIPIM. Three Global Markets. One Investment Community’, we are bringing together regional investors, developers, cities and businesses with international capital, expertise and opportunities at a time when dialogue and connection across markets matter more than ever.”
Nicolas Boffi, MIPIM Director
Executive Discussions and Market Outlook
Specialized panel discussions will address specific real estate asset classes during the event. One session examines international investment approaches featuring Oliver Hogg of Arzan Investment Management, Sara Nayef Al-Ateeqi of Al Mal Investment Company, and Doha Hassani of Rava Partners. Another panel focuses on branded residential units with participation from Kingdom International Real Estate, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Flow UAE, and Eastdil Secured Savills.
Organized by RX, the event builds upon existing editions held in Cannes and Hong Kong. Delegates will participate in structured networking sessions designed to align municipal requirements with commercial real estate funds. Through these formal engagements, the gathering offers investors direct visibility into planned infrastructure works across the region.
