In this episode of the Square Meter podcast, we hosted Dr. Ahmed Bakerman, CEO of Raseel Real Estate, and discussed with him the future of the real estate sector in the Kingdom. We covered everything from the overall market outlook and its upcoming transformations, to the concept and implementation of Riyadh Park as a model for modern development, and the fundamental differences between individual and institutional owners in terms of management, sustainability, and decision-making.

This episode is rich with insights and practical experiences, relevant to anyone interested in real estate, whether a developer, investor, or simply following market trends.

Episode Topics:

00:00 The Beginning

01:00 Bakerman's Start in Real Estate

06:00 What Does Raseel Do? 08:44 The Riyadh Park Story
17:00 The Mall: A Social Laboratory
20:26 The Mall: Part of the Identity of Saudi Cities
23:38 The Knowledge City Project
20:50 The COVID-19 Hotel
31:29 The Disappearance of the Property Owner Term
34:00 The Difference Between Individual and Institutional Owners
36:46 Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
39:50 The TOD Concept
42:16 How to Increase Mall Profits?

43:27 The Bakerman Experiment Concludes
47:43 The End

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