Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Mohammed Al-Majidl, CEO of Osus Al Aqar, highlighted the critical role of real estate training during the Real Estate Training Forum. Al-Majidl emphasized the need for comprehensive and specialized training programs to address the growing demands of the real estate sector.

"The real estate sector's contribution to the Kingdom's GDP is currently below 12%, while the Vision 2030 targets 18%," said Al-Majid. "With the Kingdom's rapid growth and mega-projects like Expo, substantial investments in real estate training are imperative."

Abdullah Al-Jame, Director of the General Directorate of Future Skills at the Ministry of Communications, stressed the importance of technology adoption in the real estate industry. He emphasized the use of data science and analytics to understand market trends and the significance of real estate management systems for efficient asset and rental management. Digital marketing and SEO were also highlighted as essential skills for real estate professionals.

The Real Estate Training Forum underscored the significance of training as a structured process aimed at enhancing individual and organizational capabilities. By bringing together experts and industry leaders, the forum aimed to boost the competitiveness of Saudi Arabia's real estate sector on a global scale.

The forum addressed several key areas, including:

The current state of real estate training and its role in elevating professional standards.
Aligning educational outputs with the needs of the labor market.
The impact of modern training trends on real estate transactions.
The importance of professional training in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

The forum served as a platform for industry experts to exchange ideas and insights on the importance of training in the real estate sector and its role in improving the efficiency of practitioners and the overall Saudi real estate market.