Conclusion of Cityscape Global 2025 Exhibition in Riyadh: 237 Billion Riyals to Boost the Saudi Real Estate Sector

Cityscape Global 2025 concluded its activities in Riyadh with tremendous success, recording real estate deals valued at 237 billion riyals during the four days of the event.

This enormous value confirms the rapid growth witnessed by the real estate sector in the Kingdom and reinforces Cityscape’s position as a pivotal international platform that brings together investors, developers, and global urban development leaders.

This year’s edition was organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, in partnership with the General Real Estate Authority and the Housing Program—one of the Vision 2030 realization programs. The event was organized by Tahaluf, the joint venture between the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, the Events Investment Fund, and the global company Informa.

Record Expansion and Broad International Participation

This year, the exhibition saw a remarkable expansion in participation, with the event area reaching 166,000 square meters—double the space used in the 2023 edition.

The number of exhibitors also increased by 24%, with representatives from 42 countries, including 15 countries participating for the first time.

The value of real estate assets under management during the exhibition days reached a record $6.1 trillion, an increase of more than 85% compared to the previous edition.

On the business front, the exhibition platforms hosted more than 350 investment meetings, bringing together developers, global financial institutions, and several government entities to enhance future partnerships and investments.

Proptech Solutions and Innovation at the Forefront

The exhibition placed a strong spotlight on the future of proptech and innovation.

The results of the third edition of the Roshn Hackathon were announced, which attracted wide participation in the field of proptech.

The Darent team won first place in the “Daman” track dedicated to startups, while the AeroTwin team won the top prize in the open digital solutions category.

In the smart infrastructure, IoT, and sustainability category, the GroMotion team was crowned, and the Dabberha team won the top prize in the digital living and resident experience category, while the EstateX team won in the artificial intelligence and automation category, with total prizes amounting to 1.3 million riyals.

On the final day, the exhibition hosted the Cityscape Global Innovation Challenge finals, sponsored by Retal, where 60 teams selected from more than 250 applicants competed. The results saw Hive Autonomy win in the startup track and Watergate win in the scale-up track, with their proof-of-concept projects totaling around 375,000 riyals.

AI and Construction Technologies Shape the Future of Cities

The focus on innovation extended to the panel discussions on the closing day, which addressed the future of artificial intelligence, proptech, and construction technologies in city development.

Engineer Waleed Al-Harkan, CEO of Sakani, presented his vision on the role of artificial intelligence in improving the customer journey, explaining how the company developed smart customer personas.

Paulo Calçada, CTO of Porto City, reviewed the impact of artificial intelligence on urban planning and managing major events, noting its role in reducing project development times from weeks to days.

Darren Bechtel, founder and managing director of Brick & Mortar Ventures, discussed the role of modern construction technologies, robotics, and physical artificial intelligence in automating workflows and reducing reliance on traditional labor.

Cityscape 2025 Partners and Sponsors

The exhibition enjoyed broad support from founding partners, including NHC, Diriyah Company, Roshn Group, New Square, Qiddiya City, Rou’a Al Haram Al Makki, in addition to NEOM as the main partner.

Masar Project participated as the comprehensive destination partner, King Abdullah Financial District as the commercial destination partner, and Rou’a Al Madinah Holding Company as the experience destination partner, while STC took on the role of digital enabler.

The list of diamond sponsors for 2025 included: King Salman Park, Red Sea Global, Reemat Riyadh, Abyatna, Ajdan, Ajlan & Bros Group, Ajlan Riviera, Dar Al Arab, Al Basateen, Dar & Emaar, Kaden, Al Majdiah, Mohammed Al Habib, Mountain View, Al Othaim, Osool, Asas, Rafal, Al Rashid Real Estate, Retal, Al Rowshan, Talaat Moustafa Group, and Zood.

Looking Ahead: Cityscape 2026

With the conclusion of Cityscape Global 2025, the exhibition has strengthened its position as the largest real estate exhibition in terms of attendance in the world, and as a leading platform bringing together decision-makers, developers, and investors on a single path that aligns with the Kingdom’s aspirations for urban development, enhances the competitiveness of the real estate market, and supports the transformation journey within the goals of Vision 2030. At the end of the event, it was announced that the next edition, Cityscape Global 2026, will be held in Riyadh from November 16 to 19, 2026.