Siraj Ahmed is Director and Head of Real Estate Strategy at Cavendish Maxwell, where he advises governments, developers, and institutional investors on real estate strategy, feasibility, and investment decisions across the GCC. His work focuses on the front end of development, defining what should be built, how it should be positioned, and how it performs financially. He has led mandates across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, covering everything from large-scale masterplans and economic zones to residential, retail, and alternative asset classes. He has spent his career working across both advisory and development facing roles, contributing to the growth of consulting platforms and supporting the delivery of complex projects in collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders. He is currently involved in expanding the firm’s presence in Saudi Arabia, in line with the region’s evolving development landscape.