Waleed AlRai is a C-Suite executive in real estate development, investment, and PropTech, with two decades of leadership across the GCC. He brings a rare 360-degree perspective across the full development lifecycle—spanning visioning, feasibility, master planning, investment strategy, capital structuring, and project execution.Throughout his career, Waleed has held senior positions within some of the region’s most prominent organizations, leading landmark projects in hospitality, entertainment, retail, mixed-use destinations, master-planned communities, and branded residences with global icons such as Versace, Paramount, Fendi, and Elie Saab. His professional track record spans roles with subsidiaries of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (including SEVEN and other confidential entities), as well as DAMAC Properties, Eagle Hills, Dar Al Arkan, Catalyst Group, and the Islamic Development Bank’s ICD subsidiary. Renowned for his ability to integrate technical expertise, financial insight, and investment acumen with strategic leadership, Waleed’s career is defined by bold pivots and accelerated growth. Beginning as an architect, he quickly rose through the ranks by coupling his design foundation with sharp business and investment expertise—evolving into a sought-after leader recognized for his multidisciplinary mastery, strategic foresight, and people-centered approach. Waleed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Jordan and is an alumnus of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, where his PropTech graduation project was recognized in the Advanced Real Estate Executive Program. He further enhanced his leadership and business capabilities through executive education at Columbia Business School, MIT Sloan, and London Business School.
