The Operations Management and Business Statistics Group (OMBS), in collaboration with TEDxSQU, organised an inspiring event under the theme “Ideas that Build the Earth” at the Conference Hall, bringing together thought leaders, specialists, and a diverse audience to explore the future of investment, innovation, and sustainable development.
The event served as a dynamic platform to showcase creative ideas and forward-looking visions grounded in knowledge and professional experience. Through a series of engaging talks, speakers highlighted key developments across urban planning, real estate investment, technological transformation, and wealth creation.
A distinguished group of experts and specialists shared insights aimed at enhancing the audience’s understanding of evolving market dynamics and the critical role of innovation in shaping a sustainable economic environment. The discussions emphasised how informed thinking and strategic foresight can contribute to building resilient and future-ready communities.
The event was attended by a number of Their Highnesses, officials, faculty members, representatives from real estate companies, students, and individuals with a keen interest in urban development and investment.
Among the featured talks were:
“Reading the Real Estate Market: How Investors Identify Genuine Opportunities”
This talk explored methods for analysing the real estate market and identifying authentic investment opportunities, while shedding light on common mistakes investors often make.
“Future Cities of Oman: How Urban Planning Creates Investment Opportunities”
The speaker examined the role of urban planning and government-led projects in shaping the cities of the future, and how these efforts open new avenues for investment.
“A Journey to the Top: From Nothing to a Market Influencer in Real Estate”
This session highlighted how experience, perseverance, and the ability to recognise opportunities can transform an individual into a key player influencing the real estate landscape.
“Real Estate in the Age of Technology: How Data and AI Are Transforming Investment”
The talk reviewed the impact of modern technologies and artificial intelligence on the real estate sector, with a focus on the role of big data in enabling precise and informed investment decisions.
Through its carefully curated programme, the event successfully fostered dialogue on the intersection of innovation, investment, and sustainability, reinforcing the importance of ideas in building not only economies, but the future itself.