Pakistan”s Real Estate Delegation at CityScape 06” Dubai.

The real estate agents delegation headed by Mr. Zahid Iqbal – CEO PakRealEstate.com visited the CityScape 2006 International Real Estate Exhibition and Conference in Dubai last week. The delegation has rendered singular service to the cause of development and promotion of foreign investment in real estate sector of Pakistan. Cityscape 2006, featured over 500 Real Estate companies from 32 countries – and was billed as the largest gathering of Real Estate professionals from across the globe. The highlights of Dubai business trip were:• Networking with over 150 exhibitors consisting of Real Estate agents, builders, servicing companies, associations and IT companies on one-on-one basis.• Developing a general understanding of how other real estate companies across the world do business.• Understanding the Dubai market and investment potential, industry standards, marketing & sales tactics and logistical issues and general trends of Dubai.• Positive response from several foreign investors.In a nutshell, the achievements gained by our delegation may be described as exposure i.e. knowledge gained through meetings with the best minds of property business from all over the world for 3 days. The best responses were gained from Real Estate servicing companies whose clients are increasingly interested in working in Pakistan.Another outstanding performance of the delegation was its rapport established with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) America. This Global body has a presence in over 22 countries. The said Association has agreed to come to Pakistan in order to conduct educational courses for real estate agents in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad.The 20-member delegation also discussed possibilities of joint ventures with the top investors participating in the exhibition. These joint ventures are now in process and will materialize successfully in the very near future.Cityscape was an eye-opener for those who attended. From small ideas, to big relationships – the three day event was a success, and has convinced the delegation of the importance of attending overseas and local exhibitions.