Remy Blaire welcomes Vince Molinari, the CEO and Founder of FINTECH.TV, live from Cityscape Global 2025. The event, taking place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Saudi Arabia, is one of the most significant real estate conferences in the world, attracting a staggering 170,000 attendees and featuring over 500 speakers across six venues.
Remy and Vince discuss the vibrant energy of the conference, highlighting the immense opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s real estate market. Vince notes that recent regulatory changes have allowed non-Saudi individuals and companies to invest in real estate, a development that occurred in July. This shift is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to diversify the economy and reduce its reliance on oil.
The conversation shifts to the sectors and megaprojects that are garnering attention from global investors. Vince mentions the Red Sea Project, a massive undertaking focused on luxury resorts and high-end tourism, as well as ITIA, a significant development centered around entertainment, sports, culture, and the arts. Both projects are designed to enhance leisure opportunities for residents and attract foreign tourism.
Vince also elaborates on the importance of technology and smart city initiatives in the region. He highlights NEOM, a groundbreaking smart city project that spans over 26,000 square kilometers, emphasizing its focus on sustainability, advanced mobility, and the Internet of Things.