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Sep 14

51m 27s

Meet Sameh Muhtadi: Shaping Ras Al Khaim...

About this episode

Welcome to Season 2 of The Design Pod. In Episode 2, we sit down with Sameh Muhtadi, CEO of RAK Properties – Ras Al Khaimah’s leading real estate developer. With more than 30 years of international experience, Sameh shares how real estate is not just about buildings, but about creating sustainable destinations where communities and environments thrive. In this episode, we dive into the story of Mina Al Arab, RAK Properties’ flagship waterfront community, home to brands like Anantara, InterContinental, and Nikki Beach. Sameh also reveals how the company is contributing to RAK Vision 2030, guided by the belief that people make the place.

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