FIVE Bahrain-based real estate titans have been named among the Middle East’s 100 most impactful leaders, according to the latest annual ranking by Forbes Middle East.
The list, which spotlights the developers and decision-makers reshaping the region’s urban landscape, features Ahmed Al Ammadi, Ahmed Yusuf, Mohammed Al Kooheji, Majed Al Khan, and Amin Al Arrayed as key figures driving the industry forward.
The rankings were compiled based on a stringent set of criteria, including years of experience, the scale of current and completed projects, company financials, and the size of landbanks. The UAE continues to dominate the regional leaderboard, with 47 entries, followed by Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Ranked 79th, Ahmed Al Ammadi, the CEO of Diyar Al Muharraq, has steered the development since 2019. Under his watch, the seven-island project has delivered over 5,000 units and remains a cornerstone of Bahrain’s urban expansion, with a focus on comprehensive residential and community infrastructure.
Coming in at 82nd, Ahmed Yusuf has led Seef Properties as CEO since 2015. He oversees a diverse and robust portfolio that includes significant retail malls and hospitality assets, with the company reporting total assets valued at $473 million in 2025.
Ranked 87th, Mohammed Al Kooheji, the CEO of Kooheji Development, has been a fixture in the industry since 2005. His firm, which has delivered over 3,000 units to date, is currently expanding aggressively into the Saudi market, with projects such as the 798,000sqm Rewan Al Ruba residential community aligning with Vision 2030 housing objectives.
At 89th, Majed Al Khan leads Infracorp, a firm established in 2022 that manages a massive $3 billion infrastructure portfolio. With a presence across the GCC, North Africa, and South Asia, the firm is a key player in cross-border infrastructure investment, including a major $1.5bn initiative in Saudi Arabia.
Ranked 94th, Amin Al Arrayed has served as CEO of Naseej since 2023. He oversees a $620m portfolio and has been at the forefront of innovation in the kingdom, recently completing Bahrain’s first smart-homes residential project within the affordable housing sector.
The recognition of these leaders comes as the regional real estate sector continues its rapid ascent. According to recent data from IMARC Group, the Middle East real estate market was valued at $420.5bn in 2025 and is projected to surge to $849bn by 2034.
This growth is being driven by a wave of strategic partnerships and branded developments. Notable regional milestones include a massive $29.7bn deal between Qatari Diar and Egypt’s New Urban Communities Authority, as well as the launch of the $8bn Mercedes-Benz Places project by Binghatti Holding in the UAE.
While the UAE remains the region’s primary real estate hub – with Hussain Sajwani of DAMAC Properties topping the list for the second consecutive year – the inclusion of Bahrain’s leadership underscores the kingdom’s increasingly vital role in the GCC’s wider infrastructure and investment ecosystem.
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