Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6 February 2026 — PropTech Connect Middle East 2026 officially opened today under the supervision of Dubai Land Department (DLD), reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for real estate technology and digital transformation, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.
The event brings together senior government officials, global PropTech leaders, developers, and investors to explore innovation, governance, asset management, customer experience, and capital flows shaping the future of real estate.
Matthew Maltzoff, CEO of PropTech Connect, highlighted the importance of high-impact partnerships and global collaboration to accelerate innovation across the world’s largest asset class, calling on participants to translate ideas into actionable growth opportunities.
Majed Al Marri, CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector at DLD, said Dubai is transforming real estate innovation into sustainable economic value through digital transformation and artificial intelligence, supported by flexible regulation, data-driven governance, and advanced digital infrastructure. He also noted the strong performance of Dubai’s real estate market in early 2026, with transactions reaching AED 111 billion across more than 22,000 deals.
On the sidelines of the conference, DLD signed eight memoranda of understanding with leading developers to support innovation, expand institutional investment, and enhance market transparency, in addition to a separate agreement with Equitativa Dubai to promote real estate investment funds globally.
PropTech Connect Middle East 2026 is hosting more than 4,000 participants and 1,500 companies, reaffirming its role as a key platform connecting regulation, innovation, and investment to support the sustainable growth of Dubai’s real estate sector.
