Forbes Middle East’s list for the Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders in 2025 featured 21 Saudi entries — a nod to Saudi Arabia’s booming property market. Leading the Saudi cohort was Yassen Kattan (LinkedIn) of Roshn Group at the 12th spot, followed by Mohammad Albuty (LinkedIn) of the National Housing Company (NHC) at the 15th spot.

Here’s the roster:

  • #12- Yassen Kattan — Roshn Group
  • #15- Mohammad Albuty — NHC
  • #16- Yousef Al Shelash — Dar Al Arkan
  • #17- Bander Albohiry — Al Othaim Investment
  • #22- Sultan Al Otaibi — Taiba Investments
  • #28- Jehad Alkadi — Riyadh Development (Ardco)
  • #31- Abdulrahman Bajunaid — Jabal Omar Development
  • #32- Ajlan Al Ajlan — Ajlan & Bros Holding
  • #33- Mohammed Al Otaibi — Ajdan Real Estate Development
  • #45- Khalid Alsehaibny — Saudi Real Estate Company (Al Akaria)
  • #46- Alison Rehill Erguven — Cenomi Centers
  • #47- Abdullah Faisal AlBraikan — Retal Urban Development
  • #52- Jerry Inzerillo — Diriyah
  • #57- Jarallah Al Amrah — Sumou Real Estate
  • #60- Ahmed Al Sulaim — Jeddah Central Development (JCDC)
  • #61- Faisal Alnasser — Alandalus Property
  • #62- Khalid Al Gahtani — Rikaz
  • #63- Elias Abou Samra — Rafal Real Estate Development
  • #71- Yasser Abuateek — Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction
  • #80- Sherif Selim — Sedco Holding
  • #90- Haroon Al Rasheed — Al Ramz Real Estate