The 10 Dynamic Real Estate Leaders in 2024

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Broker, President, and Advisor

Foremost Commercial Real Estate Services

Jeremy Trotter

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Intheever-evolvinglandscapeofrealestate,characterizedbyshiftingmarketdynamics, technologicaladvancements,andchangingconsumerpreferences,theroleofdynamicleaders becomesparamount.Asindustriesadapttonewparadigmsandnavigatethrougheconomicuncertainties,the realestatesectorstandsasacriticalcornerstoneofglobaleconomicgrowthanddevelopment.MirrorReview, initslatestedition,isdedicatedtorecognizingthetransformativeleadershipdrivinginnovationandexcellence intherealmofrealestate.Weproudlypresent“The10DynamicRealEstateLeadersin2024,”highlighting thevisionarieswhoarereshapingtheindustryandsettingnewbenchmarksforsuccess.

OurcoverstoryfeaturesJeremyTrotter,Broker,President,andAdvisoratForemostCommercialReal EstateServices,avisionaryleaderwhosestrategicforesightandunwaveringcommitmenttoclientsuccess haveearnedhimwidespreadrecognition.Withafocusonclient-centricsolutions,marketexpertise,and technologicalinnovation,JeremyTrotterexemplifiestheessenceofdynamicleadershipintherealestatesector Throughhisinsights,achievements,anddedicationtoexcellence,readerswillgainvaluableinsightsintohow ForemostCommercialRealEstateServicesisdrivingtransformativechangeintheindustry.

Inadditiontoourcoverstory,thiseditionshowcasesprofilesofotherinfluentialleaderswhoaremaking significantcontributionstotherealestatelandscape.FromMelissaMata,withherinnovativeapproachesto sustainabledevelopmentandcommunityengagement,toMasoodAlAwar,whoseexpertiseininternationalreal estateinvestmentsspansacrossborders,andCreigNorthrop,knownforhisexceptionalmarketingstrategies andluxurypropertyexpertise,eachleaderbringsauniqueperspectiveandexpertisetotheforefrontofreal estateleadership.ElenaPricefurtherenrichesourexplorationwithherfocusontechnologyintegrationand digitaltransformationintherealestateindustry.

Aswenavigatethroughtheseprofiles,readerswillwitnessthediversestrategies,challenges,andtriumphsof thesedynamicleaders,eachleavinganindeliblemarkontherealestatelandscape.MirrorReviewinvites readerstoexplore“The10DynamicRealEstateLeadersin2024,”celebratingtheirinnovation,resilience,and unwaveringcommitmenttodrivingexcellenceintheindustry

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The Visionary Leadership of FOREMOST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE at JEREMY TROTTER

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IInrealestate,timeisprecious,whetheryouarerentingor buyingproperty.Itiscrucialtoknowhowtosubmita properproposal,navigatecomplexdeals,andunderstand thelocalmarket.Manypeoplethinktheycanrelyonnews andsocialmediaforaccuratecommercialrealestateinfo, butthat snotthecase.Workingwithacommercialbroker ’ istheforemostkeytogettinginsightsyouwon tfind ’ elsewhere. And here is a common myth: people often believe that buyers and tenants have to pay broker fees. That sjustnottrue. ’

JeremyTrotter Broker President Advisor , , ,and at ForemostCommercialRealEstateServices(FCRE), offerssomevaluableadvice:partnerwithanexperienced brokerwhogenuinelycaresaboutyourbestinterests.He alsoemphasizestheimportanceofthinkinglong-term whenmakingrealestatedecisions,whetheryou rebuying, ’ leasing,orinvesting.

ThisiswhereFCREtrulyexcels.Asaproudconsistent recipientoftheprestigious , CoStarPowerBrokerAward theyactasabridgebetweentenantsandpropertyowners, ensuringbothpartiescomeoutahead.Theirmissionis twofold:toprovidetop-tierservicegroundedinintegrity andtrustandtocreateinnovativeindustrybestpracticesfor theenhancedbenefitoftheirclients.Additionally,they havedevelopedaproprietaryprocesstomatchtheirclients’ realestateneedsefficiently Thisprocessensuresseamless realestatetransactionswhileprioritizingclientsatisfaction.

ForemostCommercialRealEstate:WhereClient SatisfactionThrives

ForemostCommercialRealEstate,anestablishedplayerin thefield,beganitsjourneyin2015.Startinginthevibrant marketsofLosAngeles,OrangeCounty,andtheInland Empire,thiscompanyhascreatedauniquenicheby providingservicesthatsetitapartfromthecompetition movingitspresenceontothenationalstage.

FCREspecializesinleasing,selling,and developingproperties,boastinganimpressivetrack record.Theyhaveparticipatedintransactions coveringtensofmillionsofsquarefeetofoffice andindustrialspacesinceinception.Their expertisespansfromsmall1,000-square-footoffice leasestomassive1,500,000-square-footlogistic distributioncenters.

ThemarketsservedbyFCREarediverseandeverchanging.Industrialpropertiessupport manufacturinganddistribution,officespacesfoster corporateinnovation,andretailpropertiesfacilitate consumerinteractions.Inthisdynamic environment,FCREremainsadependablepartner, offeringtailoredsolutionsthatmeettheirclients' uniqueneeds.

ForemostCommercialexcelsinrepresentingboth tenantsandlandlords,thankstotheirdeep knowledgeofcontractnegotiationsandthe intricaciesofmanagingcommercialrealestate. Theyprovideservicesforcommercialwarehouse leasingandacquisition,commercialofficeleasing andacquisition,realestatedisposition,andreal estatemanagement,allwhileadheringto motivatingmanagementprinciples.

AttheheartofForemost’sapproachisaconcept theycall“Creceirge.”Thismeansproviding genuine,personalizedservicesthattreatclientsas individualsratherthanmerefinancial opportunities.Itinvolvesbeingeasilyaccessible, activelylisteningtoclients’needs,andthinking creativelytofindsolutionswhentraditional methodsfallshort.

PuttingClientsFirst:APledgetoDelight

AtFCRE,clientsatisfactionistheNorthStar.Inan industrywherebrokerssometimesprioritizetheir interests,Foremoststandsoutbyensuringthe client’sinterestscomefirst,evenifitmeans passingupadeal.Theirdedicationgoesbeyond justclosingtransactions;theyoffertop-tier commercialrealestateserviceswithapersonal touch,ensuringexcellentprojectoutcomes.They don’tjustlookatthepresentbutalsoconsider wheretheclientwantstobeinthenextthree,five, oreventenyears.

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Clientfeedbackspeaksvolumes,andFCREexcelsinthis regard.Theytakeprideinbeingaconvenient“one-stop shop”forallclientneeds,easilyaccessiblethroughtheir user-friendlywebsite.Thiscommitmentgoesbeyond deals;theyconsistentlyprovidevaluable,up-to-date informationtoempowertheirclients.

ThecoreofForemostCommercial’sclienteleperfectly matchesitsmissionandvision.Theybelieveinpromising lessanddeliveringmore,aimingforgoalsthatmight seemalmostunreachable.Thisambitiousmindsetkeeps themfocusedonexceedingtheirclient’sexpectations.

TherecipeforboostingclientsatisfactionatFCREis simpleyetpotent:maintainapersistentcommitmentto attentiontodetailwhiledeliveringinnovativestrategiesto achieveandexceedestablishedgoals.Thisdedication ensuresthatclientsreceivetheservicetheyexpectand consistentlyencounteranelevatedlevelofexcellence.

HarmonyinAction:AVisionandDedicationtoClients

Jeremy,thefounderandPresidentofForemost,skilfully handlesessentialrolesanddutieswithinthecompany At theheartofhisresponsibilitiesisthecrucialtaskof settingaclearandinspiringvisionfortheorganization—a guidingstarthatlightsthepathforthewholeteam.

Jeremy’sleadershipisn’tjustaboutideas.Heactively ensurestheteamgetsthetrainingandtoolstheyneedto serveclientswell.Thisdedicationtoteamgrowth underscoresFCRE’scommitmenttoexcellence.

Beyondshapingthecompany’svisionandnurturingits talent,Jeremystaysdirectlyinvolvedwithclients.Many oftheseclientrelationshipshavebeenwithhimsincehis earlydaysincommercialrealestate.Thishands-on approachhelpshimdeeplyunderstandclientneedsand industrydynamics.

Balancingthecompany’sneedswiththoseofitsclientsis askillJeremyhashonedoveryearsofdedicatedservice. Hisphilosophyiscrystalclear:byprioritizingclient needs,thecompanynaturallyprospers.ThisclientfocusedapproachformsthecultureofFCRE,where ethics,integrity,andfairbusinesspracticesarethe buildingblocksoflastingsuccess.Afterall,without clients,therewouldbenocompany,andJeremy’s commitmenttotheirsatisfactionensuresthatbothcoexist inharmoniousbalance.

Consider objectives more than one business cycle out from any time, whether buying, leasing, or investing “
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IgnitingSuccessthroughSupportand Inclusivity

Jeremyunderstandsthatsuccessisateameffort. Hisleadershipstyleissimpleyetprofound:he supports,encourages,andactivelyparticipatesin histeam’sjourneys.

OneofJeremy’sprimarystrategiesfor motivatingandinspiringhisteamistoleadby examplewithamantraofbeingHumble,Hungry, andSmart.Hisinfectiousnaturalpositivityand enthusiasminspirehiscolleaguestodreambig andworkhardtoachievetheirpersonaland client-relatedgoals.Jeremyhimselfembodies resilienceandambition.Herecallslivingina churchbasementwithonlyadufflebagof clothes.Thismemoryfuelshisdeterminationand servesasapowerfulreminderofthepotentialfor growthandachievementwithineveryperson.

Jeremyvaluesgivinghisteamthesupporthe missedasayoungbroker.FCREoffersa comprehensivecommercialrealestatetraining program,coaching,andweeklyall-hands meetingstopromotegrowthanddevelopment. Thesegatheringscreateaplatformforaddressing challenges,celebratingachievements,and continuouslearning.

Creatingapositiveandinclusiveworkplaceisa corepartofFCRE’sculture.Thecompany fostersanenvironmentthatencouragescreative problem-solvingandvaluesindividual contributions.Itisaplacewhereideasaren’tjust welcomedbutalsovalidated,reinforcingthe beliefthatstrengthliesinindividuality.

Additionally,thecompanyfocusesonidentifying andnurturingeachbroker’sstrengthswhile assistingtheminovercomingweaknesses. Weeklyteammeetingsserveasforumsfor discussingsuccesses,challenges,andcontract training.Jeremyandhisteamareactively developingatop-notchtrainingprogramto ensuresuccessintheindustry.Theircommitment toopencommunication,solution-driven teamwork,andanopen-doorpolicymakeFCRE aplacewhereeveryteammembercanflourish andcontributetothecompany’scollective success.

Work with an experienced broker that will look out for their best interest “
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LeadingtheWayinthe21st Century

Jeremy’svisionforForemost Commercialisallaboutpioneering innovationandacommitmentto leadingtherealestateindustryinthe 21stcentury.Hisgoalissimple:to takeForemosttothetop,makingita distinguishedcommercialrealestate firminthisera.

Reachingthisgoalmeansstrikinga carefulbalancebetweenpioneering newstrategiesandembracingproven methodsthatworkintoday’severchangingrealestatelandscape.Itisa forward-thinkingapproachthat combinescutting-edgeinnovation withastrongfoundationbuiltontimetestedpractices.Thisgoalreflects theircommitmenttoexcellence, whichwillshapethecompany’s future.

Jeremy’sambitionforFCREpromises aharmoniousblendofinnovationand tradition,leadingthecompanytonew heightsintheconstantlyevolvingreal estateindustryofthe21stcentury

MeetJeremyTrotter

JeremyTrotter’sjourneybeganat CaliforniaStateUniversity, Northridge,whereheearneda Bachelor’sdegreeinBusinessLaw witharealestatefocus,settingthe stageforhisfuturesuccess.

Withhiskeenmindanddeepreal estateknow-how,Jeremyenteredthe commercialrealestateworld.His careertookoffatBeitlerCommercial RealtyServices,wherehehonedhis skillsandmadeasignificantimpact. Asanewcomer,heunderstoodthe importanceoffindingopportunities forlandlords,tenants,sellers,and buyers.Throughhardworkand teamwork,Jeremyearnedthe

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prestigiousRookieoftheYear awardandconsistentlyrankedasa topproducer

Jeremy’scareercontinuedtoriseas heassumedtheroleofExecutive VicePresidentatSynergyReal EstateGroup,Corporate Advisory.Here,heledregional officesandguidedsalesteams, helpingthemstayontopoftheeverchangingmarket.Hisinsightful strategiesandcommitmentledtoa remarkableachievement:adirect revenueincreaseof100%forfour straightyears.Jeremy’sstrategic thinkingconsistentlysethis companyaheadofthecompetition, translatingintotop-notch performanceandcostsavingsfor clients.

Throughouthisjourney,Jeremy neverstoppedlearning.Hebecamea trustedadvisorintherealestate worldasanAdvisorat AdvisoryCloud.Hisinsightsand guidanceweresoughtafterbypeers andprofessionals.

In2015,Jeremyrealizedhisvision andfoundedForemostCommercial RealEstateServices.Asthe President,heledwithinnovation, integrity,andcommitmentto excellence.Underhisguidance,the companyemergedasaprominent playerintherealestateindustry.

Incommercialrealestate,advanced educationisoftenamust.Jeremy’s journeyinspiresthosewhosharehis passionforsolvingcomplexreal estatechallengeswithcreativityand determination.Realestateisfullof opportunitiesforthosewhocan navigateitscomplexitieswithskill anddedication.JeremyTrotteris livingproofofwhatyoucanachieve witheducationandacommitmentto excellence.

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Management-

URL- www.coldwellbankerhomes.com Founded-1920

Description-

Dynamic The10REAL ESTATE LEADERS

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URL-www.elevatedpropertiesintl.com

Founded-

Description-

Coldwell Banker
ElenaPrice(PremierAssociate/ BrokerAssociate)
Bankerisawell-knownand reputablerealestatecompany Itconnectsyoutothemost recentlocallistinginformation,extensiveneighborhood statistics,andlocalmarketprofessionalswhoknowwhatit takestohelpyouachieveyourrealestateobjectives Elevated Properties International
Coldwell
MelissaMata(CEO)
2020
Theorganizationactsasa
collaborator,offeringpropertyownersavarietyof servicescustomizedtotheirdesiredlevelof involvement ElevatedPropertiesInternationalhandlesa varietyofresponsibilitiesforpeoplewhowantahands-
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Foremost Commercial Real Estate Services

Management-JeremyTrotter

(Broker,President andAdvisor)

URL-www.foremost-cre.com

Founded-2015

Description-StartinginthelivelymarketplacesofLos Angeles,OrangeCounty,andtheInlandEmpire,this companyhasestablishedadistinctnichebyoffering servicesthatsetitapartfromthecompetitors,propellingits presencetothenationalscene

In4Velocity

Management-RahulChawla(CEOandFounder)

URL-www.in4velocity.com

Founded-2004

Description-In4Velocity,aBangalore-basedsoftware company,providesIn4Suite®ERP,acloud-based systemthatprovidesfullbusinessmanagement solutionstorealestateandconstructionenterprises worldwide,benefitingover1000organizationsin25+ countries. Medallion

Management-MasoodAlAwar(CEO)

URL-www.medallionuae.com

Founded-2017

Description- MedallionAssociatesisaDubai-basedreal estateinvestingfirm Theymakeinvestmentsinresidential, commercial,andmixed-userealestate.Theirgoalistobring extraordinaryvaluetotherealestatesector

Northrop Realty

Management-CreigNorthrop(CEOandFounder)

URL-www.northroprealty.com

Founded-2000

Description-NorthropRealty,afull-servicebrokerage with16locationsthroughoutvariousstates,hasover50 yearsofexperience,300agents,andawiderangeof realestateservices Theyarecommittedtoaiding clientsinattainingtheirrealestategoals.

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Nunza Real Estate LLC

Management-KieronFranklin(CEO)

URL-www.nunza.com

Founded-2023

Description-Nunza,thelargestdigitalrealestate businessintheUAE,blendstechnologyandtraditional approaches Nunza,basedmostlyinDubai,employs artificialintelligenceandmarketdatatoassistproperty ownersinfastlistingtheirpropertiesforsaleorrent.

Orion Property Group, LLC

Management-MichaelNapovanice(Principal/ President)

URL-www.orionpg.com

Founded-2010

Description-OrionPropertyGroup,LLCisafullservicerealestatefirmthatprovidesproperty management,assetmanagement,andbrokerage services.Theirmanagementstrategyistofocusonthe consumerwhileincreasingtheproperty'sworthforthe owner.

Management-StephenHBittel(FounderandCEO)

URL-www.terranovacorp.com

Founded-1980

Description-TerranovaCorporation,arealestate investmentcorporationintheUnitedStates,maintainsa nearly$1billionportfolio.BasedinMiamiBeach,Florida, itspecializesiniconichighstreetsandmixed-use developmentsthatbenefitboththeindustryandlocal communities.

Management-RudyLiraKusuma(CEO)

URL-www.yourhomesoldguaranteed.com

Founded-2003

Description-YourHomeSoldGuaranteedRealty guaranteesthesaleofyourhomewithin90daysor theywillpurchaseit.Theyofferafullrangeofreal estateservices,fromlistingandmarketingto negotiating.

Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Terranova
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Melissa Mata

MelissaMata,anaccomplishedentrepreneur,

servesastheesteemedCEOofElevated PropertiesInternational.Withafamily legacyrootedinentrepreneurshipandafatherwhoowneda successfulrealestatebrokerage,Melissa’sinterestinthe industrywassparkedatayoungage.Herimpressive journeycommencedwithobtainingherfirstrealestate licensein2008,anotableachievementattheageof19,all whilediligentlyworkingatareputablerealestatefirm. Throughoutthisperiod,shenotonlyrefinedherskillsbut alsopursuedhighereducation,ultimatelyearninga distinguishedbachelor’sdegreeinMarketingand Advertisingin2009.

Evenasshecontinuedherstudies,earningherMaster’sin Barcelona,Spainin2010,Melissa'sdedicationtothereal estatedomainremainedresolute,atraitthatwoulddefine hercareer.FollowingherreturntotheUnitedStatesin 2014,shefurtherbroadenedherhorizonsbyacquiringa Floridarealestatelicense.Thispivotalmoveenabledherto seamlesslyintegrateherexpertisewithherroleata specializedrealestateadvertisingagency,apartnershipthat continuestothrivenowadays.Melissa’ssteadfast commitment,coupledwithherextensiveknowledge, attentiontodetail,andentrepreneurialdrive,positionsher asanexceptionalleaderintherealestaterealm.Her guidancepropelsElevatedPropertiesInternationaltoward unparalleledsuccesswhilealsoinspiringotherswithinthe industry.

NurturingClientRelationshipsandFosteringGrowth

InhercapacityasCEO,Melissaadoptsaprofoundlyhandsonapproach,immersingherselfineveryaspectofthe

business.Hermeticulousattentiontodetailandunyielding commitmenttoachievingresultsshapehercore responsibilities,whichcenteraroundaligningherclient’s needswiththecompany’smission.

Melissa’sastutecomprehensionofherclients’aspirations empowershertoformulatecomprehensivegrowthand marketingplansthatnotonlyleadtotherealizationoftheir immediateobjectivesbutalsofostersustainedsuccess.By closelyheedingherclients’realisticendtargets,shedevises strategiesthatnotonlyfacilitateachievementbutalsolay thegroundworkforcontinuousexpansion,ensuringthatthe journeyextendsbeyondasolitaryaccomplishment.

Clientfeedbackholdsapivotalroleintheoperationsof ElevatedPropertiesInternational,servingasevidenceof Melissa’scommitmenttoclientcontentment.Her responsivenesstothepreferencesanddesiresofguests residinginthepropertiesunderscoresherdedicationto enrichingtheirexperiences.Thisapproachextendsbeyond accommodationstoencompasscollaborationswithlocal businesses,resultinginanimmersiveandunforgettable vacation.Melissa’sproactivecooperationwithlocal enterprisesnotonlyelevatesguests'staysbutalsobolsters thelocaleconomybysupportingsmallbusinessproprietors.

TransformingPropertiesintoProfitableVacation Destinations

ElevatedPropertiesInternationalsuccessfullyemergedin therealestatearenain2020,adifficulttimeformost businessesandtheeconomy,makingapotentimpactby initiallyoverseeinginternationalproperties.Asignificant

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leapoccurredin2023,whenthe companybroadeneditsportfolioto includelocationswithintheUS, accomplishinganimpressivelaunchin ameretwoweeks.Thiscomprehensive endeavorencompassedacquiring, interiordesigning,staging, photography,websitedevelopment, integrationwithsocialmedia, branding,curatedamenities, comprehensivemarketingstrategies andfocusedpaidadvertising initiatives.Theimpressiveoutcomes wereapparentfromtheoutset,withthe companysecuringitsinitialbookingin underthreehoursafterthelaunch.

AtthecoreofElevatedProperties International’sachievementslieits distinctapproachtoproperty managementandvacationrentals.The companyservesasanadaptable collaborator,extendingproperty ownersanarrayofservicestailoredto theirpreferredlevelofinvolvement. Forthosedesiringahands-off approach,ElevatedProperties Internationaltakesonnumerous responsibilities,orchestratingthe transitionofpropertiesintovacation rentals.Thisintricateprocessentails precisemeasurements,strategic furniturechoices,meticulousinterior design,thecreationofalluringlistings, thedevelopmentofmemorable brandingandlogos,andthecaptureof professional-gradephotographs. Furthermore,thecompanyactively manageslistingsonbookingplatforms, budgetmanagement,handlesguest interactions,supervisesreviews, coordinatescleaningteams,oversees replenishmentofinventory,andeven managessocialmediaplatformsand paiddigitaladvertisingcampaigns.

ElevatedPropertiesInternational doesn'tmerelyengageinproperty management;itfunctionsasa comprehensivesolutionproviderthat

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empowerspropertyownerstotapintothefullpotentialof theirinvestments.Bypresentingtailoredservicesaligned witheachowner’spreferencesanddegreeofinvolvement, thecompanyconvertspropertiesintoprofitableand noteworthyvacationdestinations.Therapidtriumphofthe company,evidentthroughswiftbookingsandpositiveguest experiences,underscoresElevatedPropertiesInternational’s prowessintherealmsofrealestateandhospitality management.

ElevatingVacationExperiencesinTwoDistinctRealms

Melissa’scurrentfocuswithElevatedProperties Internationalinvolvesstrategicallytargetingtwodistinctyet captivatingmarkets.Thefirstdomainisfirmlysituated withintheUnitedStates,currentlycenteredaroundthe picturesqueandvibrantMorrison,Colorado.Thisdesired areaservesasagatewaytoanarrayofexperiences, providingproximitytotherenownedRedRocks Amphitheatreforconcertsandfacilitatingswiftaccessto theenchantingmountaintownsthatdefineColorado’s landscape.Withitscloseproximitytoiconicdestinations likeVail,Georgetown,IdahoSprings,andAspen,Elevated PropertiesInternationalestablishesitselfasaprimeoption forindividualsseekinganimmersiveColoradomountain experienceduringanyseason.

Thecompany’ssecondmarketextendsbeyondborders, encompassingacollectionofinternationalvacation propertiesnestledinthecaptivatingambianceofAnton Valley,Panama.ThisexpansionillustratesMelissa’s forward-thinkingapproach,broadeningElevatedProperties International’sofferingstoaglobalclientele.Bycateringto theallureoftheColoradoRockiesandtheexoticcharmof AntonValley,Panama,Melissa’sstrategictargeting underscoreshercapacitytocuratedistinctive,engaging vacationexperiencesthatspancontinentsandembrace diverselandscapes.

Client-CentricExcellence:CraftingPersonalizedand MemorableExperiences

Melissa’sclient-centricapproachatElevatedProperties Internationalhassolidifiedthecompany’sreputation, evidentinanimpressive4.9/5satisfactionratingfrom delightedguests.Bytreatingeachguestlikefamily,the companygoesbeyondtheordinarytoensuretheirdistinct needsaremet.Thisattentivenessisunderscoredby recognizingthatfamilyrequirementsdifferfromthoseofa groupoffriendsattendingaconcert,promptinga personalizedmethodofcraftingmemorableexperiences.

ThecoreofMelissa’sstrategycentersoncustomization andswiftresponsiveness.Withakeenawarenessof diverseguestneeds,thecompanymeticulouslytailorseach guest’sexperience.Quickandefficientresponsesto questionsandrequestsenhancethesenseofcareand attention,fosteringanenvironmentofflourishingguest satisfaction.

Melissa’scommitmenttofeedbackunderscoresher unwaveringdedicationtoevolutionandenhancement. Activelyseekingguestinput,thecompanyconsistently refinesitsofferingsandexploresnewavenues.This adaptableapproachismirroredinanexpandingarrayof servicesthatcorrespondwithseasonaldynamicsandthe purposeoftravel.Fromarrangingshuttletransfersto concertvenuesandorganizingmealservicesto incorporatinglocaltours,Melissaisdedicatedtoenriching eachguest’sjourney.

Inanefforttofurtherelevateclientsatisfaction,Melissa envisionsenhancingtheexperiencethroughdynamiconsiteamenities.Forexample,thecompanyaimstoenhance winterstayswithinvitinghottubsandfirepits,while summervisitswillincludeenticingoutdoorwaterfeatures, andsummeryardgames.Thisinnovativeapproachensures thatreturningguestscananticipatearevitalizedexperience everytimetheychooseElevatedPropertiesInternational.

FosteringCollaborativeProblem-Solving

Melissa’sleadershipphilosophythrivesoncultivatinga teamculturecenteredaroundtheparamountimportanceof theclientexperience.Herapproachextendsbeyond conventionaldefinitionsofsuccess,emphasizingongoing learning,growth,andthepursuitofinnovativesolutions ratherthanthepursuitofbeing“right.”Underher guidance,theteamembracesaresilientmindsetwhere failureisnotdiscouragedbutregardedasasteppingstone towardimprovementandsuccess.Theemphasisliesin recognizingthatattemptinganewandevolvingholds greatervaluethangivingup.

Melissa’scapabilitytomotivateherteamisfueledbyher convictioninthepotentialofcollaborationandproblemsolving.Sheurgesherteammemberstoperceive challengesnotasbarriers,butasprospectstoventureinto unchartedterritoriesandproposeinventivesolutions.This innateproblem-solvingdispositionthatpermeatestheteam empowersthemtoinnovateandadjust,fosteringaculture ofdynamicprogress.

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Toensureafavorableandinclusiveworkplace,Melissa prioritizesopencommunicationandrespectsthediverse backgroundsandlanguagesherteammemberscontribute. Fluentinfivelanguagesherself,sheacknowledgesthe strengthofmultilingualismandencouragesanenvironment thatcelebratesvariedlinguisticproficiencies.Her commitmenttowork-lifebalanceunderscoresherregard forherteam’spersonallives,reinforcingthenotionthat theirtimeisgenuinelyvalued.

Structuredplansandpreciseobjectivessteertheteam’s endeavors,withclearlydefinedgoalsestablishedona weekly,monthly,andquarterlybasis.Thismethodical approachtoplanningandexecutionpropelstheteam towardcollectiveaccomplishmentwhilenurturingasense ofownershipandresponsibility

Melissa’sGuidingPrinciplesforSuccessinRealEstate Leadership

Melissa’sinvaluableadvicetoaspiringleadersenteringthe realestateindustryencapsulatesbothstrategicwisdomand practicalinsights.Herguidanceemphasizestheimportance ofthoroughresearchandmeticulousplanning,advocating foracomprehensiveunderstandingofallpossibilitiesand potentialscenarios.Bycreatingasolidplanandconsidering everyaspect,aspiringleaderscanlaythefoundationfora successfulventure.

Melissa’scounseltotaketheleaponlywhenarmedwitha well-informedandrobustplanhighlightsthesignificanceof preparation.Sherecognizesthatunforeseenchallengesare unavoidable,butthroughdiligentpreparationbeforehand, entrepreneurscannavigatethesechallengesmore effectively.

AutomatizationemergesasacornerstoneofMelissa’s advice,reflectinghercommitmenttooptimizingefficiency Sheunderscoresthevalueofinvestinginsoftwareandtools thatstreamlineprocessesandalleviatetheburdenofmanual tasks.Melissa’semphasisontheprudentuseoftimealigns withherbeliefthattimeisapreciousresourceandthat leveragingavailabletoolscanliberatevaluablehoursfor morestrategicendeavors.

Furthermore,Melissa’scandidrecognitionoftheindustry’s demands—unpredictablehours,demandingwork,and unforeseenissues—atteststoherpragmaticapproach.Yet shealsoemphasizestheimmensesatisfactionderivedfrom creatingmeaningfulexperiencesandmemoriesforclients,a sentimentthatfarsurpassesthechallengesfaced.

VisionaryGrowthandDiversification

MelissaenvisionsadynamicfutureforElevatedProperties International,markedbyrobustgrowth,adaptability,and strategicexpansion.Acknowledgingtheongoingevolution oftherealestatesector,sheembracesshiftsdrivenby factorslikesocialmediaandanticipatesfurthergrowthand innovationonthehorizon.

OneofMelissa’scentralaimsistobroadenthecompany’s reachandinfluencebyowningandoperatingadiverse arrayofproperties.Herambitiousgoalofowning10 propertiescoupledwiththemanagementof10–15privately ownedpropertiesunderscoresherdedicationto comprehensiveexpansion.Throughstrategicdiversification oftheportfolio,sheseekstotapintodifferentmarkets, regions,andtypesofaccommodations,therebyamplifying cross-marketingopportunitiesandnurturingtheloyaltyof returningcustomers.

TheglobalscopeofMelissa’saspirationsisevidentinher aimtoestablishapresenceinEuropeinthenext12months. Thisexpansionalignswithhervisionofprovidingguests withavarietyofexperiences,encompassingeverything frommountaincabinstobeachretreatstoquaintEuropean cottages,thuscateringtodiversepreferencesandtravel intentions,creatingaloyaltyprogramforreturningguests whowishtovisitallpropertiesatexclusivediscounted rates.

Melissa’sforward-lookingperspectiveontherealestate industryunderscoresherbeliefinitsongoingevolution. Withthecontinuedascentofsocialmediaandtechnological progress,sheenvisionsanindustryreadytoembrace innovationevenmoreenthusiastically.

Do the research. Map out your entire plan and create a strategy for any unforeseen scenarios that may come up. Then, jump in with both feet. It will be worth it! ”
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Masood Al A war MasoodAlAwar

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Realestatefirmsneedtoembraceinnovationand havealong-termvisioninordertosucceedinthis transformativeage.Thechallengeisbecoming increasinglymoredifficultastherealestatesectordeals withdisruptivefactorsandtheanticipatedrepercussionsof thepost-COVID-19pandemic.Overtime,theUAEhad manycrises.However,astrongandforward-thinking leadershiptooktheadvantageofcrisestostrengthenits positionasamajoreconomicpower Asaresult,theUAE hasgainedmoreknowledgetobetterleadtheMiddleEast, and ,aDubai-basedprivaterealestate Medallion investmentfirm,isworkingtocontributetothesolutionand encouragegreatness.

Thepandemichasdemonstratedthatnobodyisimmune, includingpeopleaswellasbusinesses,governments,and financialmarkets. ofMedallion,is MasoodAlAwar,CEO abrilliantthinker,andhissuccesshasbeenlargely attributedtohisagility,resilience,preparation,andpeoplefirstmentality.Togetherwithoutstandingexecutivesand motivatedemployees,Masoodcreatedaplatformof excellencewithdisruptingstrategiesandinsightstooffer theirclientsatremendousamountofvalue.

BornWinner

Masoodhasvastexperienceinfinance,politics,andreal estatespanningmorethan30years.Hegraduatedfromthe firstclassoftheHHSheikhMohammedBinRashid LeadershipDevelopmentProgramin2005andhasanMBA fromtheUnitedKingdom.Furthermore,hehaspursueda novelrealestateinvestingstrategyintheUAEbyfusinghis experiencesinthepublicandprivatesectors.InDubaiin 1990,whilecompetingfortheUAEasaSnooker Champion,healsoachievedthefeatofdefeatingSteve Davis,thesix-timeworldchampioninsnooker.

AstheCEO,heisresponsibleforensuringthatMedallion effectivelydeliversitsgoodsandserviceswhileupholding thecorporateprinciplesofresponsibility,honesty, professionalism,courage,andinnovation.Heiswaryofthe

statusquoandafierceadvocateforchangeashewas instrumentalinorganizingthefirstconferenceonsmart citiesandsmarthumancapital,“SmartLivingCity,”which broughttogetherdecision-makers,experts,and professionalsfromaroundtheworld.

Masoodalsoworkedforseveralwell-knownrealestate companies,includingEMAARProperties,SOROUHReal EstatePJSC,TASWEEKRealEstate,andDUBAI PROPERTIES,adivisionofDUBAIHOLDING.Heheld executivepositionsandgainedexperienceinallphasesof thedevelopmentlifecycleinboththeemiratesofDubai andAbuDhabi.

DisruptingtheDubaiMarket

MedallionAssociatesisaprivaterealestateinvestment companywithofficesinDubaithatprovideadvisory services,assetmanagement,financing,anddevelopment. TheDubaiLandDepartmentappointedthebusinessasan internationalpromotionaltrusteeinFebruary2018,andby November2019,thecompanyhasopenedofficesin MalaysiaandLondon.Sincethen,ithasobtainedintricate financingtotalingmorethanDh5.5billionforthevarious itemsintheDubairealestatemarket.

AccordingtoMasood,themottooftheMedallionis“Never turnyourbackonacrisis.Instead,bouncebackeven stronger.”Hebelievesthat,whilechangecanpresent challengesforestablishedcompanystructures,itcanalso presentenormousopportunities.Thecompanyisadamant thattheattractivenessofforeigninvestmentafterCOVID19willbecloselytiedtotherecoveryprogramsputin place.MedallionAssociatesemploysinnovativetechniques toinjectliquidityintotheDubaimarket.

Tocreate4,000affordablerealestateapartments, Medallion’sdevelopmentcompanybegantheprocessof negotiatingprivate-publiccooperationin2019. Furthermore,tocompletetheproject,whichisvaluedat morethanDh2billion,MedallionworkedwithEuropean

“Medallion has attracted foreign investors through competitive, complex, and innovative deal structures that have placed performance at the center of their proposals, with clearly
best practices
KPIs.” 25 | JANUARY 2024
defined
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contractorsandprojectmanagers,Asianinvestment bankers,governmentassetandpropertymanagersfromthe UAE,andamajorityshareholderfromDubai.Inaddition, thecompanyisinvolvedina$300millionoverseas businessthatwillrequirefinancialreorganizationbeforeit canbepromotedinME.

RealEstateServices

MedallionAssociateshasextensiveexpertiseinproviding realestateconsultancyandinvestmentservices.Helping clientsfromthebeginningofarealestateprojecttoits effectiveconclusionandcustomerrelationshipmanagement areitsprimarybusinessactivities.Thebusinessfacilitates connectionsbetweendevelopers,investors,andcustomers. Itscarefullyselectedfundsforparticulardevelopments provideabove-averagereturnsandfinancialsecurity.

With20yearsofbusinessandasuccessfultrackrecordof managingavarietyofassetclasses,Medallion’sprime servicesinclude:

• ASSETMANAGEMENT

• PRIVATEEQUITY

• ADVISORY

• REALESTATEINVESTMENT

• SALESANDMARKETING

AStepaheadofCOVID

Masoodpredictedthepossibilityofamoreextensive worldwideproblemafterthecoronavirusfirstappearedin

Wuhan.Earlyin2020,Medallionexecutivespredictedthat theCOVID-19outbreakinChinacouldspreadgloballyand sparkasignificantliquiditycrisis.Aspartofitsconsulting business,thecompanyputinalotofefforttobuilda financestructuringproduct,andthereisnowalotof demandfortheseproducts,whichprovidesophisticatedand creativefinancingmechanisms.

Everyoneisattemptingtomanagethepost-covid-19 reopeningaswellasthefinancialeffectsofthepandemic. Incontrast,Medallionisusingitsreputationforintegrity anddependability,whichissupportedbyreputable specialists,todrawinforeigninvestors.Thecompanyis winningcommercialstrategiesbyexecutingthestrategy andexploitingitsaccountabilityvaluethrough 'Performance,’clearlydefinedKPIs,andbestpractices.

StrongMindset

Masood Al A war

MasoodisconfidentthatDubaiwillemergefromthe economiceffectsofthecoronavirusinastrongerposition andwithmoreknowledgebecausetheemiratehas historicallyweatheredmanycriseswiththehelpofits strongandimaginativeleadership.

Masoodquotes,“Adestination’sattractivenesstoforeign realestateinvestorswillbehighlydependentonsupport fromgovernments,andDubaiisputtingtogetheroneofthe strongestandmostgenerousrecoveryplans.Medallion Associatesaimstobepartofthisgreatcountry’sstrongand resurgentrecovery.”

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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

A Closer Look at 10 Exciting Innovations Enhancing Productivity

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Constructiontechnologieshaveemergedasa

transformativeforceintheever-evolvingfieldof buildingandinfrastructuredevelopment.With expertspredictingthatthevalueofbuildingtechnologywill skyrockettoastaggeringUS$10.5trillionbytheendofthis year,itisevidentthattheconstructionindustryis undergoingaparadigmshift.Theseinnovativetechnologies encompassawiderangeofadvancements,fromstate-ofthe-artmaterialsandsustainableconstructionpracticesto cutting-edgeautomationanddigitalization.Asthedemand forefficient,cost-effective,andenvironmentallyfriendly constructionsolutionscontinuestogrow,theexploration andimplementationofconstructiontechnologieshave becomeparamount.Inthisblog,wewilllookatthetop10 constructiontechnologiesandtheirimpactonthe constructionbusinessandtheworldatlarge.

1.Drones

●TopographicMappingandLandSurveys

●Securitysurveillance,StructureInspection,and Photography

●Marketvalue-US$1145.2million

Topographicmappingandlandsurveysaretwoofthemost significantusesofdrones.Dronesusinghigh-resolution camerasandGPStechnologycanmapandsurvey enormouslandareasrapidlyandaccurately,makingthe processfaster,safer,andmoreefficient.Theyalsoused dronesforsecurityandstructureassessment.Dronescanbe outfittedwithvarioussensorsandcameras,makingtheman effectivetoolformonitoringandinspectingvital infrastructure,includingelectricallines,pipelines,and bridges.

2.BIM

●Improvedaccuracyandcoordination

●Increasedproductivityandefficiency

●Marketvalue-US$7.9billion

BuildingInformationModeling(BIM)isadigital representationofabuilding’sphysicalandfunctional characteristics.BIMhelpsidentifypotentialissuesduring thedesignphase,reducingthechancesoferrorsand conflictsintheconstructionphase.Itstreamlines communicationandcollaborationamongprojectteams, reducesrework,andoptimizestheuseofresources.BIM canalsoenhancethequalityofabuilding,asitprovidesa comprehensiveanddetailedviewofthebuilding's constructionandmaintenancerequirements.

3.VR

●Betterconstructionmanagement

●Enhancedcommunicationandcollaboration

●Marketvalue-US$35billion

Virtualrealityhasenormouspotentialtochangethe constructionbusiness.Constructionprofessionalscanuse virtualrealitytovisualizeandmanipulate3Dmodelsof buildingblueprints,makingiteasiertospotandremedy flawsbeforeconstructionbegins.Thissystemcanalso replicatevariousenvironmentalconditions,allowing architectsandengineerstoassessbuildingstructural integrityandresiliencetonaturalcalamities.Overall,the applicationofvirtualrealityinconstructioncanimprove projectefficiency,lowercosts,andimprovefinalproduct quality

4.3Dprinting

●Efficientmaterialsusage

●Eliminatingerrors

●Marketvalue-US$5.65Billion

3Dprintingisoneofthemostpreferredandin-demand methodsinconstructiontechnologies.3Dprintingin constructionhasthepotentialtochangematerialsources. Prefabricatedmaterialscanbeprintedanddelivered directlytotheprojectsite,whichspeedsuptheconstruction process.On-site3Dprintingdecreaseswasteandcuts transportationandstoragecosts.However,constraintsin massproductionandthehighcostoflarger-scale3D printersposebarrierstothewideradoptionofthis technology

5.Robotics

●3Dprintingrobot

●Brick-LayingRobot

●Marketvalue-US$2,398.7million

Intherealmofconstructiontechnologies,Roboticsplaysa vitalrole.Itisabranchoftechnologythatdealswith creating,maintaining,andusingrobots.Robotic3D printingtechnologiesuseconsecutivelayersofmaterialto buildthree-dimensionalitems,speedingupandimproving theproductionprocess.Brick-layingrobotscanconstruct structuresusingbricksandmortarfarmorequicklythan humans,loweringthepossibilityofaccidentsanderrorson thejobsite.Itmightbeagame-changer,enablingquicker constructionandreducinglaborexpenses.

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6.Blockchaintechnology

●Improveddatamanagement

●Improvedprojectmanagement

●Marketvalue-US$17.46billion

Blockchaintechnologyisadistributed ledgertechnologythathasthepotential torevolutionizedatamanagement.It enablesthecreationofatamper-proof andsecurerecordoftransactionsthat canbeaccessedandupdatedby multiplepartiesinadecentralized manner Thisensuresthatdatais accurate,transparent,andimmutable, thusimprovingdatamanagement. Usingsmartcontractsinblockchain technologycanautomateproject managementprocesses,improving efficiencyandreducingthelikelihood oferrors.Withthehelpofblockchain technology,organizationscan streamlinetheirdatamanagementand projectmanagementpractices,resulting inimprovedproductivityandbetter outcomes.

7.AI

●ProjectPlanning

●AutomatedMeasurements

●Marketvalue-US$1,831.0million

Artificialintelligencereferstothe abilityofmachinestosimulatehuman intelligenceandperformtaskssuchas decision-making,problem-solving,and learning.AIhasrevolutionizedmany industriesandisincreasinglybeing usedinprojectplanning.WithAIpoweredprojectplanning,organizations canstreamlinecreatingandexecuting projectplans,leadingtomoreefficient andeffectiveprojectmanagement.AI canautomatemeasurements,making gatheringandanalyzingdataeasierto informprojectdecisions.Thiscansave timeandresourcesandimprove accuracy.Overall,AIhasthepotential toenhanceprojectplanningand managementsignificantly

8.Wearables

●EnhancingOnsiteSafety

●FacilitatingCommunication

●Marketvalue-US$9.46billion

Wearablesareelectronicdevices,such assmartwatches,fitnesstrackers,and augmentedrealityglasses.These devicescanpotentiallyenhanceonsite safetyinvariousindustries,suchas construction,manufacturing,and healthcare.Forexample,wearable sensorscanmonitorthehealthand safetyofworkers,alertingthemto potentialhazardsandprovidingrealtimefeedbackontheirphysical condition.Inaddition,wearablescan facilitatecommunicationbetweenteam membersinremoteornoisy environments,allowingforfasterand moreefficientcollaboration.Overall, wearablesareapromisingtechnology thatcanimproveworkplacesafetyand productivity,aswellasenhance communicationandcooperationin variousindustries.

9.Greenandinnovativematerials

●deliverslong-termsustainableresults

●minimizestheharmful environmentaleffects

●Marketvalue-US$334billion

Greenandinnovativematerialsare crucialinpromotingsustainable developmentandreducing environmentalharm.Thesematerials deliverlong-termsustainableresults, whichmeanstheyarebuilttolastand reducetheneedforfrequent replacement.Byusinginnovative materialsthatareenvironmentally friendlyandenergy-efficient,wecan minimizetheharmfulenvironmental effectsassociatedwithtraditional constructionmaterials.Thisis importantbecausetraditionalmaterials oftenrequirethedepletionofnatural resources,contributingtothegrowing

environmentaldegradationproblem. Usinggreenandinnovativematerials canpromotesustainabledevelopment andbuildamoresustainablefuture forourselvesandfuturegenerations.

10.Cloud-basedcollaborationtools

●EaseofAccess

●DocumentControl

●Marketvalue-US$4.5billion

Cloud-basedcollaborationtoolshave revolutionizedthewaypeoplework together Thesetoolsprovideavirtual workspacewhereteammemberscan sharedocuments,communicatein realtime,andcollaborateonprojects fromanywhereintheworld.Oneof themostsignificantbenefitsofcloudbasedcollaborationtoolsistheirease ofaccess.Youcanloginandaccess yourfilesandworkfromanydevice aslongasyouhaveaninternet connection.Thisflexibilityallows teammemberstoworkfromhome, onthego,orevenonvacation.These toolsproviderobustdocument controlfeatures,suchasversioning andaccesspermissions,thatensure everyoneisworkingonthemostupto-datedocumentversionandthat sensitiveinformationremainssecure. Withcloud-basedcollaborationtools, teamscanworkmoreefficientlyand effectively,regardlessoflocation.

Inconclusion,construction technologieshaverevolutionizedthe industry,improvingefficiency,safety, andsustainability.FromBIMto dronesandrobotics,thesetools streamlineprocessesandreduce costs.Embracinganddeveloping thesetechnologieswillshapethe futureofconstruction,makingit moreresilientandadaptable.We hopethisblogonconstruction technologieshasprovidedvaluable insightsintotheirtransformative potential.

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THE TOP 10 LARGESTAIRPORTS IN THE WORLD BY SIZE IN 2024

Discoverthelargestairportsintheworld.Exploretop-notch facilities,globalconnectivity,andmuchmoreatthesemega aviationhubs.

Didyouknowthatoneofthelargestairportsintheworldby sizecoversanareaof776squarekilometers,whichislarger thantheentirecountryofBahrain?

Orthattheworld’sbusiestairportbypassengertraffichandled over93millionpassengersin2022?

Orthattheworld’snewest airport starfish-shapedstructured openedin2019andcostover11billionU.S.dollarstobuild.

Well,thesearejustsomeoftheamazingfactsandatrailerto getanideaofwhatinformationyouwillgetafterreadingthis.

Inthisblogpost,youwilllearnhowairportsare measuredbysizeandwhysizemattersfortravelersand airlines.Sobuckleuptodiscoverthetop10largest airportsintheworldbysizeandwhattheyoffer.

Let’shavealookatthelargestairportsinthe world:

1. KingFahdInternationalAirport

● Size:299squaremiles

● Country:SaudiArabia

● IATA:DMM

● ICAO:OEDF

● Elevation:22m

● Opened:1999

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KingFahdInternationalAirport topsthelistof thelargestairportsintheworld..OriginallyaU.S. airbaseduringtheGulfWarbeforetransitioning intoacivilianairport.KFIAboastsapassenger terminalwithsixlevels,equippedwith66check-in counters,10baggagereclaimcarousels,and42 gates.

SpecialFeatures:

● RoyalTerminalforVIPsandroyalfamily withparking,gardens,andfountains.

● CargoVillage(SouthernSide)handles1.2 milliontonsofcargo,16aircraftstands, andcustomsclearance.

● AirportMosquehosts2,000worshipperswith Bedouin-inspireddesign.

● ControlTowerstandsat85.5meterswitha radardomeandobservationdeck.

● Two4,000-meterparallelrunwaysforvarious aircraft.

KFIAservesasahubforSaudiaandFlynas,connecting to43destinationsglobally.Theairportoffersamultitude ofotheramenitieslikeshops,restaurants,duty-free outlets,airlinelounges,abusinesscenter,amedical center,ahotel,andvarioustransportationoptions.

KFIAhasexpandedwithanewrunwayin2006,acargo terminalin2015,andacheck-inhallinTerminal1in 2019.Bothterminalsprovidemodernamenitieslike check-incounters,securitycheckpoints,baggageclaim areas,diningoptions,retailstores,currencyexchange services,ATMs,freeWi-Fi,prayerrooms,restrooms, andairlineloungesforpassengerrelaxationbefore flights.

2. DenverInternationalAirport

● 53squaremiles Size:

● UnitedStates Country:

● DENIATA:

● KDENICAO:

● 1,656m Elevation:

● 1995Opened: DenverInternationalAirportisarenownedaviationhub withastoriedhistoryandremarkablegrowth.Replacing theoldStapletonInternationalAirport,itexpandedover landannexedbyDenver,makingitthesecond-largest airportsintheworld.Cateringtothesurgingdemandfor airtravel.DENisapivotalhubboastinganarrayof facilities.

SpecialFeatures:

● IconicJeppesenTerminalresemblingthe Rockies.

● Fiveinterconnectedconcourses(A,B,C,D, andE).

● TwocolossalrunwaysforAirbusA380.

● Afuturistic327-foot-tallcontroltower.

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● WestinHotelandTransitCenterfor accommodationsandrailconnectivity

● Amenitieslikeaplayarea,businesscenter, lounges,shops,restaurants,andnearbyhotels forseamlesstravel.

Artinstallations,includingsculptures,murals,and interactiveexhibits,gracetheairportgrounds.Withover 25airlinescallingDENhome,itoffersnon-stopservice to215destinationsacrosstheglobe.

DENchampionssustainabilitywitha10-megawattsolar powersystem,reducingemissionsby15,000metrictons annually.Eco-initiativesincluderecycling,composting, alternativefuels,energy-efficientlighting,native vegetation,andwaterconservation.

3. IstanbulAirport

● Size:29.5squaremiles

● Country:Turkey

● IATA:IST

● ICAO:LTFM

● Elevation:99m

● Opened:2018

IstanbulAirport,isthecity’slargestinternational airport,offeringawiderangeoffacilitiesandservices. Themodernterminalcovers1.4millionsquaremeters withanannualcapacityof90millionpassengers, featuringfivepiers,sixrunways,andadistinctive90meterairtrafficcontroltower

SpecialFeatures:

● Itoffersdiverselounges,shops,restaurants,and ahotelcomplex.

● Theairportconnectstothecitycenterthrough varioustransportationoptions.

● Constructionbeganwithanapproximatecostof 10.2billioneuros.

● Futureplansincludefourterminalbuildings, increasingcapacityto200millionpassengers annually.

Theterminalcomprisesfivelevels,emphasizing passengercomfortwithnaturalventilationsystemsto

reduceenergyconsumption.Italsoincludesaduty-free area,piersnamedfromAtoG,andacargoterminal spanning165,000squaremeters.

IstanbulAirportisamajorhubforTurkishAirlines,with flightstoover300globaldestinationsandotherairlines alsooperatingthere.Theairportexcelsinpassengerand cargotrafficandisknownforitsadvancedtechnologyand sustainabilityefforts.

4. Dallas/FortWorthInternationalAirport

● 26squaremiles Size:

● UnitedStates Country:

● DFWIATA:

● KDFWICAO:

● 185m Elevation:

● 1973Opened:

Dallas/FortWorthInternationalAirportistheresultofa visionarycollaborationbetweenDallasandFortWorth, initiatedtoaddresstheirinadequateindividualairports. Withaninvestmentofapproximately$700million,itis alsoamongtheoneofthelargestairportsintheworld.

SpecialFeatures:

● DFWAirportoffersfiveterminalswithdining, retail,andservices.

● Italsohasanobservationdeck,anaviationhistory museum,andconferencecenters.

DFWAirportexperiencedsubstantialgrowth,adding TerminalD,Skylinkpeoplemover,DARTOrangeLine station,andrenovatingTerminalsA,B,C,andE. Additionalenhancementsinvolvednewrunwaysand runwayextensions(13R/31L).

Servingover28airlinesandconnectingtravelerstomore than260destinationsworldwide. DFWAirportisa bustlingtravelhubwithcarrierslikeAmericanAirlines, DeltaAirLines,andmore.Additionally,ithostsover22 cargoairlines,makingitasignificantplayeringlobalcargo transportation.

5. OrlandoInternationalAirport

● 20squaremiles Size:

● UnitedStates Country:

● MCOIATA:

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OrlandoInternationalAirporthasfourterminals:the MainTerminal,amajorhub;theNorthTerminal,serving SouthwestAirlines;theSouthTerminal,featuring advancedamenities;andTerminalAforinternational airlines.MCOoperatesfourrunways:1R/19Lforlarge planes,1L/19Rfordomesticflights,9L/27Rfor internationalflights,and9R/27Lforbackupand crosswindlandings.

SpecialFeatures:

● UniformloungeexperienceatMCO,including airline,PriorityPass,andindependentlounges.

● Variedshoppinganddining,fromluxury boutiquestofast-foodanddine-inrestaurants.

● Convenientaccommodationsnearby,including HyattRegency,Marriott’sGrandeVista,and HiltonOrlandoAirport.

● Fourterminalsandthreerunways,makeMCOa majortravelhub,especiallyforAmerican Airlines.

● Ongoingexpansionandimprovements,suchas TerminalD,theSkylinksystem,DARTOrange Linestation,andextensiverenovations.

MCO’sappealextendstoitswide-rangingairline offerings,connectingpassengerstoover200destinations acrosstheglobe.

Itsoutstandingdomesticandinternationalconnectivity ensuresitscontinuedprominenceontheglobalstage, makingitapreferredchoicefortravelersnearandfar.

6. DullesInternationalAirport

● 18squaremiles Size:

● UnitedStates Country:

● IADIATA:

● KIADICAO:

● 95m Elevation:

● 1962Opened:

DullesInternationalAirportisamodernhuboftravel excellencewithsixinterconnectedterminals(A,B,C,D, E,andF)andfourrunwaystoefficientlyhandlevarious aircraftsizes.Itoperates24/7,offeringover100gatesand adiverserangeoffinediningoptions.

SpecialFeatures:

● Duty-freeshopsforretailtherapy

● CurrencyexchangebureausandATMsfor financialservices.

● Dedicatedcentersandconferencefacilitiesfor businesstravelers.

● Variousloungesforcomfortandrelaxation.

● Medicalfacilitiesforemergencies.

● Convenienttransportationoptionstosurrounding areas.

● Multipleparkinggaragesforpassenger convenience.

Ithasseenextensiveexpansionsandupgrades,suchasthe additionofafourthrunwayin1978,fosteringitsgrowth andmodernization.

Theairportservesasamajorhubforairlinesconnecting travelerstoawiderangeofglobaldestinations,offering diversepassengeramenitiestocatertotheirneeds.

● Size:18squaremiles

● Country:China

● IATA:PKX

● ICAO:ZBAD

● Elevation:30m

● Opened:2019

BeijingDaxingInternationalAirportisalsooneofthe largestairportsintheworldandamajortransportation hub.Itboastsa700,000-square-meterterminalwitha distinctivefive-pointedstardesignandfourrunways, handling620,000aircraftmovementsannually

SpecialFeatures:

● Theairporthasauniformlayoutwithasingleterminalbuildingandfiveconnectedconcourses.

● Itoperatesefficientlywithfourparallelrunways foraircraft.

7. BeijingDaxingInternationalAirport
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● Businesstravelershaveaccesstovariouslounges withamenities.

● Therearediverseshoppinganddiningoptionsto suiteveryone.

● Accommodationchoicesrangefrombudgetto upscalehotelsforalltravelers.

Sustainabilityandefficiencywerecentraltoitsdesign, incorporatinginnovativetechnologieslikeRFIDbaggage tracking,geothermalheatpumps,andfacialrecognition securityaccess.

BeijingDaxingInternationalAirportconnectsmajor carrierstoglobaldestinations.Inessence,itseamlessly connectstheworldtoBeijingandbeyond.

8. GeorgeBushIntercontinentalAirport

● 17squaremiles Size:

● UnitedStates Country:

● IAHIATA:

● KIAHICAO:

● 30m Elevation:

● 1969Opened:

GeorgeBushIntercontinentalAirport,23milesnorthof downtownHouston,isacrucialgatewayfortheHouston metropolitanarea.Itfeaturesfiveterminals(A,B,C,D, andE)withparking,check-in,security,baggageclaim,and groundtransportationservices.IAHconnectsterminalsvia anundergroundtrainsystemandashuttlebus.

SpecialFeatures:

● Theairportfeaturesamodern269-footairtraffic controltowerforsafetyandefficiency.

● Passengersandvisitorscanenjoylounges,shops, restaurants,cafes,andvariousservices.

● Terminalshavespecificfunctions:Afordomestic UnitedAirlines,BforUnitedExpressregional flights,CfordomesticUnitedAirlines,Dfor internationalflights,andEforinternational flights.

IAH’shistorydatesbacktowhenitreplacedHouston InternationalAirport(nowWilliamP.HobbyAirport).The airportwasnamedafterGeorgeHerbertWalkerBush.

Multipleairlinesofferextensivedomesticand internationalroutes,connectingtravelerstoover150 globaldestinations.IAHboasts161gates,an automatedpeoplemoversystem,subway connections,superjumbojetgates,petreliefareas, chapels,andvariousshopsandrestaurants.

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ShanghaiPudongInternationalAirport

● Size:15squaremiles

● Country:China

● IATA:PVG

● ICAO:ZSPD

● Elevation:4m

● Opened:1999

ShanghaiPudongInternationalAirportstandsas aprominentandmodernairport,knownforits extensiveofferingsandworld-classservices,serving asavitallinkforpassengerstovariousdestinations andcontinuallysettingnewstandardsintheaviation industry.

SpecialFeatures:

● ShanghaiPudongInternationalAirport featuresTerminal3withastate-of-the-art design.

● PVGoperateswithfourparallelrunways, ensuringefficienttrafficmanagement.

● Theairportoffersdiverselounges,including first-class,business-class,andmore.

● PVGhasavarietyofshopsandrestaurants, includinginternationalbrandsandduty-free options.

Primarilyestablishedtoalleviatecongestionat ShanghaiHongqiaoInternationalAirport.Situated onreclaimedlandinShanghai’sPudongdistrict,the airporthasundergoneseveralexpansions,withthe mostrecentin2019,whichintroducedanewsatellite terminal.

PVGservesasamajorhubforChinaEastern Airlines,ChinaSouthernAirlines,andAirChina, whilealsoactingasasignificanthubfor internationalcarriers.Theairport’sextensive

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● IATA:CAI

● ICAO:HECA

● Elevation:116m

● Opened:1963

CairoInternationalAirportisthe10thlargest airportsintheworld.Itprominentlyserves bothdomesticandinternationaltravelers offeringacomprehensivesetoffeaturesand facilities.

SpecialFeatures:

● Threeterminals:Terminal1 (domesticflights),Terminals2and 3(internationalflights).

● Tworunways:Runway1(4,000 meters)andRunway2(3,399 meters)fordifferentaircraft.

● Variouslounges(business,firstclass,family)andarangeofshops andrestaurants.

● Nearbybudgetandluxuryhotels forpassengerconvenience.

Theairport’shistoryismarkedby development,withitsmostrecentrenovation in2011significantlyboostingitscapacityto serveover40millionpassengersannually.

Arangeofdomesticandinternational airlines,connecttravelerstodestinations worldwide,makingCairoInternational AirportacrucialgatewaytoEgyptand beyond.

Conclusion

Alargeairportoffersbenefitslikeincreased capacity,connectivity,convenience,and economicgrowth.However,italsocomes withchallengessuchascongestion,noise, pollution,security,andenvironmental impacts.Attheendofourjourney,we rankedthetop10largestairportsinthe worldandexploredthedetailsabouteach. Sowhichairportareyouexcitedaboutand why?

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“My philosophy regarding the brokerage's growth and expansion has always been based on the Wayne Gretzky quote—You skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.”

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CREIG NORTHROP

A Charismatic Real Estate Leader with Profound REALTOR® Expertise

Arealestateleadermustknow

howtoleadtheirbrokerage andpossesscertainqualitiesto retaintheirleadershipcharisma.In addition,sincetherealestatemarketis extremelycompetitive,leadersmust leveragethelatesttrendsand opportunitiestostayontopoftheir game.Influencedbyaninsatiabledrive tohelppeopleachievetheirgoals, CreigNorthrop(FounderandCEO ofNorthropRealty)builta“care first”full-servicebrokerage.His knowledgeandexpertise,alongwith hisacademics,solidifieshis understandingofwhatpeoplewantand theemotionaldecisionsmadebasedon theirneeds.In2018,Creigfounded NorthropRealtywithhiswife,Carla Northrop(CEO)andexpandedits footprintintheMid-Atlantic.

LearningandPursuingGoals

Creigstartedintheindustryatayoung age,workingasacourierforhis mother,atopagentforColdwell Bankerinternationallyforthreeyears. Hecarefullyandmethodically observedhowhismotherhadmastered theartofsaleswhileproviding amazingcustomerservice.Meanwhile, healsodiscoveredhisvoraciousdrive tohelpothersachievetheirgoals.So, in1986,heearnedhisrealestate licensewhileattendingtheUniversity ofMaryland.

AfterpursuingadegreeinPsychology,

Creigcultivatedthatknowledgeto launchacareerasanindividualreal estateagent.Usingwhathecallsthe ‘psychologyofsales’,Creigearned recognitionasoneoftheyoungest agentstoachieveabilliondollarsin salesvolume.

The‘NorthropEdge’

In2000,CreigandCarlastartedThe CreigNorthropTeam,atop-producing salesteamthatwasknownfor providingextraordinaryserviceatno extracost.Theirteam’sfocuswasbuilt onbuildinglife-longrelationshipswith clientsratherthansingular transactions.

TheCreigNorthropTeamearned severalaccoladesbetween2000and 2018,includingthetitleofthe#1Real EstateTeaminMarylandbyVolume fortwelveconsecutiveyearsbeginning in2005andthentheunprecedented honorofbeingnamedbyRealTrends andTheWallStreetJournalasthe#1 RealEstateTeamintheNationby Volumethreetimes,in2011,2012,and 2017.

In2018,TheCreigNorthropTeam transitionedtoNorthropRealty,afullservicebrokerage,expandingand cateringtotheirclient’sneedsfrom beginningtoendwiththebestsystems, technology,andcustomerservice. NorthropRealty’sapproacheasesthe stressofhomebuyingandsellingfor

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theirclientsthroughatop-notchinhousemarketingagency,licensed clientcarecoordinators,professional homestagingconsultants,andcuttingedgetechnologyprovidingaworldclassclientexperience.

In2020,afterachievingoverone billiondollarsinsalesvolume, NorthropRealtywasnamedthe#1 SpecialtyBrokerageintheNationby RealTrends&TomFerry.Currently, thebrokeragehas300+agentswho

closeover3,000 transactionsannually

DynamicStewardship

Beingatthecompany’s forefront,Creigleadsby example.Hisfocus contributestotheoverall successofthe brokerage—makingtopleveldecisionsby workingcloselywith Carlaalongwiththeir ExecutiveLeadership Team. “I understand that to scale successfully, the brokerage’s executive infrastructure had to scale,” mentionsCreig.

Overtime,Creigand Carlahaveassembleda teamoftalented individualsforNorthrop Realty.Creigassertsthat theyhavehiredthebest C-Suitewithdefined lanesandgoals, leveragingtheir collectiveexpertise,and propellingthebrokerage tothenextgrowthphase.

State-of-the-art Technology

Attheonsetoftheglobal pandemic,NorthropRealtydidnot pausebutpivoted.Thebrokeragewas 5-yearsaheadofitscompetitionwith itsstate-of-the-arttechnologythat enabledtheiragentsandteamstosell 944+houseswithinaweeksince January2021.

Theirofficesarewhereclientsand agentsalikehavealltheresourcesthey needattheirfingertips.Sofarthisyear, NorthropRealtyhasaddedmore officesservinghomebuyersandsellers

inMaryland,Delaware,Pennsylvania, Virginia,andWashingtonD.C.

TheThreeC’s

NorthropRealtyisconstantly deployingcutting-edgetechnology, systems,andextraordinarycustomer service.Ithasbuiltandcontinuesto growitsinnovativebrokerageby employingthe3C’s:Care, Consistency,andConfidence.

• NorthropRealtycaresaboutits clients,thecommunitiesitserves, andeveryoneinthebrokerage.

• Itisconsistentwithitsmessages andlevelofservices.

• Thebrandissynonymouswith thecompany’sconfidenceandis veryknowledgeableintheareasit serves.

NorthropRealtyonlyhasfull-timeor “all-the-timeagents”whoareconfident intheirknowledgeofthemarket.This isduetothebrokerage’srobustand ongoingfreesalestraining platform—NorthropU

AnInspirationalLeader

Asaninspirationalleader,Creig adviseshisagentsandstaffneverto stoplearning.Herecommendsseeking waystobeontopoftheever-changing marketandtoneverloseyour competitiveedgebecauseadversity doesnotbuildcharacter,itrevealsit.It helpseveryonetoinnovateandgrow together.Headds, “You always need to have a pulse on the market and lead by example because your character is built when no one is looking. It is the difference between an Agent and a Top Producer.” Citinganexampleof himself,Creigmentionsthatifyou lovewhatyoudo,youmustbeanalltimeagentandputyourclients’needs first,andsuccesswillbeyours.

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“BEING

HARDWORKING

IS CRUCIAL SINCE THEIR GREAT SUCCESS DOES NOT HAPPEN BY CHANCE."

STEERING SUCCESS WITH PARAMOUNT LEADERSHIP

Leadershipisnotinheritedbutlearnedand attainedwithtime.Tobealeaderistolead theteamthroughallsortsofobstructionsand oddsineverysphereoflife.Ithardlymatters whatcommunity/gender/racesomeonehailsfromas longasthepersonisrecognizedasanexcellentleader Inthecurrentera,womenhavebeenusheringthe industrialandbusinessspheresasdynamicleaders. Theyarenotonlymarkingtheirpositionsatthe forefrontofthesesectorsbutarealsosteeringprofound growthineverypossiblearena.

Withahighlyencompassingvisionandproliferative mindset,womenleadersareprovingthemselvesas moresuccessfulandagileintheindustrialdomains.Be itastheCEOoranyotherexecutiverole,womenare surpassinggenderstereotypesanddominancetoprove theirauthorityandcaliberintheindustry.

Onesuchchiefexampleofparamountleadershipis portrayedbyElenaPrice(PremierAssociate/Broker AssociateatColdwellBanker).Asanindependent contractor,Elenaisacertifiedmarketingandrelocation specialist.Moreover,sheisadesignatedseller’sagent andiswellrecognizedasalicensedbrokerinMAand RI.ShealsoisamemberoftheGreaterBostonReal EstateBoard.

InarecentconversationwithMirrorReview,Elena shedlightuponthevariousdomainsofleadership, uniquesolutionsofferedbythecompany,futureaspects ofbeingafemaleleader,andmanymore.Herearethe snippetsfromtheprofoundconversation.

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Elena Price Premier Associate/Broker Associate
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Coldwell Banker

What distinguishes Coldwell Banker from its competitors?

Establishedinthe1920s,ColdwellBankerisalongestablishedandrespectedrealestatecompany.Itconnects youtothelatestlocallistinginformation,comprehensive neighborhooddata,andlocalmarketexpertswhounderstand whatittakestohelpyoureachyourrealestategoals.The companyhasbeenservingbothnationalandinternational markets.

ColdwellBankerofferscutting-edgetechnologyand innovativemarketing.Propertiesareadvertisedonhundreds ofwebsites,andtargetedonlinelistingnotificationsensure maximumexposuretopotentialbuyersandrealestateagents acrossallmajorplatforms.Professionalphotography providesunsurpasseddigitalandprintbrochures,postcards, andeblasts.

As a prominent figure in the company, can you brief us about your roles and responsibilities at the company?

AlthoughaffiliatedwithColdwellBanker,Iaman independentcontractorandresponsibleforestablishingand maintainingmyownbusiness.Istrivetoprovidethebest serviceformyclientsthatincludesaccuratereal-timedataas wellasdirectknowledgeoftheindustry.Ialsobelievein conductingmybusinesswithprofessionalismandinculcate thehighestofethicalbehaviorsothatmyclientsare comfortableintrustingmewiththeirbusiness.

BeingaffiliatedwithColdwellBankerhasallowedmeto leveragetheirresourcesandexpertiseinprovidingservices toclientswithhigh-levelprofessionalismandethical standards.Thecompanystrivestoremaincurrentthroughits technologyandmarketingmaterialsaswellasitsmethodsof runningthebusiness.

According to you, what essential qualities make a leader unique?

Theabilitytoknowwhentolistenandlearnfroma situation.Aleaderalsorecognizesthatitisimportantto delegatewhenappropriate.Itisessentialforaleaderto harborself-motivation.Ialwayslookatallofmypast experienceswithanattitudeofhowIcanlearnfromthem.

Moreover,remainingcenteredandopentoideastotake awaywillnotonlyenhancemybusinessbutwillalso improvemyperformance.Settingexamplesareimportant andadditionally,exhibitingdiligence,empathy,anda positiveattitude.

Being an independent women leader, what are your thoughts on gender disparity in the industry? How do you think they have changed over the course of time?

ForaslongasIcanremember,ourindustryhasalwaysbeen composedofbothmenandwomen.Eachgender,beitmen orwomen,hasadifferentperspectivetoofferalongwith

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beholdingvariedtalents.However,accordingtome,more womenenterintothefieldinitiallyconsideringthatthere willbeflexibilitiesofschedule.Iwouldliketoseemore people,men,andwomen,enterintothisfieldwithan intentionofbuildingatruecareer.

As an experienced leader, please share your thoughts on digitization. Have you planned to inculcate the latest technological trends in the company’s business operations?

Currently,therearenowseveralupgradedtrendsinthefield suchasvirtualassistants,virtualstaging,andothers,which areofferedbytechnologicaladvancements.Someofthese trulyhelptomaketaskseasierandkeeporganized.Others assistbymeansofenhancingpropertiesthrough photographyandoverallmarketingofproperties.

Yes,Ihaveplannedtoinculcatethelatesttechnological trendsintothecompany’sbusinessoperations.Iwillbe incorporatingthesetrendsaslongasthereisacost-benefitto theclientaswellasmyself.

If given the authority, what changes would you like to introduce in the industry?

Beinganindependentcontractor,itisimportanttoensure ourindustryandourleadersarecommittedtoservingour clientswithaccuratedataandalevelofprofessionalism.The lackofprofessionalismorseriousnessultimatelyputsthe clientsatadisadvantage.

Additionally,forsome,thereneedstobeabetter understandingandcomprehensionofwhatthejobandits associatedrequirementsisnecessarytobetrulysuccessfulin thefield.

Would you like to convey any message to our women readers?

Weareresponsibleonlytoourselves.Thewayweportray ourselvesinthebusinesssectorisextremelyimportant.This helpsindetermininghowotherswillreactorrespondtous. Moreover,itisalsoessentialtoremaininghardworking.

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