Ramy Wali

Silicon Valley | Real Estate & Investment | Sustainable Community Solutions | Sustainable Commerce | Captive Insurance Strategy

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

My background spans over a decade in GCC real estate, investment advisory, business development and commercial operations, working with developers, international investors and private clients. Having founded and led a real estate brokerage, managing a team of approximately 40 agents and 10 support professionals, I've gained firsthand experience in building businesses, developing strategic relationships, negotiating high-value transactions and managing commercial operations. My interests now extend beyond traditional real estate into four interconnected areas: Real Estate & Investment: Property advisory, investment opportunities, asset strategy and development partnerships. Sustainable Community Solutions: Energy and water efficiency, smart infrastructure, performance monitoring and innovative financing models for residential communities. Sustainable Commerce: Technology-enabled commerce, practical sustainability products and smart solutions for homeowners, hospitality businesses and property operators. Captive Insurance Strategy: Exploring alternative risk-financing and captive insurance models to support long-term asset protection and business resilience. My long-term vision is to connect property ownership, operational efficiency, sustainable technology and risk management through commercially viable business models. These initiatives are currently being developed and evaluated, with a focus on market validation, strategic partnerships and scalable opportunities. I'm particularly interested in connecting with investors, developers, business leaders and industry specialists who share an interest in building commercially sustainable businesses. My approach is straightforward: identify genuine opportunities, understand the economics, build strong partnerships and execute with discipline.

Experience

  • Commercial Strategy & Venture Development at Independent Projects
    Dec 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Focused on commercial development, investment opportunities, and early-stage business models across real estate, sustainability, technology-enabled commerce, and risk management. Key areas of work include: Real estate investment research, market analysis and commercial opportunities across the UAE. Development of community-scale sustainability concepts, including energy efficiency, retrofit financing and performance monitoring. Research into sustainable products, smart technologies and sourcing models for homeowners, hospitality businesses and property operators. Exploration of captive insurance and alternative risk-financing structures. Commercial feasibility, market validation, supplier research and strategic partnership development. Current initiatives are focused on validating market demand, developing viable business models and identifying opportunities for implementation.

  • Chief Executive Officer at The Pearl Gates
    Dec 2017 - May 2025 · 7 yrs 6 mos

  • Head of Rent Department at Property Hunter Qatar
    Mar 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • F&B Brand Management ( From Trainee to Management) at Al Mana
    Jan 2007 - Feb 2015 · 8 yrs 2 mos