MERED Talks Podcast

How do developers decide what actually goes inside a building? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner is joined by Yazan Al Khalidi, Chief Commercial Officer at MERED, and Anwar Nusseibeh, Chairman of The Nano Company, to explore the hidden layer of real estate development most buyers never see: materials, technology, and the partners behind them. From nanomaterials to smart construction thinking, this conversation reveals how the choices made long before a building is com...

Are robots just a luxury feature — or the future standard of every building? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host, Harley Jenner is joined by Michael Belton, CEO of MERED, and Fraser Lawson, architect-turned-robotics pioneer, to explore how robotics is quietly reshaping real estate. Together, they explore what's happening now with the robotics industry around the world and in the UAE, where the industry is heading, and how architects and engineers should be adapting to these new te...

What happens after you say “yes” to a property in the UAE? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner sits down with Jawad Aqiq, Senior Team Lead Sales & Operations at MERED, to demystify the end-to-end journey of buying a property in the UAE — from the initial excitement to the final handover and beyond. Jawad shares a frontline perspective on turning buyer anxiety into confidence, walking us through each critical step: reservation, legal documentation, payment ...

How does the UAE protect property investors? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner is joined by Marwa Omran, Government Relations Director at MERED, to unpack the system behind the UAE’s real estate success — and why it’s considered one of the safest and most transparent property markets in the world. 🎧 Hit play to discover: • How the UAE government shapes and regulates real estate development • What developers must go through before launching a project • How in...

Why do the best results in racing and real estate never happen by accident? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner is joined by two guests from seemingly different worlds — Ivan Ekelchik, a professional GT3 racing driver sponsored by MERED, and Bogdan Maximov, MERED’s Project Director — to uncover what elite motorsport and high-end real estate development have in common. From racetracks to construction sites, performance is never left to chance. This conversation...

What does it really take to build a high-rise tower? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner is joined by Michael Belton, CEO of MERED, and Toygar Sarioglu, Area Director at SERA Construction Dubai, to reveal a side of real estate most buyers never see: the people, technologies, and global safety standards that shape the homes we live in. From worker welfare to international construction practices, this conversation uncovers how world-class developments are only p...

How do you build a landmark, not just a building? In the second episode of the MERED Talks podcast, our host Harley Jenner is joined by Bogdan Maximov, Project Director at MERED, for a masterclass on what drives success in high-stakes real estate development. In a market saturated with options, what truly makes one property thrive while others merely survive? Moving beyond clichés, Bogdan provides a clear-eyed analysis of the key factors, from financial fundamentals and geographic nuances to ...

Welcome to the MERED Talks podcast — a discussion club bringing together professionals who make communities come alive. We go beyond property to explore how great people and bold ideas shape the way we live, work, and connect. In today’s very first episode, our host Harley Jenner is joined by Michael Belton, CEO of MERED Real Estate Development, and our partners from Bond Interiors — Saad Moaswes, Founder and Managing Director, and Dr. Chadi Chamoun, Director of Development and Innovat...