Karma Developers‘ Founder & Chairman, Capt. Dr. Pradeep Singh, and Founder & CEO, Mr. Navneet Mandhani, were honored among the region’s most influential real estate leaders at the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi, a recognition of their vision, leadership, and contribution to shaping the future of real estate and urban development.
A Recognition That Builds on a Strong Year
Capt. Dr. Pradeep Singh’s appearance on the Forbes Middle East stage follows his and Navneet Mandhani’s inclusion, announced in May 2026, among The Middle East’s 100 Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders 2026, a list compiled using criteria including years of industry experience, project value, and company revenues. The Building the Future Summit interview adds a second, more direct layer of recognition: a platform from which Singh could speak, in his own words, to the standards he believes should define the region’s next phase of development.
Capt. Dr. Pradeep Singh on Stage
Capt. Dr. Pradeep Singh took to the stage at the summit for a fireside chat, joining a conversation that brought together some of the most senior voices in regional real estate and infrastructure. The session explored how mixed-use developments, inclusive design, and people-centric planning are redefining urban spaces, creating communities built not just for density, but for belonging, accessibility, and long-term well-being.
Speaking on the philosophy that has always driven Karma’s approach to residential development, Capt. Dr. Pradeep Singh shared a perspective as relevant to cities as it is to companies:
"Resilience is not built on the day you have a crisis — rather, it is built over a period of time."
The session was moderated by Stephen White, Senior Conference Manager at Forbes Middle East, and positioned Capt. Dr. Pradeep Singh alongside 60 global speakers, including 11 senior UAE government officials, across nearly 30 keynote addresses, fireside chats, and panel discussions.
