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Awartani Capital is pleased to announce that its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Omar bin Faris Zuhair Awartani, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Cyprus Diaspora Forum, taking place from 6–9 May at the Amara Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus. As part of the Forum’s high-level agenda, Omar Awartani will participate in a panel discussion titled: “Real Estate and Investment: Cyprus as a Destination for Growth.” The session will explore Cyprus’ positioning as an emerging hub for international real estate investment, highlighting opportunities for cross-border capital, sustainable asset growth, and long-term value creation. A recognized cross-border property investor and capital strategist, Omar Awartani leads Awartani Capital’s vision of bridging Middle Eastern investment heritage with disciplined global practices. Under his leadership, the firm focuses on the acquisition, repositioning, and long-term…

On Friday, November 14, 2025, AUB Mediterraneo hosted an inspiring leadership seminar titled “Beyond Leadership: The Story, The Strategy, and The Future,” organized by our Faculty of Business students under the leadership of Dr. Elena P. Antonacopoulou and featuring distinguished keynote speaker Mr. Faris Awartani, chairman of Awartani Capital. In a world transformed by digitization, AI, and rapid technological change, Mr. Awartani shared powerful reflections from his three decades of experience in the telecommunications and ICT sectors. He spoke about leading with vision, building organizations across borders, and embracing the future of work with agility and purpose. Students got the opportunity to engage in a dynamic Q&A on what it means to lead in an age of disruption, the role of distributive entrepreneurship, and how to maintain a strong culture…