United Real Estate Company Concludes Its First Participation in Watheefti 2025 Career Fair

Oct 19 , 2025

Kuwait City by URC | Press Release

United Real Estate Company (URC) successfully wrapped up its first participation in the fourth edition of Watheefti 2025, held at Arena Hall, Grand Hyatt Kuwait, from October 16 to 18, 2025.

URC’s participation in this national career forum highlights its commitment to nurturing Kuwaiti youth, cultivating local talent, and facilitating their transition into the private sector. These efforts align with Kuwait’s strategic vision to elevate Kuwaitization across all sectors, as URC positions itself as a trusted employer for national professionals.

At the exhibition, URC sought not only to present a spectrum of career opportunities for graduates and job seekers across multiple fields, but also to spotlight its organizational culture and open roles. The aim is to attract skilled candidates who wish to flourish in a dynamic, innovation-driven real estate environment.

Rashid Al Issa, Chief Human Resources Officer, stated: “As a leading real estate developer with a long-standing presence in construction, urban development, and the creation of vibrant communities, URC is committed to bringing on board the finest talents. By investing in their professional development, we ensure mutual growth—our people advance, and our organization reaps the benefits of their skills.”

Throughout the three-day event, URC’s booth drew substantial footfall and engagement from visitors eager to learn about the company, its training pathways, and the processes for joining the team.

Watheefti continues to stand as Kuwait’s biggest national employment platform, serving as a critical bridge between youthful ambition and viable career prospects—reinforcing the active role of Kuwait’s young professionals in shaping the country’s future workforce.


About URC

United Real Estate Company. K.S.C.P (URC) is one of the leading real estate developers in Kuwait and the MENA region, with consolidated assets of Approx. KD 689 million (US$ 2.25 Billion) as of 30 June 2025. Headquartered in Kuwait, URC was founded in 1973 and was listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange in 1984.

URC primarily operates through a number of operating subsidiaries and investment arms across the MENA region. URC's core business is real estate development and operations and enjoys a diversified portfolio of assets that include retail complexes, hotels, residential properties, and high-rise office buildings.

URC’s operations extend to construction and contracting services, facility management, and project management through its several subsidiaries. URC's portfolio of assets is geographically spread throughout the MENA region and includes Marina World, Marina Hotel, and KIPCO Tower in Kuwait, Salalah Gardens Mall & Residences in Oman, Abdali Mall in Jordan, Raouche View 1090 in Lebanon, Hilton Cairo Heliopolis & Waldorf Astoria Hotels, and Aswar Residences in Egypt, and Assoufid development including a golf resort, five-star hotel, and premium residences in Morocco.

URC is the real estate arm of its majority shareholder, Kuwait Projects Company – Holding (KIPCO Group), a holding company that focuses on investments in the Middle East and North Africa. It’s strategy of acquiring, building, scaling and selling companies in the MENA region has worked successfully for over 30 years. KIPCO’s main business sectors are financial services, media, real estate, and industry. KIPCO’s financial service interests include holdings in commercial banks, insurance companies, asset management, and investment banking.

Contact Info

Salem Al Khulaqi

VP - Corporate Communication –
United Real Estate Company

T (+965) 2295 3671

F (+965) 2244 1003

s.alkhulaqi@urc.com.kw