Strategic Growth Through

Europe-Gulf Collaboration

Riwaq was founded as a personal holding company by

Mahmoud Al Khatib to consolidate his regional and international experience in real estate investment, venture capital, and strategic advisory. Initially structured around his small but growing holdings in real estate and early-stage ventures, Riwaq now serves as a launchpad for cross-border activity connecting capital, opportunities, and institutional-grade capabilities.

It is both a platform for managing the founder’s direct investments and a gateway for expanding services across real estate strategy, public-private partnerships (PPPs), joint ventures, and early-stage digital ventures. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating across Saudi Arabia, Syria, Georgia, and Hungary, Riwaq embodies the bridge between institutions and entrepreneurs, public mandates and private initiative.


Welcome to Riwaq Advisory

white and brown concrete building beside body of water under blue sky during daytime
white and brown concrete building beside body of water under blue sky during daytime

Expert advisory in Real Estate and Venture Capital

Connecting Markets for Sustainable Growth


At Riwaq Advisory, we specialize in connecting Europe and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), bridging markets, expertise, and opportunities for sustainable growth. With a strategic focus on real estate, private equity, and venture capital, we provide tailored solutions that empower businesses and governments to achieve their goals.


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a city at night