The 100: Michael Lahyani, Founder and CEO, Property Finder With his influence extending across both technology and property development, Michael Lahyani remains a key driver of progress in regional proptech.

You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

Entrepreneur Middle East
Michael Lahyani, Founder & CEO, Property Finder

This article forms part of The 100, Entrepreneur Middle East's annual guide spotlighting the most influential people across the GCC.

Michael Lahyani is a pioneering proptech entrepreneur credited with modernising the real estate search experience in the Middle East. As Founder and CEO of Property Finder, he transformed the process of buying, selling and renting property by creating a platform that brings transparency, accessibility and quality data to consumers and industry professionals.

Since launching the business, Lahyani has guided its expansion into multiple markets, enabling Property Finder to become one of the most trusted names in digital real estate. His leadership has supported technology adoption across the sector, improving market intelligence and helping elevate consumer confidence.

He continues to advocate for digital transformation in property markets, encouraging higher standards in service, regulation and market information. Lahyani is respected for his entrepreneurial resilience, customercentric strategy and commitment to innovation that strengthens the real estate ecosystem.

With his influence extending across both technology and property development, Lahyani remains a key driver of progress in regional proptech.

Business News

How to Write a Business Plan

Learn the essential elements of writing a business plan, including advice and resources for how to write and conduct each section of your business plan.

Marketing

April 21 Is Your Last Chance for Mobile Optimization Before 'Mobilegeddon'

The search giant is currently working on a major algorithm change that will revolutionize the way mobile friendliness is determined.

Leadership

Revolutionizing Proptech: Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Bayut and dubizzle, and CEO of Dubizzle Group MENA

Born from a mission to redefine real estate through technology, Bayut sparked a movement that evolved into the global proptech and classifieds leader, Dubizzle group — and today, we go back to understanding the homegrown powerhouse that started it all.

Marketing

The Quickest Way to Deliver Your Message? Make It Visual.

Infographics, dashboards and mobile apps provide a direct avenue to our brains. Use them to your advantage.

Starting a Business

College Startup Offers a Creative Approach to Banish Boring Presentations

Instead of boring slides with bullet points and clip art, Big Fish creates presentations that tell stories and resonate emotionally with viewers.

News and Trends

International Fashion Brand Maison D'AngelAnn Secures US$2 Million Investment From A Private Family Office In The UAE

The newest round of funds follows Maison D'AngelAnn's $7 million investment in November 2020 from The Gate Business Services, a UAE-based investment and real estate consultancy, which also saw it also acquire a majority stake in the business.