Abu Dhabi, UAE – The CCIM Institute, the global standard in commercial real estate education, has announced a strategic expansion of its CCIM Designation curriculum into the United Arab Emirates through an exclusive partnership with ThinkProp, positioning the institute as the official regional hub and exclusive strategic gateway for CCIM in the UAE.
As a government-aligned real estate institute, ThinkProp operates at the intersection of policy, education, and innovation, working closely with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Center (ADREC) and the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) to support the UAE’s national vision for smart governance, PropTech leadership, digital transformation, and sustainable real estate development.
This partnership establishes ThinkProp as more than an education provider, positioning it as a bridge between global knowledge systems and the UAE’s regulatory, licensing, and investment ecosystem, enabling the transfer of international best practices into the region’s rapidly evolving property market.
The collaboration also expands opportunities for the global CCIM community by strengthening its presence in the UAE, a market recognized for innovation, cross-border investment, smart-city development, and technology-driven real estate growth.
Moath Maqbol, General Manager of ADRES, added:
“ThinkProp was built to serve as a public platform, connecting government vision, global knowledge, and regional market execution. Through this partnership, we are creating an exclusive gateway for international standards to take root in the UAE and the surrounding region, accelerating professionalism, transparency, and institutional-grade real estate practices across the region.”
“Commercial real estate professionals around the world continue to seek education that brings clarity, confidence, and measurable results to their work,” said Steve Rich, CCIM, 2025 Global President of The CCIM Institute. “This partnership with Think Prop represents an important step in strengthening our global community. By expanding access to the CCIM Designation curriculum in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East, we’re helping more professionals apply proven analytical frameworks that support smarter investment decisions and sustainable growth—particularly in a market where technology and data are rapidly transforming how real estate decisions are made.”
“This partnership represents more than educational collaboration. It is the foundation of a regional intelligence platform for real estate investment and asset strategy,” said Jasem Alhosani, CEO of ThinkProp and Operations Lead at ADRES. “By aligning CCIM’s globally respected financial and analytical frameworks with ThinkProp’s regulatory partnerships, market intelligence, and PropTech-driven innovation, we are equipping professionals with the tools to make smarter, data-driven investment decisions while strengthening the UAE’s position as a global center for real estate excellence.”
“At The CCIM Institute, we are committed to building partnerships that not only broaden our global footprint but also meet the evolving needs of regional markets,” said Paul Rumler, Chief Executive Officer of The CCIM Institute. “The United Arab Emirates is experiencing significant momentum in commercial real estate, especially as PropTech reshapes valuation, property management, and investment strategies. Collaborating with ThinkProp allows us to deliver the education and resources that professionals in this market need to compete and lead. We’re excited to support the continued development of talent in this important part of the world.”
As the exclusive strategic partner and regional delivery hub for CCIM in the UAE, ThinkProp will anchor program delivery, industry engagement, and international investor collaboration, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a global benchmark for innovation-led, knowledge-based real estate development.
This initiative aligns directly with the UAE’s national vision for smart cities, digital governance, and sustainable economic growth, positioning ThinkProp as an innovation leader and government-aligned platform driving the future of real estate professionalism.
