International Real Estate Strategist | PhD in Real Estate Leadership & Digital Innovation | Global Speaker | Women Empowerment Leader | AI & Metaverse Innovator | Media Personality

Dr. Salwa Arfaoui is an international real estate strategist and visionary innovator whose work sits at the convergence of real estate, digital transformation, and women’s economic empowerment. With AED 20+ billion in property sales, she is recognized as one of the most influential real estate strategists in the Middle East and globally, advising investors, institutions, and governments on high-impact investment strategies.

She is the Founder of the Women of Vision Program, a pioneering education platform equipping women worldwide with financial literacy, investment strategies, and energy-money alignment to build long-term financial independence. Her mission is to empower women to rise from survival to strategic wealth creation using real estate as a global asset class.

Salwa holds a Professional Doctorate in Real Estate Leadership & Digital Innovation and is a graduate of the Artificial Intelligence & Metaverse Forecasting Institute, where she created an AI-powered Metaverse platform designed to teach women financial literacy and Dubai real estate law through immersive technology.

Her global leadership has positioned her as a sought-after keynote speaker. She has spoken at major international events, including the WYN Conference in Miami, the BeWoman Forum, and the Forbes Women Summit in Riyadh, where she was recognized as an Impact Leader. She is also scheduled to speak at the Paris Global Forum in March 2026, and at Oxford and Manchester Universities in the UK in May 2026, in addition to her participation in leading economic forums around the world.

Salwa is a Global Ambassador for the IRIIS Innovation Investment Summit in Algeria, and a featured speaker at the World Realty Congress, reinforcing her influence across the global property and innovation ecosystem.

Her achievements have earned her international acclaim, including being shortlisted as a finalist for Women Icon of the Year and Female Founder of the Year by Opus Investec UK, solidifying her position as a global woman leader shaping the future of investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Salwa is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), FIABCI member, IPS Ambassador, and active member of the Dubai Business Women Council. Her accolades include the Changemaker Legacy Award from the Government of Malta and recognition among the Top 50 Business Leaders in Real Estate worldwide.

Expanding her impact into global media, Salwa has earned ACTA credentials as a journalist and writer. She is now featured in international magazines and newspapers under her editorial identity, “Salwa, the Real Estate Strategist.”

She leads a powerful digital community of over 200K followers on Instagram and 50K subscribers on YouTube, where she delivers investment insights, market intelligence, and transformational mentorship. Her economic podcast hosts real estate pioneers and international thought leaders, making it one of the region’s rising platforms for economic dialogue.

Today, Dr. Salwa Arfaoui stands as a global force for women’s empowerment, real estate innovation, and digital transformation—shaping a new global narrative where women elevate their financial power, expand their leadership influence, and build a lasting legacy.