FIABCI and GDX Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Global Real Estate Connectivity
At the FIABCI World Congress in Vienna, FIABCI, The International Real Estate Federation – and GDX – Global Data Exchange signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that marks an important step toward a more connected, standards-based, transparent, and collaborative international real estate ecosystem.
The MOU was signed by Antonio Campagnoli, World President of FIABCI; Narek Arakelyan, Secretary-General of FIABCI; and Moath Maqbol, Vice President of GDX, reflecting a shared commitment to exploring new opportunities for international cooperation, education, innovation, and industry engagement.
Picture from left to right: Roula Sabouni Lily Chang Narek Arakelyan Antonio Campagnoli Moath Maqbol Natalie Ghazaley John DiMichele
This collaboration brings together two organizations that share a common vision for the future of global real estate.
For more than 75 years, FIABCI has connected real estate professionals, associations, developers, investors, and industry leaders across more than 80 countries. GDX, powered by RESO’s global protocols, was established to help address one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: enabling trusted, standards-based connectivity between real estate markets while preserving local governance, ownership, and control.
Through this MOU, both organizations intend to explore strategic initiatives focused on international real estate connectivity, the adoption of standards, education, certification frameworks, industry awareness, and cross-border collaboration.
As GDX President Merri Jo Cowen stated:
“Partnering with FIABCI is an important step forward in GDX’s vision of creating a more connected global real estate ecosystem. As one of the world’s most respected and influential real estate organizations, FIABCI brings tremendous credibility and international perspective to this collaboration as we work to promote trusted data exchange, transparency, and cooperation across global markets. We are honored to work hand in hand with such an esteemed organization.”
The signing ceremony brought together leaders from both organizations, including Antonio Campagnoli (World President, FIABCI), Narek Arakelyan (Secretary-General, FIABCI), Moath Maqbol (Vice President, GDX), John DiMichele (CEO, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board , and one of GDX’s founding partners), Natalie Ghazaley (Head of Partnerships, GDX), Alex Escudero (GDX Ambassador for Latin America), Lily Chang (President-Elect, FIABCI), Elizabeth Kinsella (Universal Consulting Opportunities Relationship and Research Manager), and representatives from the wider FIABCI and GDX communities.
“Bringing together FIABCI’s unmatched credibility in the international business space and GDX’s first-of-its kind international technology network creates tremendous value. Members of both organizations will find increased cross-border business opportunities based on a foundation of standards, cooperation, and trusted industry leadership.”
— Sam DeBord, CEO of Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO)
More than a formal agreement, this MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between two organizations committed to advancing the future of global real estate. Together, FIABCI and GDX seek to promote greater interoperability, transparency, and cross-border engagement throughout the industry.
“As international markets become increasingly interconnected, initiatives such as this will play a critical role in supporting the future of global real estate. FIABCI has spent decades connecting the global real estate community through trusted relationships and industry leadership. GDX was created to connect markets through standards, interoperability, and modern infrastructure. Together, we have an opportunity to strengthen international collaboration, increase transparency, and help build a more interconnected real estate environment“
— Moath Maqbol , Vice President of GDX and General Director of ADRES
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