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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 29 MIN

What it means to be a surveyor observing Ramadan. With Tomi Ayede, Amir Latif MRICS and Gohar Nawaz #228

from The RICS Podcast · host The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

The month of Ramadan begins in February, observed by many professionals in the built environment and other corporate industries.In this episode of the RICS podcast, membership DEI manager Tomi Ayede is joined by Gohar Nawaz, land and development manager for Kandore Properties in Nottingham, and Amir Latif MRICS, portfolio manager at M Latif and Sons in Birmingham, to explore what it means to be a surveyor observing Ramadan. How can we support Muslim colleagues and build considerate workspaces during the month of fasting, prayer, and reflection?This episode of the RICS Podcast covers:How observing Ramadan shapes the daily routines, wellbeing, and work patterns of Muslim surveyors in the built environmentPractical ways employers and colleagues can support fasting staff, including flexible hours and meeting etiquetteCommon myths and misconceptions about Ramadan and fastingInclusive policies and practices to consider during RamadanOn Thursday 26 February, join RICS Matrics Birmingham, RICS Matrics Nottingham, and Muslims in Real Estate (MiRE) for a special Iftar evening at RICS Birmingham.Book your place: https://www.rics.org/training-events/networking-events/rics-matrics-birmingham-nottingham-iftar-event-muslims-real-estateTomi Ayedehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tomiayede/Gohar Nawazhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/goharnawaz-property/Amir Latif MRICShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-l-225b58106/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors:https://www.rics.org/uk/RICS Podcast Pagehttps://www.rics.org/podcast/Kieran Halliwellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kdhalliwell/

The month of Ramadan begins in February, observed by many professionals in the built environment and other corporate industries. In this episode of the RICS podcast, membership DEI manager Tomi Ayede is joined by Gohar Nawaz, land and development manager for Kandore Properties in Nottingham, and Amir Latif MRICS, portfolio manager at M Latif and Sons in Birmingham, to explore what it means to be a surveyor observing Ramadan. How can we support Muslim colleagues and build considerate wo...

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