Roshn Group a leading Saudi developer powered by sovereign wealth fund PIF has signed agreements worth SAR1.191 billion ( 317.2 million) to develop prime plots of land within the Sedra residential community in Riyadh. One of the most sought-after residential developments in the Saudi capital Sedra is spread across an area of 20 million sq m. The first deal was inked with Arabian Dyar a pioneering real estate group to develop a 55 000-sq-m land plot. Under this the project will focus on delivering quality residential offerings designed to meet the needs of modern families. With a strong emphasis on sustainability innovation and lifestyle-focused planning the development aims to provide residents with a vibrant and well-connected environment. Earlier ROSHN had signed similar agreements with real estate groups Tiraz Al Arabia and Alramz Real Estate to develop integrated commercial facilities within the Sedra community. Alramz said its deal worth SAR91 million was for the purchase and development of two residential plots in Riyadh. As per the deal a total of 240 residential units will come up on these plots spanning a total area of 14 128 sq m it added.
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Roshn Group a leading Saudi developer powered by sovereign wealth fund PIF has signed agreements worth SAR1.191 billion ( 317.2 million) to develop prime plots of land within the Sedra residential community in Riyadh. One of the most sought-after residential developments in the Saudi capital Sedra is spread across an area of 20 million sq m. The first deal was inked with Arabian Dyar a pioneering real estate group to develop a 55 000-sq-m land plot. Under this the project will focus on delivering quality residential offerings designed to meet the needs of modern families. With a strong emphasis on sustainability innovation and lifestyle-focused planning the development aims to provide residents with a vibrant and well-connected environment. Earlier ROSHN had signed similar agreements with real estate groups Tiraz Al Arabia and Alramz Real Estate to develop integrated commercial facilities within the Sedra community. Alramz said its deal worth SAR91 million was for the purchase and development of two residential plots in Riyadh. As per the deal a total of 240 residential units will come up on these plots spanning a total area of 14 128 sq m it added.
ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Geberit International Sales a company incorporated in Switzerland and part of the global Geberit Group. The MoU establishes a strategic collaboration framework to explore opportunities in sustainable sanitary technology and local manufacturing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under this framework Geberit will serve as a principal partner of sanitary products and related services for ROSHN Group s current and future large-scale developments. The collaboration reflects ROSHN Group s commitment to partnering with global industry leaders that share its focus on innovation sustainability and local value creation. It also supports the kingdom s Vision 2030 objectives by advancing localisation enhancing the built environment and promoting technology-driven solutions that contribute to economic diversification. Tamer Qazi Managing Director of Geberit International Sales (Gulf Office) stated: We are honoured to partner with ROSHN Group a leading force in Saudi Arabia s transformation under Vision 2030. This agreement marks a significant milestone in Geberit s journey to expand its local production footprint strengthen technical collaboration and deliver sustainable high-performance building solutions that define the future of Saudi Arabia s urban landscape. This partnership reinforces both companies shared vision of sustainable growth innovation and capacity building within Saudi Arabia s construction ecosystem. The Geberit Group is a European leader in the field of sanitary products and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024. Headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona Switzerland Geberit operates 26 production facilities four of which are overseas and has a strong local presence across more than 50 countries. With around 11 000 employees worldwide Geberit generated net sales of CHF3.1 billion ( 3.84 billion) in 2024. The company s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and have been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index) since 2012.
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ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Geberit International Sales a company incorporated in Switzerland and part of the global Geberit Group. The MoU establishes a strategic collaboration framework to explore opportunities in sustainable sanitary technology and local manufacturing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under this framework Geberit will serve as a principal partner of sanitary products and related services for ROSHN Group s current and future large-scale developments. The collaboration reflects ROSHN Group s commitment to partnering with global industry leaders that share its focus on innovation sustainability and local value creation. It also supports the kingdom s Vision 2030 objectives by advancing localisation enhancing the built environment and promoting technology-driven solutions that contribute to economic diversification. Tamer Qazi Managing Director of Geberit International Sales (Gulf Office) stated: We are honoured to partner with ROSHN Group a leading force in Saudi Arabia s transformation under Vision 2030. This agreement marks a significant milestone in Geberit s journey to expand its local production footprint strengthen technical collaboration and deliver sustainable high-performance building solutions that define the future of Saudi Arabia s urban landscape. This partnership reinforces both companies shared vision of sustainable growth innovation and capacity building within Saudi Arabia s construction ecosystem. The Geberit Group is a European leader in the field of sanitary products and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024. Headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona Switzerland Geberit operates 26 production facilities four of which are overseas and has a strong local presence across more than 50 countries. With around 11 000 employees worldwide Geberit generated net sales of CHF3.1 billion ( 3.84 billion) in 2024. The company s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and have been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index) since 2012.
The ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset developer owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) launched the latest edition of its Musahama Design Competition at the recently held Cityscape Global in Riyadh underscoring its commitment to nurturing local architectural and design talent. The Musahama programme is a key part of the group s mandate to contribute to the kingdom s growth and talent development goals specifically aiming to foster a new generation of Saudi architects capable of creating bold and culturally resonant urban designs. Gulf Construction sat down with Oussama Kabbani Group Chief Development Officer to discuss the expanded competition and the crucial role the group plays in knowledge transfer and skill development within the industry. This year the challenge requires entrants to design a small modular and easy-to-deploy structure intended to function as a public space and become recognisable as a ROSHN design signature. Registration is open to a broad range of creative professionals and students with a submission deadline set for early next year. Excerpts of the interview with Oussama Kabbani Group Chief Development Officer: Can you tell us about the Musahama Design Competition? As a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned company and the leading multi-asset developer in the kingdom ROSHN s remit covers the development of local talent. And one area which matters more than most is design and architecture. We want to foster the next generation of Saudi architects who approach design as an opportunity to enrich our urban environment with concepts that are at once bold and at the same time nod to the country s rich design tradition. We launched the first design competition last year as part of the wider Musahama programme unveiled by the PIF last year. And the response was outstanding with over 370 students and graduates taking part alongside 160 local design firms. This year we have extended the programme and made the brief much wider with a challenge that will push the capabilities of those people who are applying. What is the challenge for this year and how do people apply? We are asking entrants to design a small modular easy-to-deploy structure that is both recognisable as a ROSHN design and which can be used as a space which is open to the public. We want to see designs that are bold that are different and which inspire. Designs should also be versatile they should be modular and adaptable. The competition is open from now and we are looking forward to welcoming both creative professionals and students to apply including architects and urban designers landscape architects and planners interior and exhibition designers artists and graphic designers. Any student studying architecture design art or a related field can also apply. Teams will need to submit a concept narrative a kit-of-parts drawing plans and sections to demonstrate the design s use and configuration and 3D visualisations of the design and how it will be used and material specifications. Submissions will be judged on five criteria including iconicity urban activation adaptability execution potential and sustainability. Teams will have until January 1 to register and then just over two months to submit their ideas for judging. The jury is international from across the Gulf and the wider Middle East region and will include architects artists and product designers and I myself am the chair. Why is this project important to you? On a group level our mandate is to contribute to the kingdom s growth and one way of doing this is to promote knowledge transfer and talent development which this competition will do. On a personal level as someone who has spent his whole career in design and who has been able to contribute to the urban transformation of cities around the region and the world I want to give back and offer people entering the industry an opportunity to try something new showcase their skills and work as a team to create an idea that will have impact. I was impressed by the ideas I saw when judging earlier for Musahama and I am excited to see what the teams come up with this year. ROSHN Group has said that it has a target of training up to 5 000 young Saudis in development-related areas between now and 2030. Why is this an important subject to the group? Fundamentally we are a company of people. Our people are the driving force and we are powered by people. We are always looking to invest in people either internally with our employees or externally with the wider ecosystem. We have a wider goal to train over 5 000 Saudis by 2030 in areas such as development and construction. We are a strategic partner for azm Program the workforce development programme introduced by the Public Investment Fund. Via this partnership we are supporting the training of young Saudi professionals in areas such as construction development project management and health and safety. Musahama is part of this effort to raise the skills and abilities of the next generation of Saudi youth as part of our push to transform the k ingdom s urban environment.
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The ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset developer owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) launched the latest edition of its Musahama Design Competition at the recently held Cityscape Global in Riyadh underscoring its commitment to nurturing local architectural and design talent. The Musahama programme is a key part of the group s mandate to contribute to the kingdom s growth and talent development goals specifically aiming to foster a new generation of Saudi architects capable of creating bold and culturally resonant urban designs. Gulf Construction sat down with Oussama Kabbani Group Chief Development Officer to discuss the expanded competition and the crucial role the group plays in knowledge transfer and skill development within the industry. This year the challenge requires entrants to design a small modular and easy-to-deploy structure intended to function as a public space and become recognisable as a ROSHN design signature. Registration is open to a broad range of creative professionals and students with a submission deadline set for early next year. Excerpts of the interview with Oussama Kabbani Group Chief Development Officer: Can you tell us about the Musahama Design Competition? As a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned company and the leading multi-asset developer in the kingdom ROSHN s remit covers the development of local talent. And one area which matters more than most is design and architecture. We want to foster the next generation of Saudi architects who approach design as an opportunity to enrich our urban environment with concepts that are at once bold and at the same time nod to the country s rich design tradition. We launched the first design competition last year as part of the wider Musahama programme unveiled by the PIF last year. And the response was outstanding with over 370 students and graduates taking part alongside 160 local design firms. This year we have extended the programme and made the brief much wider with a challenge that will push the capabilities of those people who are applying. What is the challenge for this year and how do people apply? We are asking entrants to design a small modular easy-to-deploy structure that is both recognisable as a ROSHN design and which can be used as a space which is open to the public. We want to see designs that are bold that are different and which inspire. Designs should also be versatile they should be modular and adaptable. The competition is open from now and we are looking forward to welcoming both creative professionals and students to apply including architects and urban designers landscape architects and planners interior and exhibition designers artists and graphic designers. Any student studying architecture design art or a related field can also apply. Teams will need to submit a concept narrative a kit-of-parts drawing plans and sections to demonstrate the design s use and configuration and 3D visualisations of the design and how it will be used and material specifications. Submissions will be judged on five criteria including iconicity urban activation adaptability execution potential and sustainability. Teams will have until January 1 to register and then just over two months to submit their ideas for judging. The jury is international from across the Gulf and the wider Middle East region and will include architects artists and product designers and I myself am the chair. Why is this project important to you? On a group level our mandate is to contribute to the kingdom s growth and one way of doing this is to promote knowledge transfer and talent development which this competition will do. On a personal level as someone who has spent his whole career in design and who has been able to contribute to the urban transformation of cities around the region and the world I want to give back and offer people entering the industry an opportunity to try something new showcase their skills and work as a team to create an idea that will have impact. I was impressed by the ideas I saw when judging earlier for Musahama and I am excited to see what the teams come up with this year. ROSHN Group has said that it has a target of training up to 5 000 young Saudis in development-related areas between now and 2030. Why is this an important subject to the group? Fundamentally we are a company of people. Our people are the driving force and we are powered by people. We are always looking to invest in people either internally with our employees or externally with the wider ecosystem. We have a wider goal to train over 5 000 Saudis by 2030 in areas such as development and construction. We are a strategic partner for azm Program the workforce development programme introduced by the Public Investment Fund. Via this partnership we are supporting the training of young Saudi professionals in areas such as construction development project management and health and safety. Musahama is part of this effort to raise the skills and abilities of the next generation of Saudi youth as part of our push to transform the k ingdom s urban environment.
ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company has announced a number of updates on its projects in Jeddah and Makkah with progress being made across the board for its different community and mixed-use projects in the country s Western Region. ALAROUS ROSHN s first community project in Jeddah encompasses approximately 4 million sq m across three phases and borders the group s iconic mixed-use MARAFY waterfront destination. The group has signed four land sale agreements within the large-scale integrated community in north Jeddah last month. Valued at a total of more than SAR448 million ( 119 million) the agreements span more than 87 000 sq m earmarked for new residential and mixed-use developments. The agreements were signed during Cityscape Global 2025 in Riyadh with four local developers. The first agreement concluded with Miskan is valued at SAR222.6 million and covers more than 40 500 sq m while the second signed with Arabian Dyar is valued at SAR110.4 million and involves an area of over 27 400 sq m. Additional agreements with Abyatona and Sateaa Al Tameer are valued at SAR115.9 million and cover a total land area of approximately 19 300 sq m. Under the agreements the companies will act as sub-developers delivering standalone residential projects within the ALAROUS masterplan. These partnerships represent a significant advancement of ROSHN Group Local Content Program (RGLCP) reinforcing the group s commitment to supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia s real estate ecosystem. By enabling local developers to participate in its pipeline of large-scale communities ROSHN Group contributes to the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and a more vibrant private sector. ALAROUS which will ultimately deliver more than 18 000 homes is redefining modern living standards as Jeddah s first fully integrated community. Strategically located north of King Abdulaziz International Airport the project has reached significant progress milestones as it steadily transforms from vision to reality. Currently overall infrastructure works have surpassed 91 per cent completion covering essential utilities such as potable water sanitary sewage network irrigation system storm drainage power and telecommunications along with road networks constructed to international standards and now approaching final completion. Landscaping activities have also commenced and are expected to be finalised by the fourth quarter of 2026. Extensive coordination with external stakeholders has ensured that all infrastructure and social infrastructure requirements are seamlessly aligned with city-level operations. The first 132/13.8 kV power substation is already energised providing operational readiness for the community while the second substation expandable to 380/132 KV is under construction and is planned to be energised by the third quarter of 2027 to serve future phases of the development Residential construction within Phase 1A of ALAROUS is advancing at 41 per cent progress targeting completion and handover by the third quarter of 2026. Complementing the residential zones work on the Jumaa Mosque retail district public amenities and landscaped community spaces is progressing in tandem further shaping ALAROUS into a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood designed to foster modern and sustainable living. MARAFY CANAL Alongside ALAROUS is the 11-km MARAFY canal which forms a fundamental part of the wider mixed-use programme. Stretching 2.5 km in length and 100 m in width this one segment of the canal is progressing toward completion as per the development s schedule. To date approximately 80 per cent of the excavation equivalent to about 2.45 million cu m of material has been completed. Construction of the quay wall system is under way with over 1 250 linear metres (LM) of precast wall sections already installed. The canal works also include three vehicular bridges with the first bridge scheduled to have its structural deck slab cast by the end of this year. Additionally a large-diameter hydraulic pipeline is being laid with 630 LM installed to date. Collectively these milestones highlight the rapid pace of transformation and the project s commitment to quality and timely delivery. ALMANAR Meanwhile the ALMANAR Project located at Makkah Gate along the Makkah Jeddah Expressway spans approximately 11.5 sq km and is being developed in four distinct phases. The current focus is on Phase One which covers 2.52 sq km and features a 3.5-km frontage along the expressway. Development of this phase encompasses comprehensive infrastructure networks single- and multi-family villas commercial spaces public amenities and a 132/13.8 kV power substation. Infrastructure works in ALMANAR have reached 71 per cent completion including sanitary sewage network potable water stormwater drainage telecommunications irrigation landscaping and road networks. Progress on vertical construction including the single-family units and associated public amenities has reached 11 per cent while the power substation stands at 79 per cent completion. All active work packages are progressing on schedule and overall project timelines remain firmly on track. Together ALAROUS and ALMANAR exemplify the kingdom s broader urban development vision by delivering modern sustainable and integrated communities that set new benchmarks for infrastructure excellence and quality of life.
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ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company has announced a number of updates on its projects in Jeddah and Makkah with progress being made across the board for its different community and mixed-use projects in the country s Western Region. ALAROUS ROSHN s first community project in Jeddah encompasses approximately 4 million sq m across three phases and borders the group s iconic mixed-use MARAFY waterfront destination. The group has signed four land sale agreements within the large-scale integrated community in north Jeddah last month. Valued at a total of more than SAR448 million ( 119 million) the agreements span more than 87 000 sq m earmarked for new residential and mixed-use developments. The agreements were signed during Cityscape Global 2025 in Riyadh with four local developers. The first agreement concluded with Miskan is valued at SAR222.6 million and covers more than 40 500 sq m while the second signed with Arabian Dyar is valued at SAR110.4 million and involves an area of over 27 400 sq m. Additional agreements with Abyatona and Sateaa Al Tameer are valued at SAR115.9 million and cover a total land area of approximately 19 300 sq m. Under the agreements the companies will act as sub-developers delivering standalone residential projects within the ALAROUS masterplan. These partnerships represent a significant advancement of ROSHN Group Local Content Program (RGLCP) reinforcing the group s commitment to supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia s real estate ecosystem. By enabling local developers to participate in its pipeline of large-scale communities ROSHN Group contributes to the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and a more vibrant private sector. ALAROUS which will ultimately deliver more than 18 000 homes is redefining modern living standards as Jeddah s first fully integrated community. Strategically located north of King Abdulaziz International Airport the project has reached significant progress milestones as it steadily transforms from vision to reality. Currently overall infrastructure works have surpassed 91 per cent completion covering essential utilities such as potable water sanitary sewage network irrigation system storm drainage power and telecommunications along with road networks constructed to international standards and now approaching final completion. Landscaping activities have also commenced and are expected to be finalised by the fourth quarter of 2026. Extensive coordination with external stakeholders has ensured that all infrastructure and social infrastructure requirements are seamlessly aligned with city-level operations. The first 132/13.8 kV power substation is already energised providing operational readiness for the community while the second substation expandable to 380/132 KV is under construction and is planned to be energised by the third quarter of 2027 to serve future phases of the development Residential construction within Phase 1A of ALAROUS is advancing at 41 per cent progress targeting completion and handover by the third quarter of 2026. Complementing the residential zones work on the Jumaa Mosque retail district public amenities and landscaped community spaces is progressing in tandem further shaping ALAROUS into a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood designed to foster modern and sustainable living. MARAFY CANAL Alongside ALAROUS is the 11-km MARAFY canal which forms a fundamental part of the wider mixed-use programme. Stretching 2.5 km in length and 100 m in width this one segment of the canal is progressing toward completion as per the development s schedule. To date approximately 80 per cent of the excavation equivalent to about 2.45 million cu m of material has been completed. Construction of the quay wall system is under way with over 1 250 linear metres (LM) of precast wall sections already installed. The canal works also include three vehicular bridges with the first bridge scheduled to have its structural deck slab cast by the end of this year. Additionally a large-diameter hydraulic pipeline is being laid with 630 LM installed to date. Collectively these milestones highlight the rapid pace of transformation and the project s commitment to quality and timely delivery. ALMANAR Meanwhile the ALMANAR Project located at Makkah Gate along the Makkah Jeddah Expressway spans approximately 11.5 sq km and is being developed in four distinct phases. The current focus is on Phase One which covers 2.52 sq km and features a 3.5-km frontage along the expressway. Development of this phase encompasses comprehensive infrastructure networks single- and multi-family villas commercial spaces public amenities and a 132/13.8 kV power substation. Infrastructure works in ALMANAR have reached 71 per cent completion including sanitary sewage network potable water stormwater drainage telecommunications irrigation landscaping and road networks. Progress on vertical construction including the single-family units and associated public amenities has reached 11 per cent while the power substation stands at 79 per cent completion. All active work packages are progressing on schedule and overall project timelines remain firmly on track. Together ALAROUS and ALMANAR exemplify the kingdom s broader urban development vision by delivering modern sustainable and integrated communities that set new benchmarks for infrastructure excellence and quality of life.
ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company has signed four land sale agreements within ALAROUS its large-scale integrated community in North Jeddah. Valued at a total of more than SAR448 million ( 119 million) the agreements span more than 87 000 sqm earmarked for new residential and mixed-use developments. The agreements were signed during Cityscape Global 2025 with four local developers. The first pact worth SAR222.6 million was inked with Miskan covering more than 40 500 sq m area while the second signed with Arabian Dyar is valued at SAR110.4 million and includes over 27 400 sqm. Additional agreements with Abyatona and Sateaa Al Tameer are valued at SAR116 million and cover a total land area of 19 300 sqm. Under the agreements the companies will act as sub-developers delivering standalone residential projects within the ALAROUS masterplan. ALAROUS is ROSHN Group s first integrated community in Jeddah. Spanning 4 million sq m across three phases the development will ultimately deliver more than 18 000 homes. The community is located adjacent to MARAFY an iconic mixed-use waterfront destination built around an 11-km canal. These partnerships represent a significant advancement of ROSHN Group Local Content Program (RGLCP) reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia s real estate ecosystem. By enabling local developers to participate in its pipeline of large-scale communities ROSHN Group contributes to the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and a more vibrant private sector.
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ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company has signed four land sale agreements within ALAROUS its large-scale integrated community in North Jeddah. Valued at a total of more than SAR448 million ( 119 million) the agreements span more than 87 000 sqm earmarked for new residential and mixed-use developments. The agreements were signed during Cityscape Global 2025 with four local developers. The first pact worth SAR222.6 million was inked with Miskan covering more than 40 500 sq m area while the second signed with Arabian Dyar is valued at SAR110.4 million and includes over 27 400 sqm. Additional agreements with Abyatona and Sateaa Al Tameer are valued at SAR116 million and cover a total land area of 19 300 sqm. Under the agreements the companies will act as sub-developers delivering standalone residential projects within the ALAROUS masterplan. ALAROUS is ROSHN Group s first integrated community in Jeddah. Spanning 4 million sq m across three phases the development will ultimately deliver more than 18 000 homes. The community is located adjacent to MARAFY an iconic mixed-use waterfront destination built around an 11-km canal. These partnerships represent a significant advancement of ROSHN Group Local Content Program (RGLCP) reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia s real estate ecosystem. By enabling local developers to participate in its pipeline of large-scale communities ROSHN Group contributes to the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and a more vibrant private sector.
Roshn Group a leading Saudi developer powered by sovereign wealth fund PIF has signed agreements worth SAR1.191 billion ( 317.2 million) to develop prime plots of land within the Sedra residential community in Riyadh. One of the most sought-after residential developments in the Saudi capital Sedra is spread across an area of 20 million sq m. The first deal was inked with Arabian Dyar a pioneering real estate group to develop a 55 000-sq-m land plot. Under this the project will focus on delivering quality residential offerings designed to meet the needs of modern families. With a strong emphasis on sustainability innovation and lifestyle-focused planning the development aims to provide residents with a vibrant and well-connected environment. Earlier ROSHN had signed similar agreements with real estate groups Tiraz Al Arabia and Alramz Real Estate to develop integrated commercial facilities within the Sedra community. Alramz said its deal worth SAR91 million was for the purchase and development of two residential plots in Riyadh. As per the deal a total of 240 residential units will come up on these plots spanning a total area of 14 128 sq m it added.
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Roshn Group, a leading Saudi developer powered by sovereign wealth fund PIF, has signed agreements worth SAR1.191 billion ($317.2 million) to develop prime plots of land within the Sedra residential community in Riyadh.
One of the most sought-after residential developments in the Saudi capital, Sedra is spread across an area of 20 million sq m.
The first deal was inked with Arabian Dyar, a pioneering real estate group, to develop a 55,000-sq-m land plot. Under this, the project will focus on delivering quality residential offerings designed to meet the needs of modern families.
With a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and lifestyle-focused planning, the development aims to provide residents with a vibrant and well-connected environment.
Earlier, ROSHN had signed similar agreements with real estate groups Tiraz Al Arabia and Alramz Real Estate to develop integrated commercial facilities within the Sedra community.
Alramz said its deal worth SAR91 million was for the purchase and development of two residential plots in Riyadh.
As per the deal, a total of 240 residential units will come up on these plots spanning a total area of 14,128 sq m, it added.
ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Geberit International Sales a company incorporated in Switzerland and part of the global Geberit Group. The MoU establishes a strategic collaboration framework to explore opportunities in sustainable sanitary technology and local manufacturing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under this framework Geberit will serve as a principal partner of sanitary products and related services for ROSHN Group s current and future large-scale developments. The collaboration reflects ROSHN Group s commitment to partnering with global industry leaders that share its focus on innovation sustainability and local value creation. It also supports the kingdom s Vision 2030 objectives by advancing localisation enhancing the built environment and promoting technology-driven solutions that contribute to economic diversification. Tamer Qazi Managing Director of Geberit International Sales (Gulf Office) stated: We are honoured to partner with ROSHN Group a leading force in Saudi Arabia s transformation under Vision 2030. This agreement marks a significant milestone in Geberit s journey to expand its local production footprint strengthen technical collaboration and deliver sustainable high-performance building solutions that define the future of Saudi Arabia s urban landscape. This partnership reinforces both companies shared vision of sustainable growth innovation and capacity building within Saudi Arabia s construction ecosystem. The Geberit Group is a European leader in the field of sanitary products and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024. Headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona Switzerland Geberit operates 26 production facilities four of which are overseas and has a strong local presence across more than 50 countries. With around 11 000 employees worldwide Geberit generated net sales of CHF3.1 billion ( 3.84 billion) in 2024. The company s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and have been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index) since 2012.
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ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Geberit International Sales, a company incorporated in Switzerland and part of the global Geberit Group.
The MoU establishes a strategic collaboration framework to explore opportunities in sustainable sanitary technology and local manufacturing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Under this framework, Geberit will serve as a principal partner of sanitary products and related services for ROSHN Group’s current and future large-scale developments.
The collaboration reflects ROSHN Group’s commitment to partnering with global industry leaders that share its focus on innovation, sustainability, and local value creation. It also supports the kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives by advancing localisation, enhancing the built environment, and promoting technology-driven solutions that contribute to economic diversification.
Tamer Qazi, Managing Director of Geberit International Sales (Gulf Office), stated: “We are honoured to partner with ROSHN Group, a leading force in Saudi Arabia’s transformation under Vision 2030. This agreement marks a significant milestone in Geberit’s journey to expand its local production footprint, strengthen technical collaboration, and deliver sustainable, high-performance building solutions that define the future of Saudi Arabia’s urban landscape.”
This partnership reinforces both companies’ shared vision of sustainable growth, innovation, and capacity building within Saudi Arabia’s construction ecosystem.
The Geberit Group is a European leader in the field of sanitary products and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024. Headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, Geberit operates 26 production facilities – four of which are overseas – and has a strong local presence across more than 50 countries. With around 11,000 employees worldwide, Geberit generated net sales of CHF3.1 billion ($3.84 billion) in 2024. The company’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and have been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index) since 2012.
The ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset developer owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) launched the latest edition of its Musahama Design Competition at the recently held Cityscape Global in Riyadh underscoring its commitment to nurturing local architectural and design talent. The Musahama programme is a key part of the group s mandate to contribute to the kingdom s growth and talent development goals specifically aiming to foster a new generation of Saudi architects capable of creating bold and culturally resonant urban designs. Gulf Construction sat down with Oussama Kabbani Group Chief Development Officer to discuss the expanded competition and the crucial role the group plays in knowledge transfer and skill development within the industry. This year the challenge requires entrants to design a small modular and easy-to-deploy structure intended to function as a public space and become recognisable as a ROSHN design signature. Registration is open to a broad range of creative professionals and students with a submission deadline set for early next year. Excerpts of the interview with Oussama Kabbani Group Chief Development Officer: Can you tell us about the Musahama Design Competition? As a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned company and the leading multi-asset developer in the kingdom ROSHN s remit covers the development of local talent. And one area which matters more than most is design and architecture. We want to foster the next generation of Saudi architects who approach design as an opportunity to enrich our urban environment with concepts that are at once bold and at the same time nod to the country s rich design tradition. We launched the first design competition last year as part of the wider Musahama programme unveiled by the PIF last year. And the response was outstanding with over 370 students and graduates taking part alongside 160 local design firms. This year we have extended the programme and made the brief much wider with a challenge that will push the capabilities of those people who are applying. What is the challenge for this year and how do people apply? We are asking entrants to design a small modular easy-to-deploy structure that is both recognisable as a ROSHN design and which can be used as a space which is open to the public. We want to see designs that are bold that are different and which inspire. Designs should also be versatile they should be modular and adaptable. The competition is open from now and we are looking forward to welcoming both creative professionals and students to apply including architects and urban designers landscape architects and planners interior and exhibition designers artists and graphic designers. Any student studying architecture design art or a related field can also apply. Teams will need to submit a concept narrative a kit-of-parts drawing plans and sections to demonstrate the design s use and configuration and 3D visualisations of the design and how it will be used and material specifications. Submissions will be judged on five criteria including iconicity urban activation adaptability execution potential and sustainability. Teams will have until January 1 to register and then just over two months to submit their ideas for judging. The jury is international from across the Gulf and the wider Middle East region and will include architects artists and product designers and I myself am the chair. Why is this project important to you? On a group level our mandate is to contribute to the kingdom s growth and one way of doing this is to promote knowledge transfer and talent development which this competition will do. On a personal level as someone who has spent his whole career in design and who has been able to contribute to the urban transformation of cities around the region and the world I want to give back and offer people entering the industry an opportunity to try something new showcase their skills and work as a team to create an idea that will have impact. I was impressed by the ideas I saw when judging earlier for Musahama and I am excited to see what the teams come up with this year. ROSHN Group has said that it has a target of training up to 5 000 young Saudis in development-related areas between now and 2030. Why is this an important subject to the group? Fundamentally we are a company of people. Our people are the driving force and we are powered by people. We are always looking to invest in people either internally with our employees or externally with the wider ecosystem. We have a wider goal to train over 5 000 Saudis by 2030 in areas such as development and construction. We are a strategic partner for azm Program the workforce development programme introduced by the Public Investment Fund. Via this partnership we are supporting the training of young Saudi professionals in areas such as construction development project management and health and safety. Musahama is part of this effort to raise the skills and abilities of the next generation of Saudi youth as part of our push to transform the k ingdom s urban environment.
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The ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset developer owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched the latest edition of its Musahama Design Competition at the recently held Cityscape Global in Riyadh, underscoring its commitment to nurturing local architectural and design talent.
The Musahama programme is a key part of the group’s mandate to contribute to the kingdom’s growth and talent development goals, specifically aiming to foster a new generation of Saudi architects capable of creating bold and culturally resonant urban designs.
Gulf Construction sat down with Oussama Kabbani, Group Chief Development Officer, to discuss the expanded competition and the crucial role the group plays in knowledge transfer and skill development within the industry.
This year, the challenge requires entrants to design a small, modular, and easy-to-deploy structure intended to function as a public space and become recognisable as a ROSHN design signature. Registration is open to a broad range of creative professionals and students, with a submission deadline set for early next year.
Excerpts of the interview with Oussama Kabbani, Group Chief Development Officer:
Can you tell us about the Musahama Design Competition?
As a Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned company and the leading multi-asset developer in the kingdom, ROSHN’s remit covers the development of local talent. And one area which matters more than most is design and architecture. We want to foster the next generation of Saudi architects, who approach design as an opportunity to enrich our urban environment with concepts that are at once bold and, at the same time, nod to the country’s rich design tradition.
We launched the first design competition last year, as part of the wider Musahama programme unveiled by the PIF last year. And the response was outstanding, with over 370 students and graduates taking part alongside 160 local design firms.
This year, we have extended the programme and made the brief much wider, with a challenge that will push the capabilities of those people who are applying.
What is the challenge for this year and how do people apply?
We are asking entrants to design a small, modular, easy-to-deploy structure that is both recognisable as a ROSHN design and which can be used as a space which is open to the public. We want to see designs that are bold, that are different, and which inspire. Designs should also be versatile, they should be modular, and adaptable.
The competition is open from now and we are looking forward to welcoming both creative professionals and students to apply, including architects and urban designers, landscape architects and planners, interior and exhibition designers, artists and graphic designers. Any student studying architecture, design, art, or a related field can also apply.
Teams will need to submit a concept narrative, a kit-of-parts drawing, plans and sections to demonstrate the design’s use and configuration, and 3D visualisations of the design and how it will be used, and material specifications. Submissions will be judged on five criteria, including iconicity, urban activation, adaptability, execution potential, and sustainability.
Teams will have until January 1 to register and then just over two months to submit their ideas for judging. The jury is international, from across the Gulf and the wider Middle East region, and will include architects, artists and product designers, and I, myself, am the chair.
Why is this project important to you?
On a group level, our mandate is to contribute to the kingdom’s growth and one way of doing this is to promote knowledge transfer and talent development, which this competition will do. On a personal level, as someone who has spent his whole career in design and who has been able to contribute to the urban transformation of cities around the region and the world, I want to give back and offer people entering the industry an opportunity to try something new, showcase their skills, and work as a team to create an idea that will have impact. I was impressed by the ideas I saw when judging earlier for Musahama and I am excited to see what the teams come up with this year.
ROSHN Group has said that it has a target of training up to 5,000 young Saudis in development-related areas between now and 2030. Why is this an important subject to the group?
Fundamentally, we are a company of people. Our people are the driving force, and we are powered by people. We are always looking to invest in people, either internally with our employees or externally with the wider ecosystem. We have a wider goal to train over 5,000 Saudis by 2030, in areas such as development and construction. We are a strategic partner for azm Program, the workforce development programme introduced by the Public Investment Fund. Via this partnership, we are supporting the training of young Saudi professionals in areas such as construction, development, project management, and health and safety. Musahama is part of this effort, to raise the skills and abilities of the next generation of Saudi youth as part of our push to transform the kingdom’s urban environment.
ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company has announced a number of updates on its projects in Jeddah and Makkah with progress being made across the board for its different community and mixed-use projects in the country s Western Region. ALAROUS ROSHN s first community project in Jeddah encompasses approximately 4 million sq m across three phases and borders the group s iconic mixed-use MARAFY waterfront destination. The group has signed four land sale agreements within the large-scale integrated community in north Jeddah last month. Valued at a total of more than SAR448 million ( 119 million) the agreements span more than 87 000 sq m earmarked for new residential and mixed-use developments. The agreements were signed during Cityscape Global 2025 in Riyadh with four local developers. The first agreement concluded with Miskan is valued at SAR222.6 million and covers more than 40 500 sq m while the second signed with Arabian Dyar is valued at SAR110.4 million and involves an area of over 27 400 sq m. Additional agreements with Abyatona and Sateaa Al Tameer are valued at SAR115.9 million and cover a total land area of approximately 19 300 sq m. Under the agreements the companies will act as sub-developers delivering standalone residential projects within the ALAROUS masterplan. These partnerships represent a significant advancement of ROSHN Group Local Content Program (RGLCP) reinforcing the group s commitment to supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia s real estate ecosystem. By enabling local developers to participate in its pipeline of large-scale communities ROSHN Group contributes to the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and a more vibrant private sector. ALAROUS which will ultimately deliver more than 18 000 homes is redefining modern living standards as Jeddah s first fully integrated community. Strategically located north of King Abdulaziz International Airport the project has reached significant progress milestones as it steadily transforms from vision to reality. Currently overall infrastructure works have surpassed 91 per cent completion covering essential utilities such as potable water sanitary sewage network irrigation system storm drainage power and telecommunications along with road networks constructed to international standards and now approaching final completion. Landscaping activities have also commenced and are expected to be finalised by the fourth quarter of 2026. Extensive coordination with external stakeholders has ensured that all infrastructure and social infrastructure requirements are seamlessly aligned with city-level operations. The first 132/13.8 kV power substation is already energised providing operational readiness for the community while the second substation expandable to 380/132 KV is under construction and is planned to be energised by the third quarter of 2027 to serve future phases of the development Residential construction within Phase 1A of ALAROUS is advancing at 41 per cent progress targeting completion and handover by the third quarter of 2026. Complementing the residential zones work on the Jumaa Mosque retail district public amenities and landscaped community spaces is progressing in tandem further shaping ALAROUS into a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood designed to foster modern and sustainable living. MARAFY CANAL Alongside ALAROUS is the 11-km MARAFY canal which forms a fundamental part of the wider mixed-use programme. Stretching 2.5 km in length and 100 m in width this one segment of the canal is progressing toward completion as per the development s schedule. To date approximately 80 per cent of the excavation equivalent to about 2.45 million cu m of material has been completed. Construction of the quay wall system is under way with over 1 250 linear metres (LM) of precast wall sections already installed. The canal works also include three vehicular bridges with the first bridge scheduled to have its structural deck slab cast by the end of this year. Additionally a large-diameter hydraulic pipeline is being laid with 630 LM installed to date. Collectively these milestones highlight the rapid pace of transformation and the project s commitment to quality and timely delivery. ALMANAR Meanwhile the ALMANAR Project located at Makkah Gate along the Makkah Jeddah Expressway spans approximately 11.5 sq km and is being developed in four distinct phases. The current focus is on Phase One which covers 2.52 sq km and features a 3.5-km frontage along the expressway. Development of this phase encompasses comprehensive infrastructure networks single- and multi-family villas commercial spaces public amenities and a 132/13.8 kV power substation. Infrastructure works in ALMANAR have reached 71 per cent completion including sanitary sewage network potable water stormwater drainage telecommunications irrigation landscaping and road networks. Progress on vertical construction including the single-family units and associated public amenities has reached 11 per cent while the power substation stands at 79 per cent completion. All active work packages are progressing on schedule and overall project timelines remain firmly on track. Together ALAROUS and ALMANAR exemplify the kingdom s broader urban development vision by delivering modern sustainable and integrated communities that set new benchmarks for infrastructure excellence and quality of life.
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The agreements were signed during Cityscape Global 2025 in Riyadh with four local developers. The first agreement, concluded with Miskan, is valued at SAR222.6 million and covers more than 40,500 sq m, while the second, signed with Arabian Dyar, is valued at SAR110.4 million and involves an area of over 27,400 sq m. Additional agreements with Abyatona and Sateaa Al Tameer are valued at SAR115.9 million and cover a total land area of approximately 19,300 sq m. Under the agreements, the companies will act as sub-developers delivering standalone residential projects within the ALAROUS masterplan.
These partnerships represent a significant advancement of ROSHN Group Local Content Program (RGLCP), reinforcing the group’s commitment to supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia’s real estate ecosystem. By enabling local developers to participate in its pipeline of large-scale communities, ROSHN Group contributes to the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and a more vibrant private sector.
ALAROUS, which will ultimately deliver more than 18,000 homes, is redefining modern living standards as Jeddah’s first fully integrated community.
Strategically located north of King Abdulaziz International Airport, the project has reached significant progress milestones as it steadily transforms from vision to reality. Currently, overall infrastructure works have surpassed 91 per cent completion, covering essential utilities such as potable water, sanitary sewage network, irrigation system, storm drainage, power, and telecommunications, along with road networks constructed to international standards and now approaching final completion.
Landscaping activities have also commenced and are expected to be finalised by the fourth quarter of 2026. Extensive coordination with external stakeholders has ensured that all infrastructure and social infrastructure requirements are seamlessly aligned with city-level operations. The first 132/13.8 kV power substation is already energised, providing operational readiness for the community, while the second substation, expandable to 380/132 KV, is under construction and is planned to be energised by the third quarter of 2027 to serve future phases of the development
Residential construction within Phase 1A of ALAROUS is advancing at 41 per cent progress, targeting completion and handover by the third quarter of 2026. Complementing the residential zones, work on the Jumaa Mosque, retail district, public amenities, and landscaped community spaces is progressing in tandem, further shaping ALAROUS into a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood designed to foster modern and sustainable living.
MARAFY CANAL
Alongside ALAROUS is the 11-km MARAFY canal, which forms a fundamental part of the wider mixed-use programme. Stretching 2.5 km in length and 100 m in width, this one segment of the canal is progressing toward completion as per the development’s schedule.
To date, approximately 80 per cent of the excavation – equivalent to about 2.45 million cu m of material –has been completed. Construction of the quay wall system is under way, with over 1,250 linear metres (LM) of precast wall sections already installed. The canal works also include three vehicular bridges, with the first bridge scheduled to have its structural deck slab cast by the end of this year.
Additionally, a large-diameter hydraulic pipeline is being laid, with 630 LM installed to date. Collectively, these milestones highlight the rapid pace of transformation and the project’s commitment to quality and timely delivery.
ALMANAR
Meanwhile, the ALMANAR Project, located at Makkah Gate along the Makkah–Jeddah Expressway, spans approximately 11.5 sq km and is being developed in four distinct phases. The current focus is on Phase One, which covers 2.52 sq km and features a 3.5-km frontage along the expressway. Development of this phase encompasses comprehensive infrastructure networks, single- and multi-family villas, commercial spaces, public amenities, and a 132/13.8 kV power substation.
Infrastructure works in ALMANAR have reached 71 per cent completion, including sanitary sewage network, potable water, stormwater drainage, telecommunications, irrigation, landscaping, and road networks. Progress on vertical construction, including the single-family units and associated public amenities, has reached 11 per cent while the power substation stands at 79 per cent completion. All active work packages are progressing on schedule, and overall project timelines remain firmly on track.
Together, ALAROUS and ALMANAR exemplify the kingdom’s broader urban development vision by delivering modern, sustainable, and integrated communities that set new benchmarks for infrastructure excellence and quality of life.
ROSHN Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company has signed four land sale agreements within ALAROUS its large-scale integrated community in North Jeddah. Valued at a total of more than SAR448 million ( 119 million) the agreements span more than 87 000 sqm earmarked for new residential and mixed-use developments. The agreements were signed during Cityscape Global 2025 with four local developers. The first pact worth SAR222.6 million was inked with Miskan covering more than 40 500 sq m area while the second signed with Arabian Dyar is valued at SAR110.4 million and includes over 27 400 sqm. Additional agreements with Abyatona and Sateaa Al Tameer are valued at SAR116 million and cover a total land area of 19 300 sqm. Under the agreements the companies will act as sub-developers delivering standalone residential projects within the ALAROUS masterplan. ALAROUS is ROSHN Group s first integrated community in Jeddah. Spanning 4 million sq m across three phases the development will ultimately deliver more than 18 000 homes. The community is located adjacent to MARAFY an iconic mixed-use waterfront destination built around an 11-km canal. These partnerships represent a significant advancement of ROSHN Group Local Content Program (RGLCP) reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia s real estate ecosystem. By enabling local developers to participate in its pipeline of large-scale communities ROSHN Group contributes to the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and a more vibrant private sector.
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ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has signed four land sale agreements within ALAROUS, its large-scale integrated community in North Jeddah.
Valued at a total of more than SAR448 million ($119 million), the agreements span more than 87,000 sqm earmarked for new residential and mixed-use developments.
The agreements were signed during Cityscape Global 2025 with four local developers. The first pact worth SAR222.6 million was inked with Miskan covering more than 40,500 sq m area, while the second, signed with Arabian Dyar, is valued at SAR110.4 million and includes over 27,400 sqm.
Additional agreements with Abyatona and Sateaa Al Tameer are valued at SAR116 million and cover a total land area of 19,300 sqm.
Under the agreements, the companies will act as sub-developers delivering standalone residential projects within the ALAROUS masterplan.
ALAROUS is ROSHN Group’s first integrated community in Jeddah. Spanning 4 million sq m across three phases, the development will ultimately deliver more than 18,000 homes.
The community is located adjacent to MARAFY, an iconic mixed-use waterfront destination built around an 11-km canal.
These partnerships represent a significant advancement of ROSHN Group Local Content Program (RGLCP), reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia’s real estate ecosystem.
By enabling local developers to participate in its pipeline of large-scale communities, ROSHN Group contributes to the Saudi Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and a more vibrant private sector.
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The Sports Boulevard Real Estate Development and Investment Company has signed contracts with Saudi-based Rikaz Properties to establish the third real estate investment fund with a combined value of more than 186 million to develop key assets within Urban Wadi in the city of Riyadh. With these latest agreements the total number of signed funds now reaches three with a combined value exceeding 1.6 billion said a statement from Sports Boulevard Foundation. This reflects the Sports Boulevard s commitment to enabling private sector participation strengthening the investment environment and supporting Riyadh s transformation into one of the world s most liveable cities. A premium project Urban Wadi is located within the Sports Boulevard project in Hittin District - extending from Suwaid bin Harthah Street in the west to Ar Rub Al Khali Street in the east. The destination has been designed to deliver integrated experiences that bring together sport natur...
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The Sports Boulevard Real Estate Development and Investment Company has signed contracts with Saudi-based Rikaz Properties to establish the third real estate investment fund with a combined value of more than $186 million to develop key assets within Urban Wadi in the city of Riyadh.
With these latest agreements, the total number of signed funds now reaches three, with a combined value exceeding $1.6 billion, said a statement from Sports Boulevard Foundation.
This reflects the Sports Boulevard’s commitment to enabling private sector participation, strengthening the investment environment, and supporting Riyadh’s transformation into one of the world’s most liveable cities.
A premium project, Urban Wadi is located within the Sports Boulevard project in Hittin District - extending from Suwaid bin Harthah Street in the west to Ar Rub Al Khali Street in the east.
The destination has been designed to deliver integrated experiences that bring together sport, natur...
Oman s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has announced that its Suhar Industrial City has attracted more than RO214 million ( 555 million) in investment commitments during the first half with 39 contracts signed for projects covering more than 1.1 million sq m area. The contracts included 22 new projects 12 expansions four substitutions as well as a renewal. Madayn said it is currently implementing several development projects at Suhar Industrial City including a consultancy study for the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and supporting services across Phases 1 to 6 as well as the completion of infrastructure works for Phase 7. The Omani industrial estates operator also plans to implement a number of strategic projects under the 11th Five-Year Development Plan (2026 2030). These include a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation and service modernisation programme the construction of integrated service facilities and b...
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Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has announced that its Suhar Industrial City has attracted more than RO214 million ($555 million) in investment commitments during the first half with 39 contracts signed for projects covering more than 1.1 million sq m area.
The contracts included 22 new projects, 12 expansions, four substitutions as well as a renewal.
Madayn said it is currently implementing several development projects at Suhar Industrial City, including a consultancy study for the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and supporting services across Phases 1 to 6, as well as the completion of infrastructure works for Phase 7.
The Omani industrial estates operator also plans to implement a number of strategic projects under the 11th Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030). These include a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation and service modernisation programme, the construction of integrated service facilities and b...
The Dubai real estate market remains on course in 2026 to set a new all-time high for rental contracts recorded in one year. A market analysis from fäm Properties today shows that 38 197 rental contracts were registered in July - 18 431 of these new agreements with 19 766 renewals. This takes the total number of rental contracts recorded for the first seven months in 2026 to 214 445 a 1.9% increase on the same period last year which ended with a record number of 377 660 registered contracts. To date in 2026 reflecting a consistent apartments preference in the market 88 327 (41%) of tenancy contracts registered were for one-bedroom units. Meanwhile the market delivered 13 872 sales transactions valued at AED34.5 billion ( 9.39 billion) last month. Once again off plan sales dominated with 9 585 transactions worth AED20.5 billion compared with 4 287 valued at AED14.0 billion in the resale market. Data from DXBinteract shows Dubai South as ...
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The Dubai real estate market remains on course in 2026 to set a new all-time high for rental contracts recorded in one year.
A market analysis from fäm Properties today shows that 38,197 rental contracts were registered in July - 18,431 of these new agreements, with 19,766 renewals.
This takes the total number of rental contracts recorded for the first seven months in 2026 to 214,445, a 1.9% increase on the same period last year which ended with a record number of 377,660 registered contracts.
To date in 2026, reflecting a consistent apartments preference in the market, 88,327 (41%) of tenancy contracts registered were for one-bedroom units.
Meanwhile, the market delivered 13,872 sales transactions valued at AED34.5 billion ($9.39 billion) last month. Once again off plan sales dominated with 9,585 transactions worth AED20.5 billion compared with 4,287 valued at AED14.0 billion in the resale market.
Data from DXBinteract shows Dubai South as ...
Real estate transactions in Sharjah rose 61.8% in July from the previous month to AED7 billion ( 1.91 billion) with the number of deals increasing 25.3% to 9 376 according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. Sales transactions covered about 27.2 million sq ft during the month reflecting continued activity in the emirate s property market. The Department attributed the increase in activity to infrastructure investment large-scale development projects and a regulatory environment aimed at attracting regional and international investors. Ownership certificate transactions totalled 4 049 during the month while ownership deed transactions reached 3 356. The department also recorded 466 mortgage transactions worth AED1 billion along with 1 185 initial sales contracts and 320 property valuations. A total of 2 884 sales transactions were completed across 129 areas of the emirate including 1 347 land sales 894 subdivided units and 64...
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Real estate transactions in Sharjah rose 61.8% in July from the previous month to AED7 billion ($1.91 billion), with the number of deals increasing 25.3% to 9,376, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.
Sales transactions covered about 27.2 million sq ft during the month, reflecting continued activity in the emirate's property market.
The Department attributed the increase in activity to infrastructure investment, large-scale development projects and a regulatory environment aimed at attracting regional and international investors.
Ownership certificate transactions totalled 4,049 during the month, while ownership deed transactions reached 3,356.
The department also recorded 466 mortgage transactions worth AED1 billion along with 1,185 initial sales contracts and 320 property valuations.
A total of 2,884 sales transactions were completed across 129 areas of the emirate, including 1,347 land sales, 894 subdivided units and 64...
The UAE Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah continues to establish its position as a leading investment destination attracting AED771.5 million ( 210 million) in the first half of 2026. The number of newly registered establishments during the period reached 967. Ras Al Khaimah drew a total of 1 399 new investors from 68 nationalities around the world. Dr Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi Director General RAK Chamber emphasised that these indicators reflect the positive performance of the local economy and the continued growth across various economic activities. The emirate witnessed renewal of 9 963 licences and 138 new establishments in the free zones in addition to the opening of 70 branches of local and foreign establishments. He added that these investments are expected to create around 2 449 job opportunities further supporting economic development and strengthening the country s position as one of the most attractive investment destinations. -TradeAra...
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The UAE Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah continues to establish its position as a leading investment destination, attracting AED771.5 million ($210 million) in the first half of 2026.
The number of newly registered establishments during the period reached 967. Ras Al Khaimah drew a total of 1,399 new investors from 68 nationalities around the world.
Dr Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director General, RAK Chamber, emphasised that these indicators reflect the positive performance of the local economy and the continued growth across various economic activities.
The emirate witnessed renewal of 9,963 licences and 138 new establishments in the free zones, in addition to the opening of 70 branches of local and foreign establishments.
He added that these investments are expected to create around 2,449 job opportunities, further supporting economic development and strengthening the country's position as one of the most attractive investment destinations. -TradeAra...
Annual investment in nuclear energy must triple to around 250 billion to meet projections for more than tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050 according to the inaugural World Nuclear Investment Guide published by the World Nuclear Association (WNA). The guide estimates the sector will require around 6 trillion in investment through 2050 covering the full nuclear value chain from uranium mining and fuel production to reactor construction decommissioning and waste storage reported World Nuclear News. The WNA said achieving this target would require significant private-sector participation alongside public funding. According to the association s latest World Nuclear Outlook Report global nuclear generating capacity could increase to 1 446 GWe by 2050 up from the current 403 GWe of operable reactors if all existing planned and proposed projects along ...
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Annual investment in nuclear energy must triple to around $250 billion to meet projections for more than tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050, according to the inaugural World Nuclear Investment Guide, published by the World Nuclear Association (WNA).
The guide estimates the sector will require around $6
trillion in investment through 2050, covering the full nuclear value chain,
from uranium mining and fuel production to reactor construction,
decommissioning and waste storage, reported World Nuclear News.
The WNA said achieving this target would require significant
private-sector participation alongside public funding.
According to the association's latest World Nuclear Outlook Report, global nuclear generating capacity could increase to 1,446 GWe by 2050, up from the current 403 GWe of operable reactors, if all existing, planned and proposed projects, along ...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report highlighting the critical role of investment and supportive policies in driving the next phase of global Travel & Tourism growth. The report sponsored by Chase Travel WTTC s Lead Research Partner found that global Travel & Tourism investment surpassed 1 trillion in 2025 increasing 8.5% year-on-year. The sector also outperformed the wider global economy contributing a record 11.6 trillion to global GDP. WTTC said continued investment is essential for strengthening destinations improving connectivity creating jobs and supporting long-term economic growth. The report identified the US China India and Saudi Arabia as leading investment markets collectively accounting for nearly half of global Travel & Tourism capital in...
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, highlighting the critical role of investment and supportive policies in driving the next phase of global Travel & Tourism growth.
The report, sponsored by Chase Travel, WTTC’s Lead Research Partner, found that global Travel & Tourism investment surpassed $1 trillion in 2025, increasing 8.5% year-on-year.
The sector also outperformed the wider global economy, contributing a record $11.6 trillion to global GDP.
WTTC said continued investment is essential for strengthening destinations, improving connectivity, creating jobs and supporting long-term economic growth.
The report identified the US, China, India and Saudi Arabia as leading investment markets, collectively accounting for nearly half of global Travel & Tourism capital in...
Saudi Arabia s Qiddiya Investment Company has announced PlayPath a new mid-career recruitment and development initiative designed to attract develop and accelerate Saudi engineering talent supporting the delivery of Qiddiya City. The initiative seeks to recruit Saudi engineers into Manager-level positions spanning several key disciplines said a Saudi Press Agency report. PlayPath responds to the growing need for experienced Saudi engineering professionals with the skills and capabilities required to support the development and delivery of Qiddiya City s current and future projects. The initiative complements Qiddiya Investment Company s existing early career programs by focusing specifically on qualified Saudi professionals with relevant industry experience and the potential to become future leaders. Participants will join Qiddiya Investment Company in roles with real responsibility and accountability and undertake a structured development pathway. The in...
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Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Investment Company has announced PlayPath, a new mid-career recruitment and development initiative designed to attract, develop, and accelerate Saudi engineering talent supporting the delivery of Qiddiya City.
The initiative seeks to recruit Saudi engineers into Manager-level positions spanning several key disciplines, said a Saudi Press Agency report.
PlayPath responds to the growing need for experienced Saudi engineering professionals with the skills and capabilities required to support the development and delivery of Qiddiya City’s current and future projects. The initiative complements Qiddiya Investment Company’s existing early career programs by focusing specifically on qualified Saudi professionals with relevant industry experience and the potential to become future leaders.
Participants will join Qiddiya Investment Company in roles with real responsibility and accountability and undertake a structured development pathway. The in...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains one of the world s most active real estate development markets supported by robust non-oil economic growth ongoing regulatory reform and a substantial pipeline of infrastructure and real estate projects according to CBRE global leader in commercial real estate. While global economic uncertainty and regional geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on certain sectors the kingdom s long-term development agenda remains firmly on track stated CBRE in its Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review for the second quarter of 2026. Non-oil economic activities expanded by 2.9% year-on-year in Q1 2026 helping drive overall GDP growth of 3% while government capital expenditure continues to support the delivery of large-scale projects across the country. The kingdom s real estate sector is benefiting from this sustained investment environment with multiple giga-projects transport tourism and entertainment infrastructure projects...
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains one of the world's most active real estate development markets, supported by robust non-oil economic growth, ongoing regulatory reform and a substantial pipeline of infrastructure and real estate projects, according to CBRE, global leader in commercial real estate.
While global economic uncertainty and regional geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on certain sectors, the kingdom’s long-term development agenda remains firmly on track, stated CBRE in its Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review for the second quarter of 2026.
Non-oil economic activities expanded by 2.9% year-on-year in Q1 2026, helping drive overall GDP growth of 3%, while government capital expenditure continues to support the delivery of large-scale projects across the country.
The kingdom’s real estate sector is benefiting from this sustained investment environment, with multiple giga-projects, transport, tourism, and entertainment infrastructure projects...
Dubai s real estate market continued to consolidate its position among the strongest property markets worldwide in 2026 supported by a comprehensive range of economic and investment indicators reflecting strong demand high liquidity sustained capital inflows and an increasingly advanced regulatory and digital ecosystem according to W Capital Real Estate Brokerage. In a new analytical study the company said the market s performance should not be assessed solely through price movements. A more accurate evaluation must also consider deeper indicators including transaction values sales volumes investment returns luxury property deals end-user demand population growth and ease of doing business. Together these factors have strengthened Dubai s position as one of the world s most stable resilient and attractive real estate markets. Walid Al Zarooni Chairman of W Capital Real Estate Brokerage said that 2026 represents a new stage in the developm...
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Dubai’s real estate market continued to consolidate its position among the strongest property markets worldwide in 2026, supported by a comprehensive range of economic and investment indicators reflecting strong demand, high liquidity, sustained capital inflows and an increasingly advanced regulatory and digital ecosystem, according to W Capital Real Estate Brokerage.
In a new analytical study, the company said the market’s performance should not be assessed solely through price movements.
A more accurate evaluation must also consider deeper indicators, including transaction values, sales volumes, investment returns, luxury property deals, end-user demand, population growth and ease of doing business.
Together, these factors have strengthened Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most stable, resilient and attractive real estate markets.
Walid Al Zarooni, Chairman of W Capital Real Estate Brokerage, said that 2026 represents a new stage in the developm...
Bahrain has reinforced its economic and investment partnerships with France and the Principality of Monaco following a high-level four-day mission led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB). The visit which featured a series of strategic meetings with government officials investors business leaders and economic partners underscored Bahrain s commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation attracting investment and supporting sustainable economic growth across key sectors. In France the Bahrain EDB delegation held discussions with strategic partners and business executives while also participating in activities surrounding the 2026 Tour de France one of the world s premier sporting events. Bahrain s pavilion at the event served as a platform to engage with international investors and senior corporate l...
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Bahrain has reinforced its economic and investment partnerships with France and the Principality of Monaco following a high-level four-day mission led by Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB).
The visit, which featured a series of strategic meetings with government officials, investors, business leaders and economic partners, underscored Bahrain's commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, attracting investment and supporting sustainable economic growth across key sectors.
In France, the Bahrain EDB delegation held discussions with strategic partners and business executives, while also participating in activities surrounding the 2026 Tour de France, one of the world's premier sporting events. Bahrain's pavilion at the event served as a platform to engage with international investors and senior corporate l...
Oman s real estate transaction value surged by 5.4% year-on-year to hit RO1.434 billion ( 3.7 billion) for the first six months of 2026 mainly driven by higher sales activity reported ONA citing data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed. As per NCSI data the value of sales contracts increased 12.2% to RO688 million while the number of transactions rose 6.9% to 34 017 compared with RO613 million and 31 831 transactions in the same period a year earlier. However the value of mortgage contracts edged down 0.3% to RO740.2 million although the number of mortgage agreements increased 25.7% to 13 383 from 10 647 a year earlier. The value of property swap contracts rose 20.3% to 5.8 million rials while the number of swap transactions fell 39.3% to 362. The NCSI said the number of title deeds issued declined 8% year-on-year to 101 700 while title deeds issued to citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries fell 22.4% ...
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Oman's real estate transaction value surged by 5.4% year-on-year to hit RO1.434 billion ($3.7 billion) for the first six months of 2026, mainly driven by higher sales activity, reported ONA, citing data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed.
As per NCSI data, the value of sales contracts increased 12.2% to RO688 million while the number of transactions rose 6.9% to 34,017, compared with RO613 million and 31,831 transactions in the same period a year earlier.
However, the value of mortgage contracts edged down 0.3% to RO740.2 million, although the number of mortgage agreements increased 25.7% to 13,383 from 10,647 a year earlier.
The value of property swap contracts rose 20.3% to 5.8 million rials, while the number of swap transactions fell 39.3% to 362.
The NCSI said the number of title deeds issued declined 8% year-on-year to 101,700, while title deeds issued to citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries fell 22.4% ...
Saudi Arabia s real estate transaction volumes edged higher in the second quarter from the previous three months although activity remained weak compared with a low base in the first quarter according to Al Rajhi Capital a leading financial group in Saudi Arabia. The residential transaction volumes across the kingdom fell 21% from a year earlier led by declines of 34% in Riyadh 16% in Jeddah 11% in Madinah and 8% in Makkah stated Al Rajhi Capital in its report. Land transaction volumes dropped 42% year on year reflecting weaker activity across the market particularly in Riyadh it stated. However Saudi Arabia s real estate price index rose 1.3% in the second quarter from a year earlier driven by a 2.6% increase in residential property prices which offset weaker commercial property prices it added. -TradeArabia News Service ...
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Saudi Arabia's real estate transaction volumes edged higher in the second quarter from the previous three months, although activity remained weak compared with a low base in the first quarter, according to Al Rajhi Capital, a leading financial group in Saudi Arabia.
The residential transaction volumes across the kingdom fell 21% from a year earlier, led by declines of 34% in Riyadh, 16% in Jeddah, 11% in Madinah and 8% in Makkah, stated Al Rajhi Capital in its report.
Land transaction volumes dropped 42% year on year, reflecting weaker activity across the market, particularly in Riyadh, it stated.
However, Saudi Arabia's real estate price index rose 1.3% in the second quarter from a year earlier, driven by a 2.6% increase in residential property prices, which offset weaker commercial property prices, it added.-TradeArabia News Service
...Libya will place upstream investment at the centre of its energy strategy with the launch of a dedicated Upstream Hub at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2027 taking place in Tripoli from January 23 25. The platform will bring together the Ministry of Oil and Gas the National Oil Corporation (NOC) international oil companies service providers and investors to advance exploration production and technology deployment across the country s hydrocarbon sector. The event comes as Libya shifts from its first upstream licensing round in 17 years into an execution-focused growth phase. Following the award of five exploration blocks and the signing of production sharing agreements in June 2026 authorities are preparing a second licensing round expected in late 2026 or early 2027 under the revised EPSA-V framework. The agenda will examine licensing reforms...
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Libya will place upstream investment at the centre of its energy strategy with the launch of a dedicated Upstream Hub at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2027, taking place in Tripoli from January 23–25.
The platform will bring together the Ministry of Oil and
Gas, the National Oil Corporation (NOC), international oil companies, service
providers and investors to advance exploration, production and technology
deployment across the country’s hydrocarbon sector.
The event comes as Libya shifts from its first upstream
licensing round in 17 years into an execution-focused growth phase. Following
the award of five exploration blocks and the signing of production sharing
agreements in June 2026, authorities are preparing a second licensing round
expected in late 2026 or early 2027 under the revised EPSA-V framework.
The agenda will examine licensing reforms...
Dubai s commercial property market recorded its strongest first-half performance on record in 2026 with sales rising 183% from a year earlier and exceeding the total value recorded in all of 2025 according to a research report by W Capital Real Estate Brokerage. The brokerage citing Dubai Land Department data said commercial property sales including offices and retail units reached AED19.5 billion ( 5.3 billion) through 3 415 transactions in the first six months of 2026 up from AED6.9 billion across 2 472 deals in the corresponding period of 2025. The first-half total also exceeded the AED18.1 billion in commercial property sales recorded during the whole of 2025 by 7.7% reflecting growth in the value of traded assets as well as sustained demand for commercial space. The average commercial property transaction value increased to AED5.7 million in the first half from AED2.8 million a year earlier which W Capital attributed to stronger demand for higher-valu...
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Dubai's commercial property market recorded its strongest first-half performance on record in 2026, with sales rising 183% from a year earlier and exceeding the total value recorded in all of 2025, according to a research report by W Capital Real Estate Brokerage.
The brokerage, citing Dubai Land Department data, said commercial property sales, including offices and retail units, reached AED19.5 billion ($5.3 billion) through 3,415 transactions in the first six months of 2026, up from AED6.9 billion across 2,472 deals in the corresponding period of 2025.
The first-half total also exceeded the AED18.1 billion in commercial property sales recorded during the whole of 2025 by 7.7%, reflecting growth in the value of traded assets as well as sustained demand for commercial space.
The average commercial property transaction value increased to AED5.7 million in the first half from AED2.8 million a year earlier, which W Capital attributed to stronger demand for higher-valu...
Saudi Arabia s ambition to welcome 150 million annual visitors by 2030 alongside an estimated 6.3 billion in potential private global real estate investment is accelerating demand for integrated destinations that combine hospitality retail leisure and residential development says a report. Taking place from November 16 to 19 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (Malham) Cityscape Global 2026 brings together the industry leaders driving this next phase of growth. Across international markets experience-led developments are redefining how real estate creates long-term value. Mixed-use districts that combine hospitality retail entertainment culture and branded residences are attracting greater investor interest by creating year-round communities and diversified revenue streams it said. Diriyah has exhibited at Cityscape Global since the event launch in Riyadh in 2023 and is among the landmark developments helping advance Saudi Arabi...
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Saudi Arabia’s ambition to welcome 150 million annual visitors by 2030, alongside an estimated $6.3 billion in potential private global real estate investment, is accelerating demand for integrated destinations that combine hospitality, retail, leisure and residential development, says a report.
Taking place from November 16 to 19 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (Malham), Cityscape Global 2026 brings together the industry leaders driving this next phase of growth.
Across international markets, experience-led developments are redefining how real estate creates long-term value. Mixed-use districts that combine hospitality, retail, entertainment, culture and branded residences are attracting greater investor interest by creating year-round communities and diversified revenue streams, it said.
Diriyah has exhibited at Cityscape Global since the event launch in Riyadh in 2023 and is among the landmark developments helping advance Saudi Arabi...
Gulf construction remains resilient despite the Middle East conflict but real estate developers are beginning to feel the impact as weaker investor sentiment and slowing sales weigh on the sector S&P Global Ratings said. The ratings agency said strong government infrastructure spending and ongoing megaprojects continue to support construction activity across the region even as rising material costs squeeze contractors margins. By contrast the full impact of the conflict on real estate is only now beginning to emerge particularly in markets that rely heavily on expatriate residents and foreign investment. The UAE currently has 628 confirmed construction projects worth 138 billion while Saudi Arabia has 421 projects valued at 168 billion underscoring the resilience of the sector despite supply chain disruptions. However construction costs are expected to rise sharpl...
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Gulf construction remains resilient despite the Middle East conflict, but real estate developers are beginning to feel the impact as weaker investor sentiment and slowing sales weigh on the sector, S&P Global Ratings said.
The ratings agency said strong government infrastructure spending and ongoing megaprojects continue to support construction activity across the region, even as rising material costs squeeze contractors' margins. By contrast, the full impact of the conflict on real estate is only now beginning to emerge, particularly in markets that rely heavily on expatriate residents and foreign investment.
The UAE currently has 628 confirmed construction projects worth $138 billion, while Saudi Arabia has 421 projects valued at $168 billion, underscoring the resilience of the sector despite supply chain disruptions.
However, construction costs are expected to rise sharpl...
The UAE s construction sector is shifting from rapid expansion to a phase where project execution sustainability and regulatory compliance will become increasingly important as developers seek to deliver a growing pipeline of projects according to consultancy Access Consult. The country s construction output is forecast to reach about 130.8 billion by 2029 supported by continued real estate it stated. Strong demand continued to support the market stated the consultancy citing a 12% year-on-year increase in Dubai building permits which rose to 10 776 in the first quarter and real estate transactions worth AED252 billion ( 68.6 billion) over the same period. The first half of 2026 has shown that the UAE construction market is no longer defined simply by growth. The industry is entering a more mature phase where the ability to deliver projects efficiently sustainably and at scale is becoming just as important as launching them said a top official. The ...
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The UAE's construction sector is shifting from rapid expansion to a phase where project execution, sustainability and regulatory compliance will become increasingly important as developers seek to deliver a growing pipeline of projects, according to consultancy Access Consult.
The country's construction output is forecast to reach about $130.8 billion by 2029, supported by continued real estate, it stated.
Strong demand continued to support the market, stated the consultancy, citing a 12% year-on-year increase in Dubai building permits which rose to 10,776 in the first quarter and real estate transactions worth AED252 billion ($68.6 billion) over the same period.
The first half of 2026 has shown that the UAE construction market is no longer defined simply by growth. The industry is entering a more mature phase where the ability to deliver projects efficiently, sustainably and at scale is becoming just as important as launching them, said a top official.
“The ...
Eurodia Industrie a global specialist in industrial liquid extraction and purification technologies has secured an 18 million ( 20 million) minority investment from Starquest Capital and Yotta Capital Partners to support its international expansion and industrial scale-up. Founded in 1988 Eurodia develops customised processes to extract separate purify concentrate and recover components from complex liquids. Its technologies including electrodialysis chromatography adsorption ion exchange resins and membrane filtration help industries reduce carbon emissions improve resource efficiency and transition toward more sustainable production models. The company s solutions address major industrial challenges including direct lithium extraction and recycling process electrification mineral recovery water and energy savings CO capture and biobased chem...
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Eurodia Industrie, a global specialist in industrial liquid extraction and purification technologies, has secured an €18 million ($20 million) minority investment from Starquest Capital and Yotta Capital Partners to support its international expansion and industrial scale-up.
Founded in 1988, Eurodia develops customised processes to
extract, separate, purify, concentrate and recover components from complex
liquids.
Its technologies, including electrodialysis, chromatography,
adsorption, ion exchange resins and membrane filtration, help industries reduce
carbon emissions, improve resource efficiency and transition toward more
sustainable production models.
The company’s solutions address major industrial challenges, including direct lithium extraction and recycling, process electrification, mineral recovery, water and energy savings, CO₂ capture and biobased chem...
Dubai Chambers discussed ways to advance bilateral relations between Dubai and China during a recent meeting with the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce. The discussions focused on strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in both markets supporting the growth of bilateral partnerships and creating new avenues for companies to capitalise on the promising opportunities available in Dubai and China. The meeting took place during a visit by a Dubai Chambers delegation to the federation s headquarters in Shanghai. The two sides explored opportunities to deepen institutional cooperation and strengthen engagement between the private sectors in Dubai and China. They also discussed ways to support Chinese companies seeking to expand into regional markets through Dubai and capitalise on the emirate s position as a global hub for business and trade said a Dubai Chambers statement. The meeting showcased Duba...
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Dubai Chambers discussed ways to advance bilateral relations between Dubai and China during a recent meeting with the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce.
The discussions focused on strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in both markets, supporting the growth of bilateral partnerships, and creating new avenues for companies to capitalise on the promising opportunities available in Dubai and China.
The meeting took place during a visit by a Dubai Chambers delegation to the federation’s headquarters in Shanghai.
The two sides explored opportunities to deepen institutional cooperation and strengthen engagement between the private sectors in Dubai and China. They also discussed ways to support Chinese companies seeking to expand into regional markets through Dubai and capitalise on the emirate’s position as a global hub for business and trade, said a Dubai Chambers statement.
The meeting showcased Duba...
Turkish Airlines has signed an agreement to participate in SAFFA Fund I LP an investment fund managed by Burnham Sterling Asset Management (BSAM) that aims to accelerate the development and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The move supports the airline s long-term growth strategy sustainability goals and efforts to strengthen aviation fuel supply security. Launched in December 2023 SAFFA Fund focuses on expanding SAF production capacity by investing in technologically mature projects across different production methods and regions. Managed by BSAM and anchored by Airbus the fund includes participation from major airlines and global aviation and financial institutions. Turkish Airlines investment will provide greater access to SAF initiatives while enabling the carrier to engage in projects involving sustainabl...
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Turkish Airlines has signed an agreement to participate in SAFFA Fund I, LP, an investment fund managed by Burnham Sterling Asset Management (BSAM) that aims to accelerate the development and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The move supports the airline’s long-term growth strategy, sustainability
goals and efforts to strengthen aviation fuel supply security.
Launched in December 2023, SAFFA Fund focuses on expanding SAF production
capacity by investing in technologically mature projects across different
production methods and regions.
Managed by BSAM and anchored by Airbus, the fund includes participation
from major airlines and global aviation and financial institutions.
Turkish Airlines’ investment will provide greater access to SAF initiatives while enabling the carrier to engage in projects involving sustainabl...
SGS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Jeri Investment Company to explore collaboration opportunities across strategic sectors including energy logistics and industrial services in Saudi Arabia. The two-year agreement aims to combine SGS s global testing inspection and certification expertise with Al Jeri Investment s industry knowledge to develop solutions that enhance compliance operational efficiency and safety standards. The partnership will focus on identifying potential projects and delivering services that support improved quality management risk reduction and operational performance. The companies will develop joint initiatives through separate agreements based on specific business needs. The collaboration is expected to strengthen confidence across industrial operations while supporting sustaina...
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SGS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Jeri Investment Company to explore collaboration opportunities across strategic sectors, including energy, logistics and industrial services in Saudi Arabia.
The two-year agreement aims to combine SGS’s global testing,
inspection and certification expertise with Al Jeri Investment’s industry
knowledge to develop solutions that enhance compliance, operational efficiency
and safety standards.
The partnership will focus on identifying potential projects
and delivering services that support improved quality management, risk
reduction and operational performance.
The companies will develop joint initiatives through
separate agreements based on specific business needs.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen confidence across industrial operations while supporting sustaina...
W Hotels part of Marriott Bonvoy s global portfolio has opened W Riyadh KAFD marking the brand s debut in Saudi Arabia. Located in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) the hotel combines luxury hospitality dining and social experiences with locally inspired design. The opening of W Riyadh KAFD is a significant moment for the brand as it enters Saudi Arabia and reinforces our commitment to redefining luxury lifestyle hospitality across the Middle East said Helen Leighton Vice President Luxury Brands EMEA. W Hotels has always been rooted in creativity and culture and W Riyadh KAFD is an expression of the brand s design ethos anticipatory service evolution and immersive programming. Designed by LW Design the property incorporates Saudi heritage through elements inspired by Najdi textiles Al Sadu weaving patterns and desert landscapes. o:p...
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W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, has opened W Riyadh – KAFD, marking the brand’s debut in Saudi Arabia.
Located in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the
hotel combines luxury hospitality, dining and social experiences with locally
inspired design.
“The opening of W Riyadh – KAFD is a significant moment for
the brand as it enters Saudi Arabia and reinforces our commitment to redefining
luxury lifestyle hospitality across the Middle East,” said Helen Leighton,
Vice President, Luxury Brands, EMEA. “W Hotels has always been rooted in
creativity and culture, and W Riyadh – KAFD is an expression of the brand’s
design ethos, anticipatory service evolution, and immersive programming.”
Designed by LW Design, the property incorporates Saudi
heritage through elements inspired by Najdi textiles, Al Sadu weaving patterns
and desert landscapes.
BlackBrick one of the UAE s leading real estate advisory firms has identified Abu Dhabi as one of the country s most compelling long-term residential investment markets as economic diversification government-backed masterplanning and international investment continue to strengthen confidence in the capital s long-term outlook. According to the luxury property expert Abu Dhabi s residential market is being shaped by factors that extend well beyond property alone. Foreign direct investment into the emirate s real estate sector hit AED8.2 billion ( 2.2 billion) in 2025 up 13% year-on-year while the continued growth of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has cemented the capital s status as an international financial hub with its workforce expanding by 51% last year. Wider economic fundamentals play key role Combined with record numbers of visitors to Abu Dhabi these wider economic fundamentals are strengthening confidence in the city s lon...
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BlackBrick, one of the UAE's leading real estate advisory firms, has identified Abu Dhabi as one of the country's most compelling long-term residential investment markets, as economic diversification, government-backed masterplanning and international investment continue to strengthen confidence in the capital's long-term outlook.
According to the luxury property expert, Abu Dhabi's residential market is being shaped by factors that extend well beyond property alone.
Foreign direct investment into the emirate's real estate sector hit AED8.2 billion ($2.2 billion) in 2025, up 13% year-on-year, while the continued growth of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has cemented the capital's status as an international financial hub, with its workforce expanding by 51% last year.
Wider economic fundamentals play key role
Combined with record numbers of visitors to Abu Dhabi, these wider economic fundamentals are strengthening confidence in the city's lon...
The value of real estate transactions in Oman rose 5.5% in the first five months of 2026 from a year earlier driven by higher mortgage activity and a modest increase in property sales reported ONA citing official data. The total value of real estate traded reached RO1.18 billion ( 3.05 billion) by the end of May up from RO1.11 billion ( 2.8 billion) last year according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The value of property sales increased 2.9% to RO551.8 million with the number of sales contracts rising 2.1% to 27 864. Mortgage activity recorded stronger growth with the value of mortgage contracts climbing 7.9% year-on-year to 618.1 million rials across 11 130 contracts compared with 572.7 million rials from 9 140 contracts a year earlier according to the NCSI data. The value of exchange contracts rose 17.8% to RO5.4 million although the number of such contracts fell to 319 from 538 during the same...
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The value of real estate transactions in Oman rose 5.5% in the first five months of 2026 from a year earlier, driven by higher mortgage activity and a modest increase in property sales, reported ONA citing official data.
The total value of real estate traded reached RO1.18 billion ($3.05 billion) by the end of May, up from RO1.11 billion ($2.8 billion) last year, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
The value of property sales increased 2.9% to RO551.8 million, with the number of sales contracts rising 2.1% to 27,864.
Mortgage activity recorded stronger growth, with the value of mortgage contracts climbing 7.9% year-on-year to 618.1 million rials across 11,130 contracts, compared with 572.7 million rials from 9,140 contracts a year earlier, according to the NCSI data.
The value of exchange contracts rose 17.8% to RO5.4 million, although the number of such contracts fell to 319 from 538 during the same...
US President Donald Trump met today (July 15) at the White House with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al Zaidi who is on a visit to the United States. During the meeting they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and the talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations expanding economic ties and enhancing cooperation in energy according to statements released after the meeting. Trump said the US had supported Iraq in its fight against Islamic State also known as Daesh and would continue backing Al-Zaidi s government in efforts to promote stability and advance economic initiatives. He also highlighted Iraq s importance to global energy markets. He also underscored Iraq s significant importance in the fields of energy and the global economy. Prime Minister Al-Zaidi affirmed Iraq needs a strategic partner of the stature of the United States to overcome the economic and technological challenges it faces. In remarks following his meeting w...
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US President Donald Trump met today (July 15) at the White House with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al Zaidi, who is on a visit to the United States.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and the talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic ties and enhancing cooperation in energy, according to statements released after the meeting.
Trump said the US had supported Iraq in its fight against Islamic State, also known as Daesh, and would continue backing Al-Zaidi's government in efforts to promote stability and advance economic initiatives. He also highlighted Iraq's importance to global energy markets.
He also underscored Iraq’s significant importance in the fields of energy and the global economy.
Prime Minister Al-Zaidi affirmed Iraq needs a strategic partner of the stature of the United States to overcome the economic and technological challenges it faces.
In remarks following his meeting w...
The total value of real estate sector transactions in Sharjah reached approximately AED29.5 billion ( 8.03 billion) during the first half of 2026 marking a 9.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department executed 59 460 transactions recording a growth of 23.7 percent compared to the same period last year reflecting the continued momentum and activity witnessed by the emirate s real estate market said a WAM news agency report. Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department said the results reflect the strength of Sharjah s real estate market and the continuation of its growth trajectory. He emphasised that the increase in trade value and the number of transactions demonstrates the growing confidence of investors while reflecting the efficiency of the real estate ecosystem and its ability to adapt to economic changes and attract quality investments thereby...
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The total value of real estate sector transactions in Sharjah reached approximately AED29.5 billion ($8.03 billion) during the first half of 2026, marking a 9.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.
The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department executed 59,460 transactions, recording a growth of 23.7 percent compared to the same period last year, reflecting the continued momentum and activity witnessed by the emirate’s real estate market, said a WAM news agency report.
Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director-General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said the results reflect the strength of Sharjah’s real estate market and the continuation of its growth trajectory.
He emphasised that the increase in trade value and the number of transactions demonstrates the growing confidence of investors, while reflecting the efficiency of the real estate ecosystem and its ability to adapt to economic changes and attract quality investments, thereby...
Buying a property in Bahrain could soon come with an added layer of protection after the kingdom s Capital Trustees Board backed a proposal requiring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) confirming a building is free from hidden municipal violations before a sale is completed reported the Gulf Daily News our sister publication. For further details visit https://www.gdnonline.com ...
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Buying a property in Bahrain could soon come with an added layer of protection after the kingdom’s Capital Trustees Board backed a proposal requiring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) confirming a building is free from hidden municipal violations before a sale is completed, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication.
For further details visit https://www.gdnonline.com
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the termination of its relationship agreement with Vodafone Group and sale of its shares in the company for approximately AED21.8 billion ( 5.95 billion). This follows a comprehensive strategic review of its international investment portfolio the company said In connection with this e& s board representative has stepped down from his position as a non-executive director of Vodafone. Following the termination of the relationship agreement e& has signed a binding agreement with Vega an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group to divest its entire holding of 3 944 743 685 ordinary shares in Vodafone representing approximately 16.21% of Vodafone s issued share capital and 17.13% of its total voting rights for a total consideration of 112.5 GBp per share. This comprises approximately 110.5 GBp per share in cash from the buyer and Vodafone s final FY26 dividend (of 2.02 GBp p...
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Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) has announced the termination of its relationship agreement with Vodafone Group and sale of its shares in the company for approximately AED21.8 billion ($5.95 billion).
This follows a comprehensive strategic review of its international investment portfolio, the company said
In connection with this, e&'s board representative has stepped down from his position as a non-executive director of Vodafone.
Following the termination of the relationship agreement, e& has signed a binding agreement with Vega, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group, to divest its entire holding of 3,944,743,685 ordinary shares in Vodafone, representing approximately 16.21% of Vodafone's issued share capital and 17.13% of its total voting rights, for a total consideration of 112.5 GBp per share. This comprises approximately 110.5 GBp per share in cash from the buyer and Vodafone's final FY26 dividend (of 2.02 GBp p...
The UAE attracted 48.3 billion (AED177.3 billion) in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 marking a fourth consecutive year of record inflows and a 6% increase year-on-year. The country now ranks 9th globally among destinations for FDI according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai stated: According to the latest World Investment Report the UAE continues to solidify its status as a global destination for investment and opportunities. In 2025 we attracted a record AED177.3 billion in FDI inflows recording a 6% growth while FDI stock grew to AED1.17 trillion. HH Sheikh Mohammed added: The UAE ranked ninth globally among destinations for inbound FDI and maintained for the third consecutive year its second place globally by greenfield projects with a total of 1 562 projects. ...
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The UAE attracted $48.3 billion (AED177.3 billion) in inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, marking a fourth consecutive year of record inflows and a 6% increase year-on-year.
The country now ranks 9th globally among destinations for FDI, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stated: “According to the latest World Investment Report, the UAE continues to solidify its status as a global destination for investment and opportunities. In 2025, we attracted a record AED177.3 billion in FDI inflows, recording a 6% growth, while FDI stock grew to AED1.17 trillion.”
HH Sheikh Mohammed added: “The UAE ranked ninth globally among destinations for inbound FDI and maintained for the third consecutive year its second place globally by greenfield projects with a total of 1,562 projects.”
...Global master developer Arada will launch Arada Capital a new funds management platform to develop and manage institutional-grade investment opportunities across real estate asset classes in the Middle East and selected international markets. To be based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Arada Capital has received its In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the ADGM s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and is in the process of seeking the final licensing approvals from the FRSA to act as a fund manager. Following that approval Arada Capital s funds will be designed to allow institutional and qualified investors to participate directly in Arada s pipeline and broader GCC real estate opportunities. The platform s proposed target will be US 5 billion of assets under management (AUM) to be achieved over the four years after the fund has been established said a statement. Arada Capital will be chaired by Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Executive ...
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Global master developer Arada will launch Arada Capital, a new funds management platform to develop and manage institutional-grade investment opportunities across real estate asset classes in the Middle East and selected international markets.
To be based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Arada Capital has received its In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and is in the process of seeking the final licensing approvals from the FRSA to act as a fund manager.
Following that approval Arada Capital’s funds will be designed to allow institutional and qualified investors to participate directly in Arada's pipeline and broader GCC real estate opportunities. The platform’s proposed target will be US$5 billion of assets under management (AUM) to be achieved over the four years after the fund has been established, said a statement.
Arada Capital will be chaired by Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Executive ...
3D concrete printing is no longer restricted to basic residential shells. From a world-record-breaking 10 000-sq-m school in Qatar and tapered water tanks in Kuwait that slash material use by 25 per cent to modular prefabrication in Oman and record-height villas in Saudi Arabia COBOD s printer systems are helping regional contractors bypass traditional formwork dependencies to secure a competitive market edge the company s founder tells Gulf Construction. As governments and developers across the Gulf seek faster more sustainable and technologically advanced methods of construction 3D concrete printing (3DCP) is steadily progressing from experimentation to mainstream application. Among the companies driving this shift is Denmark-based COBOD International whose printer systems have been used on some of the region s most ambitious additive construction projects from villas and mosques to schools hydrogen research facilities and water infrastructure. According to ...
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3D concrete printing is no longer restricted to basic residential shells. From a world-record-breaking 10,000-sq-m school in Qatar and tapered water tanks in Kuwait that slash material use by 25 per cent, to modular prefabrication in Oman and record-height villas in Saudi Arabia, COBOD’s printer systems are helping regional contractors bypass traditional formwork dependencies to secure a competitive market edge, the company’s founder tells Gulf Construction.
As governments and developers across the Gulf seek faster, more sustainable and technologically advanced methods of construction, 3D concrete printing (3DCP) is steadily progressing from experimentation to mainstream application. Among the companies driving this shift is Denmark-based COBOD International, whose printer systems have been used on some of the region’s most ambitious additive construction projects, from villas and mosques to schools, hydrogen research facilities and water infrastructure.
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Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group a leading private Saudi Arabian construction and investment company has announced plans to invest in Jabali Towers located at the heart of Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kenya. A premier mixed-use project Jabali Towers boast two towers (a 25- and a 36-storey tower) offering a mix off studios one- to three-bedroom apartments starting from KES10.2 million ( 78 200) providing homeowners and investors with an opportunity to own a residence in Kenya s leading mixed-use SEZ. Mabani Aljazeera said the project is receiving an overwhelming response from investors with the first tower already more than 80% sold. Earlier this week Tatu City appointed China Road and Bridge Corporation as the main contractor for the 88 000/sq m development. The Saudi group said the equity investment is being made through its subsidiary Swan Properties thus marking a major milestone for East Africa representing a significant vot...
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Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group, a leading private Saudi Arabian construction and investment company, has announced plans to invest in Jabali Towers located at the heart of Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kenya.
A premier mixed-use project, Jabali Towers boast two towers (a 25- and a 36-storey tower) offering a mix off studios, one- to three-bedroom apartments starting from KES10.2 million ($78,200), providing homeowners and investors with an opportunity to own a residence in Kenya's leading mixed-use SEZ.
Mabani Aljazeera said the project is receiving an overwhelming response from investors with the first tower already more than 80% sold.
Earlier this week, Tatu City appointed China Road and Bridge Corporation as the main contractor for the 88,000/sq m development.
The Saudi group said the equity investment is being made through its subsidiary, Swan Properties, thus marking a major milestone for East Africa, representing a significant vot...
Saudi-based Al Tahaluf Real Estate Company today (July 2) has announced that it has been rebranded as HOV Global CJSC following an increase in majority ownership by K. Hovnanian ME Investments a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises one of the largest homebuilders in the US. The rebranding marks the next chapter in the company s growth and reflects KHME s confidence in Saudi Arabia s housing market and economic future said the Saudi company in a statement. As the majority owner of HOV Global the company brings international expertise in large-scale residential hospitality lifestyle and master-planned developments supporting the creation of sustainable world-class destinations across Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Derived from Hovnanian s NYSE ticker symbol HOV the new name establishes a unified identity across the company s developments throughout the kingdom it stated. Existing customers contracts partnerships and projects rema...
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Saudi-based Al Tahaluf Real Estate Company today (July 2) has announced that it has been rebranded as HOV Global CJSC following an increase in majority ownership by K. Hovnanian ME Investments, a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, one of the largest homebuilders in the US.
The rebranding marks the next chapter in the company's growth and reflects KHME's confidence in Saudi Arabia's housing market and economic future, said the Saudi company in a statement.
As the majority owner of HOV Global, the company brings international expertise in large-scale residential, hospitality, lifestyle, and master-planned developments, supporting the creation of sustainable, world-class destinations across Saudi Arabia and the broader region.
Derived from Hovnanian's NYSE ticker symbol, HOV, the new name establishes a unified identity across the company's developments throughout the kingdom, it stated.
Existing customers, contracts, partnerships, and projects rema...
Oman National Investments Development Company (Tanmia) has announced that it has joined forces with FIM Partners Muscat for the establishment of a new fund - Oman Real Estate Development Fund - that will focus on investment opportunities related to real estate development projects across the sultanate. The Fund aims to invest no less than RO96 million ( 249 million) in domestic real estate development projects with a focus on economically viable ventures utilising investment instruments that include preference shares and similar investment vehicles. It is designed to attract long-term institutional capital and provide innovative financing solutions to developers underpinned by high standards of governance investment discipline and project oversight. This approach is intended to accelerate project execution and deliver sustainable value said a statement from Tanmia. The launch of the Fund comes amid rapid growth in Oman s real estate sector driven by the ongoi...
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Oman National Investments Development Company (Tanmia) has announced that it has joined forces with FIM Partners Muscat for the establishment of a new fund - Oman Real Estate Development Fund - that will focus on investment opportunities related to real estate development projects across the sultanate.
The Fund aims to invest no less than RO96 million ($249 million) in domestic real estate development projects, with a focus on economically viable ventures, utilising investment instruments that include preference shares and similar investment vehicles.
It is designed to attract long-term institutional capital and provide innovative financing solutions to developers, underpinned by high standards of governance, investment discipline and project oversight. This approach is intended to accelerate project execution and deliver sustainable value, said a statement from Tanmia.
The launch of the Fund comes amid rapid growth in Oman's real estate sector, driven by the ongoi...
UN Tourism and The Bench have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Madrid formalising a strategic partnership to strengthen global tourism investment innovation and education. The agreement was signed by Shaikha Al Nuwais Secretary-General of UN Tourism and Ali Shahid CEO of The Bench building on years of collaboration including recent engagement at FHS Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. The partnership establishes a framework to promote sustainable tourism development and deepen public-private cooperation. It aims to support entrepreneurship accelerate startup growth and unlock new investment opportunities across international markets. Using The Bench s Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) platforms the collaboration will deliver high-level investor and policy dialogues innovation-led initiatives and knowledge-sharin...
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UN Tourism and The Bench have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Madrid, formalising a strategic partnership to strengthen global tourism investment, innovation, and education.
The agreement was
signed by Shaikha Al Nuwais, Secretary-General of UN Tourism, and Ali Shahid,
CEO of The Bench, building on years of collaboration, including recent
engagement at FHS Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.
The partnership
establishes a framework to promote sustainable tourism development and deepen
public-private cooperation.
It aims to support
entrepreneurship, accelerate startup growth, and unlock new investment
opportunities across international markets.
Using The Bench’s Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) platforms, the collaboration will deliver high-level investor and policy dialogues, innovation-led initiatives, and knowledge-sharin...
Saudi Arabia s Aseer Region Municipality is expanding investment opportunities in the tourism sector by offering 44 seasonal investment sites during the summer season reported SPA. This comes as part of its efforts to empower investors enrich visitors experiences and increase the contribution of tourism and entertainment activities to the local economy amid the region s growing tourism momentum. Aseer Region Mayor Eng. Abdullah Al-Jali said the municipality is implementing a comprehensive plan to support the summer tourism season through two main tracks. The first focuses on continuing infrastructure projects and urban landscape improvements including roads sidewalks parks lighting and municipal services while the second centres on developing investment opportunities and organising events and activities that enhance the ap...
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Saudi Arabia's Aseer Region Municipality is expanding investment opportunities in the tourism sector by offering 44 seasonal investment sites during the summer season, reported SPA.
This comes as part of its efforts to empower investors, enrich visitors' experiences and increase the contribution of tourism and entertainment activities to the local economy amid the region's growing tourism momentum.
Aseer Region Mayor Eng. Abdullah Al-Jali said the municipality is implementing a comprehensive plan to support the summer tourism season through two main tracks.
“The first focuses on continuing infrastructure projects and urban landscape improvements, including roads, sidewalks, parks, lighting and municipal services, while the second centres on developing investment opportunities and organising events and activities that enhance the ap...
Dubai s real estate market is entering a more mature phase with investors becoming increasingly selective and focused on long-term fundamentals rather than rapid price gains according to a new investor confidence report. While confidence in the emirate s long-term prospects remains strong investors are adopting a more cautious stance over the next 12 months as geopolitical tensions global economic conditions liquidity infrastructure and project execution play a greater role in investment decisions. The Dubai Property Investor Confidence Report 2026 released by Morgan s International Realty found that the market is shifting from momentum-driven investing to conviction-driven investing with buyers placing greater emphasis on developer reputation project quality transparency and long-term resilience. The findings point toward a market entering a more sophisticated stage of evolution the report said. Investors remain constructive on Dubai s long-term tra...
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Dubai's real estate market is entering a more mature phase, with investors becoming increasingly selective and focused on long-term fundamentals rather than rapid price gains, according to a new investor confidence report.
While confidence in the emirate's long-term prospects remains strong, investors are adopting a more cautious stance over the next 12 months as geopolitical tensions, global economic conditions, liquidity, infrastructure and project execution play a greater role in investment decisions.
The Dubai Property Investor Confidence Report 2026, released by Morgan's International Realty, found that the market is shifting from momentum-driven investing to conviction-driven investing, with buyers placing greater emphasis on developer reputation, project quality, transparency and long-term resilience.
"The findings point toward a market entering a more sophisticated stage of evolution," the report said. "Investors remain constructive on Dubai's long-term tra...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Airbus have signed a 1 billion ( 1.1 billion) loan to support research and development in Europe s aerospace sector forming the first tranche of a wider 3 billion financing package. The funding will support Airbus investment programme through 2030 focusing on advanced technologies and integrated systems for commercial aviation as well as security and defence capabilities. Projects will be carried out across France Germany and Spain strengthening Europe s aerospace and defence ecosystems. The EIB described the agreement as its largest corporate loan framework to date designed to reinforce Europe s technological leadership and industrial competitiveness. The financing aims to enhance innovation in aircraft development and defence systems while supporting long-term manufacturing excellence. Ac...
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Airbus have signed a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) loan to support research and development in Europe’s aerospace sector, forming the first tranche of a wider €3 billion financing package.
The funding will support Airbus’ investment programme through 2030, focusing on advanced technologies and integrated systems for commercial aviation, as well as security and defence capabilities.
Projects will be carried out across France, Germany and Spain, strengthening Europe’s aerospace and defence ecosystems.
The EIB described the agreement as its largest corporate loan framework to date, designed to reinforce Europe’s technological leadership and industrial competitiveness.
The financing aims to enhance innovation in aircraft development and defence systems while supporting long-term manufacturing excellence.
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Riyadh-based advisory firm Narrative Shapers has launched a one-stop shop for Saudi-based developers who are looking to grow their sales to non-Saudi buyers. The firm s team which comprises real estate experts who have worked on some of the Kingdom s gigaprojects as well as for international developers and commercial real estate service providers will offer support in the areas of sales marketing and communication to ensure that developers are able to grow their international presence and optimise their sales abroad said a statement. The launch of this service follows the announcement in January of a law allowing non-Saudis to purchase and own real estate in the Kingdom. Last week the country s council of ministers approved a series of regulations related to the law. Foreign real estate ownership is part of the country s Vision 2030 programme which seeks to attract foreign investment and make the Kingdom a leader in real estate development by the e...
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Riyadh-based advisory firm Narrative Shapers has launched a one-stop shop for Saudi-based developers who are looking to grow their sales to non-Saudi buyers.
The firm’s team, which comprises real estate experts who have worked on some of the Kingdom’s gigaprojects as well as for international developers and commercial real estate service providers, will offer support in the areas of sales, marketing and communication to ensure that developers are able to grow their international presence and optimise their sales abroad, said a statement.
The launch of this service follows the announcement in January of a law allowing non-Saudis to purchase and own real estate in the Kingdom. Last week, the country’s council of ministers approved a series of regulations related to the law.
Foreign real estate ownership is part of the country’s Vision 2030 programme which seeks to attract foreign investment and make the Kingdom a leader in real estate development by the e...
MRI Software a global leader in real estate software and services has announced the launch of two new solutions within its AI-powered real estate platform - MRI Agora. The first MRI Agora Intelligence delivers proactive portfolio signals and recommended actions to the people who need them. The second MRI Agora Orchestrator executes real estate-specific agentic workflows automatically with the governance and audit trail enterprise operators require. MRI Agora is designed to help real estate teams across the commercial residential subsidized housing facilities management and corporate occupier sectors globally operationalize AI safely securely and at scale. Built on a shared real estate data foundation it combines intelligence workflow execution and governance in a single platform with every recommendation and action traceable to its source. Rather than requiring organizations to build their own semantic layers validation rules governance...
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MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software and services, has announced the launch of two new solutions within its AI-powered real estate platform - MRI Agora.
The first, MRI Agora Intelligence, delivers proactive portfolio signals and recommended actions to the people who need them. The second, MRI Agora Orchestrator, executes real estate-specific agentic workflows automatically, with the governance and audit trail enterprise operators require.
MRI Agora is designed to help real estate teams across the commercial, residential, subsidized housing, facilities management and corporate occupier sectors globally operationalize AI safely, securely and at scale.
Built on a shared real estate data foundation, it combines intelligence, workflow execution, and governance in a single platform, with every recommendation and action traceable to its source. Rather than requiring organizations to build their own semantic layers, validation rules, governance...
The current pace of launches have put Dubai on track for one of its biggest real estate years in history with the value of prospect and new development projects across the emirate since the beginning of 2026 surging to more than AED275 billion ( 75 billion) accortding to a survey conducted by W Capital Real Estate Brokerage. This indicator reflects the continued exceptional momentum in the real estate sector and reinforces the emirate s entry into the largest half-year cycle of new real estate project launches in its history it stated. The announcements during the first half included 250 new real estate projects launched and registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) valued at nearly AED75 billion in addition to the mega-project announced by Emaar Properties in June valued at up to AED200 billion. The projects launched during the first five months of the year comprise 59 400 residential units and 10 800 villas reflecting the continued focus on the residen...
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The current pace of launches have put Dubai on track for one of its biggest real estate years in history with the value of prospect and new development projects across the emirate since the beginning of 2026 surging to more than AED275 billion ($75 billion), accortding to a survey conducted by W Capital Real Estate Brokerage.
This indicator reflects the continued exceptional momentum in the real estate sector and reinforces the emirate's entry into the largest half-year cycle of new real estate project launches in its history, it stated.
The announcements during the first half included 250 new real estate projects launched and registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) valued at nearly AED75 billion, in addition to the mega-project announced by Emaar Properties in June, valued at up to AED200 billion.
The projects launched during the first five months of the year comprise 59,400 residential units and 10,800 villas, reflecting the continued focus on the residen...
India is looking to attract greater participation from overseas Indians in its growth story as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposits reach approximately 166 billion including 33.7 billion in Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits industry leaders revealed. They were speaking at the India Wealth Window 2026 held at Taj Dubai Business Bay. Organised by the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai) the high-level financial conclave brought together policymakers bankers investors and business leaders to discuss opportunities emerging from India s economic expansion including a newly highlighted FCNR-linked wealth creation structure startup investments and broader capital market participation. A highlight of the evening was the launch of A True Story the memoir of veteran UAE diplomat and statesman Mirza Hussain Al Sayegh. Offering a rare first-hand account of the early years of UAE-India relations the book draws on HE Al Sayegh s experiences as ...
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India is looking to attract greater participation from overseas Indians in its growth story as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposits reach approximately $166 billion, including $33.7 billion in Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits, industry leaders revealed.
They were speaking at the India Wealth Window 2026 held at Taj Dubai, Business Bay. Organised by the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai), the high-level financial conclave brought together policymakers, bankers, investors and business leaders to discuss opportunities emerging from India's economic expansion, including a newly highlighted FCNR-linked wealth creation structure, startup investments and broader capital market participation.
A highlight of the evening was the launch of A True Story, the memoir of veteran UAE diplomat and statesman Mirza Hussain Al Sayegh. Offering a rare first-hand account of the early years of UAE-India relations, the book draws on HE Al Sayegh's experiences as ...
Arcapita Group Holdings the global alternative investment firm has signed a partnership deal with Hines one of the world s largest real assets investment managers to jointly explore the creation of an institutional-grade platform focused on industrial and logistics real estate assets across the Gulf region. The platform would seek to combine Hines global real estate investment development and operating standards with Arcapita s regional investment structuring and asset management expertise supported by Lintara Arcapita s local operating platform. Through the partnership the two companies would focus on jointly originating structuring and executing investments across both development opportunities and stabilized income-producing assets. On the strategic tieup Arcapita s Chief Investment Officer Martin Tan said: This strategic partnership marks an important step in our approach to the GCC industrial and logistics opportunity. Market fundamentals across t...
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Arcapita Group Holdings, the global alternative investment firm, has signed a partnership deal with Hines, one of the world’s largest real assets investment managers, to jointly explore the creation of an institutional-grade platform focused on industrial and logistics real estate assets across the Gulf region.
The platform would seek to combine Hines’ global real estate investment, development and operating standards with Arcapita’s regional investment, structuring and asset management expertise, supported by Lintara, Arcapita’s local operating platform.
Through the partnership, the two companies would focus on jointly originating, structuring and executing investments across both development opportunities and stabilized income-producing assets.
On the strategic tieup, Arcapita’s Chief Investment Officer Martin Tan said: "This strategic partnership marks an important step in our approach to the GCC industrial and logistics opportunity. Market fundamentals across t...
GCC region s retail real estate sector is expanding rapidly but traditional space-centric models are insufficient. A new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled Imagining the Future of Retail: Beyond Space offers a comprehensive examination of the strategic readiness of retail real estate developers across the Middle East. Drawing on BCG s project experience and interviews with senior leaders across the GCC s major mixed-use retail entertainment and lifestyle developments the report says that the region s retail real estate sector is witnessing its most ambitious physical expansion in generations with millions of square meters of gross leasable area (GLA) under development across megaprojects in Riyadh Jeddah Dubai and Doha. In several GCC markets luxury retail space expansion has already outpaced growth in addressable consumer spending reshaping sales per square meter and current development strategies. In addition competition is intensifying ...
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GCC region’s retail real estate sector is expanding rapidly, but traditional space-centric models are insufficient. A new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled "Imagining the Future of Retail: Beyond Space" offers a comprehensive examination of the strategic readiness of retail real estate developers across the Middle East.
Drawing on BCG’s project experience and interviews with senior leaders across the GCC's major mixed-use, retail, entertainment, and lifestyle developments, the report says that the region’s retail real estate sector is witnessing its most ambitious physical expansion in generations, with millions of square meters of gross leasable area (GLA) under development across megaprojects in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, and Doha.
In several GCC markets, luxury retail space expansion has already outpaced growth in addressable consumer spending, reshaping sales per square meter and current development strategies. In addition, competition is intensifying ...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its new global framework The Seven Principles for Attracting Tourism Investment setting out the key conditions destinations need to become investment-ready attract private capital strengthen competitiveness and accelerate sustainable tourism growth. Launched by WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara the framework draws on the common characteristics of the world s most successful tourism investment destinations and provides a practical roadmap for governments seeking to create the conditions for long-term tourism growth. The principles reflect WTTC s vision of best practice for attracting long-term investment and are designed to help destinations unlock economic growth job creation infrastructure development and sustainable tourism expansion. The Seven Principles are: Leg...
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its new global framework, The Seven Principles for Attracting Tourism Investment, setting out the key conditions destinations need to become investment-ready, attract private capital, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate sustainable tourism growth.
Launched by WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara, the
framework draws on the common characteristics of the world's most successful
tourism investment destinations and provides a practical roadmap for
governments seeking to create the conditions for long-term tourism growth.
The principles reflect WTTC's vision of best practice for
attracting long-term investment and are designed to help destinations unlock
economic growth, job creation, infrastructure development, and sustainable
tourism expansion.
The Seven Principles are:
King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) the developer and operator of the Kingdom s premier business and lifestyle destination and Osool a leading real estate investment and asset management company have signed an agreement that will see the duo explore investment in real estate development and operations opportunities across its portfolio of development projects. The signing follows KAFD s recent SAR12 billion ( 3.2 billion) Murabaha facility and further broadens the district s base of private-sector capital. The MoU is non-binding and subject to further exploration ahead of execution. The agreement with Osool reflects a shared commitment to supporting Riyadh s continued growth as a global business investment and lifestyle hub in line with Saudi Vision 2030. It also highlights the growing role of institutional investment and private-sector partnerships in enabling the next generation of integrated urb...
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King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), the developer and operator of the Kingdom’s premier business and lifestyle destination, and Osool, a leading real estate investment and asset management company, have signed an agreement that will see the duo explore investment in real estate development and operations opportunities across its portfolio of development projects.
The signing follows KAFD's recent SAR12 billion ($3.2 billion) Murabaha facility and further broadens the district’s base of private-sector capital. The MoU is non-binding and subject to further exploration ahead of execution.
The agreement with Osool reflects a shared commitment to supporting Riyadh’s continued growth as a global business, investment, and lifestyle hub, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
It also highlights the growing role of institutional investment and private-sector partnerships in enabling the next generation of integrated urb...
Emirates NBD Bank and RBL Bank Limited today announced the successful completion of Emirates NBD s acquisition of a majority stake in RBL Bank through a primary infusion of approximately 2.75 billion ( INR 260 billion). The transaction originally announced on October 18 2025 has now concluded following receipt of all requisite approvals and satisfaction of closing conditions. The transaction underscores Emirates NBD s long-term commitment to the Indian market and represents a landmark development in the Indian financial services sector driven by RBL Bank s strong platform providing opportunity to leverage on India s growth story. It constitutes the largest foreign direct investment in the Indian banking sector the largest equity fund raise in the Indian banking sector one of the largest fund raises through preferential issuance by a listed company in India and marks the first acquisition of a majority interest in a profitable Indian bank by a foreign bank. /...
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Emirates NBD Bank and RBL Bank Limited today announced the successful completion of Emirates NBD’s acquisition of a majority stake in RBL Bank through a primary infusion of approximately $2.75 billion (~INR 260 billion).
The transaction, originally announced on October 18, 2025, has now concluded following receipt of all requisite approvals and satisfaction of closing conditions.
The transaction underscores Emirates NBD’s long-term commitment to the Indian market and represents a landmark development in the Indian financial services sector driven by RBL Bank’s strong platform providing opportunity to leverage on India’s growth story. It constitutes the largest foreign direct investment in the Indian banking sector, the largest equity fund raise in the Indian banking sector, one of the largest fund raises through preferential issuance by a listed company in India, and marks the first acquisition of a majority interest in a profitable Indian bank by a foreign bank.
GCC fixed-income yields are benefitting from a decline in geopolitical risk premiums following the US-Iran deal according to Fitch Ratings. This is reflected in yield spreads between GCC investment-grade debt and US Treasury bonds having returned to pre-war levels. Spreads on speculative-grade GCC sukuk remain higher reflecting a wider risk premium. In absolute terms GCC fixed-income yields fell from their March peaks but remain high reflecting US Treasury rate volatilities to which GCC markets are closely correlated due to US dollar currency pegs. GCC sukuk continue to have lower yields than GCC bonds on average due to broader demand from Islamic banks. The spread between GCC yields and US Treasuries indicates that geopolitical risk premiums have eased. The yield to maturity (YTM) spread between the S&P GCC Sukuk Index and the S&P US Treasury Bond Index narrowed to 67bp as of 15 June broadly back to its pre-conflict level (70bp on 27 February) and ...
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GCC fixed-income yields are benefitting from a decline in geopolitical risk premiums following the US-Iran deal, according to Fitch Ratings.
This is reflected in yield spreads between GCC investment-grade debt and US Treasury bonds having returned to pre-war levels. Spreads on speculative-grade GCC sukuk remain higher, reflecting a wider risk premium.
In absolute terms, GCC fixed-income yields fell from their March peaks but remain high, reflecting US Treasury rate volatilities to which GCC markets are closely correlated due to US dollar currency pegs. GCC sukuk continue to have lower yields than GCC bonds, on average, due to broader demand from Islamic banks.
The spread between GCC yields and US Treasuries indicates that geopolitical risk premiums have eased. The yield to maturity (YTM) spread between the S&P GCC Sukuk Index and the S&P US Treasury Bond Index narrowed to 67bp as of 15 June, broadly back to its pre-conflict level (70bp on 27 February), and ...
New real estate projects worth AED1 trillion ( 272.29 billion) will be launched or developed in Dubai within the next five years says W Capital a real estate brokerage firm. The investments will be driven by continued population growth the influx of foreign investment and the ongoing announcement of mega-projects by leading real estate developers it said. ...
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New real estate projects worth AED1 trillion ($272.29 billion) will be launched or developed in Dubai within the next five years, says W Capital, a real estate brokerage firm.
The investments will be driven by continued population growth, the influx of foreign investment, and the ongoing announcement of mega-projects by leading real estate developers, it said.
...The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is emerging as a major global hub for clean industrial investment with 84 announced projects representing around 642 billion in potential spending across clean fuels fertilisers steel and aluminium according to a report by Mission Possible Partnership and the Industrial Transition Accelerator. The report Clean Industry Rising: the foundation of resilient value chains highlights accelerating momentum in global clean industrial financing with 19 projects worth 43 billion reaching final investment decision in the past six months double the pace of a year earlier. It notes that clean production is scaling rapidly in energy-intensive sectors such as aviation fuels shipping fuels and metals amid rising energy volatility and trade fragmentation. Within Mena several countries are playing distinct rol...
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The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region is emerging as a major global hub for clean industrial investment, with 84 announced projects representing around $642 billion in potential spending across clean fuels, fertilisers, steel and aluminium, according to a report by Mission Possible Partnership and the Industrial Transition Accelerator.
The report, Clean Industry Rising: the foundation of
resilient value chains, highlights accelerating momentum in global clean
industrial financing, with 19 projects worth $43 billion reaching final
investment decision in the past six months—double the pace of a year earlier.
It notes that clean
production is scaling rapidly in energy-intensive sectors such as aviation
fuels, shipping fuels and metals, amid rising energy volatility and trade
fragmentation.
Within Mena, several countries are playing distinct rol...
Leading UAE sustainability pioneer BEEAH has announced that early works have begun at its flagship real estate development - Khalid Bin Sultan City - in Sharjah with Building Company (BEST) appointed to deliver the enabling works package. Concept master-planned by Zaha Hadid Architects Khalid Bin Sultan City is envisioned as a next-generation destination that brings together residential commercial and lifestyle components within a climate-smart urban framework. These works include excavation and earthworks to level the site in line with approved designs. The milestone moves the project from planning into physical development ahead of the targeted completion of Phase 1 in 2029 said a statement from BEEAH. The commencement of early works marks a major milestone in bringing Khalid Bin Sultan City s sustainability-led vision to life. BEST is delivering site preparation and earthworks under a 150-day initial site preparation package To date approximately...
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Leading UAE sustainability pioneer BEEAH has announced that early works have begun at its flagship real estate development - Khalid Bin Sultan City - in Sharjah with Building Company (BEST) appointed to deliver the enabling works package.
Concept master-planned by Zaha Hadid Architects, Khalid Bin Sultan City is envisioned as a next-generation destination that brings together residential, commercial and lifestyle components within a climate-smart urban framework. These works include excavation and earthworks to level the site in line with approved designs.
The milestone moves the project from planning into physical development ahead of the targeted completion of Phase 1 in 2029, said a statement from BEEAH.
The commencement of early works marks a major milestone in bringing Khalid Bin Sultan City’s sustainability-led vision to life. BEST is delivering site preparation and earthworks under a 150-day initial site preparation package
To date, approximately...
The One Atelier a complete turn-key service company offering consultancy design and build services has launched The One Capital an innovative blockchain platform focused on early-stage development in branded real estate through tokenised real-world asset (RWA) structures. The launch builds on The One Atelier s track record across internationally recognised branded residential projects associated with well-known lifestyle brands including Karl Lagerfeld Fendi Casa ETRO Armani Casa ELLE and Dolce & Gabbana many of which have demonstrated significant value uplift between early development and market maturity. Branded residences remain one of the fastest-growing segments in global real estate with reported average price premiums of up to 33% over comparable non-branded properties according to Savills Branded Residences Report. The sector is projected to exceed 1 000 schemes globally by the end of 2026 reflecting significant growth over the past d...
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The One Atelier, a complete turn-key service company offering consultancy, design and build services, has launched The One Capital, an innovative blockchain platform focused on early-stage development in branded real estate through tokenised real-world asset (RWA) structures.
The launch builds on The One Atelier’s track record across internationally recognised branded residential projects associated with well-known lifestyle brands including Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi Casa, ETRO, Armani Casa, ELLE and Dolce & Gabbana, many of which have demonstrated significant value uplift between early development and market maturity.
Branded residences remain one of the fastest-growing segments in global real estate, with reported average price premiums of up to 33% over comparable non-branded properties, according to Savills’ Branded Residences Report.
The sector is projected to exceed 1,000 schemes globally by the end of 2026, reflecting significant growth over the past d...
Samsung Electronics Company spent nearly 90 trillion won ( 59.2 billion) on capital expenditures and research and development (R&D) in 2025 said a report. This makes it the biggest investor among the world s top 10 semiconductor companies industry data showed on Wednesday. The South Korean tech giant had invested a total of 89.9 trillion won comprising 52.2 trillion won in capital expenditure and 37.7 trillion won in R&D according to data compiled by corporate tracker CEO Score and cited by Yonhap News Agency. ...
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Samsung Electronics Company spent nearly 90 trillion won ($59.2 billion) on capital expenditures and research and development (R&D) in 2025, said a report.
This makes it the biggest investor among the world's top 10 semiconductor companies, industry data showed on Wednesday.
The South Korean tech giant had invested a total of 89.9 trillion won, comprising 52.2 trillion won in capital expenditure and 37.7 trillion won in R&D, according to data compiled by corporate tracker CEO Score and cited by Yonhap News Agency.
Dubai Holding Real Estate an integrated master developer has partnered with Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to launch a new home financing programme for eligible customers purchasing properties across key developments such as Nakheel Meraas and Dubai Properties. The programme is available to both nationals and UAE residents including salaried and self-employed buyers purchasing (qualified) off-plan and completed villas and apartments across Dubai Holding Real Estate s portfolio. It has been designed to provide a smoother and more transparent route to ownership with preferential rates attractive fee structures faster digital onboarding dedicated relationship management and access to selected premium banking benefits. The programme offers both conventional and Islamic financing solutions subject to eligibility and approval broadening customer choice across the UAE. It also includes digital pre-approval supported by automated eligibility ass...
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Dubai Holding Real Estate, an integrated master developer, has partnered with Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to launch a new home financing programme for eligible customers purchasing properties across key developments such as Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties.
The programme is available to both nationals and UAE residents, including salaried and self-employed buyers purchasing (qualified) off-plan and completed villas and apartments across Dubai Holding Real Estate’s portfolio.
It has been designed to provide a smoother and more transparent route to ownership, with preferential rates, attractive fee structures, faster digital onboarding, dedicated relationship management and access to selected premium banking benefits.
The programme offers both conventional and Islamic financing solutions, subject to eligibility and approval, broadening customer choice across the UAE.
It also includes digital pre-approval supported by automated eligibility ass...
Jayasom a global integrative wellness hospitality brand will open its inaugural flagship property at AMAALA on Saudi Arabia s Red Sea coast in the coming months. Drawing its name from Jay (heart) and Asom (place) Jayasom is quite literally a place for the heart - a sanctuary designed to nurture wellbeing through meaningful connection and deeply personalised experiences the group said. Situated at the pristine Triple Bay and spanning over 7 000 sq m Jayasom seamlessly embraces an East meets West wellness philosophy thoughtfully integrating traditional healing practices with contemporary wellbeing approaches in a setting designed for restoration reflection and renewal. Rooted in compassion and care the experience is intentionally immersive and calming bringing together mindful movement conscious cuisine therapeutic treatments mindfulness practices and holistic wellbeing experiences that encourage long-term lifestyle transformation c...
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Jayasom, a global integrative wellness hospitality brand, will open its inaugural flagship property at AMAALA on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast in the coming months.
Drawing its name from ‘Jay’ (heart) and ‘Asom’ (place), Jayasom is quite literally “a place for the heart” - a sanctuary designed to nurture wellbeing through meaningful connection and deeply personalised experiences, the group said.
Situated at the pristine Triple Bay and spanning over 7,000 sq m, Jayasom seamlessly embraces an “East meets West” wellness philosophy, thoughtfully integrating traditional healing practices with contemporary wellbeing approaches in a setting designed for restoration, reflection, and renewal.
Rooted in compassion and care, the experience is intentionally immersive and calming, bringing together mindful movement, conscious cuisine, therapeutic treatments, mindfulness practices, and holistic wellbeing experiences that encourage long-term lifestyle transformation, c...
Oman is seeking to strengthen its position as a destination for international investment supported by an investment-grade credit rating economic reforms and regulatory frameworks aligned with international standards. A key element of that strategy is the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman) which was established to provide international investors financial institutions and professional services firms with a legal and regulatory framework mirroring the practices of the world s leading financial jurisdictions. This environment supports the structuring of investments and the conduct of cross-border business with exceptional clarity and legal certainty said the IFC Oman in a statement. The Centre is intended to facilitate cross-border business and investment activity. In a move underscoring the government s support for the project Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has appointed the Centre s Board of Directors chaired by Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al ...
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Oman is seeking to strengthen its position as a destination for international investment, supported by an investment-grade credit rating, economic reforms and regulatory frameworks aligned with international standards.
A key element of that strategy is the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman), which was established to provide international investors, financial institutions, and professional services firms with a legal and regulatory framework mirroring the practices of the world's leading financial jurisdictions.
This environment supports the structuring of investments and the conduct of cross-border business with exceptional clarity and legal certainty, said the IFC Oman in a statement.
The Centre is intended to facilitate cross-border business and investment activity.
In a move underscoring the government's support for the project, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has appointed the Centre's Board of Directors, chaired by Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al ...
First Avenue for Real Estate Development Company has announced that it has signed an agreement with SNB Capital Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company (Almajdiah) and Rekaz Real Estate Company to establish an investment fund focused on the education sector in Saudi Arabia. The proposed fund will seek to acquire and develop educational facilities across the kingdom as the company expands into education-related real estate assets as part of its strategy to diversify its portfolio and income streams said First Avenue in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The move is aimed at enhancing long-term investment returns through operational assets that generate recurring income while reducing market risks through greater diversification. These educational assets are increasingly being integrated into mixed-use developments globally due to their role in improving quality of life supporting residential communities and creating sustainable value for real estate p...
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First Avenue for Real Estate Development Company has announced that it has signed an agreement with SNB Capital, Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company (Almajdiah) and Rekaz Real Estate Company to establish an investment fund focused on the education sector in Saudi Arabia.
The proposed fund will seek to acquire and develop educational facilities across the kingdom as the company expands into education-related real estate assets as part of its strategy to diversify its portfolio and income streams, said First Avenue in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul.
The move is aimed at enhancing long-term investment returns through operational assets that generate recurring income while reducing market risks through greater diversification.
These educational assets are increasingly being integrated into mixed-use developments globally due to their role in improving quality of life, supporting residential communities and creating sustainable value for real estate p...
Egypt has secured a 420 million foreign investment commitment for a 580-megawatt wind power project on the Red Sea coast marking another significant step in the country s drive to expand renewable energy capacity and attract private-sector capital into the energy sector. The investment will be made by Dubai-based Alcazar Energy which signed agreements with Egypt s New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to invest in operate and manage the Gabal El-Zeit wind farm in the Red Sea Governorate. The project will be financed through external funding sources providing a fresh inflow of foreign capital into Egypt s renewable energy sector. The agreements signed in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly cover the investment operation and power purchase arrangements for the facility which will have a minimum installed capacity of 580 MW throughout the contract period. Under the deal EETC will purchase the...
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Egypt has secured a $420 million foreign investment commitment for a 580-megawatt wind power project on the Red Sea coast, marking another significant step in the country's drive to expand renewable energy capacity and attract private-sector capital into the energy sector.
The investment will be made by Dubai-based Alcazar Energy, which signed agreements with Egypt's New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to invest in, operate and manage the Gabal El-Zeit wind farm in the Red Sea Governorate. The project will be financed through external funding sources, providing a fresh inflow of foreign capital into Egypt's renewable energy sector.
The agreements, signed in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, cover the investment, operation and power purchase arrangements for the facility, which will have a minimum installed capacity of 580 MW throughout the contract period. Under the deal, EETC will purchase the...
Invest Qatar the country s investment promotion agency has concluded a high-level roadshow in Istanbul Türkiye showcasing Qatar s diverse investment opportunities and strengthening engagement with Turkish investors and key business stakeholders. Over a four-day programme the delegation held a series of business meetings with leading Turkish companies. The programme featured dedicated investor events organised in collaboration with key partners including an investor dialogue with the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEİK) and a business luncheon with the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD). The visit also brought together major stakeholders through an exclusive gaming industry roundtable in addition to sealing a new partnership with Istanbul Technical University (ITU) ARI Teknokent the technology park of ITU. The roadshow programme featured executive-level discussions site visits and targeted B2B meetings across smart...
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Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, has concluded a high-level roadshow in Istanbul, Türkiye, showcasing Qatar’s diverse investment opportunities and strengthening engagement with Turkish investors and key business stakeholders.
Over a four-day programme, the delegation held a series of business meetings with leading Turkish companies. The programme featured dedicated investor events organised in collaboration with key partners, including an investor dialogue with the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEİK) and a business luncheon with the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD).
The visit also brought together major stakeholders through an exclusive gaming industry roundtable, in addition to sealing a new partnership with Istanbul Technical University (ITU) ARI Teknokent, the technology park of ITU.
The roadshow programme featured executive-level discussions, site visits and targeted B2B meetings, across smart...
Oman has signed 10 agreements and memoranda of understanding to establish new projects with an investment value of RO2.9 billion in the Duqm Special Economic Zone said an Oman News Agency post in X platform. The agreements signed by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones cover the construction of a power generation station alongside industrial facilities for the production of ammonia electric battery components and chemical materials in addition to industrial tourism and residential complexes it said. The agreements also include a deal for the implementation of downstream phases 2 and 3 of the Indian renewable energy company ACME Group s green hydrogen project in Duqm at investments worth 4.2 billion. Meanwhile the Special Economic Zone at Duqm on Monday celebrated the inauguration of the first phase of the Maysan Square Duqm - Residence project which includes 104 residential units alongside 130 diverse commercial units...
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Oman has signed 10 agreements and memoranda of understanding to establish new projects with an investment value of RO2.9 billion in the Duqm Special Economic Zone, said an Oman News Agency post in X platform.
The agreements, signed by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, cover the construction of a power generation station, alongside industrial facilities for the production of ammonia, electric battery components, and chemical materials, in addition to industrial, tourism and residential complexes, it said.
The agreements also include a deal for the implementation of downstream phases 2 and 3 of the Indian renewable energy company ACME Group's green hydrogen project in Duqm at investments worth $4.2 billion.
Meanwhile, the Special Economic Zone at Duqm on Monday celebrated the inauguration of the first phase of the "Maysan Square Duqm - Residence" project, which includes 104 residential units alongside 130 diverse commercial units...
Standard Chartered has received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia to undertake investment management and operating funds activities in the Kingdom. The approval enhances the bank s ability to provide onshore investment management and fund operations capabilities in Saudi Arabia supporting institutional clients as investor participation and capital market activity continue to expand across the Kingdom it said. This further expands Standard Chartered s existing platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider region reinforcing its ability to connect clients and investors in the Kingdom to opportunities across the Middle East Asia Europe the US and Africa. Sarah AlKhelaiwi CEO and Head of Capital Markets at Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia said: The CMA approval marks an important milestone in Standard Chartered s continued expansion in Saudi Arabia and reflects our long-term commitment to s...
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Standard Chartered has received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia to undertake investment management and operating funds activities in the Kingdom.
The approval enhances the bank’s ability to provide onshore investment management and fund operations capabilities in Saudi Arabia, supporting institutional clients as investor participation and capital market activity continue to expand across the Kingdom, it said.
This further expands Standard Chartered’s existing platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider region, reinforcing its ability to connect clients and investors in the Kingdom to opportunities across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, the US and Africa.
Sarah AlKhelaiwi, CEO and Head of Capital Markets at Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia, said: “The CMA approval marks an important milestone in Standard Chartered’s continued expansion in Saudi Arabia and reflects our long-term commitment to s...
The UAE real estate market is projected to reach AED2.98 trillion ( 811.44 billion) by 2031 reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained demand across residential commercial and mixed-use developments a report said. The sector s expansion continues to be supported by population growth foreign direct investment and the UAE s growing appeal as a global hub for business and lifestyle opportunities according to market intelligence platform Statista Market Insights . This upward trajectory is driving a new wave of development activity across the country with increasingly ambitious projects reshaping urban landscapes and creating fresh opportunities for both developers and investors. As projects grow in scale and complexity stakeholders are placing greater emphasis on tools and technologies that support more informed decision-making throughout the planning design and sales process the report said. Georges Calas CEO of Lifesize Plans Dubai commented: ...
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The UAE real estate market is projected to reach AED2.98 trillion ($811.44 billion) by 2031, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained demand across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, a report said.
The sector's expansion continues to be supported by population growth, foreign direct investment, and the UAE's growing appeal as a global hub for business and lifestyle opportunities, according to market intelligence platform ‘Statista Market Insights’.
This upward trajectory is driving a new wave of development activity across the country, with increasingly ambitious projects reshaping urban landscapes and creating fresh opportunities for both developers and investors. As projects grow in scale and complexity, stakeholders are placing greater emphasis on tools and technologies that support more informed decision-making throughout the planning, design and sales process, the report said.
Georges Calas, CEO of Lifesize Plans Dubai, commented: “...
OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Libyan Investment Authority in Tripoli marking a step toward strengthening energy investment cooperation between Oman and Libya. The agreement was signed by Ashraf Hamad Al Maamari Chairman of OQEP and Dr. Ali Mahmoud Hassan Chairman and CEO of the Libyan Investment Authority in the presence of Libya s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh. The memorandum aims to establish a strategic framework for exploring joint investment opportunities in oil and gas exploration and production in both countries as well as in international markets. It is intended to support long-term economic value creation and deepen cooperation between the two sides. Officials said the partnership reflects broader efforts to expand investment ties and build high-value collaborations in the energ...
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OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Libyan Investment Authority in Tripoli, marking a step toward strengthening energy investment cooperation between Oman and Libya.
The agreement was signed by Ashraf Hamad Al Maamari,
Chairman of OQEP, and Dr. Ali Mahmoud Hassan, Chairman and CEO of the Libyan
Investment Authority, in the presence of Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid
Dbeibeh.
The memorandum aims to establish a strategic framework for
exploring joint investment opportunities in oil and gas exploration and
production in both countries, as well as in international markets. It is
intended to support long-term economic value creation and deepen cooperation
between the two sides.
Officials said the partnership reflects broader efforts to expand investment ties and build high-value collaborations in the energ...
The UAE s 1.4 trillion investment programme in the United States is progressing ahead of schedule with officials highlighting advances in AI infrastructure energy projects and manufacturing investments during talks in Washington this week. The progress was highlighted during a visit to Washington by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority who led a UAE delegation in meetings with US Vice President J D Vance Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and members of Congress said a WAM news agency report. The discussions focused on advancing the UAE-US AI Acceleration Partnership launched during US President Donald Trump s state visit to the UAE and his meeting with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Officials reviewed progress in economic and technological cooperation over the past year with both sides noting tha...
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The UAE's $1.4 trillion investment programme in the United States is progressing ahead of schedule, with officials highlighting advances in AI infrastructure, energy projects and manufacturing investments during talks in Washington this week.
The progress was highlighted during a visit to Washington by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, who led a UAE delegation in meetings with US Vice President J D Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and members of Congress, said a WAM news agency report.
The discussions focused on advancing the UAE-US AI Acceleration Partnership launched during US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UAE and his meeting with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Officials reviewed progress in economic and technological cooperation over the past year, with both sides noting tha...
Dubai s residential property sector continued to soften in May with sales activity easing across the both the off-plan and ready sectors shows news data from Cavendish Maxwell. Dubai s residential real estate market secured 66 900 sales between January and May 2026 with off-plan purchases accounting for around 74% of transactions said the leading real estate advisory and property consultancy. Around 9 500 transactions took place in May 2026 compared to 17 600 in May last year according to the research with the May 2026 figure 27% lower than April 2026. The decline was further compounded by the week-long Eid Al Adha break at the end of May which led to an estimated 3 000 fewer sales. The total value of transactions in the first five months of 2026 was more than AED196.2 billion down from AED217.8 billion in the same period last year. The value of purchases in May 2026 was AED22 billion compared to AED54.8 billion in May 2025. ...
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Dubai’s residential property sector continued to soften in May, with sales activity easing across the both the off-plan and ready sectors, shows news data from Cavendish Maxwell.
Dubai's residential real estate market secured 66,900 sales between January and May 2026, with off-plan purchases accounting for around 74% of transactions, said the leading real estate advisory and property consultancy.
Around 9,500 transactions took place in May 2026, compared to 17,600 in May last year, according to the research, with the May 2026 figure 27% lower than April 2026. The decline was further compounded by the week-long Eid Al Adha break at the end of May, which led to an estimated 3,000 fewer sales.
The total value of transactions in the first five months of 2026 was more than AED196.2 billion, down from AED217.8 billion in the same period last year. The value of purchases in May 2026 was AED22 billion, compared to AED54.8 billion in May 2025.
...ORA Developers today announced the appointment of United Engineering Construction UNEC as the Main Works Contractor for Phase 1 of BAYN a visionary coastal community within Ghantoot located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The AED1.9 billion ( contract covers the construction of 614 residential units. These include townhouses and standalone villas across Cluster B Y Waterway; Cluster C Y Lagoon; and Cluster D Y Lagoon II. The scope also includes associated infrastructure and landscape works. BAYN is a major long-term commitment to Ghantoot and to the future of this coastal corridor said Naguib Sawiris Chairman and CEO of ORA Developers. The UAE has shown how patient city-building can create strong value over time. Locations grow when infrastructure access planning and delivery come together. Ghantoot has those fundamentals. It has beachfront scarcity direct connectivity and a strategic position between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This AED1.9 billion award reflects ou...
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ORA Developers today announced the appointment of United Engineering Construction [UNEC] as the Main Works Contractor for Phase 1 of BAYN, a visionary coastal community within Ghantoot located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The AED1.9 billion ($ contract covers the construction of 614 residential units. These include townhouses and standalone villas across Cluster B, Y Waterway; Cluster C, Y Lagoon; and Cluster D, Y Lagoon II. The scope also includes associated infrastructure and landscape works.
“BAYN is a major long-term commitment to Ghantoot and to the future of this coastal corridor,” said Naguib Sawiris, Chairman and CEO of ORA Developers. “The UAE has shown how patient city-building can create strong value over time. Locations grow when infrastructure, access, planning and delivery come together. Ghantoot has those fundamentals. It has beachfront scarcity, direct connectivity and a strategic position between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This AED1.9 billion award reflects ou...
Abu Dhabi is entering a pivotal phase in its real estate journey emerging as one of the UAE s most compelling destinations for both end users and investors heading into 2026. With the capital s population forecast to exceed 6 million by 2040 this growth is expected to support sustained long-term demand for housing and urban infrastructure. Backed by national frameworks alongside infrastructure investment and regulatory transparency the capital is steadily laying the foundations for long-term property demand. Against this backdrop Object 1 outlines four key factors shaping Abu Dhabi s next phase of real estate growth. State-backed market direction At the heart of the capital s real estate trajectory is Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 a long-term roadmap aimed at transforming the emirate into a diversified economy with reduced reliance on oil revenues. This vision is already in action with Abu Dhabi s non...
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Abu Dhabi is entering a pivotal phase in its real estate journey, emerging as one of the UAE’s most compelling destinations for both end users and investors heading into 2026.
With the capital’s population forecast to exceed 6 million by 2040, this growth is expected to support sustained long-term demand for housing and urban infrastructure.
Backed by national frameworks alongside infrastructure investment and regulatory transparency, the capital is steadily laying the foundations for long-term property demand. Against this backdrop, Object 1 outlines four key factors shaping Abu Dhabi’s next phase of real estate growth.
• State-backed market direction
At the heart of the capital’s real estate trajectory is Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, a long-term roadmap aimed at transforming the emirate into a diversified economy with reduced reliance on oil revenues. This vision is already in action, with Abu Dhabi’s non...
MAG Group Holding plans to announce a new real estate project called MAG Square within the next two weeks with a market value of up to AED2 billion ( 544.59 million) said Moafaq Ahmad Al Gaddah Founder and Chairman of MAG Group Holding. In an interview with the Government of Dubai Media Office he said: All of our projects in Dubai are progressing according to the approved timelines and during this year we will complete and hand over six new projects. We are proud to be part of the development journey of Dubai and the UAE. What we have witnessed since the 1980s in terms of rapid development and speed of execution across Dubai is exceptional and unprecedented on a global scale he said. - TradeArabia News Service ...
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MAG Group Holding plans to announce a new real estate project called ‘MAG Square’ within the next two weeks, with a market value of up to AED2 billion ($544.59 million), said Moafaq Ahmad Al Gaddah, Founder and Chairman of MAG Group Holding.
In an interview with the Government of Dubai Media Office, he said: "All of our projects in Dubai are progressing according to the approved timelines, and during this year we will complete and hand over six new projects.
"We are proud to be part of the development journey of Dubai and the UAE. What we have witnessed since the 1980s in terms of rapid development and speed of execution across Dubai is exceptional and unprecedented on a global scale," he said. - TradeArabia News Service
...SAB Invest the investment arm of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has joined hands with Retal Urban Development Company for the launch of a CMA-regulated real estate investment fund valued at SAR1.9 billion ( 502 million). The project will be developed on a 19 000 sqm site in Almalqa district. In a statement the company said the fund is structured to optimise capital efficiency and risk management with SAB committing financing of up to 50% of the total investment value. This commitment reflects the strength of the underlying asset and the confidence of the partners in the project s long-term potential. The CMA-regulated structure is designed to attract institutional and qualified investors seeking exposure to Riyadh s dynamic real estate market while generating sustainable and long-term returns. Ali Al Mansour Managing Director & CEO at SAB Invest said: The Real Estate Fund for Retal Heights exemplifies our approach to capital efficiency and risk management...
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SAB Invest, the investment arm of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), has joined hands with Retal Urban Development Company for the launch of a CMA-regulated real estate investment fund valued at SAR1.9 billion ($502 million). The project will be developed on a 19,000 sqm site in Almalqa district.
In a statement, the company said the fund is structured to optimise capital efficiency and risk management, with SAB committing financing of up to 50% of the total investment value.
This commitment reflects the strength of the underlying asset and the confidence of the partners in the project’s long-term potential.
The CMA-regulated structure is designed to attract institutional and qualified investors seeking exposure to Riyadh’s dynamic real estate market, while generating sustainable and long-term returns.
Ali Al Mansour, Managing Director & CEO at SAB Invest, said: "The Real Estate Fund for Retal Heights exemplifies our approach to capital efficiency and risk management...
Gallagher the global insurance brokerage risk management and consulting firm has increased its investment in ACE Gallagher Holding one of the largest and most established insurance broking firms in the Middle East & Africa (MEA). The firm is majority owned by MIG Holding and this agreement will see Gallagher increase its share from 30% to 49%. The two firms first entered into a partnership in 2021. ACE Gallagher supports businesses with risk management and insurance solutions and is a pioneer in the MEA regional insurance industry with roots dating back to 1952 and offices in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bahrain UAE Oman Kuwait Lebanon and Greece. It has expertise in aviation real estate construction oil & gas financial lines and property risks and employs over 300 risk professionals. Simon Matson Executive Vice President Gallagher Global Broking said: This further investment in the Middle East and in our partnership with MIG Holding demo...
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Gallagher, the global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm, has increased its investment in ACE Gallagher Holding, one of the largest and most established insurance broking firms in the Middle East & Africa (MEA).
The firm is majority owned by MIG Holding and this agreement will see Gallagher increase its share from 30% to 49%. The two firms first entered into a partnership in 2021.
ACE Gallagher supports businesses with risk management and insurance solutions and is a pioneer in the MEA regional insurance industry, with roots dating back to 1952 and offices in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon and Greece.
It has expertise in aviation, real estate, construction, oil & gas, financial lines and property risks and employs over 300 risk professionals.
Simon Matson, Executive Vice President, Gallagher Global Broking, said: "This further investment in the Middle East and in our partnership with MIG Holding demo...
As US-Iran negotiations move toward a final and permanent ceasefire resolution two constituencies are watching closely - Global markets where a deal could mean lower oil prices and renewed equity momentum and Dubai s real estate sector where the restoration of transactional confidence would likely support a broader normalisation of market activity said an industry expert. Against that backdrop the latest data paints a more resilient picture than the headlines suggest stated Vijay Valecha Chief Investment Officer Century Financial. The key defining trends are: Capital Did Not Leave Dubai It Just Paused Despite rising geopolitical uncertainty Dubai s property market continued to attract foreign investment during the conflict. In the first quarter the value of foreign transactions jumped nearly 26% compared to the previous year. The number of foreign deals also grew by 11% reaching 48 445. Demand came from a wide range of buyers...
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As US-Iran negotiations move toward a final and permanent ceasefire resolution, two constituencies are watching closely - Global markets, where a deal could mean lower oil prices and renewed equity momentum, and Dubai's real estate sector, where the restoration of transactional confidence would likely support a broader normalisation of market activity, said an industry expert.
Against that backdrop, the latest data paints a more resilient picture than the headlines suggest, stated Vijay Valecha, Chief Investment Officer, Century Financial. The key defining trends are:
*Capital Did Not Leave Dubai – It Just Paused
Despite rising geopolitical uncertainty, Dubai's property market continued to attract foreign investment during the conflict. In the first quarter, the value of foreign transactions jumped nearly 26% compared to the previous year. The number of foreign deals also grew by 11%, reaching 48,445.
Demand came from a wide range of buyers...
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program covering a total area of more than 2.7 million sq m representing investments worth SAR13.3 billion ( 3.54 billion). The initiative is part of the commission s efforts to enhance the urban environment support economic growth improve the quality of life and advance sustainable development in the Holy City said a Saudi Press Agency report. The commission stated that the awarded sites are located in the neighbourhoods of Jurhum South Al-Khalidiyah Al-Hajlah Al-Hindawiyah East Al-Hindawiyah South and Al-Hindawiyah West. The projects will be implemented through partnerships with real estate development and investment companies as well as investment funds reflecting the integration of regulatory and development efforts to deliver urban projects with sustainable economic and developmental impact. The commissi...
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The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million sq m, representing investments worth SAR13.3 billion ($3.54 billion).
The initiative is part of the commission's efforts to enhance the urban environment, support economic growth, improve the quality of life, and advance sustainable development in the Holy City, said a Saudi Press Agency report.
The commission stated that the awarded sites are located in the neighbourhoods of Jurhum South, Al-Khalidiyah, Al-Hajlah, Al-Hindawiyah East, Al-Hindawiyah South, and Al-Hindawiyah West.
The projects will be implemented through partnerships with real estate development and investment companies, as well as investment funds, reflecting the integration of regulatory and development efforts to deliver urban projects with sustainable economic and developmental impact.
The commissi...
As Abu Dhabi s residential real estate market continues to evolve differentiation is no longer defined by the scale of developments but by their ability to deliver sustainable value and integrated living experiences that reflect modern lifestyles. Flow 25 extends beyond residential units to offer a fully integrated living experience with carefully planned communal spaces and movement pathways designed to strike a balance between social interaction and privacy catering to diverse lifestyle needs said the Emirati developer. The exclusive project comprises just 104 residential units ranging from one- to four-bedroom apartments in addition to sky villas and penthouses. The design focuses on natural light spacious layouts and smart living systems. Prices start from approximately AED 1.79 million. In this context GAF Property continues to reinforce its design-led approach rooted in quality and a strong connection to nature through its latest residential...
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As Abu Dhabi’s residential real estate market continues to evolve, differentiation is no longer defined by the scale of developments, but by their ability to deliver sustainable value and integrated living experiences that reflect modern lifestyles.
Flow 25 extends beyond residential units to offer a fully integrated living experience, with carefully planned communal spaces and movement pathways designed to strike a balance between social interaction and privacy, catering to diverse lifestyle needs, said the Emirati developer.
The exclusive project comprises just 104 residential units, ranging from one- to four-bedroom apartments, in addition to sky villas and penthouses. The design focuses on natural light, spacious layouts, and smart living systems. Prices start from approximately AED 1.79 million.
In this context, GAF Property continues to reinforce its design-led approach, rooted in quality and a strong connection to nature, through its latest residential...
Saudi-listed Al Ramz Real Estate Company said it has signed agreements to acquire the remaining units in a private real estate investment fund that owns the Qurtuba 2 development in Riyadh in a deal valued at SAR 133 million ( 35.5 million). The transaction will raise Al Ramz s ownership in the Al Ahli Aleen Enbar Real Estate Fund from 23% to 100% giving the company full control of the project as it seeks to expand its exposure to strategically located real estate developments in the Saudi capital. In a filing to the Saudi Stock Exchange the company said it currently owns 23% of the fund s units representing an investment of approximately SAR 40 million. Upon completion of the acquisition Al Ramz will become the sole owner of the fund. The fund owns the Qurtuba 2 project a planned mixed-use development located in Riyadh s Qurtuba district along Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road also known as the Sports Boulevard corridor. The project spans about 130 386 square...
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Saudi-listed Al Ramz Real Estate Company said it has signed agreements to acquire the remaining units in a private real estate investment fund that owns the Qurtuba 2 development in Riyadh, in a deal valued at SAR 133 million ($35.5 million).
The transaction will raise Al Ramz's ownership in the Al Ahli Aleen Enbar Real Estate Fund from 23% to 100%, giving the company full control of the project as it seeks to expand its exposure to strategically located real estate developments in the Saudi capital.
In a filing to the Saudi Stock Exchange, the company said it currently owns 23% of the fund's units, representing an investment of approximately SAR 40 million. Upon completion of the acquisition, Al Ramz will become the sole owner of the fund.
The fund owns the Qurtuba 2 project, a planned mixed-use development located in Riyadh's Qurtuba district along Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road, also known as the Sports Boulevard corridor. The project spans about 130,386 square...
Dubai s real estate market recorded a sharp month-on-month recovery in April with total registered transaction value rising 20% to AED68.6 billion ( 18.7 billion) according to a new analytical report published by Elite Merit Real Estate. The rebound marks the first decisive recovery following a temporary slowdown in late February linked to broader regional geopolitical uncertainty. According to the report April s performance indicates that the correction was primarily sentiment-driven rather than structural. Total registered transactions reached 18 847 in April it stated. Mortgage activity increased 33.5% MoM to AED14.52 billion while cash sales rose 13.5% to AED48.34 billion. Off-plan activity remained the dominant market driver accounting for 70.5% of adjusted market share. Off-plan apartment sales alone reached a 2026 monthly high of AED19.7 billion it added. Other key findings from the report include: The AED 10 million luxury s...
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Dubai’s real estate market recorded a sharp month-on-month recovery in April, with total registered transaction value rising 20% to AED68.6 billion ($18.7 billion), according to a new analytical report published by Elite Merit Real Estate.
The rebound marks the first decisive recovery following a temporary slowdown in late February linked to broader regional geopolitical uncertainty.
According to the report, April’s performance indicates that the correction was primarily sentiment-driven rather than structural. Total registered transactions reached 18,847 in April, it stated.
Mortgage activity increased 33.5% MoM to AED14.52 billion, while cash sales rose 13.5% to AED48.34 billion.
Off-plan activity remained the dominant market driver, accounting for 70.5% of adjusted market share. Off-plan apartment sales alone reached a 2026 monthly high of AED19.7 billion, it added.
Other key findings from the report include:
*The AED 10 million+ luxury s...
Dubai s real estate market recorded a sharp month-on-month recovery in April 2026 with total registered transaction value rising 20% to AED68.6 billion ( 16.68 billion) according to a new analytical report published by Elite Merit Real Estate. The rebound marks the first decisive recovery following a temporary slowdown in late February linked to broader regional geopolitical uncertainty. According to the report April s performance indicates that the correction was primarily sentiment-driven rather than structural it said. Total registered transactions reached 18 847 in April. Mortgage activity increased 33.5% month-on-month to AED14.52 billion while cash sales rose 13.5% to AED48.34 billion. Off-plan activity remained the dominant market driver accounting for 70.5% of adjusted market share. Off-plan apartment sales alone reached a 2026 monthly high of AED19.7 billion. April s rebound suggests that Dubai s real estate market is continuing to stabilise a...
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Dubai’s real estate market recorded a sharp month-on-month recovery in April 2026, with total registered transaction value rising 20% to AED68.6 billion ($16.68 billion), according to a new analytical report published by Elite Merit Real Estate.
The rebound marks the first decisive recovery following a temporary slowdown in late February linked to broader regional geopolitical uncertainty. According to the report, April’s performance indicates that the correction was primarily sentiment-driven rather than structural, it said.
Total registered transactions reached 18,847 in April. Mortgage activity increased 33.5% month-on-month to AED14.52 billion, while cash sales rose 13.5% to AED48.34 billion.
Off-plan activity remained the dominant market driver, accounting for 70.5% of adjusted market share. Off-plan apartment sales alone reached a 2026 monthly high of AED19.7 billion.
“April’s rebound suggests that Dubai’s real estate market is continuing to stabilise a...
Global energy investment is projected to reach 3.4 trillion in 2026 a slight increase year-on-year according to a new IEA report. The 2026 edition of the IEA s annual World Energy Investment report said around 2.2 trillion is expected to go to grids storage low-emissions fuels nuclear renewables efficiency and electrification in 2026 while around 1.2 trillion is set to be invested in oil natural gas and coal. It noted that despite higher oil prices oil investment is expected to decline for a third consecutive year in 2026 falling below 500 billion. The report finds that uncertainty over the duration of the price spike long project lead times supply chain constraints and tighter offshore rig markets are limiting near-term spending responses outside the Middle East. At the same time natural gas investment is projected to rise to 330 billion the highest level in a decade supported by a wave of new LNG export projects particularly in the United St...
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Global energy investment is projected to reach $3.4 trillion in 2026, a slight increase year-on-year, according to a new IEA report.
The 2026 edition of the IEA’s annual World Energy Investment report said around $2.2 trillion is expected to go to grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, nuclear, renewables, efficiency and electrification in 2026, while around $1.2 trillion is set to be invested in oil, natural gas and coal.
It noted that despite higher oil prices, oil investment is expected to decline for a third consecutive year in 2026, falling below $500 billion. The report finds that uncertainty over the duration of the price spike, long project lead times, supply chain constraints and tighter offshore rig markets are limiting near-term spending responses outside the Middle East.
At the same time, natural gas investment is projected to rise to $330 billion, the highest level in a decade, supported by a wave of new LNG export projects, particularly in the United St...
Eni and its partners Petroci and Vitol have approved the final investment decision (FID) for the Baleine Phase 3 project in Abidjan Côte d Ivoire marking a milestone in the development of the largest hydrocarbon discovery ever made in the country. The full-field Phase 3 development will increase oil production from 60 000 to 150 000 barrels per day and gas output from 80 to 200 million cubic feet per day. Baleine is a testament to Eni s exploration and production model built on excellence in exploration activities the ability to develop projects through a fast-track and phased approach and a consistent commitment to sustainability in continuous dialogue with the host country. This project reflects our commitment to strengthening energy security supporting local economic development and advancing a lower-carbon energy future said Claudio Descalzi Chief Executive Officer of Eni. p class= MsoNo...
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Eni and its partners Petroci and Vitol have approved the final investment decision (FID) for the Baleine Phase 3 project in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, marking a milestone in the development of the largest hydrocarbon discovery ever made in the country.
The full-field Phase 3 development will increase oil
production from 60,000 to 150,000 barrels per day and gas output from 80 to 200
million cubic feet per day.
“Baleine is a testament to Eni’s exploration and production
model, built on excellence in exploration activities, the ability to develop
projects through a fast-track and phased approach, and a consistent commitment
to sustainability, in continuous dialogue with the host country. This project
reflects our commitment to strengthening energy security, supporting local
economic development and advancing a lower-carbon energy future,” said Claudio
Descalzi, Chief Executive Officer of Eni.
Rechitta a new intelligent communication platform for the real estate market that enables real-time multilingual engagement powered by verified developer data has been launched in Dubai. Built specifically for developers brokers and buyers Rechitta aims to help the industry manage increasing demand with greater speed consistency transparency and accuracy a company statement said. Rechitta is designed to provide real-time responses on pricing inventory payment plans amenities and project updates while also giving developers visibility into engagement trends investor interests and market demand patterns. By removing delays caused by fragmented communication and manual follow-ups Rechitta aims to help developers and brokers respond to global market demand more effectively. The system supports streamlined engagement faster transaction workflows and more consistent communication across the sales process through a real-time environment powered by verif...
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Rechitta, a new intelligent communication platform for the real estate market that enables real-time, multilingual engagement powered by verified developer data, has been launched in Dubai.
Built specifically for developers, brokers and buyers, Rechitta aims to help the industry manage increasing demand with greater speed, consistency, transparency, and accuracy, a company statement said.
Rechitta is designed to provide real-time responses on pricing, inventory, payment plans, amenities, and project updates, while also giving developers visibility into engagement trends, investor interests, and market demand patterns. By removing delays caused by fragmented communication and manual follow-ups, Rechitta aims to help developers and brokers respond to global market demand more effectively. The system supports streamlined engagement, faster transaction workflows, and more consistent communication across the sales process through a real-time environment powered by verif...
Beyon a leading telecommunication company and digital enabler has announced the signing of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) commitment agreement with the Ministry of Communications in Kuwait and the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) formalising its selection as the Winning Investor for the Fixed Telecommunications Network Development Project in Kuwait. The agreement was signed at the Government Communication Center of the Council of Ministers by Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Beyon Chairman Eng Mishal Al-Zaid Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Communications and Asma Al-Mousa Acting Director General at the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) in the presence of Omar Saud Al-Omar Kuwait Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture and Dr Yaqoub Al-Sayed Yousef Al-Rifai Kuwait Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Public Private Partnersh...
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Beyon, a leading telecommunication company and digital enabler, has announced the signing of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) commitment agreement with the Ministry of Communications in Kuwait and the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), formalising its selection as the Winning Investor for the Fixed Telecommunications Network Development Project in Kuwait.
The agreement was signed at the Government Communication Center of the Council of Ministers by Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Beyon Chairman, Eng Mishal Al-Zaid, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Communications, and Asma Al-Mousa, Acting Director General at the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), in the presence of Omar Saud Al-Omar, Kuwait Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture, and Dr Yaqoub Al-Sayed Yousef Al-Rifai, Kuwait Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Public Private Partnersh...
Abu Dhabi National Company for Building Materials (BILDCO) has announced a strategic partnership with Wujod Real Estate Development to develop an integrated sustainable city in Abu Dhabi. The partnership marks a significant step in both companies commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi s long-term economic diversification strategy through the development of a highly curated low-density ecosystem integrating ecological estate living wellness destinations equestrian culture innovation hubs productive landscapes and future-focused lifestyle infrastructure. The project will cover an initial area of approximately 10 million square metres equivalent to around 107 million square feet. Investments for the first phase are estimated at AED 2 billion ( 544.4 million) with implementation to proceed in line with approved development plans and regulatory requirements. Commenting on the partnership Shamsa Sulaiman Al Fahim Acting Chief Executive Officer of BILDCO said the c...
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Abu Dhabi National Company for Building Materials (BILDCO) has announced a strategic partnership with Wujod Real Estate Development to develop an integrated sustainable city in Abu Dhabi.
The partnership marks a significant step in both companies’ commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic diversification strategy through the development of a highly curated low-density ecosystem integrating ecological estate living, wellness destinations, equestrian culture, innovation hubs, productive landscapes, and future-focused lifestyle infrastructure.
The project will cover an initial area of approximately 10 million square metres, equivalent to around 107 million square feet. Investments for the first phase are estimated at AED 2 billion ($544.4 million), with implementation to proceed in line with approved development plans and regulatory requirements.
Commenting on the partnership, Shamsa Sulaiman Al Fahim, Acting Chief Executive Officer of BILDCO, said the c...
The UAE real estate market is navigating a transition period as it moves beyond the exceptional momentum of 2025 toward a more measured mature phase supported by strong fundamentals and ongoing infrastructure investment said a Colliers report. The UAE Real Estate Market Report for Q1 2026 report provides insight into key residential office and investment trends across Abu Dhabi Dubai the Northern Emirates and Al Ain. Across the UAE performance is increasingly shaped by asset quality submarket dynamics and evolving investor and occupier behaviour. Abu Dhabi residential and office market Abu Dhabi s real estate market is evolving toward a more balanced and sustainable growth trajectory. On the supply side the residential sector maintained a steady delivery rhythm in Q1 2026 with approximately 1 200 units added while a further 7 000 units are scheduled for completion by year-end. Development activity also reached record levels with 22 new projects a...
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The UAE real estate market is navigating a transition period as it moves beyond the exceptional momentum of 2025 toward a more measured, mature phase, supported by strong fundamentals and ongoing infrastructure investment, said a Colliers report.
The UAE Real Estate Market Report for Q1 2026 report provides insight into key residential, office and investment trends across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, the Northern Emirates and Al Ain. Across the UAE, performance is increasingly shaped by asset quality, submarket dynamics and evolving investor and occupier behaviour.
Abu Dhabi residential and office market
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is evolving toward a more balanced and sustainable growth trajectory. On the supply side, the residential sector maintained a steady delivery rhythm in Q1 2026, with approximately 1,200 units added, while a further 7,000 units are scheduled for completion by year-end. Development activity also reached record levels, with 22 new projects a...
Saudi Arabia s real estate market experienced strategic recalibration steady structural demand drivers and continued investor confidence despite a more complex regional economic backdrop in the first quarter of this year a report said. The Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review Q1 report by CBRE Middle East a global leader in commercial real estate said the real estate sector continues to demonstrate strength. Transaction values reached SAR112 billion in Q1 2026 up 6.8% year-on-year supported by improved financing conditions and stronger access to capital. At the same time regulatory reforms including foreign ownership measures and increased market transparency are strengthening institutional participation and aligning the sector with global standards it said. Macroeconomic environment Saudi Arabia s macroeconomic environment in early 2026 reflects a period of adjustment shaped by external pressures and evolving domestic policies...
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Saudi Arabia’s real estate market experienced strategic recalibration, steady structural demand drivers, and continued investor confidence despite a more complex regional economic backdrop in the first quarter of this year, a report said.
The Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review Q1 report by CBRE Middle East, a global leader in commercial real estate, said the real estate sector continues to demonstrate strength. Transaction values reached SAR112 billion in Q1 2026, up 6.8% year-on-year, supported by improved financing conditions and stronger access to capital.
At the same time, regulatory reforms, including foreign ownership measures and increased market transparency are strengthening institutional participation and aligning the sector with global standards, it said.
Macroeconomic environment
Saudi Arabia’s macroeconomic environment in early 2026 reflects a period of adjustment, shaped by external pressures and evolving domestic policies...
International Real Estate Partners (IREP) a global real estate and facilities management operating partner with offices across the UAE has announced a planned leadership succession that will see Kamran Abbas appointed Chief Executive Officer. Kenneth McCrae who has led the firm as Chief Executive Officer will move into the role of Executive Chairman. The appointment follows a deliberate succession process and reflects IREP s continued focus on leadership continuity operational strength and long-term growth across its international platform the company said. Abbas who has served as Chief Financial Officer brings a deep understanding of IREP s business clients markets and growth strategy. In his new role as CEO he will lead the firm s overall strategic direction executive management client engagement and continued expansion across its core service lines and international markets. McCrae will remain closely involved in the business as Executiv...
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International Real Estate Partners (IREP), a global real estate and facilities management operating partner with offices across the UAE, has announced a planned leadership succession that will see Kamran Abbas appointed Chief Executive Officer.
Kenneth McCrae, who has led the firm as Chief Executive Officer, will move into the role of Executive Chairman.
The appointment follows a deliberate succession process and reflects IREP’s continued focus on leadership continuity, operational strength and long-term growth across its international platform, the company said.
Abbas, who has served as Chief Financial Officer, brings a deep understanding of IREP’s business, clients, markets and growth strategy. In his new role as CEO, he will lead the firm’s overall strategic direction, executive management, client engagement and continued expansion across its core service lines and international markets.
McCrae will remain closely involved in the business as Executiv...
DP World has attracted AED854 million ( 232.54 million) in investments across Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in the first four months of 2026 underlining continued investor demand for Dubai s trade and industrial hub. The investments reflect commitments made by Jafza tenants to develop and expand facilities across manufacturing logistics food production healthcare vehicle handling and heavy equipment said a DP World statement. Momentum continued through March and April with more than 43% of the total commitments by value signed during these months. The new investments reflect a broad mix of trade and industrial activity including: Manufacturers of steel food products and furniture strengthening production Healthcare-related businesses investing in long-term operations in Dubai Third-party logistics providers strengthening warehousing operations Finished vehicle logistics operators investing in spaces for vehicle handling ...
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DP World has attracted AED854 million ($232.54 million) in investments across Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in the first four months of 2026, underlining continued investor demand for Dubai’s trade and industrial hub.
The investments reflect commitments made by Jafza tenants to develop and expand facilities across manufacturing, logistics, food production, healthcare, vehicle handling and heavy equipment, said a DP World statement.
Momentum continued through March and April, with more than 43% of the total commitments by value signed during these months.
The new investments reflect a broad mix of trade and industrial activity, including:
* Manufacturers of steel, food products and furniture strengthening production
* Healthcare-related businesses investing in long-term operations in Dubai
* Third-party logistics providers strengthening warehousing operations
* Finished vehicle logistics operators investing in spaces for vehicle handling
...
Cityscape Global 2026 a leading real estate expo will be back in Riyadh this November bringing together investors developers policymakers and industry leaders from across the globe as Saudi Arabia continues to prioritise investment across key sectors such as urban development infrastructure and entertainment as part of its long-term economic transformation. The event will be held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre (Malham) from November 16-19 sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) in partnership with the Real Estate General Authority (REGA) Vision 2030 the Housing Program and organised by Tahaluf. Cityscape Global brings together the stakeholders property investors developers architects banks and government representatives to expand real estate investment opportunities. On the upcoming event Majed bin Abdullah Al Hogail Minister of Municipalities and Housing Saudi Arabia said: Cityscape Global sup...
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Cityscape Global 2026, a leading real estate expo, will be back in Riyadh this November, bringing together investors, developers, policymakers and industry leaders from across the globe as Saudi Arabia continues to prioritise investment across key sectors such as urban development, infrastructure, and entertainment as part of its long-term economic transformation.
The event will be held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre (Malham) from November 16-19, sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) in partnership with the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), Vision 2030, the Housing Program, and organised by Tahaluf.
Cityscape Global brings together the stakeholders, property investors, developers, architects, banks and government representatives to expand real estate investment opportunities.
On the upcoming event, Majed bin Abdullah Al Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing, Saudi Arabia, said: "Cityscape Global sup...
GII a leading global shari ah-compliant alternative investment company announced today (May 19) the completion of a minority equity investment in Hotpack Global Holding one of the GCC s largest food packaging manufacturers. The investment proceeds are intended primarily to support Hotpack s continued growth including the increase of recently commissioned manufacturing capacity and the company s ongoing international expansion strategy. This acquisition further cements GII s position as one of the most active Private Equity players in the region. This Hotpack deal represents a strategic expansion into the manufacturing sector complementing GII s recent high-profile transactions across healthcare education and logistics. By investing in a Dubai-headquartered manufacturing leader that operates 25 facilities and serves over 100 countries GII is directly supporting the UAE s Operation 300bn strategy to increase the industrial sector s contribution to the GDP....
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GII, a leading global shari’ah-compliant alternative investment company, announced today (May 19) the completion of a minority equity investment in Hotpack Global Holding, one of the GCC's largest food packaging manufacturers.
The investment proceeds are intended primarily to support Hotpack's continued growth, including the increase of recently commissioned manufacturing capacity, and the company's ongoing international expansion strategy.
This acquisition further cements GII's position as one of the most active Private Equity players in the region. This Hotpack deal represents a strategic expansion into the manufacturing sector, complementing GII’s recent high-profile transactions across healthcare, education, and logistics.
By investing in a Dubai-headquartered manufacturing leader that operates 25 facilities and serves over 100 countries, GII is directly supporting the UAE’s "Operation 300bn" strategy to increase the industrial sector's contribution to the GDP....
GymNation the GCC s fastest-growing gym operator has secured a 100 million private credit facility from certain funds entities and/or accounts managed advised or controlled by HPS Investment Partners part of BlackRock- the world s largest asset manager in one of the first regional investments of its size since the Iran conflict commenced. Founded in the UAE in 2018 by Loren Holland Frank Afeaki and Ant Martland GymNation was built on a simple mission: to make world-class fitness affordable and accessible to everyone. Since opening its first outlet in Al Quoz Dubai GymNation has grown to become the Middle East s largest low-cost gym operator with close to 50 locations and over 200 000 members across the UAE Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Securing 100 million of growth capital is a transformational milestone for GymNation and provides the platform for us to expand our footprint across the GCC and beyond. What was most encouraging throughout the proc...
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GymNation, the GCC’s fastest-growing gym operator, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from certain funds, entities and/or accounts managed, advised or controlled by HPS Investment Partners, part of BlackRock- the world’s largest asset manager, in one of the first regional investments of its size since the Iran conflict commenced.
Founded in the UAE in 2018 by Loren Holland, Frank Afeaki, and Ant Martland, GymNation was built on a simple mission: to make world-class fitness affordable and accessible to everyone.
Since opening its first outlet in Al Quoz, Dubai, GymNation has grown to become the Middle East’s largest low-cost gym operator, with close to 50 locations and over 200,000 members across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
"Securing $100 million of growth capital is a transformational milestone for GymNation and provides the platform for us to expand our footprint across the GCC and beyond. What was most encouraging throughout the proc...
Oman Investment Authority the sultanate s sovereign wealth fund has reported its strongest annual performance to date recording approximately 7.8 billion in profits and a 14.6% return on investment in 2025 placing it among the world s top-performing sovereign investors. According to SWF Global OIA ranked third globally among sovereign wealth funds for return on investment and first globally for public market returns in 2025. The performance gives Oman a stronger position in the global sovereign investment landscape where Gulf funds are playing an increasingly influential role across private equity infrastructure energy transition logistics technology and strategic industries. The sultanate s sovereign wealth fund assets for the 12-month period surged to hit 60 billion by the end of 2025. On a cumulative basis every dollar equivalent held by the Authority in 2020 had grown by approximately 73% by the end of 2025 reflecting value creat...
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Oman Investment Authority, the sultanate’s sovereign wealth fund, has reported its strongest annual performance to date, recording approximately $7.8 billion in profits and a 14.6% return on investment in 2025, placing it among the world’s top-performing sovereign investors.
According to SWF Global, OIA ranked third globally among sovereign wealth funds for return on investment and first globally for public market returns in 2025.
The performance gives Oman a stronger position in the global sovereign investment landscape, where Gulf funds are playing an increasingly influential role across private equity, infrastructure, energy transition, logistics, technology and strategic industries.
The sultanate’s sovereign wealth fund assets for the 12-month period surged to hit $60 billion by the end of 2025.
On a cumulative basis, every dollar equivalent held by the Authority in 2020 had grown by approximately 73% by the end of 2025, reflecting value creat...
Shyam Middle East Resources a part of India s renowned Shyam Steel Group is establishing a new non-ferrous metals processing and manufacturing facility at Al Ghail Industrial Zone in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez). With an investment of AED40 million ( 10.8 million) the project marks a significant step in the group s global expansion strategy strengthening its regional footprint while tapping into Ras Al Khaimah s growing industrial ecosystem. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony at Rakez s Compass Coworking Centre represented by Shyam Steel Group Chairman Purushottam Beriwala and Rakez Sales Director Mustafa Shaker. Spanning 21 000 sq m the new RAK facility will be developed in two phases with the first expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2027 followed by the second unit in the next quarter. The facility will process and manufacture non-ferrous metals including lead aluminium and copper along with alloy produ...
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Shyam Middle East Resources, a part of India’s renowned Shyam Steel Group, is establishing a new non-ferrous metals processing and manufacturing facility at Al Ghail Industrial Zone in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (Rakez).
With an investment of AED40 million ($10.8 million), the project marks a significant step in the group’s global expansion strategy, strengthening its regional footprint while tapping into Ras Al Khaimah’s growing industrial ecosystem.
The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony at Rakez’s Compass Coworking Centre, represented by Shyam Steel Group Chairman Purushottam Beriwala and Rakez Sales Director Mustafa Shaker.
Spanning 21,000 sq m, the new RAK facility will be developed in two phases with the first expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2027, followed by the second unit in the next quarter.
The facility will process and manufacture non-ferrous metals, including lead, aluminium, and copper, along with alloy produ...
Dubai Holding Real Estate one of the largest integrated master developers in Dubai has entered into a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to expand access to Sharia-compliant home financing solutions for eligible customers across Nakheel Meraas and Dubai Properties. The partnership introduces a comprehensive Sharia-compliant dual-track financing framework for both off-plan and completed (handover) properties offering customers a seamless end-to-end homeownership journey. Tailored home finances are available for qualifying off-plan properties and for completed units with competitive profit rates and flexible terms of up to 25 years. The home finance structure that is Sharia-compliant provides buyers with a clear and structured path to off-plan ownership. Payments are aligned to project milestones offering both flexibility and transparency. The result is a more considered and accessible route into Dubai s off-plan market. The agreement bui...
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Dubai Holding Real Estate, one of the largest integrated master developers in Dubai, has entered into a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to expand access to Sharia-compliant home financing solutions for eligible customers across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties.
The partnership introduces a comprehensive Sharia-compliant dual-track financing framework for both off-plan and completed (handover) properties, offering customers a seamless, end-to-end homeownership journey. Tailored home finances are available for qualifying off-plan properties and for completed units, with competitive profit rates and flexible terms of up to 25 years.
The home finance structure that is Sharia-compliant provides buyers with a clear and structured path to off-plan ownership. Payments are aligned to project milestones, offering both flexibility and transparency. The result is a more considered and accessible route into Dubai’s off-plan market.
The agreement bui...
Oman has promulgated the new Real Estate Registry Law which is a transformative step that advances institutional modernisation and accelerates digital transformation. It also aims to foster a more transparent efficient and trusted real estate ecosystem aligned with evolving technological advancements said a statement. The law comes as part of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning s efforts to modernise the real estate documentation and registration system through the adoption of advanced tools and technologies that contribute to accelerating procedures simplifying services and enhancing the reliability of real estate transactions thus positively impacting investors citizens and stakeholders across the sector. Moreover the law represents a significant step forward in the digital transformation of real estate services introducing electronic authentication of real estate transactions. This is expected to expedite transaction processing within record ti...
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Oman has promulgated the new Real Estate Registry Law, which is a transformative step that advances institutional modernisation and accelerates digital transformation.
It also aims to foster a more transparent, efficient, and trusted real estate ecosystem aligned with evolving technological advancements, said a statement.
The law comes as part of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning’s efforts to modernise the real estate documentation and registration system through the adoption of advanced tools and technologies that contribute to accelerating procedures, simplifying services, and enhancing the reliability of real estate transactions, thus positively impacting investors, citizens, and stakeholders across the sector.
Moreover, the law represents a significant step forward in the digital transformation of real estate services, introducing electronic authentication of real estate transactions. This is expected to expedite transaction processing within record ti...
Investcorp Holdings a global alternative investment firm based in Bahrain has announced that one of its key units Investcorp Capital an Abu Dhabi-listed alternative investment company has acquired a diversified US industrial real estate portfolio with an aggregate value of more than 200 million. The key portfolio comprises 19 industrial properties totaling approximately 1.4 million sq ft across Dallas Fort Worth Chicago Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Announcing the strategic buy Investcorp said the acquisition reflects Abu Dhabi group s continued focus on deploying capital into high-quality real assets with resilient cash flows and long-term value creation potential. Located in highly accessible logistics and distribution corridors serving both regional and national supply chains the portfolio benefits from high occupancy levels diversified tenancy and exposure to sectors with underlying structural demand drivers it stated. The portfolio is ap...
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Investcorp Holdings, a global alternative investment firm based in Bahrain, has announced that one of its key units, Investcorp Capital, an Abu Dhabi-listed alternative investment company, has acquired a diversified US industrial real estate portfolio with an aggregate value of more than $200 million.
The key portfolio comprises 19 industrial properties totaling approximately 1.4 million sq ft across Dallas–Fort Worth, Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
Announcing the strategic buy, Investcorp said the acquisition reflects Abu Dhabi group’s continued focus on deploying capital into high-quality real assets with resilient cash flows and long-term value creation potential.
Located in highly accessible logistics and distribution corridors serving both regional and national supply chains, the portfolio benefits from high occupancy levels, diversified tenancy and exposure to sectors with underlying structural demand drivers, it stated.
The portfolio is ap...
FHS Egypt is hosting a webinar on the May 21 exploring investment trends in Egypt development pipelines financing realities and the market s future outlook. The webinar titled Egypt s Hospitality Market: Between Global Ambition and Local Reality will have the following presenters: Hala Matar Choufany President - HVS Middle East Africa and South Asia; Alain Debare Partner - Head of Investments and Asset Management HVS Middle East and Africa; Maged Salah Managing Director Misr Abu Dhabi for Real Estate Investments; and Dr Ghada Shalaby Former Vice Minister Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt. Interested can now register for the webinar. Egypt leads Africa s hospitality investment market with 185 hotels and nearly 46 000 rooms in the pipeline. The webinar will explore the areas of real opp...
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FHS Egypt is hosting a webinar on the May 21 exploring investment trends in Egypt, development pipelines, financing realities, and the market’s future outlook.
The webinar titled Egypt’s Hospitality Market: Between Global Ambition and Local Reality will have the following presenters: Hala Matar Choufany, President - HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia; Alain Debare, Partner - Head of Investments and Asset Management, HVS Middle East and Africa; Maged Salah, Managing Director, Misr Abu Dhabi for Real Estate Investments; and Dr Ghada Shalaby, Former Vice Minister, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt.
Interested can now register for the webinar.
Egypt leads Africa’s hospitality investment market with 185 hotels and nearly 46,000 rooms in the pipeline.
The webinar will explore the areas of real opp...
IMAN Developers one of Dubai s leading luxury residential developers has launched Oxford Cove the newest addition to its signature Oxford Series located in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). The development reinforces the company s continued focus on design-led communities that bring together architecture lifestyle and everyday liveability. The project recorded a strong market response achieving a Dh300 million ( 81.69 million) sell-out within two hours of launch reflecting continued demand from both end-users and investors in JVC. Rooted in the concept of Nature Shaped Luxury Oxford Cove is designed as a calm sanctuary-like residential address where flowing architectural curves and natural forms create a more human and grounded living environment. The development comprises 247 apartments across B G P 5 floors supported by more than 55 lifestyle amenities spread across multiple levels reinforcing IMAN Developers approach to experience-led community livi...
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IMAN Developers, one of Dubai's leading luxury residential developers, has launched Oxford Cove, the newest addition to its signature Oxford Series, located in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC).
The development reinforces the company's continued focus on design-led communities that bring together architecture, lifestyle, and everyday liveability.
The project recorded a strong market response, achieving a Dh300 million ($81.69 million) sell-out within two hours of launch, reflecting continued demand from both end-users and investors in JVC. Rooted in the concept of ‘Nature Shaped Luxury’, Oxford Cove is designed as a calm, sanctuary-like residential address, where flowing architectural curves and natural forms create a more human and grounded living environment.
The development comprises 247 apartments across B+G+P+5 floors, supported by more than 55 lifestyle amenities spread across multiple levels, reinforcing IMAN Developers' approach to experience-led community livi...
PG Real Estate the boutique developer known for its design-led low-density communities has officially handed over PG One its flagship mixed-use development in Al Furjan marking another major milestone in the company s delivery-focused growth strategy. With an approximate sales value of AED150 million ( 40.84 million) PG One was fully sold out at launch continuing PG Real Estate s track record of achieving complete sell-outs across all projects launched to date. The completed development comprises 113 residential apartments and 8 retail units and has already demonstrated strong post-handover market performance with units in the secondary market commanding notable premiums driven by sustained end-user demand quality execution and high occupancy levels. Located within walking distance from the Discovery Garden metro station this residential tower features studios 1- 2- and 3-bedroom duplex apartments each with its own pool not to mention a communal pool that...
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PG Real Estate, the boutique developer known for its design-led, low-density communities, has officially handed over PG One, its flagship mixed-use development in Al Furjan, marking another major milestone in the company’s delivery-focused growth strategy.
With an approximate sales value of AED150 million ($40.84 million), PG One was fully sold out at launch, continuing PG Real Estate’s track record of achieving complete sell-outs across all projects launched to date.
The completed development comprises 113 residential apartments and 8 retail units, and has already demonstrated strong post-handover market performance, with units in the secondary market commanding notable premiums driven by sustained end-user demand, quality execution, and high occupancy levels. Located within walking distance from the Discovery Garden metro station, this residential tower features studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom duplex apartments, each with its own pool, not to mention a communal pool that...
Dubai Holding Real Estate has announced a strategic partnership with Huspy to provide customers of its brands - Nakheel Meraas and Dubai Properties - with a more seamless and informed home financing experience. Through the partnership customers will gain access to integrated end-to-end mortgage guidance throughout the financing journey leading up to handover. The collaboration is designed to help buyers clearly understand their financing options prepare earlier for key payment milestones and handover requirements and progress through the final stages with greater clarity and confidence said a statement. The initiative will provide dedicated mortgage advisory offering prequalification support and comparative rate insights. Where applicable customers may also benefit from access to preferential mortgage solutions valuation support select fee-related benefits and other partner bank offerings subject to eligibility and lender approval. Khalid Al M...
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Dubai Holding Real Estate has announced a strategic partnership with Huspy to provide customers of its brands - Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties - with a more seamless and informed home financing experience.
Through the partnership, customers will gain access to integrated, end-to-end mortgage guidance throughout the financing journey leading up to handover. The collaboration is designed to help buyers clearly understand their financing options, prepare earlier for key payment milestones and handover requirements, and progress through the final stages with greater clarity and confidence, said a statement.
The initiative will provide dedicated mortgage advisory offering prequalification support and comparative rate insights. Where applicable, customers may also benefit from access to preferential mortgage solutions, valuation support, select fee-related benefits and other partner bank offerings, subject to eligibility and lender approval.
Khalid Al M...
A delegation of Dubai Investments has held a high-level meeting with Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili Minister of Housing and Urban Planning of Oman exploring potential investment opportunities in Oman. The Dubai Investments team was led by its Vice Chairman and CEO Khalid bin Kalban along with senior members of the management team. The discussions focused on identifying strategic avenues for collaboration across Oman s real estate sector supported by related industries including construction building materials and infrastructure-linked segments. The engagement reflects Dubai Investments continued focus on expanding its regional footprint through partnerships aligned with national development priorities. Speaking about the meeting Bin Kalban said: The engagement with Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili Minister of Housing and Urban Planning Oman underscores the importance of proactive dialogue in advancing investment opportunities across the region. Om...
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A delegation of Dubai Investments has held a high-level meeting with Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning of Oman, exploring potential investment opportunities in Oman.
The Dubai Investments team was led by its Vice Chairman and CEO, Khalid bin Kalban, along with senior members of the management team.
The discussions focused on identifying strategic avenues for collaboration across Oman’s real estate sector, supported by related industries including construction, building materials and infrastructure-linked segments. The engagement reflects Dubai Investments’ continued focus on expanding its regional footprint through partnerships aligned with national development priorities.
Speaking about the meeting, Bin Kalban said: “The engagement with Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, Oman, underscores the importance of proactive dialogue in advancing investment opportunities across the region. Om...
Africa s energy transition must be guided by realism technological innovation and sustained investment rather than abrupt shifts away from fossil fuels according to energy expert Profv Bart Nnaji Chief Executive Officer Geometric Power and former Nigerian Minister of Power. In a recent commentary the former Nigerian Minister of Power argued that the continent s development trajectory makes a rapid exit from fossil fuels impractical. He noted that Africa s population is projected to rise to nearly 2.5 billion in the coming decades driving rapid urbanisation industrial expansion and increased digital connectivity all of which will significantly raise energy demand. He cautioned that expecting African economies to abandon fossil fuels overnight is neither realistic nor equitable stressing that natural gas will remain a critical transition fuel for ...
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Africa’s energy transition must be guided by realism, technological innovation, and sustained investment rather than abrupt shifts away from fossil fuels, according to energy expert Profv Bart Nnaji Chief Executive Officer, Geometric Power and former Nigerian Minister of Power.
In a recent commentary, the former Nigerian Minister of
Power argued that the continent’s development trajectory makes a rapid exit
from fossil fuels impractical.
He noted that Africa’s population is projected to rise to
nearly 2.5 billion in the coming decades, driving rapid urbanisation,
industrial expansion, and increased digital connectivity—all of which will
significantly raise energy demand.
He cautioned that expecting African economies to abandon fossil fuels overnight is neither realistic nor equitable, stressing that natural gas will remain a critical “transition fuel” for ...
ThinkProp Venture an Abu Dhabi- and Dubai-based real estate training institute of the Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES) Venture has launched ThinkProp AI Academy a first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE designed to build real measurable AI-enabled capabilities for real estate and business professionals. ThinkProp AI Academy introduces a structured enablement system that integrates artificial intelligence into every stage of the learning journey from guidance and simulation to assessment and performance measurement. The academy is designed to ensure that learners are not only trained but fully prepared to perform in real-world scenarios a statement said. Developed in line with UAE market needs and global best practices the academy offers specialised courses across real estate sales project management marketing and business operations. Through its partnership with AI CERTs the programme delivers globally recognised certifications while remaining highly re...
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ThinkProp Venture, an Abu Dhabi- and Dubai-based real estate training institute of the Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES) Venture, has launched ThinkProp AI Academy, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE designed to build real, measurable AI-enabled capabilities for real estate and business professionals.
ThinkProp AI Academy introduces a structured enablement system that integrates artificial intelligence into every stage of the learning journey, from guidance and simulation to assessment and performance measurement. The academy is designed to ensure that learners are not only trained, but fully prepared to perform in real-world scenarios, a statement said.
Developed in line with UAE market needs and global best practices, the academy offers specialised courses across real estate, sales, project management, marketing, and business operations. Through its partnership with AI CERTs, the programme delivers globally recognised certifications while remaining highly re...
As many as 182 usufruct agreements valued at more than OMR37.8 million ( 98.31 million) were signed during the 21st edition of Oman Real Estate Design & Build Exhibition and Conference which concludes today in Muscat. The agreements were signed in cooperation with the Ministry of Health the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources the Ministry of Education the Ministry of Social Development and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority covering several vital and development sectors said a statement. The agreements included three usufruct contracts for government use projects under the endowment healthcare initiative Athar covering a total area of 10 850 sq m with investments reaching OMR5.2 million. The projects are located within government and service sites designated for healthcare and supporting services in Muscat Governorate. The conference also witnessed the signing of 22 usufruct agreements for industrial acti...
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As many as 182 usufruct agreements valued at more than OMR37.8 million ($98.31 million) were signed during the 21st edition of Oman Real Estate, Design & Build Exhibition and Conference, which concludes today in Muscat.
The agreements were signed in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Social Development, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, covering several vital and development sectors, said a statement.
The agreements included three usufruct contracts for government use projects under the endowment healthcare initiative “Athar,” covering a total area of 10,850 sq m with investments reaching OMR5.2 million. The projects are located within government and service sites designated for healthcare and supporting services in Muscat Governorate.
The conference also witnessed the signing of 22 usufruct agreements for industrial acti...
Dubai recorded 44 400 real estate transactions with a combined value of AED139.2 billion ( 37.9 billion) during the first quarter of this year according to a transaction analysis conducted by Whitewill an international luxury real estate agency. The findings point to a market that continues to expand in value supported by steady buyer activity resilient pricing and demand across both emerging and established communities it said. Olga Pankina Chief Operations Officer at Whitewill Dubai said: Dubai has built one of the world s most resilient and internationally attractive real estate sectors supported by strong regulation long-term infrastructure planning and a lifestyle proposition that continues to appeal to global buyers. At Whitewill we are seeing demand across multiple buyer groups from investors and end-users to ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking prime waterfront branded and lifestyle-led assets. This balance keeps Dubai competitive as bot...
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Dubai recorded 44,400 real estate transactions with a combined value of AED139.2 billion ($37.9 billion) during the first quarter of this year, according to a transaction analysis conducted by Whitewill, an international luxury real estate agency.
The findings point to a market that continues to expand in value, supported by steady buyer activity, resilient pricing, and demand across both emerging and established communities, it said.
Olga Pankina, Chief Operations Officer at Whitewill Dubai, said: “Dubai has built one of the world’s most resilient and internationally attractive real estate sectors, supported by strong regulation, long-term infrastructure planning, and a lifestyle proposition that continues to appeal to global buyers. At Whitewill, we are seeing demand across multiple buyer groups, from investors and end-users to ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking prime waterfront, branded, and lifestyle-led assets. This balance keeps Dubai competitive as bot...
The real estate sector in Saudi Arabia s Eastern Province has a market size exceeding SAR140 billion ( 37.16 billion) it was revealed at the fourth edition of Saudi Expo Real Estate Development and Ownership (SEREDO 2026). The exhibition held for the first time in the Eastern Province noted that the size of the real estate sector in the Kingdom currently exceeds SAR750 billion. The event showcased real estate projects valued at nearly SAR7 billion including more than 11 000 housing units in the Eastern Province. Organised by Eventify and sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing the event attracted a significant number of real estate companies developers investors and visitors from the Eastern Province. The three-day show concluded successfully on May 6. The SEREDO 2026 exhibition featured a series of panel discussions and workshops that focused on the latest trends and innovations in the real estate sector with the participation of a ...
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The real estate sector in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province has a market size exceeding SAR140 billion ($37.16 billion), it was revealed at the fourth edition of Saudi Expo Real Estate Development and Ownership (SEREDO 2026).
The exhibition, held for the first time in the Eastern Province, noted that the size of the real estate sector in the Kingdom currently exceeds SAR750 billion.
The event showcased real estate projects valued at nearly SAR7 billion including more than 11,000 housing units in the Eastern Province.
Organised by Eventify and sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the event attracted a significant number of real estate companies, developers, investors, and visitors from the Eastern Province. The three-day show concluded successfully on May 6.
The "SEREDO 2026" exhibition featured a series of panel discussions and workshops that focused on the latest trends and innovations in the real estate sector, with the participation of a ...
Dubai s property market is showing early signs of stabilisation approximately 67 days into the regional conflict according to betterhomes latest monthly market webinar held on Thursday (May 7). During the session the leadership team presented the first comparative analysis of pre- and post-conflict market performance alongside insights on three recent government policy developments. April transactions increased just under 2% month-on-month. Off-plan activity accounted for 76% of all deals up 7% compared to March. While secondary market volumes remain softer listing supply has not significantly increased indicating that sellers are not rushing to exit the market. In the leasing segment tenant enquiries rose by nearly 40% in April. Rental prices softened with approximately 70% of properties seeing reductions averaging just under 10%. This adjustment may help improve affordability for residents the majority of whom continue to rent. Three policy devel...
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Dubai’s property market is showing early signs of stabilisation approximately 67 days into the regional conflict, according to betterhomes’ latest monthly market webinar held on Thursday (May 7).
During the session, the leadership team presented the first comparative analysis of pre- and post-conflict market performance, alongside insights on three recent government policy developments.
April transactions increased just under 2% month-on-month. Off-plan activity accounted for 76% of all deals, up 7% compared to March. While secondary market volumes remain softer, listing supply has not significantly increased, indicating that sellers are not rushing to exit the market.
In the leasing segment, tenant enquiries rose by nearly 40% in April. Rental prices softened, with approximately 70% of properties seeing reductions, averaging just under 10%. This adjustment may help improve affordability for residents, the majority of whom continue to rent.
Three policy devel...
Grovy Developers an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts one of the world s largest hotel franchising companies to launch Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands. USquare is the development partner for the project. The agreement was formally signed at a full-house event attended by senior leadership from all three organisations including Abhishek Jalan CEO of Grovy Developers; Dimitris Manikis President Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Govind Mundra Head of Development for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts along with Ubaid Ur Rehman Shaikh and Muhammad Umeed Founders of USquare Luxe Properties. The event saw overwhelming interest from investors and brokers with attendance exceeding capacity and Expressions of Interest registered on-site reflecting strong demand for the project even amid evolving global m...
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Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, to launch Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands.
USquare is the development partner for the project.
The agreement was formally signed at a full-house event attended by senior leadership from all three organisations, including Abhishek Jalan, CEO of Grovy Developers; Dimitris Manikis, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), and Govind Mundra, Head of Development for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, along with Ubaid Ur Rehman Shaikh and Muhammad Umeed, Founders of USquare Luxe Properties.
The event saw overwhelming interest from investors and brokers, with attendance exceeding capacity and Expressions of Interest registered on-site — reflecting strong demand for the project even amid evolving global m...
Ladun Investment Company in consortium with Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting Company has secured a major infrastructure development contract valued at SAR326.7 million ( 87.08 million) according to a Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) filing. The company said the project awarded by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City in consortium covers infrastructure works for the Namar land under Phase One of the Real Estate Balance Program. The project involves the design execution and delivery of infrastructure for a 569 933 sq m land parcel in Namar southwest of Riyadh. Works will include preparation of detailed master plans and executive designs along with the development of road networks water and sewage systems electricity and telecommunications infrastructure. In addition the scope covers the creation of public spaces and parks coordination with utility providers and ensuring the land is fully serviced and ready for handover to citizens. Lad...
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Ladun Investment Company, in consortium with Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting Company, has secured a major infrastructure development contract valued at SAR326.7 million ($87.08 million), according to a Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) filing.
The company said the project, awarded by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City in consortium, covers infrastructure works for the Namar land under Phase One of the Real Estate Balance Program.
The project involves the design, execution, and delivery of infrastructure for a 569,933 sq m land parcel in Namar, southwest of Riyadh. Works will include preparation of detailed master plans and executive designs, along with the development of road networks, water and sewage systems, electricity and telecommunications infrastructure.
In addition, the scope covers the creation of public spaces and parks, coordination with utility providers, and ensuring the land is fully serviced and ready for handover to citizens.
Lad...
Dubai s residential real estate market recorded more than 57 300 sales between January and April 2026 with transactions in the off-plan sector rising 3.3% year-on-year says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell. Almost 42 500 off-plan properties were purchased in the first four months of the year including 10 231 in April. The off-plan sector continues to dominate the market representing 74% of all sales. Latest figures from Cavendish Maxwell also show that April 2026 s total transactions covering both off-plan and ready homes reached 13 082 a slight increase on the March figure of 12 889. Total sales in the first four months of the year declined 2.5% against the same period in 2025 with the ready property market down 16%. Overall transactions for April 2026 were around 20% less than April last year with off-plan down by 14% and ready homes by 39%. Ronan Arthur Director ...
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Dubai's residential real estate market recorded more than 57,300 sales between January and April 2026, with transactions in the off-plan sector rising 3.3% year-on-year, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
Almost 42,500 off-plan properties were purchased in the first four months of the year, including 10,231 in April. The off-plan sector continues to dominate the market, representing 74% of all sales.
Latest figures from Cavendish Maxwell also show that April 2026’s total transactions – covering both off-plan and ready homes – reached 13,082, a slight increase on the March figure of 12,889.
Total sales in the first four months of the year declined 2.5% against the same period in 2025, with the ready property market down 16%.
Overall transactions for April 2026 were around 20% less than April last year, with off-plan down by 14% and ready homes by 39%.
Ronan Arthur, Director, ...
The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) recorded strong performance in 2025 attracting a total investment of approximately SAR30 billion ( 8 billion) a 25% growth over the previous year. Of this foreign investments accounted for about SAR12 billion a 100% increase over 2024 and SAR18 billion was new local investments said a Saudi Press Agency report. Industrial investments led with SAR22 billion up 16% followed by technical investments at over SAR7 billion up 140% service sector investments at SAR748 million up 23% and logistics at SAR553 million up 35%. Developed land areas expanded to 236 million sq m an 8% increase while electricity capacity grew 12% to 8 959 MVA drinking water purification plants rose 13% to 34 facilities and natural gas supply increased 37% to 195 million cubic feet per day. The number of facilities within MODON s industrial cities reached 9 557 an 11% increase over 2024 in line wit...
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The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) recorded strong performance in 2025, attracting a total investment of approximately SAR30 billion ($8 billion), a 25% growth over the previous year.
Of this, foreign investments accounted for about SAR12 billion, a 100% increase over 2024, and SAR18 billion was new local investments, said a Saudi Press Agency report.
Industrial investments led with SAR22 billion, up 16%, followed by technical investments at over SAR7 billion, up 140%, service sector investments at SAR748 million, up 23%, and logistics at SAR553 million, up 35%.
Developed land areas expanded to 236 million sq m, an 8% increase, while electricity capacity grew 12% to 8,959 MVA, drinking water purification plants rose 13% to 34 facilities, and natural gas supply increased 37% to 195 million cubic feet per day.
The number of facilities within MODON's industrial cities reached 9,557, an 11% increase over 2024, in line wit...
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group has announced that Morgan Stanley a leading investment bank and financial services company has joined the ADX as its first international investment bank Remote Trading Member enabling Morgan Stanley s clients to access the ADX directly. This milestone strengthens ADX s global connectivity and supports growing international institutional demand for exposure to UAE markets. It also reinforces its position as one of the world s fastest-growing exchanges by market capitalisation while highlighting the market s continued progress in depth liquidity and inclusion in major global indices said a WAM news agency report. Remote membership enables Morgan Stanley to provide its clients with direct market access to the ADX with trading conducted via the firm s global trading platform. The ADX continues to play a pivotal role in advancing Abu Dhabi s long-term economic ambitions as a mechanism for a diversified innovation-led kn...
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The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group has announced that Morgan Stanley, a leading investment bank and financial services company, has joined the ADX as its first international investment bank Remote Trading Member, enabling Morgan Stanley’s clients to access the ADX directly.
This milestone strengthens ADX’s global connectivity and supports growing international institutional demand for exposure to UAE markets. It also reinforces its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing exchanges by market capitalisation, while highlighting the market’s continued progress in depth, liquidity, and inclusion in major global indices, said a WAM news agency report.
Remote membership enables Morgan Stanley to provide its clients with direct market access to the ADX, with trading conducted via the firm’s global trading platform. The ADX continues to play a pivotal role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic ambitions, as a mechanism for a diversified, innovation-led, kn...
Saudi Arabia s Sumou Real Estate Company has announced that it had signed a long-term lease development and operation agreement with Saudi Airlines Real Estate Development Company (SARED) for a land plot in Jeddah. The move is aimed at developing an integrated mixed-use project on the 78 374 sq m site located in the southwestern corner of a master-planned area said Sumou in its bourse filing. Under the agreement the annual rental value is set at SAR11.76 million ( 3.13 million). Rent will increase every five years at an average rate of 21% it stated. Payments will commence upon the issuance of building permits or after 18 months from the signing date whichever comes first. Sumou said the financial impact of the project is expected to begin once the land is received. -TradeArabia News Service ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Sumou Real Estate Company has announced that it had signed a long-term lease, development and operation agreement with Saudi Airlines Real Estate Development Company (SARED) for a land plot in Jeddah.
The move is aimed at developing an integrated mixed-use project on the 78,374 sq m site located in the southwestern corner of a master-planned area, said Sumou in its bourse filing.
Under the agreement, the annual rental value is set at SAR11.76 million ($3.13 million). Rent will increase every five years at an average rate of 21%, it stated.
Payments will commence upon the issuance of building permits or after 18 months from the signing date, whichever comes first.
Sumou said the financial impact of the project is expected to begin once the land is received.-TradeArabia News Service
...The Saudi Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition (SEREDO 2026) opened in Dammam on Monday with the participation of public entities key developers financing institutions and real estate experts. The three-day event is being held at the Al-Darah Hall in Dammam under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. The ministry s Assistant Deputy Minister of Residential Supply Stimulus & Real Estate Develop Eng Abdulmohsin Al-Jammaz inaugurated the exhibition in the presence of Eng Faris Al-Areej the Secretariat s Undersecretary for Housing and Development several representatives of relevant government agencies a select group of real estate developers financing entities and experts and specialists in the real estate and investment fields. In its fourth edition SEREDO serves as a specialised platform showcasing the latest trends in the Kingdom s real estate market. It highlights investment opportunities and flagship projects ...
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The Saudi Real Estate Development and Ownership Exhibition (SEREDO 2026) opened in Dammam on Monday with the participation of public entities, key developers, financing institutions, and real estate experts.
The three-day event is being held at the Al-Darah Hall in Dammam under the patronage of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.
The ministry's Assistant Deputy Minister of Residential Supply Stimulus & Real Estate Develop, Eng Abdulmohsin Al-Jammaz, inaugurated the exhibition in the presence of Eng Faris Al-Areej, the Secretariat's Undersecretary for Housing and Development, several representatives of relevant government agencies, a select group of real estate developers, financing entities, and experts and specialists in the real estate and investment fields.
In its fourth edition, SEREDO serves as a specialised platform showcasing the latest trends in the Kingdom’s real estate market. It highlights investment opportunities and flagship projects ...
Unique Group global leader in subsea technologies and engineering has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its subsea mechanical division globally strengthening its capabilities across subsea decommissioning installation and construction projects. The investment reflects the company s continued evolution from its origins in survey rental to a broader subsea technology and engineering provider. The expanded mechanical portfolio supports an integrated delivery model combining survey excavation buoyancy cutting lifting and recovery services within a single framework. A key element of the division s capability is the proprietary Uni-FlowX Controlled Mass Flow Excavation (CMFE) system. The system enables non-contact trenching de-burial and controlled asset exposure supporting both construction and late-life decommissioning scopes where seabed preparation is required prior to cutting or recovery The mechanical solution asset base has been expan...
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Unique Group, global leader in subsea technologies and engineering, has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its subsea mechanical division globally, strengthening its capabilities across subsea decommissioning, installation and construction projects.
The investment reflects the company’s continued evolution from its origins in survey rental to a broader subsea technology and engineering provider. The expanded mechanical portfolio supports an integrated delivery model combining survey, excavation, buoyancy, cutting, lifting and recovery services within a single framework.
A key element of the division’s capability is the proprietary Uni-FlowX Controlled Mass Flow Excavation (CMFE) system. The system enables non-contact trenching, de-burial and controlled asset exposure, supporting both construction and late-life decommissioning scopes where seabed preparation is required prior to cutting or recovery
The mechanical solution asset base has been expan...
Unique Group a subsea technology and engineering expert has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its Subsea Mechanical division worldwide strengthening capabilities in subsea decommissioning installation and construction projects. The expansion reflects the company s shift from its origins in survey rental toward a broader integrated subsea solutions provider combining services such as survey excavation buoyancy cutting lifting and recovery into a unified delivery model. A central innovation is the proprietary Uni-FlowX Controlled Mass Flow Excavation (CMFE) system enabling non-contact trenching de-burial and controlled seabed asset exposure for construction and late-life decommissioning operations. /...
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Unique Group, a subsea technology and engineering expert, has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its Subsea Mechanical division worldwide, strengthening capabilities in subsea decommissioning, installation, and construction projects.
The expansion reflects the company’s shift from
its origins in survey rental toward a broader integrated subsea solutions
provider, combining services such as survey, excavation, buoyancy, cutting,
lifting, and recovery into a unified delivery model.
A central innovation is the proprietary
Uni-FlowX Controlled Mass Flow Excavation (CMFE) system, enabling non-contact
trenching, de-burial, and controlled seabed asset exposure for construction and
late-life decommissioning operations.
As the GCC construction sector pushes the boundaries of scale speed and complexity the industry is rapidly transitioning from fragmented workflows to integrated data-driven ecosystems. For Trimble this shift marks the emergence of connected construction a model that redefines how projects are designed managed and delivered. In an exclusive interview with Gulf Construction Sabari Krishnan Regional Head Connected Construction at Trimble Middle East highlights how the concept has moved beyond standalone digitisation toward continuous data integration across the entire lifecycle. Connected Construction is not just about digitising workflows it s about creating connected constructible and actionable data across the lifecycle he says. The real shift is from static information to living data that flows seamlessly from design to execution enabling faster more confident decisions. This evolution is particularly critical in the GCC where mega- and gi...
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As the GCC construction sector pushes the boundaries of scale, speed and complexity, the industry is rapidly transitioning from fragmented workflows to integrated, data-driven ecosystems. For Trimble, this shift marks the emergence of “connected construction”, a model that redefines how projects are designed, managed and delivered.
In an exclusive interview with Gulf Construction, Sabari Krishnan, Regional Head – Connected Construction at Trimble Middle East, highlights how the concept has moved beyond standalone digitisation toward continuous data integration across the entire lifecycle.
“Connected Construction is not just about digitising workflows – it’s about creating connected, constructible, and actionable data across the lifecycle,” he says. “The real shift is from static information to living data that flows seamlessly from design to execution, enabling faster, more confident decisions.”
This evolution is particularly critical in the GCC, where mega- and gi...
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is set to participate in the fifth edition of the Make it in the Emirates exhibition taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 4 to 7 May 2026 reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE s industrial landscape and attracting high-value investments. As part of its participation RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad will join a panel discussion titled Industrial Zones as Engines of Growth: Powering the UAE s Industrial and Investment where he will share insights on how integrated economic zones are enabling sustainable industrial expansion and supporting long-term investor confidence. The economic zone will also mark the occasion by signing lease agreements with companies across manufacturing and industrial sectors highlighting continued demand for Ras Al Khaimah as a base for business growth. During the exhibition RAKEZ will showcase its comprehensive ecosystem designed to support investors across diverse industrial sectors. This i...
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Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is set to participate in the fifth edition of the Make it in the Emirates exhibition, taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 4 to 7 May 2026, reinforcing its role in advancing the UAE’s industrial landscape and attracting high-value investments.
As part of its participation, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad will join a panel discussion titled “Industrial Zones as Engines of Growth: Powering the UAE’s Industrial and Investment”, where he will share insights on how integrated economic zones are enabling sustainable industrial expansion and supporting long-term investor confidence.
The economic zone will also mark the occasion by signing lease agreements with companies across manufacturing and industrial sectors, highlighting continued demand for Ras Al Khaimah as a base for business growth.
During the exhibition, RAKEZ will showcase its comprehensive ecosystem designed to support investors across diverse industrial sectors. This i...
Dubai has moved to further ease residency access for foreign property investors updating rules to make visa eligibility more flexible. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) through its Cube platform has scrapped the earlier AED750 000 minimum property value requirement for sole owners applying for a two-year residence visa according to reports. Now people who fully own a property qualify for the visa regardless of its value. For jointly owned properties each investor must hold a minimum equity of AED400 000 to be eligible. Commenting on the development Tauseef Khan Founder and Chairman at Dugasta Properties said: Dubai is demonstrating a clear commitment to evolving its real estate landscape by making property ownership and residency more accessible to a broader range of investors. The removal of the minimum property value requirement for sole owners and the refinement of joint ownership conditions represent a significant shift in policy. These upd...
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Dubai has moved to further ease residency access for foreign property investors, updating rules to make visa eligibility more flexible.
The Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its Cube platform, has scrapped the earlier AED750,000 minimum property value requirement for sole owners applying for a two-year residence visa, according to reports.
Now, people who fully own a property, qualify for the visa regardless of its value.
For jointly owned properties, each investor must hold a minimum equity of AED400,000 to be eligible.
Commenting on the development, Tauseef Khan, Founder and Chairman at Dugasta Properties, said: "Dubai is demonstrating a clear commitment to evolving its real estate landscape by making property ownership and residency more accessible to a broader range of investors. The removal of the minimum property value requirement for sole owners and the refinement of joint ownership conditions represent a significant shift in policy. These upd...
Eurogulf Transformer FZE a manufacturer of power and distribution transformers has announced plans to expand its industrial facilities in Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah with a new investment of nearly AED60 million ( 16.34 million). The project will raise the company s total investment in the free zone to around AED100 million ( 27.2 million) in response to growing regional demand for energy and infrastructure solutions said a WAM news agency report. The new expansion is designed to significantly strengthen production capacity within an integrated industrial complex covering a total of 350 000 square feet more than two times the existing manufacturing footprint of 150 000 square feet. The new facility will enable increased output of power transformers and the development of higher-capacity up to 220 KV Voltage class supporting the needs of power industrial and marine projects. The company is also focusing on delivering specialised solutions tailored to local...
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Eurogulf Transformer FZE, a manufacturer of power and distribution transformers, has announced plans to expand its industrial facilities in Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah, with a new investment of nearly AED60 million ($16.34 million).
The project will raise the company’s total investment in the free zone to around AED100 million ($27.2 million), in response to growing regional demand for energy and infrastructure solutions, said a WAM news agency report.
The new expansion is designed to significantly strengthen production capacity within an integrated industrial complex covering a total of 350,000 square feet, more than two times the existing manufacturing footprint of 150,000 square feet.
The new facility will enable increased output of power transformers and the development of higher-capacity up to 220 KV Voltage class, supporting the needs of power, industrial and marine projects. The company is also focusing on delivering specialised solutions tailored to local...
Saudi-based Jabal Omar Development Company has announced that it has won the licence from the kingdom s Ministry of Tourism to operate the third and final tower of Rotana Hotel which is part of Phase Four of the Jabal Omar project. The Rotana Jabal Omar Hotel spans across three towers comprising 655 rooms and suites said Jabal Omar Development Company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The tower comprises 205 rooms and suites in addition to three restaurants a cafe meeting rooms and a health club. It is also connected to a commercial centre featuring 16 000 sq m of leasable space and 131 parking spaces. The operation of the third tower of the Rotana Hotel is expected to have a positive financial impact on Jabal Omar s revenues during the second quarter it added. -TradeArabia News Service ...
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Saudi-based Jabal Omar Development Company has announced that it has won the licence from the kingdom's Ministry of Tourism to operate the third and final tower of Rotana Hotel, which is part of Phase Four of the Jabal Omar project.
The Rotana Jabal Omar Hotel spans across three towers comprising 655 rooms and suites, said Jabal Omar Development Company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul.
The tower comprises 205 rooms and suites, in addition to three restaurants, a cafe, meeting rooms, and a health club.
It is also connected to a commercial centre featuring 16,000 sq m of leasable space and 131 parking spaces.
The operation of the third tower of the Rotana Hotel is expected to have a positive financial impact on Jabal Omar's revenues during the second quarter, it added.-TradeArabia News Service
TotalEnergies has taken the Final Investment Decision and secured financing for the Mirny onshore wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kazakhstan. Located in the southeast of the country Mirny should generate 100 TWh of renewable electricity over 25 years enough to supply about 1 million people in Kazakhstan. The electricity produced will be sold to the Government of Kazakhstan under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed in 2023. The project s investment amounts to 1.2 billion with about 75 per cent externally financed. The Mirny project consists of a 1 GW onshore wind farm totaling 150 turbines combined with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system supplied by TotalEnergies wholly owned affilia...
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TotalEnergies has taken the Final Investment Decision and secured financing for the Mirny onshore wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kazakhstan.
Located in the
southeast of the country, Mirny should generate 100 TWh of renewable
electricity over 25 years, enough to supply about 1 million people in
Kazakhstan.
The electricity produced will be sold to the
Government of Kazakhstan under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed
in 2023.
The project’s
investment amounts to $1.2 billion, with about 75 per cent externally
financed.
The Mirny project consists of a 1 GW onshore wind farm totaling 150 turbines, combined with a 600 MWh battery energy storage system supplied by TotalEnergies’ wholly owned affilia...
Google is planning to invest up to 40 billion in Anthropic the artificial intelligence firm confirmed expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies. The announcement came just days after Amazon revealed plans to boost its collaboration with Anthropic with a new 5 billion investment and a plan to invest 20 billion more if performance goals are met reported AFP . For its part Anthropic said it has committed to spending more than 100 billion on Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology to power AI in the coming decade. Anthropic is among AI sector rivals spending tens of billions of dollars on computing infrastructure to lead in the technology. On the Google investment an Anthropic representative confirmed to AFP that the deal sees an initial 10 billion investment from Google. The remaining 30 billion will depend on meeting performance milestones. Anthropic said in early April that it had tripled its annualised revenues q...
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Google is planning to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm confirmed, expanding a long-standing alliance between the two companies.
The announcement came just days after Amazon revealed plans to boost its collaboration with Anthropic with a new $5 billion investment, and a plan to invest $20 billion more if performance goals are met, reported AFP.
For its part, Anthropic said it has committed to spending more than $100 billion on Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology to power AI in the coming decade.
Anthropic is among AI sector rivals spending tens of billions of dollars on computing infrastructure to lead in the technology.
On the Google investment, an Anthropic representative confirmed to AFP that the deal sees an initial $10 billion investment from Google. The remaining $30 billion will depend on meeting performance milestones.
Anthropic said in early April that it had tripled its annualised revenues q...
The UAE s real estate market remained resilient in the first quarter of the year despite heightened regional geopolitical tensions and a softer economic outlook said a new report from CBRE Middle East. The UAE s GDP growth outlook for 2026 has been revised to 0.3% reflecting the impact of regional geopolitical disruptions logistical constraints and a slowdown across selected non-oil sectors. However despite this tempered outlook the broader economy is cushioned from more severe near-term impacts by contained inflation strong liquidity and proactive policy support. Regional financial markets in particular have demonstrated a recovery with USD-denominated GCC bonds regaining over half their late-February losses and credit spreads tightening due to emerging geopolitical optimism. Office market Office markets across Dubai and Abu Dhabi remained tight during the quarter supported by limited new supply deliveries said CBRE Middle Eas...
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The UAE’s real estate market remained resilient in the first quarter of the year despite heightened regional geopolitical tensions and a softer economic outlook, said a new report from CBRE Middle East.
The UAE’s GDP growth outlook for 2026 has been revised to 0.3%, reflecting the impact of regional geopolitical disruptions, logistical constraints, and a slowdown across selected non-oil sectors. However, despite this tempered outlook, the broader economy is cushioned from more severe near-term impacts by contained inflation, strong liquidity, and proactive policy support.
Regional financial markets, in particular, have demonstrated a recovery, with USD-denominated GCC bonds regaining over half their late-February losses and credit spreads tightening due to emerging geopolitical optimism.
Office market
Office markets across Dubai and Abu Dhabi remained tight during the quarter, supported by limited new supply deliveries, said CBRE Middle Eas...
Nahda Capital Partners the Abu Dhabi Global Market based private equity platform has announced the appointment of two senior independent Investment Committee members Anders Moberg and Ahmed Al Naqbi strengthening the firm s governance as it advances its inaugural GCC focused strategy. Nahda is anchored by an experienced investment team with a historical track record independently reviewed by Grant Thornton showing a gross IRR of 36.35 percent and a multiple on invested capital of 2.65x across prior transactions. Moberg is a globally recognised operator and board leader. He joined IKEA at the age of 19 and spent nearly 30 years with the group including serving as CEO between 1999 and 2009 during a period of significant international expansion. He has since held CEO roles at Home Depot International Royal Ahold and Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai and currently serves as Chairman of Byggmax Group and ITAB Shop Concept bringing extensive governance experience across nume...
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Nahda Capital Partners, the Abu Dhabi Global Market based private equity platform, has announced the appointment of two senior independent Investment Committee members, Anders Moberg and Ahmed Al Naqbi, strengthening the firm’s governance as it advances its inaugural GCC focused strategy.
Nahda is anchored by an experienced investment team with a historical track record independently reviewed by Grant Thornton, showing a gross IRR of 36.35 percent and a multiple on invested capital of 2.65x across prior transactions.
Moberg is a globally recognised operator and board leader. He joined IKEA at the age of 19 and spent nearly 30 years with the group, including serving as CEO between 1999 and 2009 during a period of significant international expansion. He has since held CEO roles at Home Depot International, Royal Ahold, and Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai, and currently serves as Chairman of Byggmax Group and ITAB Shop Concept, bringing extensive governance experience across nume...
The Arab region possesses strong fundamentals including robust sovereign balance sheets clear growth drivers and supportive political will said Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi Chairman of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) and Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). These fundamentals position the region as a stable destination for long-term capital investment in an increasingly uncertain global environment he said. He noted that the federation is working to establish an institutional framework that translates these strengths into sustained market confidence. Alnuaimi recently appointed Chairman of AFCM told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the appointment reflects growing confidence in the advanced level reached by Arab capital markets overall not only the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange or the UAE adding that the trust placed in him by member exchanges represents a responsibility he approaches with a clear vision and firm...
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The Arab region possesses strong fundamentals, including robust sovereign balance sheets, clear growth drivers and supportive political will, said Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Chairman of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) and Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
These fundamentals position the region as a stable destination for long-term capital investment in an increasingly uncertain global environment, he said.
He noted that the federation is working to establish an institutional framework that translates these strengths into sustained market confidence.
Alnuaimi, recently appointed Chairman of AFCM, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the appointment reflects growing confidence in the advanced level reached by Arab capital markets overall, not only the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange or the UAE, adding that the trust placed in him by member exchanges represents a responsibility he approaches with a clear vision and firm...
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) a leading financial powerhouse in the kingdom has sealed a strategic collaboration deal with Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME) to provide tailored UK property finance solutions to its eligible high net worth clientele. A shariah-compliant bank based in London BLME focuses on key business areas such as wealth management solutions real estate finance and savings products. The agreement was signed at NBB s headquarters in the presence of representatives from BLME. It opens access to residential investment and buy-to-let property financing across London and the wider United Kingdom through BLME s established and regulated offer. The bank s financing is shariah-compliant and dedicated guidance will be provided throughout the financing process. This initiative forms part of NBB s ongoing efforts to enhance its offering to HNWIs by providing clients with access to a broader range of international financial solutions...
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The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), a leading financial powerhouse in the kingdom, has sealed a strategic collaboration deal with Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME) to provide tailored UK property finance solutions to its eligible high net worth clientele.
A shariah-compliant bank based in London, BLME focuses on key business areas such as wealth management solutions, real estate finance and savings products.
The agreement was signed at NBB’s headquarters in the presence of representatives from BLME. It opens access to residential, investment, and buy-to-let property financing across London and the wider United Kingdom through BLME’s established and regulated offer.
The bank’s financing is shariah-compliant, and dedicated guidance will be provided throughout the financing process.
This initiative forms part of NBB’s ongoing efforts to enhance its offering to HNWIs by providing clients with access to a broader range of international financial solutions...
Dubai s commercial property market is entering a phase of strategic maturation where focus has shifted from volume-driven to value-driven acquisitions has pushed capital values to historic highs says CRC (Commercial Real Estate Consultants) in a report. CRC s Q1 2026 report highlights that while total commercial units sold dipped by 3% to 3 619 transactions the market remains fundamentally robust. Total sales value for the quarter reached AED37.9 billion ( 10.32 billion) representing an impressive 30% increase year-on-year compared to the same period in 2025. The market is experiencing a slight cooling in overall transaction frequency following the record-breaking close of 2025 it said. Behnam Bargh Managing Director of CRC notes that this performance reflects a broader trajectory of economic stability within the UAE. He emphasises that while there was a 16% softening in total sales value relative to the final quarter of 2025 the underlying market remains...
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Dubai's commercial property market is entering a phase of "strategic maturation," where focus has shifted from volume-driven to value-driven acquisitions has pushed capital values to historic highs, says CRC (Commercial Real Estate Consultants) in a report.
CRC's Q1 2026 report highlights that while total commercial units sold dipped by 3% to 3,619 transactions, the market remains fundamentally robust. Total sales value for the quarter reached AED37.9 billion ($10.32 billion), representing an impressive 30% increase year-on-year compared to the same period in 2025.
The market is experiencing a slight cooling in overall transaction frequency following the record-breaking close of 2025, it said.
Behnam Bargh, Managing Director of CRC, notes that this performance reflects a broader trajectory of economic stability within the UAE. He emphasises that while there was a 16% softening in total sales value relative to the final quarter of 2025, the underlying market remains...
ORA Developers is expanding its UAE presence through the acquisition of an additional 4.8 million sq m of land from Modon Holding in Ghantoot increasing its UAE land bank to 9.6 million sq m. This steps is expected to drive a total project investment of AED30 billion ( 8.17 billion) upon full development Ora Developers said. This reiterates ORA Developers long-term confidence in the UAE market and its continued commitment to delivering integrated world-class mixed-use communities it said. Strategically located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi with direct access to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road the site offers seamless connectivity across both emirates. It is also located approximately 25 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport further enhancing its accessibility. The strengthened partnership between ORA and Modon will accelerate development in Ghantoot where BAYN ORA s flagship masterplan is emerging as a fully integrated dest...
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ORA Developers is expanding its UAE presence through the acquisition of an additional 4.8 million sq m of land from Modon Holding in Ghantoot, increasing its UAE land bank to 9.6 million sq m.
This steps is expected to drive a total project investment of AED30 billion ($8.17 billion) upon full development, Ora Developers said.
“This reiterates ORA Developers’ long-term confidence in the UAE market and its continued commitment to delivering integrated, world-class, mixed-use communities,” it said.
Strategically located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with direct access to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, the site offers seamless connectivity across both emirates. It is also located approximately 25 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport, further enhancing its accessibility.
The strengthened partnership between ORA and Modon will accelerate development in Ghantoot, where BAYN, ORA’s flagship masterplan is emerging as a fully integrated dest...
Dubai s real estate market recorded 3 308 resale transactions worth AED15.39 billion ( 4.19 billion) in March delivering a net gain of AED4.6 billion for long-term investors. A market analysis issued today by fäm Properties also revealed that 36 658 residential tenancy contracts worth AED3.16 billion were registered during the month two-thirds of which were renewals. Data from DXBinteract meanwhile showed that average rents for new residential contracts rose 7% year-on-year in March led by the villa segment where rents surged 15.9%. The first two months of the year were very strong and despite the current regional tensions March has produced some genuinely positive results said Firas Al Msaddi CEO of fäm Properties. Q2 transaction volumes will give us a clearer picture of any sustained impact on the market from geopolitical events but we are continuing to see strong interest in Dubai real estate particularly from end users and long-term investor...
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Dubai's real estate market recorded 3,308 resale transactions worth AED15.39 billion ($4.19 billion) in March, delivering a net gain of AED4.6 billion for long-term investors.
A market analysis issued today by fäm Properties also revealed that 36,658 residential tenancy contracts worth AED3.16 billion were registered during the month, two-thirds of which were renewals.
Data from DXBinteract, meanwhile, showed that average rents for new residential contracts rose 7% year-on-year in March, led by the villa segment where rents surged 15.9%.
"The first two months of the year were very strong, and despite the current regional tensions, March has produced some genuinely positive results," said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties.
"Q2 transaction volumes will give us a clearer picture of any sustained impact on the market from geopolitical events, but we are continuing to see strong interest in Dubai real estate, particularly from end users and long-term investor...
Dubai Holding Real Estate and Emirates NBD a leading banking group in the Middle East North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region have signed a memorandum of understanding to introduce integrated mortgage financing solutions for off-plan residential developments across Meraas Nakheel and Dubai Properties. The partnership marks a significant evolution in the off-plan homebuying journey in Dubai enabling eligible customers to access tailored mortgage solutions from the initial stages of their off-plan purchase. By embedding structured financing directly within the sales process the initiative provides early-stage clarity on affordability competitive rates and a more seamless path from booking through to handover. Available to both UAE residents and non-residents subject to approval the initiative is designed to enhance transparency and reduce uncertainty for buyers while supporting responsible and sustainable growth across Dubai s real estate sector. Going bey...
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Dubai Holding Real Estate and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, have signed a memorandum of understanding to introduce integrated mortgage financing solutions for off-plan residential developments across Meraas, Nakheel and Dubai Properties.
The partnership marks a significant evolution in the off-plan homebuying journey in Dubai, enabling eligible customers to access tailored mortgage solutions from the initial stages of their off-plan purchase. By embedding structured financing directly within the sales process, the initiative provides early-stage clarity on affordability, competitive rates, and a more seamless path from booking through to handover.
Available to both UAE residents and non-residents, subject to approval, the initiative is designed to enhance transparency and reduce uncertainty for buyers, while supporting responsible and sustainable growth across Dubai’s real estate sector.
Going bey...
AD Ports Group a leading global enabler of trade industry and logistics solutions has signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration the administrator of the Port of Constanța in Romania to explore strategic investment and development opportunities in the Black Sea s largest port. The agreement establishes a platform for collaboration across areas of mutual interest including greenfield and brownfield port development deployment of advanced digital solutions and the advancement of sustainability-driven initiatives centred on renewable energy adoption efficient waste management and emissions reduction reinforcing long-term resilience and responsible growth. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group said: This agreement provides a framework for dialogue and cooperation with the Port of Constanța one of the most strategically significant maritime hubs in the Black Sea region. Guided ...
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AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration, the administrator of the Port of Constanța in Romania, to explore strategic investment and development opportunities in the Black Sea’s largest port.
The agreement establishes a platform for collaboration across areas of mutual interest, including greenfield and brownfield port development, deployment of advanced digital solutions, and the advancement of sustainability-driven initiatives centred on renewable energy adoption, efficient waste management and emissions reduction, reinforcing long-term resilience and responsible growth.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said: “This agreement provides a framework for dialogue and cooperation with the Port of Constanța, one of the most strategically significant maritime hubs in the Black Sea region. Guided ...
Sales transactions in Dubai s retail real estate market climbed almost 50% year-on-year to AED4.6 billion in 2025 says leading real estate advisory group and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell. Around 1 450 sales were secured last year a 7.6% increase on 2024 with the off-plan sector accounting for more than half of them. Off-plan sales transactions have surged more than 830% in the last five years rising from 79 in 2021 to nearly 740 in 2025 stated Cavendish Maxwell in its latest insight into Dubai s retail and warehousing sectors. In the retail rental market the number of lease renewals rose by 6.5% in 2025 while new leases were down 15.7% highlighting tenant preferences to stay in existing premises because of limited new availability at prime locations. Rental costs were up an average 7.1% - and by as much as 15% in some areas driven by growth in community retail and steady performance across large scale retail destination...
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Sales transactions in Dubai’s retail real estate market climbed almost 50% year-on-year to AED4.6 billion in 2025, says leading real estate advisory group and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
Around 1,450 sales were secured last year – a 7.6% increase on 2024 – with the off-plan sector accounting for more than half of them.
Off-plan sales transactions have surged more than 830% in the last five years, rising from 79 in 2021 to nearly 740 in 2025, stated Cavendish Maxwell in its latest insight into Dubai’s retail and warehousing sectors.
In the retail rental market, the number of lease renewals rose by 6.5% in 2025, while new leases were down 15.7%, highlighting tenant preferences to stay in existing premises because of limited new availability at prime locations.
Rental costs were up an average 7.1% - and by as much as 15% in some areas, driven by growth in community retail and steady performance across large scale retail destination...
The northern emirate of Ajman has recorded a notable increase in the number of real estate valuation transactions during the first quarter of this year with growth reaching 63% totalling AED2.92 billion ( 795 million) across 961 transactions reported Wam citing a senior government official. The valuation transactions for real estate project units reached 293 transactions with a total value of AED188.2 million up 71% compared to the same period last year stated Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi Director General of the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation. The data in the quarterly real estate report reflects the positive performance of Ajman s real estate market and highlights the growing volume of investments supported by a competitive environment and a flexible investment strategy that enhances investor confidence in the emirate. Al Muhairi said the registration of 434 real estate valuation transactions related to investor Golden Re...
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The northern emirate of Ajman has recorded a notable increase in the number of real estate valuation transactions during the first quarter of this year, with growth reaching 63%, totalling AED2.92 billion ($795 million) across 961 transactions, reported Wam, citing a senior government official.
The valuation transactions for real estate project units reached 293 transactions, with a total value of AED188.2 million, up 71% compared to the same period last year, stated Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director General of the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation.
The data in the quarterly real estate report reflects the positive performance of Ajman’s real estate market and highlights the growing volume of investments, supported by a competitive environment and a flexible investment strategy that enhances investor confidence in the emirate.
Al Muhairi said the registration of 434 real estate valuation transactions related to investor Golden Re...
Dubai s residential market is unlikely to move uniformly in the months ahead with price softening expected across the board but with significant variation by property type and community says an expert. Louis Harding CEO of betterhomes was responding to a question on whether prices could drop significantly and what that means for sellers already coming to market during the company s latest Dubai property market updates webinar. Rest assured there is still a market said Harding. He noted that while some price softening is likely the market should not be viewed as a single pricing story. Instead performance will depend heavily on segment-level supply and local market conditions. Referencing supply trends discussed in the webinar Harding said around 84% of upcoming supply is apartments around 11% townhouses and roughly 5% villas a split he said offers a bit of a crystal ball into how different parts of the market may perform. Apartments in areas wi...
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Dubai’s residential market is unlikely to move uniformly in the months ahead, with price softening expected across the board but with significant variation by property type and community, says an expert.
Louis Harding, CEO of betterhomes, was responding to a question on whether prices could drop significantly and what that means for sellers already coming to market, during the company’s latest Dubai property market updates webinar.
“Rest assured there is still a market,” said Harding. He noted that while some price softening is likely, the market should not be viewed as a single pricing story. Instead, performance will depend heavily on segment-level supply and local market conditions.
Referencing supply trends discussed in the webinar, Harding said around 84% of upcoming supply is apartments, around 11% townhouses and roughly 5% villas, a split he said offers “a bit of a crystal ball” into how different parts of the market may perform.
Apartments in areas wi...
Al Habtoor Group on Thursday (April 9) announced a landmark investment exceeding AED5 billion ( 1.36 billion) in Dubai s real estate sector underlining its confidence in the emirate s investment outlook. The investment will fund the development of a new commercial tower in Al Habtoor City the group s flagship mixed-use destination located on Sheikh Zayed Road one of Dubai s main business corridors. According to the group the tower will be built to international premium construction standards and is expected to become a new addition to Dubai s expanding skyline strengthening the city s position as a global centre for real estate commerce and urban development. Al Habtoor City is one of Dubai s most prominent integrated destinations bringing together luxury living world-class hospitality and a rich mix of entertainment and cultural offerings within a fully developed urban environment that reflects the emirate s modern lifestyle. The company said this p...
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Al Habtoor Group on Thursday (April 9) announced a landmark investment exceeding AED5 billion ($1.36 billion) in Dubai’s real estate sector, underlining its confidence in the emirate’s investment outlook.
The investment will fund the development of a new commercial tower in Al Habtoor City, the group’s flagship mixed-use destination located on Sheikh Zayed Road, one of Dubai’s main business corridors.
According to the group, the tower will be built to international premium construction standards and is expected to become a new addition to Dubai’s expanding skyline, strengthening the city’s position as a global centre for real estate, commerce and urban development.
Al Habtoor City is one of Dubai’s most prominent integrated destinations, bringing together luxury living, world-class hospitality, and a rich mix of entertainment and cultural offerings within a fully developed urban environment that reflects the emirate’s modern lifestyle.
The company said this p...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) a global aviation services corporation and Blackstone Credit & Insurance today (April 9) announced an agreement to partner to launch a new long-term global investment program that will be branded Equator and will invest in aircraft on lease to commercial airlines with a target deployment of approximately 1.6 billion annually. Equator will build a diversified portfolio of commercial aircraft on lease to leading airlines around the world. DAE will source the assets from third parties and DAE s Aircraft Investor Services (AIS) group will manage the assets owned by Equator. Blackstone s scaled and flexible capital provides a strong foundation to grow our third-party fleet management franchise said Firoz Tarapore Chief Executive Officer of DAE. Our fleet size global customer and counterparty reach and dedicated client support team makes DAE uniquely positioned to support Equator s long-term success. We are excited to e...
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a global aviation services corporation, and Blackstone Credit & Insurance today (April 9) announced an agreement to partner to launch a new long-term global investment program that will be branded “Equator” and will invest in aircraft on lease to commercial airlines, with a target deployment of approximately $1.6 billion annually.
Equator will build a diversified portfolio of commercial aircraft on lease to leading airlines around the world. DAE will source the assets from third parties and DAE’s Aircraft Investor Services (AIS) group will manage the assets owned by Equator.
“Blackstone’s scaled and flexible capital provides a strong foundation to grow our third-party fleet management franchise,” said Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE.
“Our fleet size, global customer and counterparty reach, and dedicated client support team makes DAE uniquely positioned to support Equator’s long-term success. We are excited to e...
Leading real estate companies developers investors and financial institutions as well as government agencies will be in Saudi city of Dammam for the fourth edition of the Saudi Expo Real Estate Development & Ownership (Seredo 2026) which opens next month. To be held under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing from May 4 to 6 the event will see developers showcase some of their latest residential projects along with financing real estate companies developers bankers and investors. The three-day expo aims to strengthen local and international partnerships explore the many promising investment opportunities in the Eastern Province and keep pace with its urban development. Princess Deena bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Seredo 2026 confirmed that the exhibition will present a detailed information of the latest developments in the real estate market in the Kingdom especially in the Eastern Province which is...
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Leading real estate companies, developers, investors and financial institutions as well as government agencies will be in Saudi city of Dammam for the fourth edition of the Saudi Expo Real Estate Development & Ownership (Seredo 2026) which opens next month.
To be held under the patronage of Minister of Municipalities and Housing from May 4 to 6, the event will see developers showcase some of their latest residential projects along with financing real estate companies, developers, bankers and investors.
The three-day expo aims to strengthen local and international partnerships, explore the many promising investment opportunities in the Eastern Province, and keep pace with its urban development.
Princess Deena bint Saud bin Abdulaziz, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Seredo 2026, confirmed that the exhibition will present a detailed information of the latest developments in the real estate market in the Kingdom, especially in the Eastern Province, which is...
Morocco s decision earlier this year to pause elements of its long-anticipated LNG import strategy marks less a delay than a strategic reset one that reflects both shifting global market dynamics and a more pragmatic approach to infrastructure development said industry experts. In January the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development suspended tenders for a planned LNG import terminal at Nador West Med and associated pipeline infrastructure just weeks after launching the process in December 2025. The proposed project was ambitious: a floating terminal with regasification capacity of around 5 billion cu m per year more than four times Morocco s current gas demand of roughly 1 bcm designed to anchor a national gas network linking industrial hubs from Nador to Kenitra and Mohammedia. While global LNG market volatility rising financing costs and uncertainty around long-term demand have complicated the economics of large-scale import infrastruc...
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Morocco’s decision earlier this year to pause elements of its long-anticipated LNG import strategy marks less a delay than a strategic reset – one that reflects both shifting global market dynamics and a more pragmatic approach to infrastructure development, said industry experts.
In January, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development suspended tenders for a planned LNG import terminal at Nador West Med and associated pipeline infrastructure, just weeks after launching the process in December 2025.
The proposed project was ambitious: a floating terminal with regasification capacity of around 5 billion cu m per year – more than four times Morocco’s current gas demand of roughly 1 bcm – designed to anchor a national gas network linking industrial hubs from Nador to Kenitra and Mohammedia.
While global LNG market volatility, rising financing costs and uncertainty around long-term demand have complicated the economics of large-scale import infrastruc...
The UAE real estate services market is projected to grow from AED74.53 billion in 2026 to AED97.60 billion ( 26.41 billion) by 2031 expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.54% according to a new study. The report by market intelligence platform Mordor Intelligence highlights Dubai s dominant market role with the emirate accounting for 58.4% of total UAE real estate services revenue in 2025 underlining its continued leadership within the national property landscape. The UAE s real estate sector continues to demonstrate strong long-term momentum reinforcing the country s position as one of the world s most attractive investment destinations despite short-term regional and global uncertainties. This sustained growth reflects the UAE s strong market fundamentals supported by ongoing population growth foreign direct investment infrastructure expansion and the continued global appeal of Dubai as a secure hub for wealth preservation and real estate ...
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The UAE real estate services market is projected to grow from AED74.53 billion in 2026 to AED97.60 billion ($26.41 billion) by 2031, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.54%, according to a new study.
The report by market intelligence platform Mordor Intelligence highlights Dubai’s dominant market role, with the emirate accounting for 58.4% of total UAE real estate services revenue in 2025, underlining its continued leadership within the national property landscape.
The UAE’s real estate sector continues to demonstrate strong long-term momentum, reinforcing the country’s position as one of the world’s most attractive investment destinations despite short-term regional and global uncertainties.
This sustained growth reflects the UAE’s strong market fundamentals, supported by ongoing population growth, foreign direct investment, infrastructure expansion and the continued global appeal of Dubai as a secure hub for wealth preservation and real estate ...
Dubai s residential real estate market recorded 44 100 transactions in Q1 2026 says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell. The off-plan segment which accounted for 73% of sales between January and March grew 10.3% year-on-year. Overall the total sales of both off-plan and ready properties were up 4.2% compared to Q1 2025 although the ready segment declined 9.2%. While March was the softest month of the quarter with 12 700 transactions down 10.5% compared to March 2025 it is too early to confirm that the dip is directly related to regional tensions says Ronan Arthur Director Head of Residential Valuation at Cavendish Maxwell. Property sales data typically takes several weeks to be reflected in official statistics so March s figures are a mix of deals signed before and after the conflict began. Q2 s statistics which will be available in the coming months will give a much clearer picture of market direction ...
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Dubai's residential real estate market recorded 44,100 transactions in Q1 2026, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
The off-plan segment, which accounted for 73% of sales between January and March, grew 10.3% year-on-year.
Overall, the total sales of both off-plan and ready properties were up 4.2% compared to Q1 2025, although the ready segment declined 9.2%.
“While March was the softest month of the quarter with 12,700 transactions – down 10.5% compared to March 2025 – it is too early to confirm that the dip is directly related to regional tensions,” says Ronan Arthur, Director, Head of Residential Valuation at Cavendish Maxwell.
“Property sales data typically takes several weeks to be reflected in official statistics, so March’s figures are a mix of deals signed before and after the conflict began. Q2’s statistics, which will be available in the coming months, will give a much clearer picture of market direction,” ...
The Dubai real estate market recorded 47 996 sales transactions worth AED176.7 billion ( 48.11 billion) in Q1 2026 a 5.5% year-on-year increase in volume and a 23.4% rise in value as the property sector showed strong resilience in March. A market report issued by fäm Properties on Friday reveals that the off-plan segment dominated in Q1 accounting for 70% of sales transaction volume and 71% of total value reflecting Dubai s ongoing pipeline of new launches from major developers. Data from DXBinteract showed that the off-plan market remained strong in March with 10 303 sales transactions amounting to AED31.2 billion representing YoY increases of 5.4% in volume and 8.9% in value. The market continues to show clear resilience even against a backdrop of regional uncertainty said Firas Al Msaddi CEO of fäm Properties. The investor confidence we re seeing now is built on strong fundamentals transparency and long-term growth drivers that remain firmly in place...
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The Dubai real estate market recorded 47,996 sales transactions worth AED176.7 billion ($48.11 billion) in Q1 2026, a 5.5% year-on-year increase in volume and a 23.4% rise in value, as the property sector showed strong resilience in March.
A market report issued by fäm Properties on Friday reveals that the off-plan segment dominated in Q1, accounting for 70% of sales transaction volume and 71% of total value, reflecting Dubai’s ongoing pipeline of new launches from major developers.
Data from DXBinteract showed that the off-plan market remained strong in March, with 10,303 sales transactions amounting to AED31.2 billion, representing YoY increases of 5.4% in volume and 8.9% in value.
“The market continues to show clear resilience even against a backdrop of regional uncertainty,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties. “The investor confidence we’re seeing now is built on strong fundamentals, transparency and long-term growth drivers that remain firmly in place...
UAE banks viability ratings could face risks from asset-quality deterioration under Fitch Ratings adverse scenario in which effects from the Iran conflict are significantly more severe than under Fitch s base case with real estate lending the most likely source of stress. In addition to asset quality strains lower business volumes and higher impairments under the adverse scenario would both reduce profitability feeding through to weaker capital buffers. Banks could also face liquidity pressure and deposit outflows but Fitch expects the UAE authorities to provide ordinary liquidity support if needed as underlined by the precautionary support package recently announced by the Central Bank of the UAE. The central bank has also announced the possible introduction of regulatory forbearance for banks if asset quality deteriorates sharply although this short-term protection potentially backloads higher provisions and losses further into the future. Ri...
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UAE banks’ viability ratings could face risks from asset-quality deterioration under Fitch Ratings’ adverse scenario, in which effects from the Iran conflict are significantly more severe than under Fitch’s base case, with real estate lending the most likely source of stress.
In addition to asset quality strains, lower business volumes and higher impairments under the adverse scenario would both reduce profitability, feeding through to weaker capital buffers.
Banks could also face liquidity pressure and deposit outflows, but Fitch expects the UAE authorities to provide ordinary liquidity support if needed, as underlined by the precautionary support package recently announced by the Central Bank of the UAE.
The central bank has also announced the possible introduction of regulatory forbearance for banks if asset quality deteriorates sharply, although this short-term protection potentially backloads higher provisions and losses further into the future.
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Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28 per cent year-on-year according to a new report from Ansarada a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and infrastructure procurement platform. The 2026 Renewable Energy Infrastructure Outlook Report produced in partnership with Infralogic notes that globally investment in the renewable energy sector has surged to a total of 496B with increasing AI compute demand cited as a key driver of this activity. Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East totalled 12.9 billion in 2025 up from 10.1 billion in 2024. Surveying 150 senior executives across APAC EMEA and the Americas the report highlights how the Middle East is establishing itself as a strategic market with 25 per cent of respondents citing the region as a top growth market for renewable energy investment. As Western markets grapple with grid congestion and permitting delays the region s sovereign-ba...
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Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East has jumped by 28 per cent, year-on-year, according to a new report from Ansarada, a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and infrastructure procurement platform.
The 2026 Renewable Energy Infrastructure Outlook Report, produced in partnership with Infralogic, notes that globally, investment in the renewable energy sector has surged to a total of $496B, with increasing AI compute demand cited as a key driver of this activity.
Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East totalled $12.9 billion in 2025, up from $10.1 billion in 2024.
Surveying 150 senior executives across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, the report highlights how the Middle East is establishing itself as a strategic market, with 25 per cent of respondents citing the region as a top growth market for renewable energy investment.
As Western markets grapple with grid congestion and permitting delays, the region's sovereign-ba...
-TradeArabia News Service Abu Dhabi s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced the issuance of a package of administrative decisions to implement Law No. (3) of 2015 (as amended by Law 2 of 2025) related to the regulation of the emirate s real estate sector. The decisions enhance the effective implementation of the law further strengthening transparency and governance within the emirate s real estate market. These are aimed at establishing a more flexible and clearly defined legislative framework that aligns with international best practices. In addition the decisions respond to the sector s rapid growth ensuring the law is applied in accordance with well-defined regulatory requirements. The package comprises four administrative decisions addressing key stages across the development regulation and management cycle of real estate development projects in the emirate. The decisions include: regulating ...
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Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced the issuance of a package of administrative decisions to implement Law No. (3) of 2015 (as amended by Law 2 of 2025) related to the regulation of the emirate's real estate sector.
The decisions enhance the effective implementation of the law, further strengthening transparency and governance within the emirate’s real estate market.
These are aimed at establishing a more flexible and clearly defined legislative framework that aligns with international best practices. In addition, the decisions respond to the sector’s rapid growth ensuring the law is applied in accordance with well-defined regulatory requirements.
The package comprises four administrative decisions addressing key stages across the development, regulation and management cycle of real estate development projects in the emirate. The decisions include: regulating ...
Schneider Electric a global energy technology leader has unveiled new research highlighting a powerful combination of pressures pushing autonomous operations to the top of the agenda for the energies and chemicals sector. The study of 400 senior energy and chemicals executives across 12 countries shows a sharp rise in urgency around autonomy. A third of executives (31.5 per cent) say advancing autonomy is a critical priority in the next five years rising to 44 per cent over a ten-year horizon. Fewer than 5 per cent globally view it as a low priority. Leaders cite strong commercial pressures. They warn that delaying adoption risks higher operating costs (59 per cent) worsening talent shortages (52 per cent) and declining competitiveness (48 per cent). Yet adoption is not without obstacles. Key barriers include high upfront costs (34 per cent) legacy systems (30 per cent) organisational resistance (27 per cent) cybe...
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Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has unveiled new research highlighting a powerful combination of pressures pushing autonomous operations to the top of the agenda for the energies and chemicals sector.
The study of 400 senior energy and chemicals executives across 12 countries shows a sharp rise in urgency around autonomy.
A third of executives (31.5 per cent) say advancing autonomy is a ‘critical’ priority in the next five years, rising to 44 per cent over a ten-year horizon.
Fewer than 5 per cent globally view it as a low priority.
Leaders cite strong commercial pressures. They warn that delaying adoption risks higher operating costs (59 per cent), worsening talent shortages (52 per cent), and declining competitiveness (48 per cent).
Yet adoption is not without obstacles. Key barriers include high upfront costs (34 per cent), legacy systems (30 per cent), organisational resistance (27 per cent), cybe...
FII Institute on Thursday convened global leaders investors and policymakers for Day 1 of FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 under the theme Capital in Motion with discussions affirming that in an era of disruption long-term capital collaboration and strategic investment remain the foundations of prosperity. Across plenary sessions and closed-door conclaves participants reflected a shift in mindset away from short-term volatility and toward resilience national development and the responsible deployment of technology. Opening: Dialogue as the Foundation of Progress Opening the summit Richard Attias Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute set the tone by emphasising the need for dialogue and collective action: Gatherings like this one are a necessity. Because progress does not ha...
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FII Institute on Thursday convened global leaders, investors, and policymakers for Day 1 of FII PRIORITY Miami 2026, under the theme “Capital in Motion,” with discussions affirming that in an era of disruption, long-term capital, collaboration, and strategic investment remain the foundations of prosperity.
Across plenary sessions and closed-door conclaves, participants reflected a shift in mindset away from short-term volatility and toward resilience, national development, and the responsible deployment of technology.
Opening: Dialogue as the Foundation of Progress
Opening the summit, Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute, set the tone by emphasising the need for dialogue and collective action:
“Gatherings like this one are a necessity. Because progress does not ha...
Pam Building a European specialist in cast iron drainage solutions is stepping up its expansion in the Middle East with the regional rollout of EPAMS a high performance siphonic roof drainage system aimed at mega projects such as airports malls sports venues and logistics hubs in one of the world s most climate challenged construction markets. The move comes as Gulf states continue to push ahead with giga developments and large public infrastructure while facing a pattern of rare but intense storm events that can overwhelm conventional roof drainage systems and trigger costly damage and downtime. Speaking to Gulf Constructio n in an exclusive interview Khamis Al Majdubah Area Sales Manager for Pam Building notes that the environmental profile of the Middle East presents a unique set of technical hurdles. In the Gulf rainfall events are rare but often characterised by extremely high intensity over short durations. Poorly designed roof drainage system...
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Pam Building, a European specialist in cast iron drainage solutions, is stepping up its expansion in the Middle East with the regional rollout of EPAMS, a high‑performance siphonic roof drainage system aimed at mega‑projects such as airports, malls, sports venues and logistics hubs in one of the world’s most climate‑challenged construction markets.
The move comes as Gulf states continue to push ahead with giga‑developments and large public infrastructure while facing a pattern of rare but intense storm events that can overwhelm conventional roof drainage systems and trigger costly damage and downtime.
Speaking to Gulf Construction in an exclusive interview, Khamis Al Majdubah, Area Sales Manager for Pam Building, notes that the environmental profile of the Middle East presents a unique set of technical hurdles.
“In the Gulf, rainfall events are rare but often characterised by extremely high intensity over short durations. Poorly designed roof drainage system...
Leading global property and lifestyle advisory firm BlackBrick Property has launched a new complimentary advisory service designed to support anyone currently involved in a property transaction related to Dubai. The service also includes transactions not handled by the agency. The initiative aims to provide credible independent guidance to clients based in the UAE and internationally during a period of uncertainty. Through the programme Matthew Bate Founder and CEO of BlackBrick Property will personally review property agreements and offer an independent overview of contractual obligations drawing on the experience of his team of legal and mortgage experts to include an assessment of market positioning valuation and potential transaction scenarios. The service offered without charge reflects BlackBrick s belief that the current market environment calls for measured experience-led advice. It also mirrors BlackBrick s role as a lifestyle-centric organ...
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Leading global property and lifestyle advisory firm BlackBrick Property has launched a new, complimentary advisory service designed to support anyone currently involved in a property transaction related to Dubai.
The service also includes transactions not handled by the agency. The initiative aims to provide credible, independent guidance to clients based in the UAE and internationally during a period of uncertainty.
Through the programme, Matthew Bate, Founder and CEO of BlackBrick Property, will personally review property agreements and offer an independent overview of contractual obligations, drawing on the experience of his team of legal and mortgage experts to include an assessment of market positioning, valuation and potential transaction scenarios. The service, offered without charge, reflects BlackBrick’s belief that the current market environment calls for measured, experience-led advice. It also mirrors BlackBrick’s role as a lifestyle-centric organ...
SICO Capital a leading provider of asset management brokerage and investment banking services in Riyadh and licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority has appointed Ziad Malak as Head of Investment Banking. Malak brings over 15 years of extensive experience in corporate finance and deal advisory leading cross-functional teams and advising on complex transactions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In his new role Malak will lead SICO Capital s Investment Banking unit overseeing the delivery of a comprehensive range of financial advisory services including mergers and acquisitions debt initial public offerings (IPOs) balance sheet restructurings cross-listings private placements and business valuation services. Wissam Haddad Chief Executive Officer of SICO Capital said: Ziad s experience further strengthens our Investment Banking offering and aligns with our focused growth in Saudi Arabia. As we continue to su...
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SICO Capital, a leading provider of asset management, brokerage, and investment banking services in Riyadh and licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority, has appointed Ziad Malak as Head of Investment Banking.
Malak brings over 15 years of extensive experience in corporate finance and deal advisory, leading cross-functional teams and advising on complex transactions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
In his new role, Malak will lead SICO Capital’s Investment Banking unit, overseeing the delivery of a comprehensive range of financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, debt, initial public offerings (IPOs), balance sheet restructurings, cross-listings, private placements, and business valuation services.
Wissam Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of SICO Capital, said: “Ziad’s experience further strengthens our Investment Banking offering and aligns with our focused growth in Saudi Arabia. As we continue to su...
Saudi-based Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company has announced that it has signed an addendum to the credit facilities agreement previously concluded with Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF). The addendum includes increasing the credit limit of the facilities granted to the company from SAR550 million ( 146.4 million) to SAR684.5 million ( 182.2 million). This funding will be mainly used for Dar Al Majed s expansion plans as well as development of its real estate projects said the company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The amended financing will run until December 31 2028 it stated. The original facilities agreement with Banque Saudi Fransi was signed in November 2023 and disclosed in the company s prospectus said the statement. The new addendum extends that agreement and sets a credit ceiling for project funding it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...
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Saudi-based Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company has announced that it has signed an addendum to the credit facilities agreement previously concluded with Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF).
The addendum includes increasing the credit limit of the facilities granted to the company from SAR550 million ($146.4 million) to SAR684.5 million ($182.2 million).
This funding will be mainly used for Dar Al Majed’s expansion plans as well as development of its real estate projects, said the company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul.
The amended financing will run until December 31, 2028, it stated.
The original facilities agreement with Banque Saudi Fransi was signed in November 2023, and disclosed in the company’s prospectus, said the statement.
The new addendum extends that agreement and sets a credit ceiling for project funding, it added.-TradeArabia News Service
Mauritius will host the inaugural Mauritius Art and Culture Investment Summit (MACIS) on March 24 2026 marking a major step in the island nation s ambition to become a leading art and cultural-tourism hub in Africa and the Indian Ocean region. Building on the success of the Mauritius International Art Fair the summit aims to move beyond celebrating art to actively financing and developing a sustainable creative economy. The event will begin with an opening reception at Tamarina Golf Club before formal sessions at Ocean s Creek Beach Hotel. It will bring together policymakers investors cultural institutions and artists to foster partnerships and investment frameworks across the region including collaboration with Seychelles Madagascar Réunion and Comoros. The programme aligns with the United Nation...
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Mauritius will host the inaugural Mauritius Art and Culture Investment Summit (MACIS) on March 24, 2026, marking a major step in the island nation’s ambition to become a leading art and cultural-tourism hub in Africa and the Indian Ocean region.
Building on the success of the Mauritius International Art Fair, the summit aims to move beyond celebrating art to actively financing and developing a sustainable creative economy.
The event will begin with an opening reception at Tamarina Golf Club before formal sessions at Ocean’s Creek Beach Hotel.
It will bring together policymakers, investors, cultural institutions and artists to foster partnerships and investment frameworks across the region, including collaboration with Seychelles, Madagascar, Réunion and Comoros.
The programme aligns with the United Nation...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that 12.5 trillion in projected Travel & Tourism investment across major economies will play a decisive role in shaping competitiveness and economic growth through to 2035. WTTC s latest report Bridging the Gap: Travel & Tourism Capital Investment and Demand Growth Across the G20 launched at ITB Berlin and produced in collaboration with Oxford Economics shows Travel & Tourism demand across the G20 and Spain is forecast to grow at 3.3% annually over the next decade. span l...
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that $12.5 trillion in projected Travel & Tourism investment across major economies will play a decisive role in shaping competitiveness and economic growth through to 2035.
WTTC’s latest report Bridging the Gap: Travel & Tourism Capital
Investment and Demand Growth Across the G20, launched at ITB Berlin and
produced in collaboration with Oxford Economics, shows Travel & Tourism
demand across the G20 and Spain is forecast to grow at 3.3% annually over the
next decade.
Oman Investment Bank has completed a 130 million minority investment in Uzum Uzbekistan s leading digital services ecosystem by a consortium of investors led by sovereign entities of Oman. Oman Investment Bank acted as financial adviser to the lead investor on the transaction supporting the investment strategy and execution in Uzbekistan. The investment underscores both strong international investment conviction in Uzbekistan and Uzum s business model execution capabilities and long-term growth trajectory. The investment further strengthens the Company s position as a national digital champion and a key enabler of financial inclusion and digital transformation of Uzbekistan s financial services sector said a statement. The investment will be used for multiple growth initiatives including: Acceleration of expansion of Uzum s fintech and digital lending platforms including BNPL consumer credit and SME finan...
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Oman Investment Bank has completed a $130 million minority investment in Uzum, Uzbekistan’s leading digital services ecosystem, by a consortium of investors led by sovereign entities of Oman.
Oman Investment Bank acted as financial adviser to the lead investor on the transaction, supporting the investment strategy and execution in Uzbekistan.
The investment underscores both strong international investment conviction in Uzbekistan and Uzum’s business model, execution capabilities and long-term growth trajectory. The investment further strengthens the Company’s position as a national digital champion and a key enabler of financial inclusion and digital transformation of Uzbekistan’s financial services sector, said a statement.
The investment will be used for multiple growth initiatives, including:
• Acceleration of expansion of Uzum’s fintech and digital lending platforms, including BNPL, consumer credit, and SME finan...
Abu Dhabi s residential real estate sector secured a record-breaking AED73.2 billion ( 20 billon) worth of sales in 2025 as transactions rose 55% year-on-year to reach 22 400 says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell. Off-plan sales dominated the market accounting for 71% of sales activity supported by strategic project launches offering attractive payment plans and developer incentives stated Cavendish Maxwell in its latest insight and analysis. Off-plan sales jumped 68% with 15 900 transactions compared to 9 400 in 2024. Ready sales rose by 31%. Around 7 000 new homes were delivered in Abu Dhabi in 2025 bringing the total supply to 315 000 units. Some 15 900 units are slated for completion this year history suggest that actual handovers could range from 6 500 9 000 it added. Andrew Laver Director Cavendish Maxwell Abu Dhabi said: The UAE capital s residential real estate market reache...
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Abu Dhabi’s residential real estate sector secured a record-breaking AED73.2 billion ($20 billon) worth of sales in 2025 as transactions rose 55% year-on-year to reach 22,400, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell.
Off-plan sales dominated the market, accounting for 71% of sales activity, supported by strategic project launches offering attractive payment plans and developer incentives, stated Cavendish Maxwell in its latest insight and analysis.
Off-plan sales jumped 68%, with 15,900 transactions, compared to 9,400 in 2024. Ready sales rose by 31%.
Around 7,000 new homes were delivered in Abu Dhabi in 2025, bringing the total supply to 315,000 units.
Some 15,900 units are slated for completion this year, history suggest that actual handovers could range from 6,500 – 9,000, it added.
Andrew Laver, Director, Cavendish Maxwell Abu Dhabi, said: "The UAE capital’s residential real estate market reache...
Mace Consult a leading independent company focused on delivering impactful infrastructure and capital programmes on Friday announced the completion of the majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and carve-out from Mace Group. With more than 5 500 specialist professionals operating across six continents Mace Consult delivers certainty working with clients from strategy through execution to deliver projects and programmes on time on budget and on scope. The transaction first announced in July 2025 has now closed and establishes Mace Consult as one of the largest independent project and programme consulting businesses in the world and creates a strong platform for its future. Led by CEO Davendra Dabasia Mace Consult will retain the Mace brand and is well-positioned to scale its operations and growth around the globe. Dabasia said: Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Mace Consult. Our partnership with Goldman Sach...
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Mace Consult, a leading independent company focused on delivering impactful infrastructure and capital programmes, on Friday announced the completion of the majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and carve-out from Mace Group.
With more than 5,500 specialist professionals operating across six continents, Mace Consult delivers certainty, working with clients from strategy through execution to deliver projects and programmes on time, on budget, and on scope.
The transaction, first announced in July 2025, has now closed and establishes Mace Consult as one of the largest independent project and programme consulting businesses in the world and creates a strong platform for its future. Led by CEO Davendra Dabasia, Mace Consult will retain the Mace brand and is well-positioned to scale its operations and growth around the globe.
Dabasia said: “Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Mace Consult. Our partnership with Goldman Sach...
Private developers holiday home operators and sections of the hospitality industry in Dubai are expanding free accommodation offers to stranded passengers as flight cancellations and regional airspace closures continue to disrupt travel across the Gulf. Danube Properties and Dugasta Properties have both announced that vacant residential units would be made available at no cost to travellers unable to leave the country. In a public message Danube Properties said: If you are stranded and require immediate accommodation we are offering temporary stay support free of charge. It urged people in need to contact the company through Instagram @DanubeProperties Dugasta Properties issued a similar statement pledging emergency temporary stay support for those in urgent need. They can be reached via Instagram @dugustaproperties ...
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Private developers, holiday home operators and sections of the hospitality industry in Dubai are expanding free accommodation offers to stranded passengers as flight cancellations and regional airspace closures continue to disrupt travel across the Gulf.
Danube Properties and Dugasta Properties have both announced that vacant residential units would be made available at no cost to travellers unable to leave the country.
In a public message, Danube Properties said: “If you are stranded and require immediate accommodation, we are offering temporary stay support free of charge.” It urged people in need to contact the company through Instagram @DanubeProperties
Dugasta Properties issued a similar statement, pledging emergency temporary stay support for those in urgent need. They can be reached via Instagram @dugustaproperties
...The UAE s real estate market is one of the Gulf s most resilient markets and is able to absorb geopolitical shocks thanks to its diversified investment base and openness to global capital flows according to an expert. The emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have in recent years reinforced their status as regional and global hubs for business residency and investment supported by advanced legislative frameworks regulatory flexibility and high-quality developments across the luxury residential tourism and mixed-use sectors noted Kuwaiti economist and founder of Al-Wathiqa Regional Real Estate Abdulrahman Al-Husseinan. He added that market data through the end of 2025 indicate continued momentum in real estate transactions across Dubai and Abu Dhabi driven by strong f...
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The UAE’s real estate market is one of the Gulf’s most resilient markets and is able to absorb geopolitical shocks thanks to its diversified investment base and openness to global capital flows, according to an expert.
The emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have, in
recent years, reinforced their status as regional and global hubs for business,
residency, and investment, supported by advanced legislative frameworks,
regulatory flexibility, and high-quality developments across the luxury
residential, tourism, and mixed-use sectors, noted Kuwaiti economist and
founder of Al-Wathiqa Regional Real Estate, Abdulrahman Al-Husseinan.
He added that market data through the end of 2025 indicate continued momentum in real estate transactions across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, driven by strong f...
The Kuwait Authority For Partnership Projects (KAPP) has announced that leading project developer United Real Estate Company (URC) has emerged as the winning investor in the third phase of its upcoming project - a waterfront property in the Sharq Area of the capital Kuwait City. A major player in the region URC is the real estate arm of Kuwait Projects Company Holding (Kipco Group) a holding company that focuses on investments in the Middle East and North Africa. The go-ahead to URC for the project came from The Higher Committee for Public-Private Partnership Projects thus paving the way for the signing of a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Finance. The project is being launched in co-operation with the ministry as part of its efforts to strengthen public-private partnerships (PPP) .-TradeArabia News Service ...
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The Kuwait Authority For Partnership Projects (KAPP) has announced that leading project developer United Real Estate Company (URC) has emerged as the winning investor in the third phase of its upcoming project - a waterfront property in the Sharq Area of the capital Kuwait City.
A major player in the region, URC is the real estate arm of Kuwait Projects Company – Holding (Kipco Group), a holding company that focuses on investments in the Middle East and North Africa.
The go-ahead to URC for the project came from The Higher Committee for Public-Private Partnership Projects, thus paving the way for the signing of a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Finance.
The project is being launched in co-operation with the ministry as part of its efforts to strengthen public-private partnerships (PPP).-TradeArabia News Service
...Oman s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has signed three investment contracts to localise new industrial projects in the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) sector spanning recycled plastics oil refining and polymer processing. These localised projects will be developed over a total area exceeding 11 000 sq m at its Al Suwaiq Industrial City facility with initial total investments of RO1.6 million ( 4.14 million) said a statement from Madayn. Located in Al Batinah North Governorate Al Suwaiq Industrial City is the newest industrial city announced by Madayn under its phased development plan (2026 2030). The company said it is currently evaluating the bids submitted by participating companies for the tender of implementing the infrastructure and utilities of Phase 1 of Al Suwaiq Industrial City. The scope of work includes the construction of internal road network water electricity and sewage networks along with other es...
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Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has signed three investment contracts to localise new industrial projects in the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) sector spanning recycled plastics, oil refining and polymer processing.
These localised projects will be developed over a total area exceeding 11,000 sq m at its Al Suwaiq Industrial City facility, with initial total investments of RO1.6 million ($4.14 million), said a statement from Madayn.
Located in Al Batinah North Governorate, Al Suwaiq Industrial City is the newest industrial city announced by Madayn under its phased development plan (2026–2030).
The company said it is currently evaluating the bids submitted by participating companies for the tender of implementing the infrastructure and utilities of Phase 1 of Al Suwaiq Industrial City.
The scope of work includes the construction of internal road network, water, electricity and sewage networks, along with other es...
Residential unit sales emerged as the primary growth driver for Abu Dhabi s real estate market in 2025 expanding from approximately AED19 billion in 2022 to AED76 billion ( 20.69 billion) in 2025 representing a fourfold increase driven by off-plan sales growth and master-planned community development. Abu Dhabi s residential inventory reached 401 000 units in 2025 with occupied units growing at 6.6% annually compared to supply growth of 2.8% since 2022 says a report from Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi s real estate sector. Abu Dhabi s real estate market achieved 44% growth in transaction values hitting record levels of AED142 billion in 2025 as reported by TradeArabia on February 20. Real estate sales drove the overall sector accounting for a record-high AED93 billion in 2025 with residential ...
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Residential unit sales emerged as the primary growth driver for Abu Dhabi's real estate market in 2025, expanding from approximately AED19 billion in 2022 to AED76 billion ($20.69 billion) in 2025, representing a fourfold increase driven by off-plan sales growth and master-planned community development.
Abu Dhabi's residential inventory reached 401,000 units in 2025, with occupied units growing at 6.6% annually compared to supply growth of 2.8% since 2022, says a report from Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the custodian and regulator of Abu Dhabi's real estate sector.
Abu Dhabi's real estate market achieved 44% growth in transaction values hitting record levels of AED142 billion in 2025, as reported by TradeArabia on February 20. Real estate sales drove the overall sector, accounting for a record-high AED93 billion in 2025, with residential ...
Saudi Real Estate Company (Al Akaria) has signed a 20-year lease agreement with Amsa Hospitality for the Amsa Vue Residential Compound in Riyadh with the total value of the project estimated at around SR1.2 billion ( 320 million) an Arab News report said. The project located in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters includes 240 modern residential units comprising 176 apartments and 64 villas and townhouses. Acting CEO of Al Akaria Khalid Al-Sehaibany said the project embodies the company s approach to developing residential communities that focus on an integrated experience built on quality planning and comprehensive facilities elevating the standard of living in Riyadh. CEO of Amsa Hospitality Muin Serhan told Arab News that the core philosophy behind the project is to create a space that focuses both on individuals and community values. ...
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Saudi Real Estate Company (Al Akaria) has signed a 20-year lease agreement with Amsa Hospitality for the Amsa Vue Residential Compound in Riyadh, with the total value of the project estimated at around SR1.2 billion ($320 million), an Arab News report said.
The project, located in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters, includes 240 modern residential units, comprising 176 apartments and 64 villas and townhouses.
Acting CEO of Al Akaria Khalid Al-Sehaibany said the project embodies the company’s approach to developing residential communities that focus on an integrated experience built on quality planning and comprehensive facilities, elevating the standard of living in Riyadh.
CEO of Amsa Hospitality Muin Serhan told Arab News that the core philosophy behind the project is to create a space that focuses both on individuals and community values.
Dubai s real estate market is transitioning from the sharp acceleration of recent years into a more mature and sustainability-led growth phase said leading industry expert Engel & Völkers Middle East. While activity levels remain robust the latest figures point to increasingly quality-driven demand across buyer segments with a clear concentration of activity in higher-value residential product and tightening supply dynamics in prime commercial assets particularly Grade A office space it stated. On the residential sector the expert said Dubai had recorded 15 981 sales transactions representing a 20.8% year-on-year increase versus 13 152 transactions in the same period last year. This has taken the total residential sales value to AED55.9 billion ( 15.2 billion) up 55.3% YOY underscoring the extent to which value growth continues to outpace volume growth and signalling a sustained shift toward higher-value purchases and premium locations sta...
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Dubai’s real estate market is transitioning from the sharp acceleration of recent years into a more mature and sustainability-led growth phase, said leading industry expert Engel & Völkers Middle East.
While activity levels remain robust, the latest figures point to increasingly quality-driven demand across buyer segments, with a clear concentration of activity in higher-value residential product and tightening supply dynamics in prime commercial assets, particularly Grade A office space, it stated.
On the residential sector, the expert said Dubai had recorded 15,981 sales transactions, representing a 20.8% year-on-year increase versus 13,152 transactions in the same period last year.
This has taken the total residential sales value to AED55.9 billion ($15.2 billion), up 55.3% YOY, underscoring the extent to which value growth continues to outpace volume growth and signalling a sustained shift toward higher-value purchases and premium locations, sta...
Acwa has signed an Investment Agreement Key Terms (IA Key Terms) with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye to develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects starting with Phase 1 developments for 2 GW of solar capacity across two plants - Sivas and Taşeli. Under the IA Key Terms Acwa will develop finance construct commission and operate both facilities. A separate Power Purchase Agreement Key Terms (PPA Key Terms) has been concluded with Elektrik Üretim Anonim Şirketi ( EÜAŞ ) for the sale of electrical energy generated from each plant. The development of the program me follows Acwa s first investment in the country the 927 MW Kırıkkale IPP project valued at 930 million and which offsets approximately 1.8 million ton ne /...
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Acwa has signed an Investment Agreement Key Terms (IA Key Terms) with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye to develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects, starting with Phase 1 developments for 2 GW of solar capacity across two plants - Sivas and Taşeli.
Under the IA Key
Terms, Acwa will develop, finance, construct, commission and operate both
facilities.
A separate Power
Purchase Agreement Key Terms (PPA Key Terms) has been concluded with Elektrik
Üretim Anonim Şirketi (“EÜAŞ”) for the sale of electrical energy generated from
each plant.
The development of the programme follows Acwa’s first investment in the country, the 927 MW Kırıkkale IPP project valued at $930 million and which offsets approximately 1.8 million tonne
Dubai witnessed notable progress in the pace of real estate project completion in 2025 with the number of completed projects rising to 124 marking a 7% increase and a total value of AED27.5 billion ( 7.49 billion) reflecting a 23% increase. This performance underscores the efficiency of execution and the continuity of development activity said a WAM news agency report quoting data from Dubai Land Department. In addition the number of projects under construction increased by 25% to 937 serving as a clear indicator of developers confidence and the sustainability of future momentum in the real estate sector. The number of sold units increased by 25% to 147 000 units with a total value of AED280 billion reflecting a 30% increase in value. Meanwhile the value of sold villas increased by 12% despite a decline in volume indicating a shift in purchasing preferences toward higher-value real estate products. At the regulatory level the real estate market w...
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Dubai witnessed notable progress in the pace of real estate project completion in 2025, with the number of completed projects rising to 124, marking a 7% increase and a total value of AED27.5 billion ($7.49 billion), reflecting a 23% increase.
This performance underscores the efficiency of execution and the continuity of development activity, said a WAM news agency report quoting data from Dubai Land Department.
In addition, the number of projects under construction increased by 25%, to 937, serving as a clear indicator of developers’ confidence and the sustainability of future momentum in the real estate sector.
The number of sold units increased by 25% to 147,000 units, with a total value of AED280 billion, reflecting a 30% increase in value. Meanwhile, the value of sold villas increased by 12% despite a decline in volume, indicating a shift in purchasing preferences toward higher-value real estate products.
At the regulatory level, the real estate market w...
Gulf Air the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) have announced a major milestone in their human capital transformation with the introduction of a market-benchmarked Compensation & Benefits Framework alongside an enhanced Medical Insurance Program. BAC is the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport the gateway that connects the Kingdom with the world. Tasked with developing the airport s infrastructure facilities and commercial offerings BAC has transformed BIA into the most modern boutique airport in the Gulf. The transformation underscores a firm belief that sustainable organisational success starts with investing in people. Through engagement and motivation Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company are cultivating a high-performance culture to drive long-term organisational growth and consistent alignment with global bench...
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Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) have announced a major milestone in their human capital transformation with the introduction of a market-benchmarked Compensation & Benefits Framework, alongside an enhanced Medical Insurance Program.
BAC is the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport, the gateway that connects the Kingdom with the world. Tasked with developing the airport’s infrastructure, facilities, and commercial offerings, BAC has transformed BIA into the most modern boutique airport in the Gulf.
The transformation underscores a firm belief that sustainable organisational success starts with investing in people. Through engagement and motivation, Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company are cultivating a high-performance culture to drive long-term organisational growth and consistent alignment with global bench...
Abu Dhabi s real estate market recorded total transactions worth a record AED142 billion ( 38.67 billion) from 42 814 deals in 2025 representing a 44% increase in value and a 52% rise in transaction volume compared to 2024. This highlights Abu Dhabi s emergence as a trusted global hub for real estate investment and sustained market confidence said an Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) the custodian and regulator of the Abu Dhabi s real estate sector. The sector demonstrated robust diversification with AED99.4 billion generated from sales and purchases from 25 604 transactions while mortgage activity contributed AED42.7 billion from 17 210 transactions. The balanced performance across end-users and investors reflects healthy end-user demand alongside continued confidence from financial institutions reinforcing the maturity of Abu Dhabi s real estate ecosystem. Furthermore mortgage trends reinforce the growing accessibility of real estate investment of Abu Dh...
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Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded total transactions worth a record AED142 billion ($38.67 billion) from 42,814 deals in 2025, representing a 44% increase in value and a 52% rise in transaction volume compared to 2024.
This highlights Abu Dhabi's emergence as a trusted global hub for real estate investment and sustained market confidence, said an Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the custodian and regulator of the Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector.
The sector demonstrated robust diversification with AED99.4 billion generated from sales and purchases from 25,604 transactions, while mortgage activity contributed AED42.7 billion from 17,210 transactions. The balanced performance across end-users and investors reflects healthy end-user demand alongside continued confidence from financial institutions, reinforcing the maturity of Abu Dhabi’s real estate ecosystem. Furthermore, mortgage trends reinforce the growing accessibility of real estate investment of Abu Dh...
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Saudi Arabia s Minister of Energy met with Yermek Kosherbayev Kazakhstan s Minister of Foreign Affairs to advance bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The meeting attended by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Kazakhstan s Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov took place within the framework of establishing the Saudi Kazakh Coordination Council. Chaired on the Saudi side by the Minister of Energy and on the Kazakh side by the Minister of Foreign Affairs the Council reflects both nations commitment to strengthening ties and expanding their strategic partnership. Following discussions the two sides signed an agreement formally establishing the Saudi Kazakh Coordination Council marking a significant step toward institutionalising cooperation. The Council aims to enhance coordinat...
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Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, met with Yermek Kosherbayev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to advance bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting, attended by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Kazakhstan’s Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov, took place within the framework of establishing the Saudi–Kazakh Coordination Council.
Chaired on the Saudi side by the Minister of Energy and on the Kazakh side by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Council reflects both nations’ commitment to strengthening ties and expanding their strategic partnership.
Following discussions, the two
sides signed an agreement formally establishing the Saudi–Kazakh Coordination
Council, marking a significant step toward institutionalising cooperation.
The Council aims to enhance coordinat...
Samana Developers an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai has announced its official accession to the First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Programme a landmark government initiative launched by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This strategic partnership underscores Samana Developers commitment to making luxury resort-style living accessible to the Emirate s growing population of long-term residents the company said. By joining the programme Samana Developers aligns its massive 2025 expansion with the national agenda offering first-time buyers priority access to up to 10% inventory 2% discount extended payment flexibility and waived administrative fees across its diverse portfolio of projects in Arjan Dubai Production City and Dubai South. Surge in resident confidence The decision to join the initiative comes amidst a wave of proven success for the FTHB programme. Data release...
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Samana Developers, an award-winning real estate developer based in Dubai, has announced its official accession to the First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Programme, a landmark government initiative launched by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
This strategic partnership underscores Samana Developers' commitment to making luxury resort-style living accessible to the Emirate’s growing population of long-term residents, the company said.
By joining the programme, Samana Developers aligns its massive 2025 expansion with the national agenda, offering first-time buyers priority access to up to 10% inventory, 2% discount, extended payment flexibility, and waived administrative fees across its diverse portfolio of projects in Arjan, Dubai Production City, and Dubai South.
Surge in resident confidence
The decision to join the initiative comes amidst a wave of proven success for the FTHB programme. Data release...
India s Adani Group today (February 17) announced that it plans to invest 100 billion over the next decade to build renewable energy-powered artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centres as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence race. The conglomerate said the initiative targeted for completion by 2035 plans to fuel the data centres with renewable energy and establish a long-term sovereign energy and compute platform. It will be designed to position India as a global leader in the digital transformation race. The world is entering an Intelligence Revolution more profound than any previous Industrial Revolution remarked the Group Chairman Gautam Adani. Nations that master the symmetry between energy and compute will shape the next decade. India is uniquely positioned to lea he stated. At Adani we are building on our foundation in data centres and green energy to expand into the complete five-layer AI s...
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India’s Adani Group today (February 17) announced that it plans to invest $100 billion over the next decade to build renewable energy-powered, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centres, as the country seeks to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence race.
The conglomerate said the initiative, targeted for completion by 2035, plans to fuel the data centres with renewable energy and establish a long-term sovereign energy and compute platform. It will be designed to position India as a global leader in the digital transformation race.
"The world is entering an Intelligence Revolution more profound than any previous Industrial Revolution," remarked the Group Chairman Gautam Adani.
"Nations that master the symmetry between energy and compute will shape the next decade. India is uniquely positioned to lea," he stated.
"At Adani, we are building on our foundation in data centres and green energy to expand into the complete five-layer AI s...
GAF Property an Emirati real estate developer headquartered in Abu Dhabi today (February 16) announced the launch of Flow25 its first signature off-plan residential development and a landmark addition to Al Reem Island s evolving urban landscape. Designed as a people-centred development Flow25 is defined by soft fluid architectural lines generous outdoor spaces Flow25 comprises a limited collection of one- two- and three-bedroom apartments along with four-bedroom penthouses and sky villas. Its key amenities include outdoor swimming pools wellness and fitness facilities a rooftop yoga pavilion residents lounges family-oriented spaces and community areas that balance interaction with privacy said the developer in a statement. Flow25 also features biophilic landscaping shaded walkways and outdoor areas designed for year-round use. An exclusive cooling system will be installed across the balconies and outdoor spaces enhancing thermal comfort a...
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GAF Property, an Emirati real estate developer headquartered in Abu Dhabi, today (February 16) announced the launch of Flow25, its first signature off-plan residential development and a landmark addition to Al Reem Island’s evolving urban landscape.
Designed as a people-centred development, Flow25 is defined by soft, fluid architectural lines, generous outdoor spaces, Flow25 comprises a limited collection of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, along with four-bedroom penthouses and sky villas.
Its key amenities include outdoor swimming pools, wellness and fitness facilities, a rooftop yoga pavilion, residents’ lounges, family-oriented spaces, and community areas that balance interaction with privacy, said the developer in a statement.
Flow25 also features biophilic landscaping, shaded walkways, and outdoor areas designed for year-round use. An exclusive cooling system will be installed across the balconies and outdoor spaces, enhancing thermal comfort a...
Estithmar Holding has announced the establishment of its fifth group Estithmar Capital in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates. Estithmar Capital will specialise in managing financial investments strengthening institutional governance and operating under clear frameworks for compliance regulation and risk management reflecting Estithmar Holding s vision for sustainability and responsible well-structured growth. The establishment of Estithmar Capital supports Estithmar Holding s broader strategy of diversifying financial assets improving capital efficiency and unifying governance practices across various markets. Through a centralised and disciplined approach the group is expected to enhance portfolio performance strengthen risk management and increase transparency while maintaining operational efficiency and adherence to international best practices a statement said. Juan Le...
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Estithmar Holding has announced the establishment of its fifth group, Estithmar Capital, in a strategic step aimed at strengthening the company’s expansion and diversifying the sectors in which it operates.
Estithmar Capital will specialise in managing financial investments, strengthening institutional governance, and operating under clear frameworks for compliance, regulation, and risk management, reflecting Estithmar Holding’s vision for sustainability and responsible, well-structured growth.
The establishment of Estithmar Capital supports Estithmar Holding’s broader strategy of diversifying financial assets, improving capital efficiency, and unifying governance practices across various markets. Through a centralised and disciplined approach, the group is expected to enhance portfolio performance, strengthen risk management, and increase transparency, while maintaining operational efficiency and adherence to international best practices, a statement said.
Juan Le...
The GCC real estate market is poised to sustain its upward trajectory into the first half of 2026 building on strong momentum recorded in the latter part of 2025 according to a new report by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) . Markaz s latest Real Estate Outlook: H1 2026 report offers a comprehensive analysis of real estate market performance across the key real estate sectors in Kuwait Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It says the higher oil production growth in the non-oil economy continued government spending on infrastructure and development projects along with policy rate cuts are expected to improve liquidity and credit growth. These factors support borrowing and investment activity across residential commercial and industrial real estate segments. Kuwait: Stability with selective upside K...
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The GCC real estate market is poised to sustain its upward trajectory into the first half of 2026, building on strong momentum recorded in the latter part of 2025, according to a new report by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz).
Markaz's latest 'Real Estate Outlook: H1 2026' report, offers a comprehensive analysis of real estate market performance across the key real estate sectors in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
It says the higher oil production, growth in the non-oil economy, continued government spending on infrastructure and development projects, along with policy rate cuts, are expected to improve liquidity and credit growth. These factors support borrowing and investment activity across residential, commercial, and industrial real estate segments.
Kuwait: Stability with selective upside
K...
Saudi-based Al Ramz Real Estate Company has signed an agreement with Ramz Al Hijaz Fund which is managed by Al Rajhi Capital to develop two residential towers at a total investment of SAR418 million ( 111.5 million) in Makkah. These towers will come up on two land plots spanning a total area of 6 007 sq m in the King Abdulaziz Road District the developer said in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The scope of work includes design development and execution services as well as providing supervision for the project until it gets completed. The entire project will be delivered within a three-year period from the date of signing of the agreement said the statement. For the project Al Ramz Real Estate will also get a development fee of SAR62.7 million. On the financial impact the company said it is expected to contribute positively to its financial performance during the years 2026 to 2029 .-TradeArabia News Service ...
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Saudi-based Al Ramz Real Estate Company has signed an agreement with Ramz Al Hijaz Fund, which is managed by Al Rajhi Capital, to develop two residential towers at a total investment of SAR418 million ($111.5 million) in Makkah.
These towers will come up on two land plots spanning a total area of 6,007 sq m in the King Abdulaziz Road District, the developer said in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul.
The scope of work includes design, development and execution services as well as providing supervision for the project until it gets completed.
The entire project will be delivered within a three-year period from the date of signing of the agreement, said the statement.
For the project, Al Ramz Real Estate will also get a development fee of SAR62.7 million.
On the financial impact, the company said it is expected to contribute positively to its financial performance during the years 2026 to 2029.-TradeArabia News Service
...Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access targets. Achieving full access will require electricity-access investment to scale toward around 15 billion annually according to the IEA yet tracked financing commitments remain below 2.5 billion per year underscoring a profound capital shortfall. This mismatch vast guaranteed demand paired with chronic under-investment is precisely what creates durable commercial opportunity. Energy demand across Africa is projected to rise sharply through 2030 driven by urbanisation industrialisation electrification and emerging high-consumption sectors such as data centres. Sub-Saharan Africa contains the majority of the global population without electricity while...
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Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access targets.
Achieving full access
will require electricity-access investment to scale toward around $15 billion
annually, according to the IEA, yet tracked financing commitments remain below
$2.5 billion per year, underscoring a profound capital shortfall.
This mismatch – vast,
guaranteed demand paired with chronic under-investment – is precisely what
creates durable commercial opportunity. Energy demand across Africa is
projected to rise sharply through 2030, driven by urbanisation, industrialisation,
electrification and emerging high-consumption sectors such as data centres.
Sub-Saharan Africa contains the majority of the global population without electricity, while...
Leading Dubai master developer Emaar Properties has reported a solid financial and operational performance for the full year 2025 supported by sustained demand across its core businesses. Emaar s diversified portfolio and strategic focus on quality customer experience and sustainability have driven consistent growth across its property development retail hospitality and international businesses. Emaar achieved its highest-ever property sales of AED 80.4 billion ( 21.9 billion) in 2025 an increase of 16% over 2024 sales of AED 69.5 billion ( 19 billion) driven by demand across established master communities and successful new launches. Driven by strong sales momentum Emaar s revenue backlog reached AED 155 billion ( 42.1 billion) as of 31 December 2025 an increase of 39% year-on-year providing strong visibility on future revenue at healthy margins. Emaar benefits from a substantial and diversified master-planned land bank encompassing 618 mi...
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Leading Dubai master developer Emaar Properties has reported a solid financial and operational performance for the full year 2025, supported by sustained demand across its core businesses.
Emaar’s diversified portfolio and strategic focus on quality, customer experience, and sustainability have driven consistent growth across its property development, retail, hospitality, and international businesses.
Emaar achieved its highest-ever property sales of AED 80.4 billion ($21.9 billion) in 2025, an increase of 16% over 2024 sales of AED 69.5 billion ($19 billion), driven by demand across established master communities and successful new launches.
Driven by strong sales momentum, Emaar’s revenue backlog reached AED 155 billion ($42.1 billion) as of 31 December 2025, an increase of 39% year-on-year, providing strong visibility on future revenue at healthy margins.
Emaar benefits from a substantial and diversified master-planned land bank, encompassing ~618 mi...
New Murabba a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company highlighted the progress of Riyadh s new downtown from vision to delivery at the PIF Private Sector Forum held in Riyadh. During the event New Murabba engaged in high-level discussions and strategic engagements focused on structured investment pathways said a Saudi Press Agency report quoting a company press release. New Murabba engaged with investors and participated in several panel discussions focused on urban development liveability and renewable energy ecosystems providing clarity on how private-sector partners can engage in the next phase of the destination s development. At the centre of New Murabba s participation was its commitment to a disciplined delivery model that creates well-defined entry points for private sector collaborators. Built around a human-centric masterplan and anchored by next-generation community clusters the destination is designed as a 15-minute downtown where culture mobilit...
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New Murabba, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, highlighted the progress of Riyadh’s new downtown from vision to delivery at the PIF Private Sector Forum, held in Riyadh.
During the event, New Murabba engaged in high-level discussions and strategic engagements focused on structured investment pathways, said a Saudi Press Agency report quoting a company press release.
New Murabba engaged with investors and participated in several panel discussions focused on urban development, liveability, and renewable energy ecosystems, providing clarity on how private-sector partners can engage in the next phase of the destination’s development.
At the centre of New Murabba’s participation was its commitment to a disciplined delivery model that creates well-defined entry points for private sector collaborators. Built around a human-centric masterplan and anchored by next-generation community clusters, the destination is designed as a 15-minute downtown where culture, mobilit...
The Dubai real estate market recorded the highest single-day real estate transaction value in its history on January 26 of AED15.6 billion ( 4.25 billion) data released by the Dubai Land Department said. This value was achieved through 1 501 real estate transactions on the day highlighting strong demand and deep market liquidity. The data further showed that sales alone reached AED11.4 billion covering land residential units and buildings in addition to mortgages and gifts of significant value. This reflects broad-based activity across multiple real estate segments and underscores the expansion and diversification of the investor base. Badar Rashid AlBlooshi Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties said the record-breaking figures reflect an advanced stage of market maturity and stability reaffirming the emirate s growing position as one of the world s leading real estate and investment destinations. AlBlooshi said: Recording real estate transactions wor...
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The Dubai real estate market recorded the highest single-day real estate transaction value in its history on January 26 of AED15.6 billion ($4.25 billion), data released by the Dubai Land Department said.
This value was achieved through 1,501 real estate transactions on the day, highlighting strong demand and deep market liquidity.
The data further showed that sales alone reached AED11.4 billion, covering land, residential units, and buildings, in addition to mortgages and gifts of significant value. This reflects broad-based activity across multiple real estate segments and underscores the expansion and diversification of the investor base.
Badar Rashid AlBlooshi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties, said the record-breaking figures reflect an advanced stage of market maturity and stability, reaffirming the emirate’s growing position as one of the world’s leading real estate and investment destinations.
AlBlooshi said: “Recording real estate transactions wor...
Fatima Al Sairafi Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced that Bahrain has been selected to host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF 2026) in October. The minister held a meeting with Shaikha Al Nowais the Secretary General of UN Tourism for the 2026 2029 term on the sidelines of the 52nd Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East and the Promoting Tourism through Artificial Intelligence conference in Kuwait reported BNA. Both sides discussed means to strengthen cooperation and reviewed preparations for hosting the forum. Minister Al Sairafi said hosting ITIF for the first time in Bahrain marks a key milestone in developing the tourism sector showcasing the kingdom s modern infrastructure supportive investment environment and w...
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Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), announced that Bahrain has been selected to host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF 2026) in October.
The minister held a meeting with Shaikha Al Nowais, the Secretary General of UN
Tourism for the 2026–2029 term, on the sidelines of the 52nd Meeting of the UN
Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East and the "Promoting Tourism
through Artificial Intelligence" conference in Kuwait, reported BNA.
Both sides discussed means to strengthen cooperation and reviewed preparations
for hosting the forum.
Minister Al Sairafi said hosting ITIF for the first time in Bahrain marks a key
milestone in developing the tourism sector, showcasing the kingdom’s modern
infrastructure, supportive investment environment, and w...
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of Phase II of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project marking the start of resale activity in the secondary market starting from February 20 in a strategic step that reflects the project s transition from a pilot phase to a more advanced operational stage within a regulated model that enhances the real estate market s readiness for a future driven by advanced technologies. This phase follows the pilot stage launched by the Department in March under the REES Real Estate Innovation Initiative in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and strategic partners. During the pilot phase the regulatory legislative and technical frameworks for real estate tokenisation on title deeds were tested reinforcing Dubai s position as the first real estate registration authority in the region to adopt this innovative model within a regulated environment said DLD in a statement. Phase II focuses on...
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Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of Phase II of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project, marking the start of resale activity in the secondary market starting from February 20, in a strategic step that reflects the project’s transition from a pilot phase to a more advanced operational stage, within a regulated model that enhances the real estate market’s readiness for a future driven by advanced technologies.
This phase follows the pilot stage launched by the Department in March under the “REES Real Estate Innovation Initiative,” in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and strategic partners.
During the pilot phase, the regulatory, legislative, and technical frameworks for real estate tokenisation on title deeds were tested, reinforcing Dubai’s position as the first real estate registration authority in the region to adopt this innovative model within a regulated environment, said DLD in a statement.
Phase II focuses on...
The rapid growth of the immersive technologies sector is playing an increasingly important role in reshaping the UAE s real estate sector as the country continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation investment and smart urban development according to Australian-based Lifesize Plans Dubai. A global leader in life-sized architectural projections it focuses on Augmented Reality (AR) VR technologies and life-sized scale projections. The adoption of these advancements is enhancing how properties are designed sold and experienced while delivering greater efficiency accuracy and customer engagement across the real estate value chain. The UAE immersive virtual reality (VR) market alone generated approximately AED366.148 million ( 99.6 million) in revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow more than fourfold to reach AED1.6 billion ( 435 million) by 2030 expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 28% according to market intellig...
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The rapid growth of the immersive technologies sector is playing an increasingly important role in reshaping the UAE’s real estate sector, as the country continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation, investment and smart urban development, according to Australian-based Lifesize Plans Dubai.
A global leader in life-sized architectural projections, it focuses on Augmented Reality (AR), VR technologies and life-sized scale projections.
The adoption of these advancements is enhancing how properties are designed, sold and experienced, while delivering greater efficiency, accuracy and customer engagement across the real estate value chain.
The UAE immersive virtual reality (VR) market alone generated approximately AED366.148 million ($99.6 million) in revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow more than fourfold to reach AED1.6 billion ($435 million) by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 28%, according to market intellig...
The UAE and Switzerland have reached an agreement for the establishment of a Joint Economic Committee (JEC) to strengthen bilateral economic co-operation promote investment and boost trade flows. The agreement was formalised through a MoU signed by UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy and Swiss President Guy Parmelin. The committee will focus on improving market access addressing trade-related barriers facilitating knowledge-sharing and resolving business issues. The agreement comes at a time when the non-oil trade between the UAE and Switzerland stands at 61 billion as of 2025 up 130% from the previous year. As per the MoU the meetings of the JEC will be held every two years alternating between the UAE and Switzerland with the option of virtual sessions. Highlighting the significance of the agreement Al Hashimy said the UAE believes that strong economic partnerships are built on shared values mutual trust ...
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The UAE and Switzerland have reached an agreement for the establishment of a Joint Economic Committee (JEC) to strengthen bilateral economic co-operation, promote investment and boost trade flows.
The agreement was formalised through a MoU signed by UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy and Swiss President Guy Parmelin.
The committee will focus on improving market access, addressing trade-related barriers, facilitating knowledge-sharing and resolving business issues.
The agreement comes at a time when the non-oil trade between the UAE and Switzerland stands at $61 billion as of 2025, up 130% from the previous year.
As per the MoU, the meetings of the JEC will be held every two years, alternating between the UAE and Switzerland, with the option of virtual sessions.
Highlighting the significance of the agreement, Al Hashimy said the UAE believes that strong economic partnerships are built on shared values, mutual trust ...
The She Investment Summit 2026 was held in Dubai convening senior leaders investors and policymakers to examine how gender intelligence is increasingly shaping economic performance across priority sectors. The summit reflected the UAE s transition from institutionalised female participation in leadership to a new phase defined by execution decision quality and long-term economic resilience. Organised by Women Board of Directors (WBD) in partnership with AWR Automotive and Bayer the event was held under the presence of Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi Assistant Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Economy and Sanaa Ouahmane CEO of AWR Mobility and AWR Trading and WBD s first Mobility Ambassador. The summit was hosted by Arabian Automobiles Company at INFINITI Centre on ...
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The She Investment Summit 2026 was held in Dubai, convening senior leaders, investors, and policymakers to examine how gender intelligence is increasingly shaping economic performance across priority sectors.
The summit reflected the UAE’s transition from institutionalised female participation in leadership to a new phase defined by execution, decision quality, and long-term economic resilience.
Organised by Women Board of Directors (WBD) in partnership with AWR Automotive and Bayer, the event was held under the presence of Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Economy, and Sanaa Ouahmane, CEO of AWR Mobility and AWR Trading and WBD’s first Mobility Ambassador.
The summit was hosted by Arabian Automobiles Company at INFINITI Centre on ...
The Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (GEEA) launched its digital platform GEEA.AE at its first meeting during the World Government Summit (WGS) 2026. The platform serves as an interactive hub for exchanging expertise on energy efficiency policies government projects and investment opportunities across member states while also showcasing the technologies and innovative solutions offered by members. Powered by artificial intelligence the platform brings together governments the private sector technology providers the banking and financial sectors and academia. The global energy system wastes more than 2 trillion every year due to inefficient energy use across buildings industry and the transport sector. These losses go far beyond the financial dimension translating into lost productivity avoidable emissions and missed development opportunities. T...
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The Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (GEEA) launched its digital platform, GEEA.AE, at its first meeting during the World Government Summit (WGS) 2026.
The platform serves as
an interactive hub for exchanging expertise on energy efficiency policies,
government projects, and investment opportunities across member states, while
also showcasing the technologies and innovative solutions offered by members.
Powered by artificial
intelligence, the platform brings together governments, the private sector,
technology providers, the banking and financial sectors, and academia.
“The global energy system wastes more than $2 trillion every year due to inefficient energy use across buildings, industry, and the transport sector. These losses go far beyond the financial dimension, translating into lost productivity, avoidable emissions, and missed development opportunities. T...
Saudi banks exposure to Vision 2030 giga projects remains modest but is likely to rise as some projects become operational Fitch Ratings says. Delays in giga-project execution or substantial recalibration of their scale could affect the banking sector s asset-quality metrics in the longer term. However current low exposure means the projects are unlikely to lead to significant increases in system-wide Stage 2 and Stage 3 loans ratios in 2026-2027 the agency said. Fitch still expects the combined value of five major giga projects NEOM Qiddiya Red Sea Global ROSHN and Diriyah to be more than 1 trillion at completion despite the recently announced recalibration of some projects. However only about 115 billion of giga-project contracts have been awarded since 2019. We estimate about half of their total funding including debt and capital has been financed by the Public Investment Fund (A /Stable). Recourse to bank borrowing is low but has been in...
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Saudi banks’ exposure to Vision 2030 giga projects remains modest but is likely to rise as some projects become operational, Fitch Ratings says.
Delays in giga-project execution or substantial recalibration of their scale could affect the banking sector’s asset-quality metrics in the longer term. However, current low exposure means the projects are unlikely to lead to significant increases in system-wide Stage 2 and Stage 3 loans ratios in 2026-2027, the agency said.
Fitch still expects the combined value of five major giga projects – NEOM, Qiddiya, Red Sea Global, ROSHN and Diriyah – to be more than $1 trillion at completion, despite the recently announced recalibration of some projects. However, only about $115 billion of giga-project contracts have been awarded since 2019.
"We estimate about half of their total funding, including debt and capital, has been financed by the Public Investment Fund (A+/Stable). Recourse to bank borrowing is low but has been in...
With the Middle East and Africa (MEA) expecting a 3 trillion project pipeline in real estate and infrastructure between 2026-2030 the region is poised for sustained high performance in 2026 according to JLL. The UAE stands as a cornerstone of this growth with projections indicating 795 billion in project cash flow over the same period of which 470 billion has been allocated for real estate. Speaking at the annual Navigating Tomorrow: Critical Insights for the UAE s Evolving Real Estate Landscape event in Dubai James Allan CEO UAE Egypt and Africa JLL said: Strong market fundamentals boosted the Middle East and Africa real estate market in 2025 setting the momentum for sustained performance across asset classes in 2026. We saw record residential transactions double-digit growth in industrial and logistics rents and an exceptionally tight 1% office vacancy rate in 2025 driven by professional talent migration substantial private investment and str...
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With the Middle East and Africa (MEA) expecting a $3 trillion project pipeline in real estate and infrastructure between 2026-2030, the region is poised for sustained high performance in 2026, according to JLL.
The UAE stands as a cornerstone of this growth, with projections indicating $795 billion in project cash flow over the same period, of which $470 billion has been allocated for real estate.
Speaking at the annual ‘Navigating Tomorrow: Critical Insights for the UAE’s Evolving Real Estate Landscape’ event in Dubai, James Allan, CEO, UAE, Egypt and Africa JLL, said: “Strong market fundamentals boosted the Middle East and Africa real estate market in 2025, setting the momentum for sustained performance across asset classes in 2026. We saw record residential transactions, double-digit growth in industrial and logistics rents, and an exceptionally tight 1% office vacancy rate in 2025, driven by professional talent migration, substantial private investment, and str...
Nearly all CEOs in Qatar expect the economy to improve over the next year with 97% expressing confidence in domestic growth according to PwC s 29th Global CEO Survey. The findings point to record optimism and a decisive shift toward reinvention as business leaders prioritise artificial intelligence innovation and transformation aligned with national development agendas. Confidence in revenue growth remains strong as organisations scale innovation pursue acquisitions and continue investing despite elevated short-term risks. Bassam Hajhamad Qatar Country Senior Partner and Consulting Lead at PwC Middle East said: CEOs in Qatar are entering the next phase of growth with exceptional confidence clarity of direction and long-term purpose. As new investment opportunities emerge business leaders are scaling AI pursuing strategic acquisitions and aligning closely with national priorities to drive efficiency and build a more innovative resilient and competitive econ...
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Nearly all CEOs in Qatar expect the economy to improve over the next year, with 97% expressing confidence in domestic growth, according to PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey.
The findings point to record optimism and a decisive shift toward reinvention, as business leaders prioritise artificial intelligence, innovation and transformation aligned with national development agendas. Confidence in revenue growth remains strong as organisations scale innovation, pursue acquisitions and continue investing despite elevated short-term risks.
Bassam Hajhamad, Qatar Country Senior Partner and Consulting Lead at PwC Middle East, said: “CEOs in Qatar are entering the next phase of growth with exceptional confidence, clarity of direction, and long-term purpose. As new investment opportunities emerge, business leaders are scaling AI, pursuing strategic acquisitions, and aligning closely with national priorities to drive efficiency and build a more innovative, resilient, and competitive econ...
The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a shift in the narrative towards a more delivery focused era for Saudi s real estate market with project rationalisation and rephasing now becoming apparent as government investments refocused to Expo and other major drivers says a CBRE Middle East report. CBRE Middle East a global leader in commercial real estate released today its Q4 2025 Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review highlighting a decisive shift in the Kingdom s growth narrative as the economy moves from regulatory groundwork to accelerated execution. Real GDP expanded by 4.8% year on year in Q3 2025 supported by strengthening oil activity and a resilient non oil sector while inflation continued to ease and net foreign direct investment surged by 34.5% over the same period. Regulatory advances particularly the finalisation of the Foreign Ownership Law and the launch of the Saudi Properties digital portal played a fundamental role in guiding market sentimen...
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The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a shift in the narrative towards a more delivery‑focused era for Saudi’s real estate market, with project rationalisation and rephasing now becoming apparent, as government investments refocused to Expo and other major drivers, says a CBRE Middle East report.
CBRE Middle East, a global leader in commercial real estate, released today its Q4 2025 Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review, highlighting a decisive shift in the Kingdom’s growth narrative as the economy moves from regulatory groundwork to accelerated execution.
Real GDP expanded by 4.8% year‑on‑year in Q3 2025, supported by strengthening oil activity and a resilient non‑oil sector, while inflation continued to ease and net foreign direct investment surged by 34.5% over the same period.
Regulatory advances, particularly the finalisation of the Foreign Ownership Law and the launch of the Saudi Properties digital portal, played a fundamental role in guiding market sentimen...
Tshering Tobgay Prime Minister of Bhutan has described relations between Bhutan and the UAE as strong and continuing to grow underscoring the wide scope for cooperation particularly in sustainability renewable energy trade and investment. We need to do more in terms of trade and investments he said in statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 stressing the need to deepen cooperation with the UAE in key economic sectors pointing to Bhutan s significant renewable energy potential. Bhutan s fast-flowing rivers constitute a major natural resource. We can generate clean green renewable hydropower and that energy can be used to produce clean green hydrogen the Prime Minister said. The relationship between our peoples is also strong and continues to improve and grow he added. He explai...
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Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, has described relations between Bhutan and the UAE as strong and continuing to grow, underscoring the wide scope for cooperation, particularly in sustainability, renewable energy, trade, and investment.
“We need to do more in
terms of trade and investments," he said in statements to the Emirates
News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026,
stressing the need to deepen cooperation with the UAE in key economic sectors,
pointing to Bhutan’s significant renewable energy potential.
Bhutan’s fast-flowing
rivers constitute a major natural resource. “We can generate clean, green,
renewable hydropower, and that energy can be used to produce clean, green
hydrogen," the Prime Minister said. “The relationship between our peoples
is also strong and continues to improve and grow," he added.
He explai...
Kuwait s real estate sector has recorded solid growth in FY 2025 with the Q4 property sales reaching record levels supported by a significant increase in residential sales and robust commercial sales. For the full year sales came in at KD4.4 billion ( 14.3 billion) also the best on record according to the National Bank of Kuwait. This was aided by gains in the investment and commercial segments as well as a rise in residential plot sales with sellers perhaps offloading empty plots before the residential land monopoly law came into effect this year. The prospects for real estate activity in 2026 look positive with momentum supported by potential further monetary easing legislation including granting foreign shareholders the right to own property (excluding private residences) and the anticipated approval of the real estate financing law on top of activation of the residential land monopoly law to curb hoarding of idle residential lands. Residen...
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Kuwait's real estate sector has recorded solid growth in FY 2025 with the Q4 property sales reaching record levels, supported by a significant increase in residential sales and robust commercial sales. For the full year, sales came in at KD4.4 billion ($14.3 billion), also the best on record, according to the National Bank of Kuwait.
This was aided by gains in the investment and commercial segments as well as a rise in residential plot sales, with sellers perhaps offloading empty plots before the residential land monopoly law came into effect this year.
The prospects for real estate activity in 2026 look positive, with momentum supported by potential further monetary easing, legislation including granting foreign shareholders the right to own property (excluding private residences) and the anticipated approval of the real estate financing law on top of activation of the residential land monopoly law to curb hoarding of idle residential lands.
Residen...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a global milestone in the digitisation of capital markets with the successful execution of the world s first sovereign-native tokenised property title deed transfer. The transaction marks the first time a G20 economy has executed a property deed transaction where national property law and registry rules are enforced directly within the digital settlement infrastructure. The transfer conducted under the patronage of Majed Al Hogail Minister of Municipalities and Housing marks the direct integration of the Kingdom s Real Estate Registry (RER) with droppRWA s blockchain transaction layer. This infrastructure reduces property settlement times from days to mere seconds transforming once illiquid physical territory into highly liquid programmable assets. This enhances the attractiveness of the Saudi real estate market for foreign direct investment and is in line with the digital frameworks of Saudi Vision 2030. Th...
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a global milestone in the digitisation of capital markets with the successful execution of the world’s first sovereign-native tokenised property title deed transfer.
The transaction marks the first time a G20 economy has executed a property deed transaction where national property law and registry rules are enforced directly within the digital settlement infrastructure.
The transfer, conducted under the patronage of Majed Al Hogail, Minister of Municipalities and Housing, marks the direct integration of the Kingdom’s Real Estate Registry (RER) with droppRWA’s blockchain transaction layer.
This infrastructure reduces property settlement times from days to mere seconds, transforming once illiquid physical territory into highly liquid, programmable assets. This enhances the attractiveness of the Saudi real estate market for foreign direct investment and is in line with the digital frameworks of Saudi Vision 2030.
Th...
A consortium led by top Kuwaiti group National Investments Company - with key partners Al Arkan Kuwait Real Estate Company Buyout Holding Company Osoul Investment Company and Real Estate House Company - has secured the contract for the operation and maintenance of the Al Muthanna Complex. The contract was awarded by Kuwait s Public-Private Partnership Authority to the consortium after it achieved the highest financial and technical bid in the tender. The scope of work includes rehabilitation renovation development major and routine maintenance management and operation under a 15-year usufruct arrangement said National Investments Company in a statement. On completion the project will transform the area into a vibrant cultural commercial and tourist destination combining heritage modernity and interactive experiences. The development will provide a comprehensive experience combining shopping dining entertainment culture interactive spaces an...
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A consortium led by top Kuwaiti group National Investments Company - with key partners Al Arkan Kuwait Real Estate Company, Buyout Holding Company, Osoul Investment Company and Real Estate House Company - has secured the contract for the operation and maintenance of the Al Muthanna Complex.
The contract was awarded by Kuwait's Public-Private Partnership Authority to the consortium after it achieved the highest financial and technical bid in the tender.
The scope of work includes rehabilitation, renovation, development, major and routine maintenance, management, and operation under a 15-year usufruct arrangement, said National Investments Company in a statement.
On completion, the project will transform the area into a vibrant cultural, commercial, and tourist destination, combining heritage, modernity, and interactive experiences.
The development will provide a comprehensive experience combining shopping, dining, entertainment, culture, interactive spaces, an...
The Middle East and North Africa is outpacing Europe as the world s second fastest-growing wellness real estate market as global buyers make quality of life their main investment goal said a report. The global wellness real estate market which has more than doubled since 2019 is projected to reach 1.1 trillion by 2029 in a trend that is reshaping the luxury property sector. The Mena region s wellness real estate market is expanding at just over 22% annually just behind Latin America Caribbean (24%) and ahead of Europe (22.4%) and Dubai has emerged as the regional hub according to a report by Global Wellness Institute (GWI). Over the last few years there has been a big change in the way luxury real estate is defined and valued says Talal M. Al Gaddah CEO and Founder of the Keturah luxury brand which is establishing a strong presence in Dubai. Today buyers seek homes to improve their health and wellbeing. They are now asking Is this home...
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The Middle East and North Africa is outpacing Europe as the world's second fastest-growing wellness real estate market as global buyers make quality of life their main investment goal, said a report.
The global wellness real estate market, which has more than doubled since 2019, is projected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2029 in a trend that is reshaping the luxury property sector.
The Mena region’s wellness real estate market is expanding at just over 22% annually, just behind Latin America–Caribbean (24%), and ahead of Europe (22.4%), and Dubai has emerged as the regional hub, according to a report by Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
"Over the last few years, there has been a big change in the way luxury real estate is defined and valued," says Talal M. Al Gaddah, CEO and Founder of the Keturah luxury brand, which is establishing a strong presence in Dubai.
"Today, buyers seek homes to improve their health and wellbeing. They are now asking, ‘Is this home...
Libya s energy sector is rebounding attracting global investors and signaling a renewed commitment to production expansion gas monetisation and long-term partnerships. At the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 in Tripoli officials outlined a clear roadmap for growth reform and regional collaboration. 20 Billion Investment Pipeline Libya s oil production reached an average of 1.375 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025 the highest in years and the government aims to reach 2 million bpd by 2030 backed by a 20 billion investment programme. We witnessed the highest production rate in years averaging 1.375 million bpd which is a strong testimony to our recovery and stability said Minister of Oil and Gas D...
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Libya’s energy sector is rebounding, attracting global investors and signaling a renewed commitment to production expansion, gas monetisation and long-term partnerships.
At
the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 in Tripoli, officials
outlined a clear roadmap for growth, reform and regional collaboration.
$20 Billion Investment Pipeline
Libya’s oil production reached an average
of 1.375 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025 – the highest in years – and the
government aims to reach 2 million bpd by 2030, backed by a $20 billion
investment programme.
“We witnessed the highest production rate in years, averaging 1.375 million bpd, which is a strong testimony to our recovery and stability,” said Minister of Oil and Gas D...
Sharjah s industrial real estate market has achieved unprecedented growth in FY 2025 with its transaction values surging to hit AED9.24 billion ( 2.5 billion) up 88.7% over the previous year s figures of AED4.9 billion ( 1.3 billion) thus reflecting growing investor confidence and the attractiveness of its industrial investment environment reported Wam . This announcement was made during a panel discussion titled The Future of Industrial Real Estate organised by the department as part of the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (ACRES 2026). It was attended by a select group of officials and experts and moderated by Dr. Abdul Salam Al Hammadi. Obaid Al Mazloum Director of the Real Estate Projects Regulation Department at Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department said this remarkable growth is not limited to the increase in the number of industrial properties but also reflects a qualitative shift in the volume of investments and the quality of pro...
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Sharjah's industrial real estate market has achieved unprecedented growth in FY 2025 with its transaction values surging to hit AED9.24 billion ($2.5 billion), up 88.7% over the previous year's figures of AED4.9 billion ($1.3 billion), thus reflecting growing investor confidence and the attractiveness of its industrial investment environment, reported Wam.
This announcement was made during a panel discussion titled "The Future of Industrial Real Estate," organised by the department as part of the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (ACRES 2026).
It was attended by a select group of officials and experts and moderated by Dr. Abdul Salam Al Hammadi.
Obaid Al Mazloum, Director of the Real Estate Projects Regulation Department at Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, said this remarkable growth is not limited to the increase in the number of industrial properties, but also reflects a qualitative shift in the volume of investments and the quality of pro...
Saudi Arabia s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has announced that the new laws allowing foreign companies as well as expats to own a wider range of local real estate assets have officially come into effect. The legislation took effect on January 22 and is being implemented as part of the national real estate legislative system. With this all provisions are now enforceable under the national real estate framework. Announcing this REGA said the system allows foreign individuals companies and entities to own property across Saudi Arabia with ownership permitted in major cities including the capital Riyadh and port city Jeddah. However property ownership in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah remains restricted to Saudi companies and Muslim individuals in line with a regulatory framework based on the Geographic Zones document which is set to be announced in the first quarter of 2026. According to REGA the applications for property ownership b...
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Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has announced that the new laws allowing foreign companies as well as expats to own a wider range of local real estate assets have officially come into effect.
The legislation took effect on January 22 and is being implemented as part of the national real estate legislative system. With this, all provisions are now enforceable under the national real estate framework.
Announcing this, REGA said the system allows foreign individuals, companies and entities to own property across Saudi Arabia, with ownership permitted in major cities including the capital Riyadh and port city Jeddah.
However, property ownership in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah remains restricted to Saudi companies and Muslim individuals, in line with a regulatory framework based on the Geographic Zones document, which is set to be announced in the first quarter of 2026.
According to REGA, the applications for property ownership b...
Bahrain-headquartered Gulf Partners Group (GPG) will operate as a management-led investment firm anchored by Arzan Financial Group (AFG) one of the region s leading financial institutions and publicly listed on Boursa Kuwait. GPG is founded by three GCC-based professionals with more than 70 years of combined experience in private markets. The firm plans expansion into the GCC subject to regulatory approvals and will focus on the middle market segment pursuing deal-by-deal investments across private equity private credit real estate special situations and selective growth opportunities. As GPG s cornerstone shareholder AFG provides governance infrastructure and balance-sheet support underpinning a long-term investment target that aims to deploy up to 2.5 billion over the next five years. The founding management team comprises Mohammed Alqahtany Co-CEO; Yousif Al-Abdulla Co-CEO; and Waleed Abdulaziz CIO. Collectively the team shares ...
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Bahrain-headquartered Gulf Partners Group (GPG) will operate as a management-led investment firm anchored by Arzan Financial Group (AFG), one of the region’s leading financial institutions and publicly listed on Boursa Kuwait.
GPG is founded by three GCC-based professionals with more than 70 years of combined experience in private markets.
The firm plans expansion into the GCC, subject to regulatory approvals, and will focus on the middle market segment, pursuing deal-by-deal investments across private equity, private credit, real estate special situations, and selective growth opportunities.
As GPG’s cornerstone shareholder, AFG provides governance, infrastructure, and balance-sheet support, underpinning a long-term investment target that aims to deploy up to $2.5 billion over the next five years.
The founding management team comprises Mohammed Alqahtany, Co-CEO; Yousif Al-Abdulla, Co-CEO; and Waleed Abdulaziz, CIO. Collectively, the team shares ...
GFH Partners a Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) headquartered investment manager and the global real estate investment arm of GFH Financial Group has announced that it has successfully completed its co-investment in Cold-Link Logistics - one of the 10 largest privately-held temperature controlled logistics platforms in North America - in consortium with Slate Asset Management a global investor focused on essential real estate and infrastructure and funds managed by Hamilton Lane a leading global private markets investment firm. A leading cold storage owner-operator Cold-Link Logistics owns and operates a geographically diversified network of modern temperature-controlled facilities strategically positioned across key food and logistics corridors across the US. The platform comprises nine facilities with a combined storage capacity exceeding 78 million cu ft providing comprehensive freezer cooler and ambient storage solutions complemented by val...
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GFH Partners, a Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) headquartered investment manager and the global real estate investment arm of GFH Financial Group, has announced that it has successfully completed its co-investment in Cold-Link Logistics - one of the 10 largest privately-held temperature controlled logistics platforms in North America - in consortium with Slate Asset Management, a global investor focused on essential real estate and infrastructure, and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, a leading global private markets investment firm.
A leading cold storage owner-operator, Cold-Link Logistics owns and operates a geographically diversified network of modern, temperature-controlled facilities strategically positioned across key food and logistics corridors across the US.
The platform comprises nine facilities with a combined storage capacity exceeding 78 million cu ft, providing comprehensive freezer, cooler and ambient storage solutions, complemented by val...
The value of assets held by local and foreign public investment funds in the Saudi financial market grew by 36.1% annually climbing by SAR57.9 billion ( 15.44 billion) to approximately SAR217.9 billion ( 58.11 billion) by the end of the third quarter of 2025 compared to SAR160.1 billion during the same period in 2024. Foreign investment assets increased by 21.1% year-on-year rising by over SAR5 billion to SAR31.1 billion representing 14.3% of total asset value up from SAR25.7 billion said a Saudi Press Agency report. Public investment funds grew by 11.6% annually with 36 new funds added bringing the total to 346 up from 310 in the same period last year. ...
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The value of assets held by local and foreign public investment funds in the Saudi financial market grew by 36.1% annually, climbing by SAR57.9 billion ($15.44 billion) to approximately SAR217.9 billion ($58.11 billion) by the end of the third quarter of 2025, compared to SAR160.1 billion during the same period in 2024.
Foreign investment assets increased by 21.1% year-on-year, rising by over SAR5 billion to SAR31.1 billion, representing 14.3% of total asset value, up from SAR25.7 billion, said a Saudi Press Agency report.
Public investment funds grew by 11.6% annually, with 36 new funds added, bringing the total to 346, up from 310 in the same period last year.
Off-plan offices logistics hubs and community retail remain key focus areas in Dubai s commercial real estate segment as both domestic and international investors refine their strategies in response to evolving demand and market conditions says global property consultancy Chestertons. Chestertons market research suggests that the regulatory environment in 2026 will remain supportive of commercial activity without causing a significant shift in overall investment volumes. Recent updates to commercial law are set to enhance operational flexibility by allowing companies to re-domicile more easily between free zones mainland jurisdictions and across different emirates. While most commercial licences continue to require a physical office presence demand for office space is therefore expected to remain steady. Where investor interest is concentrating Investor attention in 2026 is expected to remain focused on three core sectors: off-plan office spaces...
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Off-plan offices, logistics hubs, and community retail remain key focus areas in Dubai's commercial real estate segment as both domestic and international investors refine their strategies in response to evolving demand and market conditions, says global property consultancy Chestertons.
Chestertons’ market research suggests that the regulatory environment in 2026 will remain supportive of commercial activity without causing a significant shift in overall investment volumes. Recent updates to commercial law are set to enhance operational flexibility by allowing companies to re-domicile more easily between free zones, mainland jurisdictions, and across different emirates. While most commercial licences continue to require a physical office presence, demand for office space is therefore expected to remain steady.
Where investor interest is concentrating
Investor attention in 2026 is expected to remain focused on three core sectors: off-plan office spaces...
Saudi Arabia s National Investment Strategy aims to attract SAR92 billion ( 24.53 billion) in investments in the mining sector between 2025 and 2030 said Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih. This includes doubling foreign direct investment in the sector and creating an investment environment capable of delivering average internal rates of return ranging between 20% and 30% a Saudi Press Agency report said. He made the remarks during a session titled Time for Bold Action: Creating a Global Mineral Fund to Supercharge Investment held on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum 2026 in Riyadh. The session addressed challenges facing international investment in mining and explored ways to keep pace with rapidly rising global demand for critical minerals. The session featured Managing Partner and Deputy Group Chief Executive at Orion Resource Partners Michael Barton; Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways at The Carlyle Group Jeff Currie; ...
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Saudi Arabia's National Investment Strategy aims to attract SAR92 billion ($24.53 billion) in investments in the mining sector between 2025 and 2030, said Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih.
This includes doubling foreign direct investment in the sector and creating an investment environment capable of delivering average internal rates of return ranging between 20% and 30%, a Saudi Press Agency report said.
He made the remarks during a session titled “Time for Bold Action: Creating a Global Mineral Fund to Supercharge Investment,” held on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum 2026 in Riyadh.
The session addressed challenges facing international investment in mining and explored ways to keep pace with rapidly rising global demand for critical minerals.
The session featured Managing Partner and Deputy Group Chief Executive at Orion Resource Partners Michael Barton; Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways at The Carlyle Group Jeff Currie; ...
Kanoo Real Estate a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group has officially inaugurated the Sitra Service Station in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The launch reflects Kanoo Real Estate s continued focus on delivering high-quality community-oriented developments that support economic diversification and evolving mobility and lifestyle needs while strengthening sustainable value-driven partnerships across sectors including automotive retail financial services and F&B marking a significant addition to Bahrain s infrastructure landscape and reinforcing private-sector collaboration in advancing integrated urban destinations. The opening ceremony was attended by senior government officials and industry leaders including Dr Mohamed Bin Mubarak Bin Daina Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs; Fawzi Ahmed Kanoo the Group Chairman of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Essa Najibi the Chairman of Bapco Tazweed alongside other senior management membe...
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Kanoo Real Estate, a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, has officially inaugurated the Sitra Service Station in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The launch reflects Kanoo Real Estate’s continued focus on delivering high-quality, community-oriented developments that support economic diversification and evolving mobility and lifestyle needs, while strengthening sustainable, value-driven partnerships across sectors including automotive, retail, financial services and F&B, marking a significant addition to Bahrain’s infrastructure landscape and reinforcing private-sector collaboration in advancing integrated urban destinations.
The opening ceremony was attended by senior government officials and industry leaders including Dr Mohamed Bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs; Fawzi Ahmed Kanoo, the Group Chairman of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, Essa Najibi, the Chairman of Bapco Tazweed, alongside other senior management membe...
The Abu Dhabi property market concluded FY 2025 on a strong footing building on sustained year-on-year growth according to dubizzle the UAE s leading classified platform. The ready property segment in Abu Dhabi continued to gain traction due to strong buyer activity across established and developing communities stated the firm in its analysis of the market s growth and direction. Investors seeking luxury apartments demonstrated strong interest in Yas Island Saadiyat Island and Al Raha Beach. The average price per square foot in Yas Island recorded a notable hike of 17.69%. Al Reem Island Masdar City and Baniyas led the mid-tier apartment segment. Al Reef Al Ghadeer and Al Shamkha remained the most sought-after neighbourhoods for buying affordable apartments in the capital. Securing the top spot Al Reef recorded a 12.67% increase in the average price per square foot for apartments. Abu Dhabi s pristine island communities Yas Island Saadiyat Island a...
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The Abu Dhabi property market concluded FY 2025 on a strong footing, building on sustained year-on-year growth, according to dubizzle, the UAE’s leading classified platform.
The ready property segment in Abu Dhabi continued to gain traction, due to strong buyer activity across established and developing communities, stated the firm in its analysis of the market’s growth and direction.
Investors seeking luxury apartments demonstrated strong interest in Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Al Raha Beach. The average price per square foot in Yas Island recorded a notable hike of 17.69%.
Al Reem Island, Masdar City and Baniyas led the mid-tier apartment segment. Al Reef, Al Ghadeer and Al Shamkha remained the most sought-after neighbourhoods for buying affordable apartments in the capital. Securing the top spot, Al Reef recorded a 12.67% increase in the average price per square foot for apartments.
Abu Dhabi’s pristine island communities, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island a...
Beyon Connect part of the Beyon Group has announced that CFI Financial a leading regional provider of online trading and investment services recently launched in Bahrain has become the first investment platform in the kingdom to go live with eKey for Business (EKEY-B) the national biometric digital identity and eKYC platform for the private sector. Developed by Beyon Connect in collaboration with Bahrain s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) EKEY-B is a core component of Bahrain s eKey 2.0 initiative extending trusted passwordless and consent-based digital identity services to private sector organisations. Through this integration CFI Financial now offers clients a fully digital onboarding journey powered by secure 3D facial biometrics said Beyon Connect in its statement. The process eliminates passwords OTPs and manual document uploads providing a seamless and highly secure experience for new investors it stated. By...
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Beyon Connect, part of the Beyon Group, has announced that CFI Financial, a leading regional provider of online trading and investment services recently launched in Bahrain, has become the first investment platform in the kingdom to go live with eKey for Business (EKEY-B), the national biometric digital identity and eKYC platform for the private sector.
Developed by Beyon Connect in collaboration with Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), EKEY-B is a core component of Bahrain’s eKey 2.0 initiative, extending trusted, passwordless and consent-based digital identity services to private sector organisations.
Through this integration, CFI Financial now offers clients a fully digital onboarding journey, powered by secure 3D facial biometrics, said Beyon Connect in its statement.
The process eliminates passwords, OTPs, and manual document uploads, providing a seamless and highly secure experience for new investors, it stated.
By...
Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has approved the chamber s strategy for the next five years (2026 2030) which includes improving the business environment and enhancing the emirate s position as a distinguished destination for tourism industry and trade at the regional level. The strategy approved at a meeting chaired by Mohamed Mosbeh Al Nuaimi Chairman of the Board of Directors also focuses on attracting foreign investment and international companies encouraging the international expansion of companies operating in Ras Al Khaimah into global markets and developing the digital economy in the emirate. The strategy adopted the proposal prepared by the Department of Strategy and Digital Economy at the Chamber which seeks to achieve a competitive and sustainable commercial environment. It focuses on improving the business environment by facilitating procedures and enhancing governance and transparency to protect the rights of consumers an...
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Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has approved the chamber’s strategy for the next five years (2026–2030), which includes improving the business environment and enhancing the emirate’s position as a distinguished destination for tourism, industry, and trade at the regional level.
The strategy, approved at a meeting chaired by Mohamed Mosbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, also focuses on attracting foreign investment and international companies, encouraging the international expansion of companies operating in Ras Al Khaimah into global markets, and developing the digital economy in the emirate.
The strategy adopted the proposal prepared by the Department of Strategy and Digital Economy at the Chamber, which seeks to achieve a competitive and sustainable commercial environment. It focuses on improving the business environment by facilitating procedures and enhancing governance and transparency to protect the rights of consumers an...
Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (Acres 2026) will open its doors this month featuring more than 200 projects by major property development and investment companies from across the UAE. To be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah Acres runs from January 21 to 24 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The announcement was made by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department at a press conference held in the Chamber s headquarters. One of the UAE s largest real estate expos Acres spans more than 10 000 sq m and will be attracting over 15 000 visitors. The event features residential commercial and industrial projects including new launches completed developments and projects under construction alongside exclusive offers flexible payment plans and financing solutions. Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi Director-General of the Sharjah...
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Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (Acres 2026) will open its doors this month featuring more than 200 projects by major property development and investment companies from across the UAE.
To be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Acres runs from January 21 to 24 at Expo Centre Sharjah.
The announcement was made by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department at a press conference held in the Chamber’s headquarters.
One of the UAE’s largest real estate expos, Acres spans more than 10,000 sq m and will be attracting over 15,000 visitors.
The event features residential, commercial and industrial projects, including new launches, completed developments and projects under construction, alongside exclusive offers, flexible payment plans and financing solutions.
Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of the Sharjah...
Turkish Airlines has launched a comprehensive investment initiative that will strengthen Türkiye s aviation infrastructure and further advance its competitive edge. As part of this strategic move shaped in line with the national flag carrier s 2033 vision groundbreaking ceremonies were held for eight new facilities with a total investment value exceeding TRY 100 billion ( 2.32 billion) at several locations primarily Istanbul Airport homebase of the flag carrier. The ceremony held at Istanbul Airport was attended by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Türkiye Abdulkadir Uraloğlu Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof Ahmet Bolat senior executives of Turkish Airlines and its subsidiaries and leading figures in Turkish aviation. Highlighting Türkiye will surpass a new threshold in aviation with these investments Uraloğlu stated: With a breakthrough that will leave its mark on the skies opening a new page at ...
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Turkish Airlines has launched a comprehensive investment initiative that will strengthen Türkiye’s aviation infrastructure and further advance its competitive edge.
As part of this strategic move, shaped in line with the national flag carrier's 2033 vision, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for eight new facilities with a total investment value exceeding TRY 100 billion ($2.32 billion) at several locations, primarily Istanbul Airport, homebase of the flag carrier.
The ceremony held at Istanbul Airport was attended by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Türkiye Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof Ahmet Bolat, senior executives of Turkish Airlines and its subsidiaries, and leading figures in Turkish aviation.
Highlighting Türkiye will surpass a new threshold in aviation with these investments, Uraloğlu stated: "With a breakthrough that will leave its mark on the skies, opening a new page at ...
Ethmar International Holding (EIH) a leading Abu Dhabi investment holding company and Guggenheim Brothers Media (GB Media) a private investment firm focused on early to growth-stage media and entertainment companies have partnered to launch a multi-million-dollar investment fund based in Abu Dhabi. The fund will have a global focus on media entertainment and the digital creative economy said a WAM news agency report. The partnership represents a key milestone in the fund s development and supports its path toward launch bringing together EIH s local expertise and GB Media s global experience in creative investments. Building on the Guggenheim family s legacy of cultural impact Guggenheim Brothers Media will focus on investments in content creation creator tools and infrastructure digital intellectual property and entertainment technologies fan engagement platforms and next-generation storytelling. The fund aims to help advance Abu Dhabi s vision ...
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Ethmar International Holding (EIH), a leading Abu Dhabi investment holding company, and Guggenheim Brothers Media (GB Media), a private investment firm focused on early to growth-stage media and entertainment companies, have partnered to launch a multi-million-dollar investment fund based in Abu Dhabi.
The fund will have a global focus on media, entertainment, and the digital creative economy, said a WAM news agency report.
The partnership represents a key milestone in the fund’s development and supports its path toward launch, bringing together EIH’s local expertise and GB Media’s global experience in creative investments.
Building on the Guggenheim family’s legacy of cultural impact, Guggenheim Brothers Media will focus on investments in content creation, creator tools and infrastructure, digital intellectual property and entertainment technologies, fan engagement platforms, and next-generation storytelling.
The fund aims to help advance Abu Dhabi’s vision ...
ADNOC has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the SARB Deep Gas Development a strategic project within the Ghasha Concession located offshore of Abu Dhabi. The development will deliver 200 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of gas before the end of the decade enough energy to power more than 300 000 homes daily. This technically advanced project will embed advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) and will be operated remotely from Arzanah Island leveraging existing infrastructure to maximise efficiency and enhance safety. Musabbeh Al Kaabi ADNOC Upstream CEO said: We are pleased to confirm the final investment decision for the SARB Deep Gas Development. This strategic project within the Ghasha Concession reinforces the progress we are making to fully unlock Abu Dhabi s world-class gas resources supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency and strengthening the nation s role as a reliable exporter to international markets. The devel...
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ADNOC has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the SARB Deep Gas Development, a strategic project within the Ghasha Concession located offshore of Abu Dhabi.
The development will deliver 200 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of gas before the end of the decade, enough energy to power more than 300,000 homes daily.
This technically advanced project will embed advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) and will be operated remotely from Arzanah Island, leveraging existing infrastructure to maximise efficiency and enhance safety.
Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC Upstream CEO, said: "We are pleased to confirm the final investment decision for the SARB Deep Gas Development. This strategic project within the Ghasha Concession reinforces the progress we are making to fully unlock Abu Dhabi’s world-class gas resources, supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency and strengthening the nation’s role as a reliable exporter to international markets. The devel...
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) today (January 7) announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the SARB Deep Gas Development a strategic project within the Ghasha Concession located offshore of Abu Dhabi. The development will deliver 200 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of gas before the end of the decade enough energy to power more than 300 000 homes daily. This technically advanced project will embed advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) and will be operated remotely from Arzanah Island leveraging existing infrastructure to maximise efficiency and enhance safety. On the key achievement Adnoc Upstream CEO Musabbeh Al Kaabi said: We are pleased to confirm the final investment decision for the SARB Deep Gas Development. This strategic project within the Ghasha Concession reinforces the progress we are making to fully unlock Abu Dhabi s world-class gas resources supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency and strengthening the nat...
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) today (January 7) announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the SARB Deep Gas Development, a strategic project within the Ghasha Concession located offshore of Abu Dhabi.
The development will deliver 200 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of gas before the end of the decade, enough energy to power more than 300,000 homes daily.
This technically advanced project will embed advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) and will be operated remotely from Arzanah Island, leveraging existing infrastructure to maximise efficiency and enhance safety.
On the key achievement, Adnoc Upstream CEO Musabbeh Al Kaabi said: "We are pleased to confirm the final investment decision for the SARB Deep Gas Development. This strategic project within the Ghasha Concession reinforces the progress we are making to fully unlock Abu Dhabi’s world-class gas resources, supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency and strengthening the nat...
Dubai s property sector capped a historic year in 2025 with a final December surge culminating in all-time annual records of 215 700 sales worth AED686.8 billion ( 187 billion) thus cementing the emirate s position as one of the world s most dynamic real estate markets. December maintained the year s exceptional momentum with monthly sales climbing 46.4% in value YoY to AED63.1 billion and by 21.3% in volume to 18 587 transactions stated Dubai brokerage fäm Properties in its report. An in-depth market report issued by the company shows how 2025 became a landmark year reflecting sustained investor confidence robust demand across all segments and the successful delivery of quality housing stock to meet market needs. Data from DXBInteract reveals the full extent of market growth last year with both primary and resale markets posting strong gains while rising property values and accelerated construction activity signalling continued market strength headi...
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Dubai's property sector capped a historic year in 2025 with a final December surge culminating in all-time annual records of 215,700 sales worth AED686.8 billion ($187 billion), thus cementing the emirate's position as one of the world's most dynamic real estate markets.
December maintained the year's exceptional momentum, with monthly sales climbing 46.4% in value YoY to AED63.1 billion, and by 21.3% in volume to 18,587 transactions, stated Dubai brokerage fäm Properties in its report.
An in-depth market report issued by the company shows how 2025 became a landmark year, reflecting sustained investor confidence, robust demand across all segments, and the successful delivery of quality housing stock to meet market needs.
Data from DXBInteract reveals the full extent of market growth last year, with both primary and resale markets posting strong gains, while rising property values and accelerated construction activity signalling continued market strength headi...
Economic investment and services activity within the GCC expanded by the end of 2024 according to the Gulf Common Market Facts and Figures publication issued by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat). The number of public joint-stock companies whose shares are permitted to be traded by GCC citizens rose to 748 up 30.3% over the previous year. The total capital of these companies reached 549 billion while the number of shareholders stood at 246 600 in 2024. GCC-Stat said the figures reflect the application of the non-discrimination principle enabling GCC citizens to trade and buy shares and establish companies across GCC capital markets deepening financial markets and strengthening links among them. GCC-Stat pointed out that allowing GCC citizens to invest set up projects and conduct commercial activities in any member state has increased the Gulf Common Market s attractiveness for intra-GCC investment. As a result Intra-GCC trade reached 146 billion in...
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Economic, investment and services activity within the GCC expanded by the end of 2024, according to the Gulf Common Market – Facts and Figures publication issued by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat).
The number of public joint-stock companies, whose shares are permitted to be traded by GCC citizens, rose to 748, up 30.3% over the previous year.
The total capital of these companies reached $549 billion, while the number of shareholders stood at 246,600 in 2024. GCC-Stat said the figures reflect the application of the non-discrimination principle, enabling GCC citizens to trade and buy shares and establish companies across GCC capital markets, deepening financial markets and strengthening links among them.
GCC-Stat pointed out that allowing GCC citizens to invest, set up projects and conduct commercial activities in any member state has increased the Gulf Common Market’s attractiveness for intra-GCC investment. As a result, Intra-GCC trade reached $146 billion in...
The UAE real estate sector is entering the New Year on the back of robust growth underpinned by strong population inflows sustained residential demand and emerging innovations such as property tokenisation according to Farhan Badami Market Analyst at eToro. The UAE s real estate market continues to benefit from powerful structural tailwinds Badami said. Population growth remains a key driver of housing demand while new technologies such as tokenisation are beginning to reshape how properties are bought sold and valued across major markets like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are experiencing a demographic expansion that continues to support residential demand. Dubai s population surpassed four million in 2025 with more than 208 000 new residents added over the year. This growth driven by employment opportunities lifestyle appeal and long-term residency initiatives has translated into record activity levels in the prop...
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The UAE real estate sector is entering the New Year on the back of robust growth, underpinned by strong population inflows, sustained residential demand, and emerging innovations such as property tokenisation, according to Farhan Badami, Market Analyst at eToro.
“The UAE’s real estate market continues to benefit from powerful structural tailwinds,” Badami said. “Population growth remains a key driver of housing demand, while new technologies such as tokenisation are beginning to reshape how properties are bought, sold and valued across major markets like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.”
Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are experiencing a demographic expansion that continues to support residential demand.
Dubai’s population surpassed four million in 2025, with more than 208,000 new residents added over the year.
This growth, driven by employment opportunities, lifestyle appeal and long-term residency initiatives, has translated into record activity levels in the prop...
Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance has invited bids from leading regional and international advisory firms for 23 projects involving state-owned real estate properties. The scope of work for the winning bidder will be mainly related to feasibility studies and tender documents said KAPP in a statement. The key projects in the KAPP pipeline include the development of Fahaheel and Al Kout waterfront projects; setting up of two construction waste treatment plants as well as the work related to the Phase V of the Marina Mall project; Al Duwalia Center and the Al Mutahida; Al Maseel; Al Kabeer and Al Watiya Market it stated. The list also includes Kuwait Market Block 11; Al Farwaniya and Al Jahra slaughterhouses; Al-Duwalia Building and Al Duwali Golf Club as well as Al Wataniya; Al Safat and Al Manakh markets said the statement. According to KAPP the winning advisory/consortium wil...
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Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, has invited bids from leading regional and international advisory firms for 23 projects involving state-owned real estate properties.
The scope of work for the winning bidder will be mainly related to feasibility studies and tender documents, said KAPP in a statement.
The key projects in the KAPP pipeline include the development of Fahaheel and Al Kout waterfront projects; setting up of two construction waste treatment plants as well as the work related to the Phase V of the Marina Mall project; Al Duwalia Center and the Al Mutahida; Al Maseel; Al Kabeer and Al Watiya Market, it stated.
The list also includes Kuwait Market Block 11; Al Farwaniya and Al Jahra slaughterhouses; Al-Duwalia Building and Al Duwali Golf Club as well as Al Wataniya; Al Safat and Al Manakh markets, said the statement.
According to KAPP, the winning advisory/consortium wil...
KP Group a leading renewable energy company has signed a MoU with the Government of the Republic of Botswana to collaborate on large-scale renewable energy generation energy storage and transmission infrastructure. The agreement follows the recent visit of President Droupadi Murmu to the African nation thus reflecting the strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations in clean energy development. The agreement was signed between Botswana s Ministry of Minerals and Energy and KP Group comprising KPI Green Energy Limited KP Energy Limited and KP Green Engineering Limited. As per the agreement KP Group and the Government of Botswana will jointly develop renewable energy and allied infrastructure projects involving an estimated capital investment of Rs360 billion ( 4 billion). These projects are expected to add nearly 5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity. The partnership supports Botswana s ambition to achieve net-zero ...
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KP Group, a leading renewable energy company, has signed a MoU with the Government of the Republic of Botswana to collaborate on large-scale renewable energy generation, energy storage, and transmission infrastructure.
The agreement follows the recent visit of President Droupadi Murmu to the African nation, thus reflecting the strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations in clean energy development.
The agreement was signed between Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy and KP Group, comprising KPI Green Energy Limited, KP Energy Limited, and KP Green Engineering Limited.
As per the agreement, KP Group and the Government of Botswana will jointly develop renewable energy and allied infrastructure projects involving an estimated capital investment of Rs360 billion ($4 billion). These projects are expected to add nearly 5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity.
The partnership supports Botswana’s ambition to achieve net-zero ...
Saudi Arabia s The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has called upon relevant and interested persons participating in the capital market to share their feedback on the draft controls governing the real estate ownership by listed companies investment funds and special purpose entities (SPEs) in the kingdom including the cities of Makkah and Madinah. The consultation period will last for 15 calendar days ending on January 14. The proposed draft aims to regulate the mechanism for real estate ownership by listed companies in the Saudi capital market established in accordance with the Companies Law as well as licenced investment funds and SPEs and the acquisition of other in-kind rights over real estate in the kingdom including the cities of Makkah and Madinah in a manner that contributes to enhancing the efficiency of the capital market increasing its attractiveness to investors and strengthening its regional and international competitiveness. The proposed...
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Saudi Arabia’s The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has called upon relevant and interested persons participating in the capital market to share their feedback on the draft controls governing the real estate ownership by listed companies, investment funds, and special purpose entities (SPEs) in the kingdom, including the cities of Makkah and Madinah.
The consultation period will last for 15 calendar days, ending on January 14.
The proposed draft aims to regulate the mechanism for real estate ownership by listed companies in the Saudi capital market established in accordance with the Companies Law, as well as licenced investment funds and SPEs, and the acquisition of other in-kind rights over real estate in the kingdom, including the cities of Makkah and Madinah, in a manner that contributes to enhancing the efficiency of the capital market, increasing its attractiveness to investors, and strengthening its regional and international competitiveness.
The proposed...
Merak Capital a Saudi investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority has completed a SAR203 million ( 54 million) investment in DSShield one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in the kingdom. The investment comes as organisations across the kingdom accelerate digital adoption cloud migration and industrial automation driving sustained demand for advanced cybersecurity services across both public and private sectors. According to the National Cybersecurity Authority Saudi Arabia s cybersecurity market reached SAR15.2 billion in 2024 growing 14% year-on-year. The kingdom s commitment to building a secure digital economy is further reflected in its first-place global ranking in the IMD World Competitiveness cybersecurity indicator for 2025. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh DSShield operates a cybersecurity model designed for environments where availability integrity and compliance are critical to business continu...
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Merak Capital, a Saudi investment firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority, has completed a SAR203 million ($54 million) investment in DSShield, one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in the kingdom.
The investment comes as organisations across the kingdom accelerate digital adoption, cloud migration, and industrial automation, driving sustained demand for advanced cybersecurity services across both public and private sectors.
According to the National Cybersecurity Authority, Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity market reached SAR15.2 billion in 2024, growing 14% year-on-year.
The kingdom's commitment to building a secure digital economy is further reflected in its first-place global ranking in the IMD World Competitiveness cybersecurity indicator for 2025.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Riyadh, DSShield operates a cybersecurity model designed for environments where availability, integrity, and compliance are critical to business continu...
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence shifting geopolitical dynamics and diverging monetary policy paths are reshaping the investment landscape as investors look ahead to 2026 according to a new Market GPS Investment Outlook from Janus Henderson Investors. While the backdrop remains uncertain the global asset manager says the environment is creating a broader opportunity set for active investors willing to stay selective and disciplined across asset classes. In the GPS report Janus Henderson highlights six themes it views as investable opportunities for 2026 based on insight from its investment teams and Portfolio Construction & Strategy experts. Framed by ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and the case for active portfolio positioning the themes span equities fixed income and alternatives. They include AI as a sustainable catalyst biotech innovation and M&A within small caps opportunity in Europe across ex-US equities securitised an...
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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitical dynamics and diverging monetary policy paths are reshaping the investment landscape as investors look ahead to 2026, according to a new Market GPS Investment Outlook from Janus Henderson Investors.
While the backdrop remains uncertain, the global asset manager says the environment is creating a broader opportunity set for active investors willing to stay selective and disciplined across asset classes.
In the GPS report, Janus Henderson highlights six themes it views as investable opportunities for 2026, based on insight from its investment teams and Portfolio Construction & Strategy experts.
Framed by ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and the case for active portfolio positioning, the themes span equities, fixed income and alternatives. They include AI as a sustainable catalyst, biotech innovation and M&A within small caps, opportunity in Europe across ex-US equities, securitised an...
Saudi Arabia s Eastern Region Governor Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz inaugurated and toured the Global City Dammam project a landmark investment development in tourism entertainment and culture attended by officials business leaders and investors from Thailand. During the visit he was briefed on the project s various components and facilities. Prince Saud emphasised that the Global City project reflects a modern investment approach and highlights Eastern Region s strong economic and tourism potential reported SPA. He noted that such initiatives diversify economic activity enhance cities appeal create new investment and employment opportunities and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. He further highlighted the region s strategic location advanced infrastru...
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Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region Governor, Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, inaugurated and toured the ‘Global City Dammam’ project—a landmark investment development in tourism, entertainment, and culture—attended by officials, business leaders, and investors from Thailand. During the visit, he was briefed on the project’s various components and facilities.
Prince Saud emphasised that the Global City project reflects a modern
investment approach and highlights Eastern Region’s strong economic and tourism
potential, reported SPA.
He
noted that such initiatives diversify economic activity, enhance cities'
appeal, create new investment and employment opportunities, and improve the
quality of life for residents and visitors.
He further highlighted the region’s strategic location, advanced infrastru...
Dubai s property market performance in 2025 is the strongest on record and this reflects the emirate s transition into a more mature and sustainable phase driven by real and balanced demand across all property asset classes said Badar Rashid AlBlooshi Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties. AlBlooshi explained that data from ValuStrat indicates annual capital value growth for villas of 25.5 percent. AlBlooshi added: The 206 percent increase in average freehold villa values in Dubai compared to post pandemic levels and their rise beyond the 2014 market peak by 86 percent reflects a structural shift in demand. Investors and end users are increasingly focused on quality location and enduring value. The report noted that the best performing residential areas in terms of villa price growth included Jumeirah Islands Palm Jumeirah Green Community West The Meadows Victory Heights and Mudon. These communities combine integrated master planning strong infras...
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Dubai’s property market performance in 2025 is the strongest on record and this reflects the emirate’s transition into a more mature and sustainable phase, driven by real and balanced demand across all property asset classes, said Badar Rashid AlBlooshi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties.
AlBlooshi explained that data from ValuStrat indicates annual capital value growth for villas of 25.5 percent.
AlBlooshi added: “The 206 percent increase in average freehold villa values in Dubai compared to post pandemic levels, and their rise beyond the 2014 market peak by 86 percent, reflects a structural shift in demand. Investors and end users are increasingly focused on quality, location and enduring value.”
The report noted that the best performing residential areas in terms of villa price growth included Jumeirah Islands, Palm Jumeirah, Green Community West, The Meadows, Victory Heights, and Mudon. These communities combine integrated master planning, strong infras...
Leading Saudi real estate group Thakher Development has announced that a real estate fund managed by Nama Capital in collaboration with Alazm Holding have signed a strategic agreement to acquire a prime plot of land within its key development Thakher Makkah for over SAR600 million ( 160 million). This deal is a qualitative step towards improving the accommodation services provided to pilgrims and residents of Makkah said Thakher Development in its LinkedIn post. Spanning over a 320 000 sq m area on a site located 1 km from the Grand Mosque (Haram) the massive Thakher Makkah project is being developed at an investment of SAR26 billion ( 7 billion). A premium development strategically located in the Saudi city Thakher Makkah comprises a mix of residential retail and hospitality elements. Upon completion it will boast about 100 land plots for the development for hotels and residential commercial and service-related facilities. Work has already...
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Leading Saudi real estate group Thakher Development has announced that a real estate fund managed by Nama Capital in collaboration with Alazm Holding have signed a strategic agreement to acquire a prime plot of land within its key development Thakher Makkah for over SAR600 million ($160 million).
This deal is a qualitative step towards improving the accommodation services provided to pilgrims and residents of Makkah, said Thakher Development in its LinkedIn post.
Spanning over a 320,000 sq m area on a site located 1 km from the Grand Mosque (Haram), the massive Thakher Makkah project is being developed at an investment of SAR26 billion ($7 billion).
A premium development strategically located in the Saudi city, Thakher Makkah comprises a mix of residential, retail and hospitality elements.
Upon completion, it will boast about 100 land plots for the development for hotels and residential, commercial, and service-related facilities.
Work has already...
A consortium led by National Investments Company has emerged the winning bidder for the development renovation and maintenance of Al Muthanna Complex Real Estate Project in Kuwait City on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The NIC consortium with key partners - Arkan Kuwait Real Estate Company Buyout Holding Company Osoul Investment Company and Real Estate House Company - has achieved the highest financial and technical bid in the tender launched by the Public-Private Partnership Authority. On completion the project will transform the area into a vibrant cultural commercial and tourist destination combining heritage modernity and interactive experiences while supporting Kuwait Vision 2035 and creating economic and job opportunities for locals reported the Times Kuwait. The development will provide a comprehensive experience combining shopping dining entertainment culture interactive spaces and innovative art installations. Earli...
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A consortium led by National Investments Company has emerged the winning bidder for the development, renovation and maintenance of Al Muthanna Complex Real Estate Project in Kuwait City on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The NIC consortium with key partners - Arkan Kuwait Real Estate Company, Buyout Holding Company, Osoul Investment Company, and Real Estate House Company - has achieved the highest financial and technical bid in the tender launched by the Public-Private Partnership Authority.
On completion, the project will transform the area into a vibrant cultural, commercial, and tourist destination, combining heritage, modernity, and interactive experiences, while supporting Kuwait Vision 2035 and creating economic and job opportunities for locals, reported the Times Kuwait.
The development will provide a comprehensive experience combining shopping, dining, entertainment, culture, interactive spaces, and innovative art installations.
Earli...
The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) and Kuwait Investment Company (KIC) have signed a MoU to strengthen co-operation on sustainable investments supporting innovation and food security. Under the deal the two parties will expand their investment partnership through structured mechanisms for sharing data and information on investment opportunities in Kuwait. The framework is intended to support project assessment in line with international investment standards and improve decision-making efficiency with shared economic and development returns. The agreement was signed at AAAID s headquarters in Dubai by Dr Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi Chairman of the Board of the AAAID and Fawaz Sulaiman Al Ahmad Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Investment Company. We firmly believe that cooperation with Kuwait Investment Company will enhance our ability to develop projects with tangible economic and developmental impact particularly in agricul...
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The Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID) and Kuwait Investment Company (KIC) have signed a MoU to strengthen co-operation on sustainable investments supporting innovation and food security.
Under the deal, the two parties will expand their investment partnership through structured mechanisms for sharing data and information on investment opportunities in Kuwait. The framework is intended to support project assessment in line with international investment standards and improve decision-making efficiency, with shared economic and development returns.
The agreement was signed at AAAID’s headquarters in Dubai by Dr Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of the AAAID, and Fawaz Sulaiman Al Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Investment Company.
"We firmly believe that cooperation with Kuwait Investment Company will enhance our ability to develop projects with tangible economic and developmental impact, particularly in agricul...
Waaree Solar Americas has signed a binding term sheet to invest 30 million in Oman-based United Solar Holding (United Solar) through Series B preferred shares alongside a long-term polysilicon offtake agreement to support Waaree s global solar manufacturing operations and in particular US operations. The transaction is expected to close on or about January 31 2026 subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Waaree s investment will support completion of United Solar s advanced manufacturing facility in Oman s Sohar Freezone which is designed to produce 100 000 metric tons of polysilicon per year enough to support 40GW of solar module production per year. United Solar backed by its largest shareholder the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) is expected to build one of the largest and most cost-competitive solar polysilicon manufacturing facilities globally. United Solar s operations represent a crucial step to diversify the g...
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Waaree Solar Americas has signed a binding term sheet to invest $30 million in Oman-based United Solar Holding (United Solar) through Series B preferred shares, alongside a long-term polysilicon offtake agreement to support Waaree’s global solar manufacturing operations, and in particular US operations.
The transaction is expected to close on or about January 31, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Waaree’s investment will support completion of United Solar’s advanced manufacturing facility in Oman’s Sohar Freezone, which is designed to produce 100,000 metric tons of polysilicon per year, enough to support 40GW of solar module production per year. United Solar, backed by its largest shareholder, the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), is expected to build one of the largest and most cost-competitive solar polysilicon manufacturing facilities globally.
United Solar's operations represent a crucial step to diversify the g...
The U AE has recorded strides in the tourism sector both in terms of its growing appeal to visitors from around the world and its ability to attract investment drawn by strong returns supported by a highly competitive investment environment. These achievements form part of an integrated national strategy aimed at reinforcing the UAE s position among the world s leading tourist destinations reported WAM. The UAE has introduced significant incentives to attract investment and stimulate entrepreneurship and innovation in a sector experiencing sustained growth underpinned by powerful tourism drivers. Chief among these are the country s natural social and legislative assets which have positioned the UAE as a year-round destination particularly during its mild and distinctive winter season. /o:...
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The UAE has recorded strides in the tourism sector, both in terms of its growing appeal to visitors from around the world and its ability to attract investment drawn by strong returns supported by a highly competitive investment environment.
These achievements
form part of an integrated national strategy aimed at reinforcing the UAE’s
position among the world’s leading tourist destinations, reported WAM.
The UAE has introduced
significant incentives to attract investment and stimulate entrepreneurship and
innovation in a sector experiencing sustained growth, underpinned by powerful
tourism drivers.
Chief among these are
the country’s natural, social and legislative assets, which have positioned the
UAE as a year-round destination, particularly during its mild and distinctive
winter season.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the credit rating of Energy Development Oman (EDO) to investment grade at BBB- assigning a stable outlook. This action follows the agency s recent upgrade of Oman s sovereign credit rating to the same level. In its report Fitch affirmed the company s standalone credit profile at bbb . The agency based its assessment on the scale of EDO s integrated operations across the oil and gas sectors the stability of its cash flows underpinned by long-term gas sales contracts resilient government revenue streams a prudent dividend policy and manageable debt levels reported ONA. With this rating action EDO becomes one of the few companies to hold investment-grade status from both Fitch and Standard & Poor s. The latter agency upgraded EDO to BBB- in September 2024. This achievement underscores the company s improved financial metrics and robust financial health. The investment-grade rating is expec...
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Fitch Ratings has upgraded the credit rating of Energy Development Oman (EDO) to investment grade at 'BBB-', assigning a stable outlook.
This action follows the agency's recent upgrade of Oman's sovereign credit rating to the same level.
In its report, Fitch affirmed the company's standalone credit profile at 'bbb+'.
The agency based its assessment on the scale of EDO’s integrated operations across the oil and gas sectors, the stability of its cash flows underpinned by long-term gas sales contracts, resilient government revenue streams, a prudent dividend policy and manageable debt levels, reported ONA.
With this rating action, EDO becomes one of the few companies to hold investment-grade status from both Fitch and Standard & Poor's. The latter agency upgraded EDO to 'BBB-' in September 2024.
This achievement underscores the company's improved financial metrics and robust financial health.
The investment-grade rating is expec...
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company Masdar has announced the start of commercial operations at its battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Stockport; the first project to be completed under Masdar s 1 billion ( 1.3 billion) commitment to invest in UK battery energy storage. The company will also develop two new BESS projects in Cardiff and Chesterfield. With a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW)/40 megawatt-hours (MWh) the Stockport facility located in Welkin Road can store enough clean electricity to power 20 000 homes for over two hours. The Chesterfield and Cardiff projects which will have a combined capacity of 150MW and 300MWh will together store enough electricity to power more than 35 000 UK homes for an entire day. Construction began on the Stockport project in May 2024. Following its acquisition of Arlington Energy in 2022 Masdar committed to investing 1 billion in a 3 gigawatt-hours (GWh) pipeline of BESS projects in the UK part of the com...
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Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar has announced the start of commercial operations at its battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Stockport; the first project to be completed under Masdar’s £1 billion ($1.3 billion) commitment to invest in UK battery energy storage.
The company will also develop two new BESS projects in Cardiff and Chesterfield.
With a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW)/40 megawatt-hours (MWh), the Stockport facility, located in Welkin Road, can store enough clean electricity to power 20,000 homes for over two hours.
The Chesterfield and Cardiff projects, which will have a combined capacity of 150MW and 300MWh, will together store enough electricity to power more than 35,000 UK homes for an entire day. Construction began on the Stockport project in May 2024.
Following its acquisition of Arlington Energy in 2022, Masdar committed to investing £1 billion in a 3 gigawatt-hours (GWh) pipeline of BESS projects in the UK, part of the com...
Pasha1 Developers has announced the launch of Stax its debut residential project in Dubai with a gross development value (GDV) of AED550 million ( 150 million). Located in District 15 of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) Stax introduces a new architectural and lifestyle benchmark for mid-to-premium living. The project is marketed and managed by Refine the UAE s leading development management company. The development features 528 residences across two towers. Tower A comprises 302 units and Tower B with 226 units offering studios one- and two-bedroom apartments two-bedroom plus maid layouts and three-bedroom duplexes. Unit sizes range from 384 sq ft to 3 375 sq ft designed to appeal to first-time buyers families and investors alike. Each residence features open layouts floor-to-ceiling glazing and high-quality finishes that balance functionality with contemporary elegance. Stax is anchored by over 40 000 sq ft of podium-level lifestyle and...
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Pasha1 Developers has announced the launch of Stax, its debut residential project in Dubai, with a gross development value (GDV) of AED550 million ($150 million).
Located in District 15 of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Stax introduces a new architectural and lifestyle benchmark for mid-to-premium living. The project is marketed and managed by Refine, the UAE’s leading development management company.
The development features 528 residences across two towers. Tower A comprises 302 units and Tower B with 226 units, offering studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom plus maid layouts, and three-bedroom duplexes. Unit sizes range from 384 sq ft to 3,375 sq ft, designed to appeal to first-time buyers, families, and investors alike.
Each residence features open layouts, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and high-quality finishes that balance functionality with contemporary elegance.
Stax is anchored by over 40,000 sq ft of podium-level lifestyle and...
Garbe Industrial one of the leading developers providers and managers of logistics and light industrial real estate in Germany and Europe and ARTAR a leading real estate developer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a MoU to establish a landmark joint venture - AG Logistics Partners - that will focus on setting up Logistics Real Estate Developments in Saudi Arabia. This strategic partnership will drive the development of next-generation logistics facilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia fuelling economic diversification and reinforcing the kingdom s position as a global logistics powerhouse. With the Kingdom s rapid expansion and the strong demand driven by Vision 2030 modern Grade A industrial and logistics spaces are increasingly scarce creating a significant supply gap that the joint venture aims to address said the statement from Garbe Industrial. The joint venture will focus on delivering premium-grade warehouses and distribution centers in...
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Garbe Industrial, one of the leading developers, providers and managers of logistics and light industrial real estate in Germany and Europe, and ARTAR, a leading real estate developer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a MoU to establish a landmark joint venture - AG Logistics Partners - that will focus on setting up Logistics Real Estate Developments in Saudi Arabia.
This strategic partnership will drive the development of next-generation logistics facilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, fuelling economic diversification and reinforcing the kingdom’s position as a global logistics powerhouse.
With the Kingdom’s rapid expansion and the strong demand driven by Vision 2030, modern Grade A industrial and logistics spaces are increasingly scarce, creating a significant supply gap that the joint venture aims to address, said the statement from Garbe Industrial.
The joint venture will focus on delivering premium-grade warehouses and distribution centers in...
Nigeria has issued permits to 28 companies under a programme that aims to end routine gas flaring to cut carbon emissions and use some of the gas to generate power. The Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) marks a major step toward ending flaring and monetising wasted gas NGFCP officials said. Gas flaring is the controlled burning of natural gas that is released during oil extraction. The projects could capture 250 to 300 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas currently flared cut about 6 million tonnes of CO annually and unlock nearly 3 gigawatts of power generation potential an NGFCP document showed. Nigeria expects the initiative to attract up to 2 billion in investment and create more than 100 000 jobs. It could also produce 170 000 metric tonnes of LPG annually providing clean cooking access for 1.4 million households reported Reuters. The permits follow a competitive bid round that awarded 49 flare site...
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Nigeria has issued permits to 28 companies under a programme that aims to end routine gas flaring to cut carbon emissions and use some of the gas to generate power.
The Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) marks a major step toward ending flaring and monetising wasted gas, NGFCP officials said.
Gas flaring is the controlled burning of natural gas that is released during oil extraction.
The projects could capture 250 to 300 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas currently flared, cut about 6 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, and unlock nearly 3 gigawatts of power generation potential, an NGFCP document showed.
Nigeria expects the initiative to attract up to $2 billion in investment and create more than 100,000 jobs. It could also produce 170,000 metric tonnes of LPG annually, providing clean cooking access for 1.4 million households, reported Reuters.
The permits follow a competitive bid round that awarded 49 flare site...
The Events Investment Fund (EIF) launched by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia under the National Development Fund (NDF) has announced the formation of a strategic joint venture with Legends Global the world s leading operator of event and sports venues. This partnership marks a pivotal step in Saudi Arabia s journey to become a global destination for world-class events entertainment and business gatherings. The Events Investment Fund (EIF) is mandated to build own and operate permanent world-class event venues across Saudi Arabia. EIF s mission is to transform the Kingdom s events ecosystem by replacing temporary structures with sustainable future-ready arenas exhibition centers cultural venues and entertainment facilities. Through strategic partnerships and investments EIF is shaping the future of Saudi Arabia s events industry and supporting the goals of Vision 2030. This anno...
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The Events Investment Fund (EIF) — launched by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, under the National Development Fund (NDF) — has announced the formation of a strategic joint venture with Legends Global, the world’s leading operator of event and sports venues.
This partnership marks a pivotal step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to become a global destination for world-class events, entertainment and business gatherings.
The Events Investment Fund (EIF) is mandated to build, own and operate permanent, world-class event venues across Saudi Arabia. EIF’s mission is to transform the Kingdom’s events ecosystem by replacing temporary structures with sustainable, future-ready arenas, exhibition centers, cultural venues and entertainment facilities. Through strategic partnerships and investments, EIF is shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s events industry and supporting the goals of Vision 2030.
This anno...
A dynamic real estate landscape continued to unfold across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Q3 2025 catalysed by Vision 2030 s transformative impact according to property expert JLL. Hospitality defied low season with Kingdom-wide occupancy hitting 60.5% up 1.4 percentage points fueled by 14.3 million international visitors in H1 2025 and Saudi Summer drawing over 32 million tourists a 26% increase year-on-year. Industrial rents performed strongly with Riyadh leading at 10.5% annual growth particularly in Taybah ( 21.7%) and Al Fawzan Industrial City ( 20.0%). Jeddah also saw 6.6% growth and Jeddah Islamic Port reached SAR 470 per sqm. High occupancy persisted across major markets including Riyadh at 90.0% Jeddah at 91.0% and Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) at 85.0% said JLL in its latest Market Dynamics reports that reveals comprehensive sector strength and strategic evolution. Riyadh s prime office market was exceptionally tight with just a 0.5%...
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A dynamic real estate landscape continued to unfold across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Q3 2025, catalysed by Vision 2030's transformative impact, according to property expert JLL.
Hospitality defied low season, with Kingdom-wide occupancy hitting 60.5%, up 1.4 percentage points, fueled by 14.3 million international visitors in H1 2025 and "Saudi Summer" drawing over 32 million tourists, a 26% increase year-on-year.
Industrial rents performed strongly, with Riyadh leading at 10.5% annual growth, particularly in Taybah (+21.7%) and Al Fawzan Industrial City (+20.0%). Jeddah also saw 6.6% growth, and Jeddah Islamic Port reached SAR 470 per sqm. High occupancy persisted across major markets, including Riyadh at 90.0%, Jeddah at 91.0%, and Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) at 85.0%, said JLL in its latest Market Dynamics reports that reveals comprehensive sector strength and strategic evolution.
Riyadh's prime office market was exceptionally tight with just a 0.5%...
DHG Properties a leading Swiss real estate developer with a major presence in the UAE has launched its latest premium residential development - Helvetia Marine - on Dubai Islands. This marks DHG s third project in Dubai under its Helvetia real estate brand extending Swiss excellence to one of the city s most exclusive emerging waterfront destinations and combining urban comfort with a refined coastal lifestyle. The development offers a curated mix of one- two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 802 sq ft to 2 592 sq ft alongside a limited collection of distinctive duplex and garden residences. The duplex apartments feature soaring 5m ceilings while the garden apartments offer private landscaped gardens that extend the home into lush outdoor greenery. Unveiling the project Blagoje Antic DHG Properties Chairman of the Board and CEO said: Dubai Islands offers a rare combination of the tranquillity of a coastal ...
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DHG Properties,, a leading Swiss real estate developer with a major presence in the UAE, has launched its latest premium residential development - Helvetia Marine - on Dubai Islands.
This marks DHG’s third project in Dubai under its Helvetia real estate brand, extending Swiss excellence to one of the city’s most exclusive emerging waterfront destinations, and combining urban comfort with a refined coastal lifestyle.
The development offers a curated mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, ranging from 802 sq ft to 2,592 sq ft, alongside a limited collection of distinctive duplex and garden residences.
The duplex apartments feature soaring 5m ceilings, while the garden apartments offer private landscaped gardens that extend the home into lush outdoor greenery.
Unveiling the project, Blagoje Antic, DHG Properties’ Chairman of the Board and CEO, said: "Dubai Islands offers a rare combination of the tranquillity of a coastal ...
Tomorrow World Group a global enterprise with a 20-year legacy in Dubai has announced its most ambitious chapter yet: an AED8 billion ( 2.2 billion) real estate development pipeline set to redefine the city s skyline from 2026 onward. This bold move marks the culmination of two decades of strategic foresight and positions Tomorrow World as a key player in shaping Dubai s urban future said a statement for the developer. Founded in 2002 as a trading pioneer Tomorrow World has evolved into a diversified powerhouse navigating global markets and investing across industries. After years of observing Dubai s real estate cycles and participating as a portfolio investor the company is now stepping forward as a developer with a vision to create projects that make sense for investors build long-term relationships and deliver uncompromised lifestyle exp...
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Tomorrow World Group – a global enterprise with a 20-year legacy in Dubai – has announced its most ambitious chapter yet: an AED8 billion ($2.2 billion) real estate development pipeline set to redefine the city’s skyline from 2026 onward.
This bold move marks the culmination of two decades of strategic foresight and positions Tomorrow World as a key player in shaping Dubai’s urban future, said a statement for the developer.
Founded in 2002 as a trading pioneer, Tomorrow World has evolved into a diversified powerhouse, navigating global markets and investing across industries.
After years of observing Dubai’s real estate cycles and participating as a portfolio investor, the company is now stepping forward as a developer with a vision to create projects that make sense for investors, build long-term relationships, and deliver uncompromised lifestyle exp...
Tomorrow World Group a global enterprise with a proud 20-year legacy in Dubai has announced its most ambitious chapter yet: an AED8 billion ( 2.18 billion) real estate development pipeline set to redefine the city s skyline from 2026 onward. This bold move marks the culmination of two decades of strategic foresight and positions Tomorrow World as a key player in shaping Dubai s urban future. Founded in 2002 as a trading pioneer Tomorrow World has evolved into a diversified powerhouse navigating global markets and investing across industries. After years of observing Dubai s real estate cycles and participating as a portfolio investor the company is now stepping forward as a developer with a vision to create projects that make sense for investors build long-term relationships and deliver uncompromised lifestyle experiences. The upcoming pipeline spanning more than 20 projects between 2026 and 2028 will include high-end waterfront residential communities and...
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Tomorrow World Group, a global enterprise with a proud 20-year legacy in Dubai, has announced its most ambitious chapter yet: an AED8 billion ($2.18 billion) real estate development pipeline set to redefine the city’s skyline from 2026 onward.
This bold move marks the culmination of two decades of strategic foresight and positions Tomorrow World as a key player in shaping Dubai’s urban future.
Founded in 2002 as a trading pioneer, Tomorrow World has evolved into a diversified powerhouse, navigating global markets and investing across industries. After years of observing Dubai’s real estate cycles and participating as a portfolio investor, the company is now stepping forward as a developer with a vision to create projects that make sense for investors, build long-term relationships, and deliver uncompromised lifestyle experiences.
The upcoming pipeline, spanning more than 20 projects between 2026 and 2028, will include high-end waterfront residential communities and...
Saudi Arabia s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has announced the launch of a new entity - Saudi Properties - that will serve as the official platform for all real estate ownership transactions by non-Saudis within the kingdom. This comes as part of the ongoing preparations for the Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law to enter into force in mid-January 2026. The Saudi Properties brand was first unveiled during REGA s participation in the Cityscape Global exhibition hosted in Riyadh last month. Saudi Properties aims to serve as the official gateway for all ownership processes. This includes browsing real estate opportunities communicating with developers submitting applications verifying eligibility and connecting with relevant entities within an integrated ecosystem. The REGA announcement marks a pivot...
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Saudi Arabia's Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has announced the launch of a new entity - Saudi Properties - that will serve as the official platform for all real estate ownership transactions by non-Saudis within the kingdom.
This comes as part of the ongoing preparations for the Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law to enter into force in mid-January 2026.
The Saudi Properties brand was first unveiled during REGA's participation in the "Cityscape Global" exhibition, hosted in Riyadh last month.
Saudi Properties aims to serve as the official gateway for all ownership processes. This includes browsing real estate opportunities, communicating with developers, submitting applications, verifying eligibility, and connecting with relevant entities within an integrated ecosystem.
The REGA announcement marks a pivot...
Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MISA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting direct investment. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the Bahraini-Saudi Coordination Council co-chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB and Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih Saudi Minister of Investment signed the MoU. Under the agreement Bahrain EDB and MISA will work together to enhance collaborative efforts in promoting direct investment through the exchange of statistical data on investment flows existing business prospects key policies legisla...
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Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MISA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting direct investment.
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the fourth meeting of the Bahraini-Saudi Coordination Council co-chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.
Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB, and Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Saudi Minister of Investment, signed the MoU.
Under the agreement, Bahrain EDB and MISA will work together to enhance collaborative efforts in promoting direct investment through the exchange of statistical data on investment flows, existing business prospects, key policies, legisla...
Over half of Dubai property deals are cash based keeping market stable amid global monetary shifts says a new report. Dubai s real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience underpinned by strong fundamentals. Disciplined regulation liquidity strength and a high share of cash-based transactions have helped the city maintain stability even as international investors adjust to a more selective growth environment according to an analysis by Elite Merit Real Estate. In H2 2025 an estimated 54% of residential property transactions were cash-based highlighting that liquidity-driven purchases continue to dominate and insulate the market from global interest rate fluctuations. After two years of record-high borrowing costs globally central banks in the US and Europe have signalled a cautious shift toward easing with the average US 30-year mortgage rate falling to around 6.2% its lowest level since early 2023 and European borrowing costs also tren...
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Over half of Dubai property deals are cash based, keeping market stable amid global monetary shifts, says a new report.
Dubai’s real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience, underpinned by strong fundamentals. Disciplined regulation, liquidity strength, and a high share of cash-based transactions have helped the city maintain stability even as international investors adjust to a more selective growth environment, according to an analysis by Elite Merit Real Estate.
In H2 2025, an estimated 54% of residential property transactions were cash-based, highlighting that liquidity-driven purchases continue to dominate and insulate the market from global interest rate fluctuations.
After two years of record-high borrowing costs globally, central banks in the US and Europe have signalled a cautious shift toward easing, with the average US 30-year mortgage rate falling to around 6.2% — its lowest level since early 2023 — and European borrowing costs also tren...
Glenwood Private Equity a leading Korea-based investment firm and Mubadala Investment Company an Abu Dhabi-based global investor and other co-investors announced the closing of their co-investment in NanoH2O Co (formerly known as LG Water Solutions and a division of LG Chem). All closing conditions and regulatory approvals have been met. NanoH2O was established as a division of LG Chem in 2014 and became an independent company this year. Headquartered in Seoul Korea the company is a leading global provider of reverse osmosis membranes for desalination and the treatment of brackish water widely recognised as the most energy-efficient method for large-scale desalination compared to thermal processes. With over 95% of its revenue generated outside Korea the company serves a diverse range of municipal and industrial customers worldwide addressing the growing global demand for clean water. Our investment in NanoH2O reflects Glenwood s strong ...
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Glenwood Private Equity, a leading Korea-based investment firm, and Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, and other co-investors announced the closing of their co-investment in NanoH2O Co (formerly known as LG Water Solutions and a division of LG Chem).
All closing conditions and regulatory approvals have been met.
NanoH2O was established as a division of LG Chem in 2014 and became an independent company this year. Headquartered in Seoul, Korea, the company is a leading global provider of reverse osmosis membranes for desalination and the treatment of brackish water, widely recognised as the most energy-efficient method for large-scale desalination compared to thermal processes.
With over 95% of its revenue generated outside Korea, the company serves a diverse range of municipal and industrial customers worldwide, addressing the growing global demand for clean water.
“Our investment in NanoH2O reflects Glenwood’s strong ...
The UAE s new 1 billion investment portfolio in Yemen will help provide between two and three million homes with clean energy through solar and wind projects said Ali Alshimmari Managing Director and CEO of Global South Utilities (GSU). He noted that the portfolio is expected to create more than 6 000 direct and indirect jobs in the Yemeni market and deliver major environmental gains including reducing over 17 million tonnes of carbon emissions and saving more than 1.25 billion kWh of conventional fuel consumption equivalent to more than 330 million litres of diesel. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) Alshimmari said the company outlined during the Yemen First National Energy Conference a practical plan to rebuild the country s electricity sector on modern and scalable foundations. Stable power he stressed is not merely a technical service but an economic driver that enables hospitals schools and industry to operate efficiently. He said the co...
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The UAE’s new $1 billion investment portfolio in Yemen will help provide between two and three million homes with clean energy through solar and wind projects, said Ali Alshimmari, Managing Director and CEO of Global South Utilities (GSU).
He noted that the portfolio is expected to create more than 6,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Yemeni market and deliver major environmental gains, including reducing over 17 million tonnes of carbon emissions and saving more than 1.25 billion kWh of conventional fuel consumption, equivalent to more than 330 million litres of diesel.
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Alshimmari said the company outlined during the Yemen First National Energy Conference a practical plan to rebuild the country’s electricity sector on modern and scalable foundations. Stable power, he stressed, is not merely a technical service but an economic driver that enables hospitals, schools and industry to operate efficiently.
He said the co...
BlueFive Investments Holding (BlueFive Capital) has announced that it has executed a non-binding offer for a proposed investment in Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Company. The offer was disclosed by GGI to the Saudi Stock Exchange and outlines a two-part transaction designed to strengthen the company s financial foundation. The proposed transaction involves a capital reduction to reduce GGI s accumulated losses and a capital increase. Under this BlueFive or a subsidiary will subscribe to the new shares for cash at a price of SAR10 per share with a suspension of pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders. This structure is intended to help clean up the Company s balance sheet and provide substantial new capital for its operations and growth strategy. Hazem Ben-Gacem Founder and Chief Executive of BlueFive Capital said: We are pleased to propose this investment in GGI which is designed to reset the company s financial ...
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BlueFive Investments Holding (BlueFive Capital) has announced that it has executed a non-binding offer for a proposed investment in Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Company.
The offer was disclosed by GGI to the Saudi Stock Exchange and outlines a two-part transaction designed to strengthen the company's financial foundation.
The proposed transaction involves a capital reduction to reduce GGI's accumulated losses, and a capital increase.
Under this, BlueFive or a subsidiary will subscribe to the new shares for cash at a price of SAR10 per share, with a suspension of pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders.
This structure is intended to help clean up the Company's balance sheet and provide substantial new capital for its operations and growth strategy.
Hazem Ben-Gacem, Founder and Chief Executive of BlueFive Capital, said: "We are pleased to propose this investment in GGI, which is designed to reset the company's financial ...
Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding today (November 26) announced a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners (WLP) joining a consortium of existing investors in the compan This investment marks Modon s first direct investment in an equestrian led development in the US complementing its existing global portfolio and reinforcing its strategy to partner with leading international organisations in expanding its presence across ultra-luxury destination developments. Modon s investment will support the long-term development of Wellington International equestrian showgrounds and deliver a landmark ultra-luxury real estate development featuring high-end residences a boutique hotel a commercial marketplace and a championship golf course located in Wellington Florida a global icon of equestrian sport. The partnership further strengthens Modon s position as a globally recognised investor in large-scale high-value real estate and lifestyle projects....
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Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding today (November 26) announced a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners (WLP), joining a consortium of existing investors in the compan
This investment marks Modon’s first direct investment in an equestrian led development in the US, complementing its existing global portfolio, and reinforcing its strategy to partner with leading international organisations in expanding its presence across ultra-luxury destination developments.
Modon’s investment will support the long-term development of Wellington International equestrian showgrounds and deliver a landmark ultra-luxury real estate development featuring high-end residences, a boutique hotel, a commercial marketplace and a championship golf course located in Wellington, Florida – a global icon of equestrian sport.
The partnership further strengthens Modon’s position as a globally recognised investor in large-scale, high-value real estate and lifestyle projects....
Bahrain has announced a reduction in the minimum real estate investment required for the Golden Residency from BD200 000 ( 530 494) to BD130 000 ( 344 821). The step is expected to increase demand for high-end properties in a competitive market while maintaining the high standards of the Golden Residency Programme which forms part of a broader national strategy to enhance Bahrain s appeal as a regional hub for long-term residency business and investment said the Nationality Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Ministry of Interior. By lowering the investment threshold Bahrain aims to stimulate growth in the real estate sector and enable a wider segment of foreign investors to benefit from Bahrain s high living standards and attractive property market. The step aligns with national efforts to promote sustainable investment support economic growth and attract international expertise seeking stability and opportunities in the GCC said a Bahrain News A...
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Bahrain has announced a reduction in the minimum real estate investment required for the Golden Residency from BD200,000 ($530,494) to BD130,000 ($344,821).
The step is expected to increase demand for high-end properties in a competitive market, while maintaining the high standards of the Golden Residency Programme, which forms part of a broader national strategy to enhance Bahrain’s appeal as a regional hub for long-term residency, business and investment, said the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) at the Ministry of Interior.
By lowering the investment threshold, Bahrain aims to stimulate growth in the real estate sector and enable a wider segment of foreign investors to benefit from Bahrain’s high living standards and attractive property market. The step aligns with national efforts to promote sustainable investment, support economic growth and attract international expertise seeking stability and opportunities in the GCC, said a Bahrain News A...
Stake a curated and global digital real estate investment platform has reinforced its position as a pioneer in end-to-end digital ownership innovation servicing and property management through its latest investment product StakeOne. StakeOne transforms how individuals buy own and manage full properties in the UAE delivering an all-in-one fully managed ownership experience built for today s investors. Traditional real estate transactions demand months of viewings paperwork and follow-ups then leave buyers to handle furnishing financing and rentals on their own. StakeOne removes that friction entirely combining acquisition management and exit into one seamless digital platform the company said. StakeOne redefines what it means for investors to own a full property in Dubai not just investing in an asset but gaining a long-term partner who manages it end-to-end; from financing furnishing leasing and selling so investors can focus on returns. ...
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Stake, a curated and global digital real estate investment platform, has reinforced its position as a pioneer in end-to-end digital ownership innovation, servicing, and property management through its latest investment product, StakeOne.
StakeOne transforms how individuals buy, own, and manage full properties in the UAE, delivering an all-in-one, fully managed ownership experience built for today’s investors. Traditional real estate transactions demand months of viewings, paperwork, and follow-ups, then leave buyers to handle furnishing, financing, and rentals on their own. StakeOne removes that friction entirely, combining acquisition, management, and exit into one seamless digital platform, the company said.
StakeOne redefines what it means for investors to own a full property in Dubai, not just investing in an asset but gaining a long-term partner who manages it end-to-end; from financing, furnishing, leasing and selling, so investors can focus on returns. ...
The wellness economy has officially reached a staggering new peak hitting 6.8 trillion globally and cementing its position as a major economic force that now eclipses traditional tourism sports and IT sectors. New research shared at the recently concluded Global Wellness Summit 2025 in Dubai reveals that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is playing a key role posting annual gains of 7.2 per cent over the last five years. The industry is predicted to maintain this acceleration with Global Wellness Institute (GWI) forecasting the global wellness market will reach nearly 10 trillion by 2029. The Middle East s strong performance is no accident; it is fuelled by national strategies that view wellness and preventive healthcare as integral to economic diversification aligning directly with Vision 2030 Vision 2040 and similar national roadmaps. Wellness is emerging as a prime sector for new revenue streams. Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 has go...
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The wellness economy has officially reached a staggering new peak, hitting $6.8 trillion globally and cementing its position as a major economic force that now eclipses traditional tourism, sports and IT sectors. New research shared at the recently concluded Global Wellness Summit 2025 in Dubai reveals that the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is playing a key role, posting annual gains of 7.2 per cent over the last five years.
The industry is predicted to maintain this acceleration, with Global Wellness Institute (GWI) forecasting the global wellness market will reach nearly $10 trillion by 2029.
The Middle East's strong performance is no accident; it is fuelled by national strategies that view wellness and preventive healthcare as integral to economic diversification, aligning directly with Vision 2030, Vision 2040 and similar national roadmaps.
Wellness is emerging as a prime sector for new revenue streams. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has go...
The inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh has closed the books on an extraordinary week cementing its position as the premier global platform for investment technology and strategic collaboration. The event delivered a potent mix of massive deal flow transformative brand debuts and global policy initiatives all signalling a new aggressive roadmap for the future of tourism. The most immediate impact of the Summit was financial. TOURISE announced that it had catalysed investment portfolios totalling 113 billion. This milestone underscores the event s mission to unlock high-value deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders across tourism technology and investment. Investment Saudi Arabia s commitment to building its domestic tourism and hospitality infrastructure was further solidified by several key investment announcements. RUA Al Madinah Holding (a PIF subsidiary) signed two strategic hospitality agreements worth a ...
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The inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh has closed the books on an extraordinary week, cementing its position as the premier global platform for investment, technology and strategic collaboration. The event delivered a potent mix of massive deal flow, transformative brand debuts, and global policy initiatives, all signalling a new, aggressive roadmap for the future of tourism.
The most immediate impact of the Summit was financial. TOURISE announced that it had catalysed investment portfolios totalling $113 billion. This milestone underscores the event's mission to unlock high-value deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders across tourism, technology, and investment.
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Saudi Arabia's commitment to building its domestic tourism and hospitality infrastructure was further solidified by several key investment announcements.
RUA Al Madinah Holding (a PIF subsidiary) signed two strategic hospitality agreements worth a ...
Kanoo Real Estate a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group has signed an agreement with Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BCFC) to launch its new branch at Sitra Service Station within the company branch network aimed at delivering top-tier financial services to customers visiting the station. The signing ceremony took place at the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group s headquarters Kanoo Tower with the presence of Talal Fawzi Kanoo Chairman of Kanoo Real Estate Abdulla Bukhowa CEO of Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company alongside Mohamed Abdulelah Al Kooheji Group CEO of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group Mohsin Haji acting CEO of Kanoo Real Estate and Mr. Mohamed Jehad BuKamal Deputy CEO of Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company. Kanoo said: This collaboration marks an important step in our efforts to make Sitra Service Station a vibrant hub offering a wide range of services across automotive financial retail and F&B sectors. Bahrain Credit has built ...
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Kanoo Real Estate, a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, has signed an agreement with Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BCFC) to launch its new branch at Sitra Service Station within the company branch network, aimed at delivering top-tier financial services to customers visiting the station.
The signing ceremony took place at the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group’s headquarters, Kanoo Tower, with the presence of Talal Fawzi Kanoo, Chairman of Kanoo Real Estate, Abdulla Bukhowa, CEO of Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, alongside Mohamed Abdulelah Al Kooheji, Group CEO of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, Mohsin Haji, acting CEO of Kanoo Real Estate and Mr. Mohamed Jehad BuKamal, Deputy CEO of Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company.
Kanoo said: “This collaboration marks an important step in our efforts to make Sitra Service Station a vibrant hub offering a wide range of services across automotive, financial, retail and F&B sectors. Bahrain Credit has built ...
Marriott International has reached a milestone of 100 combined open and pipeline hotels in Saudi Arabia following the signing of an agreement with a fund managed by SEDCO Capital for a 1 100 room Courtyard by Marriott in Makkah. The property will be situated within the Holy City s landmark Masar destination which is owned developed and operated by Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction. Expected to open in 2030 Courtyard by Marriott Makkah Masar is anticipated to deliver the brand s signature blend of exceptional hospitality modern comfort and purposeful design. Achieving the 100-property milestone in Saudi Arabia underscores Marriott s commitment to one of the world s most dynamic hospitality markets said Jerome Briet Chief Development Officer Europe Middle East & Africa Marriott International....
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Marriott International has reached a milestone of 100 combined open and pipeline hotels in Saudi Arabia following the signing of an agreement with a fund managed by SEDCO Capital for a 1,100 room Courtyard by Marriott in Makkah.
The property will be
situated within the Holy City’s landmark Masar destination which is owned,
developed and operated by Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction.
Expected to open in
2030, Courtyard by Marriott Makkah Masar is anticipated to deliver the brand’s
signature blend of exceptional hospitality, modern comfort and purposeful
design.
“Achieving the 100-property milestone in Saudi Arabia underscores Marriott’s commitment to one of the world’s most dynamic hospitality markets,” said Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International....
Invictus Investment Company a leading agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa today announced it has secured a financing package from the Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) to scale up its agro-food operations across Africa. The financing package is structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility and will support Invictus Investment s expansion into new African markets while also strengthening its working capital position as it continues to scale its operations said the company. The deal builds on Invictus Investment s existing partnership with MCB and reflects a shared commitment to advancing food security and trade flows into within and out of Africa. The debt facility will provide the funding flexibility needed to expand Invictus Investment s footprint in processing logistics and distribution. It will also support the growth and consolidation of a portfolio of value-added resilient food and FMCG assets across the African conti...
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Invictus Investment Company, a leading agro-food enterprise in the Middle East and Africa, today announced it has secured a financing package from the Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB), to scale up its agro-food operations across Africa.
The financing package is structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility and will support Invictus Investment’s expansion into new African markets while also strengthening its working capital position as it continues to scale its operations, said the company.
The deal builds on Invictus Investment’s existing partnership with MCB and reflects a shared commitment to advancing food security and trade flows into, within and out of Africa. The debt facility will provide the funding flexibility needed to expand Invictus Investment’s footprint in processing, logistics and distribution. It will also support the growth and consolidation of a portfolio of value-added, resilient food and FMCG assets across the African conti...
Cheval Collection the UK-based award-winning luxury hospitality company specialising in top quality serviced apartments has signed an agreement with KSA s Ladun Investment Company to open a second site in Riyadh Saudi Arabia further strengthening the group s presence in the Kingdom. Set to open in 2028 the new-build property will operate under the Cheval Maison brand with around 150 luxury contemporary studios one-bed and two-bed apartments with a focus on long-stay and residential. There will also be a gym and pool with public memberships available along with a selection of food and beverage outlets. Construction is expected to begin in 2026. Located close to King Salman Park Cheval Maison Sulaymaniyah will join Cheval Collection s growing Middle East portfolio which currently comprises Cheval Maison The Palm Dubai which opened in 2023 Cheval Maison Expo City Dubai which opened in March this year and Cheval Ladun Living in Riyadh also own...
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Cheval Collection, the UK-based, award-winning luxury hospitality company specialising in top quality serviced apartments, has signed an agreement with KSA’s Ladun Investment Company to open a second site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, further strengthening the group’s presence in the Kingdom.
Set to open in 2028, the new-build property will operate under the Cheval Maison brand, with around 150 luxury, contemporary studios, one-bed and two-bed apartments, with a focus on long-stay and residential. There will also be a gym and pool, with public memberships available, along with a selection of food and beverage outlets. Construction is expected to begin in 2026.
Located close to King Salman Park, Cheval Maison – Sulaymaniyah will join Cheval Collection’s growing Middle East portfolio, which currently comprises Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai, which opened in 2023, Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai, which opened in March this year, and Cheval Ladun Living in Riyadh – also own...
Monolith Arabia a Saudi UK and US based real estate investment and development platform has announced an SAR7 billion ( 1.87 billion) investment pipeline focused on next-generation hospitality wellness and residential destinations across Riyadh Madinah and Asir. The platform headquartered between Riyadh London and Boca Raton (Florida) connects US and UK investors with Middle East growth markets and is expanding international participation through a cross-border capital structure. Monolith Arabia also confirmed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) which establishes a framework for collaboration and ministerial support as the company advances institutional-grade assets aligned with Vision 2030 including tourism expansion sustainable development job creation and foreign direct investment the group said. Our partnership with MISA reflects a shared commitment to long-term...
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Monolith Arabia, a Saudi, UK, and US–based real estate investment and development platform, has announced an SAR7 billion ($1.87 billion) investment pipeline focused on next-generation hospitality, wellness, and residential destinations across Riyadh, Madinah, and Asir.
The platform, headquartered between Riyadh, London, and Boca Raton (Florida), connects US and UK investors with Middle East growth markets and is expanding international participation through a cross-border capital structure.
Monolith Arabia also confirmed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA), which establishes a framework for collaboration and ministerial support as the company advances institutional-grade assets aligned with Vision 2030, including tourism expansion, sustainable development, job creation, and foreign direct investment, the group said.
“Our partnership with MISA reflects a shared commitment to long-term...
Leading real estate industry expert JLL has announced the launch of its Real Estate Knowledge Hub in Saudi Arabia a pioneering initiative designed to cultivate a skilled workforce and advance professional expertise within the kingdom s rapidly evolving real estate sector. The Hub offers its clients curated practical training and presentations that help to connect theoretical rigor with JLL s practical industry-specific expertise tailored to meet the unique needs of clients and their teams. The launch comes at a crucial time for the region s real estate market which boasts a robust 1.5 trillion project pipeline across the kingdom. Alongside this growth there is continued focus on workforce development and capacity building. The JLL Real Estate Knowledge Hub directly addresses this by providing a solid understanding of fundamental concepts and equipping professionals with the practical knowledge and skills required to navigate the complexities of the mark...
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Leading real estate industry expert JLL has announced the launch of its Real Estate Knowledge Hub in Saudi Arabia, a pioneering initiative designed to cultivate a skilled workforce and advance professional expertise within the kingdom’s rapidly evolving real estate sector.
The Hub offers its clients curated practical training and presentations that help to connect theoretical rigor with JLL’s practical, industry-specific expertise, tailored to meet the unique needs of clients and their teams.
The launch comes at a crucial time for the region’s real estate market, which boasts a robust $1.5 trillion project pipeline across the kingdom. Alongside this growth, there is continued focus on workforce development and capacity building.
The JLL Real Estate Knowledge Hub directly addresses this by providing a solid understanding of fundamental concepts and equipping professionals with the practical knowledge and skills required to navigate the complexities of the mark...
The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) announced at COP30 the expansion of its annual investment target for renewable energy transmission and storage systems from 117 billion to 148 billion. The coalition of 73 members now foresees a project pipeline worth 1 trillion by 2030. The initiative brings together the world s leading power utilities and electricity service companies to promote clean energy solutions. During the event held in the Blue Zone the governments of Germany and the UK seven multilateral funds and other institutions endorsed the report by the Green Grids Initiative Climate Finance Principles for Grids . The document highlights that current climate finance rules exclude more than 60 per cent of the world s energy transmission and storage network projects. p class= MsoNormal...
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The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) announced at COP30 the expansion of its annual investment target for renewable energy transmission and storage systems from $117 billion to $148 billion.
The coalition of 73
members now foresees a project pipeline worth $1 trillion by 2030.
The initiative brings
together the world’s leading power utilities and electricity service companies
to promote clean energy solutions.
During the event held
in the Blue Zone, the governments of Germany and the UK, seven multilateral
funds, and other institutions endorsed the report by the Green Grids
Initiative, Climate Finance Principles for Grids.
The document
highlights that current climate finance rules exclude more than 60 per cent of
the world’s energy transmission and storage network projects.
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) convened the Sixth High-Level Meeting of the Opec GECF Energy Dialogue at the Opec Secretariat in Vienna. The meeting further strengthened cooperation between the world s leading oil- and gas-exporting country organisations noted the record level of oil and gas consumption and the positive prospects and underscored the pressing need for timely sustained and long-term investment in hydrocarbons. Co-chaired by Haitham Al Ghais Opec Secretary General and Mohamed Hamel GECF Secretary General the meeting reviewed oil and gas market developments long-term outlooks energy data collaboration and joint activities leading up to and during COP30 Al Ghais highlighted the continued growth in global demand for hydrocarbons. /...
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The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) convened the Sixth High-Level Meeting of the Opec–GECF Energy Dialogue at the Opec Secretariat in Vienna.
The meeting further
strengthened cooperation between the world’s leading oil- and gas-exporting
country organisations, noted the record level of oil and gas consumption and
the positive prospects, and underscored the pressing need for timely, sustained
and long-term investment in hydrocarbons.
Co-chaired by Haitham
Al Ghais, Opec Secretary General, and Mohamed Hamel, GECF Secretary
General, the meeting reviewed oil and gas market developments, long-term
outlooks, energy data collaboration, and joint activities leading up to, and
during COP30
Al Ghais highlighted the continued growth in global demand for hydrocarbons.
Cityscape Bahrain 2025 returns later this month with its most ambitious edition to date bringing the kingdom s real estate community together for five days of investment activity project showcases and sector dialogue. Running from November 25 to 29 under the theme Elevate Your Lifestyle this year s event brings over consumption 60 leading exhibitors to Exhibition World Bahrain attracting over 12 000 visitors ranging from investors and developers to homebuyers and regional decision-makers. Cityscape Bahrain s strong partner lineup reflects growing confidence in the kingdom s real estate market. BBK joins as Official Banking Partner alongside Durrat Al Bahrain as Gold Sponsor and Jotun as Networking Partner underscoring the event s growing role as a platform for investment and innovation. Across the exhibition floor visitors will experience a diverse showcase of residential commercial and mixed-use developments from major players including including Bahr...
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Cityscape Bahrain 2025 returns later this month with its most ambitious edition to date, bringing the kingdom’s real estate community together for five days of investment activity, project showcases, and sector dialogue.
Running from November 25 to 29 under the theme ‘Elevate Your Lifestyle’, this year’s event brings over consumption 60 leading exhibitors to Exhibition World Bahrain, attracting over 12,000 visitors ranging from investors and developers to homebuyers and regional decision-makers.
Cityscape Bahrain’s strong partner lineup reflects growing confidence in the kingdom’s real estate market. BBK joins as Official Banking Partner, alongside Durrat Al Bahrain as Gold Sponsor, and Jotun as Networking Partner, underscoring the event’s growing role as a platform for investment and innovation.
Across the exhibition floor, visitors will experience a diverse showcase of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments from major players including including Bahr...
Dubai s property market continued to demonstrate resilience in October 2025 with rising sales values and steady leasing activity reflecting sustained buyer and tenant confidence according to betterhomes research. The city recorded 18 339 sales transactions totalling AED46.47 billion in October. While transaction volumes eased 1.7% month-on-month (MoM) total sales value rose 4.2% signalling ongoing demand at higher price points and strong investor confidence. Off-plan sales led activity accounting for 69% of transactions while secondary market activity held a 31% share. Top-performing developers by off-plan sales value included Binghatti (AED3 billion) followed by Meeras Damac Properties and Emaar. In the title-deed segment Emaar topped the list with AED4.99 billion in sales reflecting its dominance in Dubai s property landscape. Buyer leads at betterhomes rose 1% MoM supported by an 11% increase in villa interest despite a 16% decline in townhouse dema...
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Dubai’s property market continued to demonstrate resilience in October 2025, with rising sales values and steady leasing activity reflecting sustained buyer and tenant confidence, according to betterhomes research.
The city recorded 18,339 sales transactions totalling AED46.47 billion in October. While transaction volumes eased 1.7% month-on-month (MoM), total sales value rose 4.2%, signalling ongoing demand at higher price points and strong investor confidence.
Off-plan sales led activity, accounting for 69% of transactions, while secondary market activity held a 31% share. Top-performing developers by off-plan sales value included Binghatti (AED3 billion), followed by Meeras, Damac Properties, and Emaar. In the title-deed segment, Emaar topped the list with AED4.99 billion in sales, reflecting its dominance in Dubai’s property landscape.
Buyer leads at betterhomes rose 1% MoM, supported by an 11% increase in villa interest, despite a 16% decline in townhouse dema...
US direct investment in Dubai reached AED14.3 billion ( 3.89 billion) in the first half of 2025 which is double of the total US investment in the emirate during 2024 Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah President and CEO of Dubai Chambers has said. Participating in a panel session at the Dubai Business Forum USA in New York he said the investment is an indicator of Dubai s growing appeal as a global investment hub for the American business community said a WAM news agency report. He noted that Dubai serves as a vital centre for American companies seeking expansion into high-potential global markets particularly in Africa. Dubai s non-oil trade with African countries reached AED354.5 billion in 2024 34 percent higher than the United States trade with Africa during the same year which amounted to AED264.2 billion. This positions Dubai as a gateway for American companies aiming to enter African markets he said. Lootah added that Dubai s exports an...
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US direct investment in Dubai reached AED14.3 billion ($3.89 billion) in the first half of 2025, which is double of the total US investment in the emirate during 2024, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, has said.
Participating in a panel session at the Dubai Business Forum – USA in New York, he said the investment is an indicator of Dubai's growing appeal as a global investment hub for the American business community, said a WAM news agency report.
He noted that Dubai serves as a vital centre for American companies seeking expansion into high-potential global markets, particularly in Africa.
Dubai’s non-oil trade with African countries reached AED354.5 billion in 2024, 34 percent higher than the United States’ trade with Africa during the same year, which amounted to AED264.2 billion. This positions Dubai as a gateway for American companies aiming to enter African markets, he said.
Lootah added that Dubai’s exports an...
RX a global leader in events and exhibitions and the organiser of the industry flagship MIPIM has announced it is debuting a new show MIPIM Middle East next year. To be held at the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh Saudi Arabia on October 20 and 21 2026 MIPIM Middle East will bring together the international real estate and investment community with key policy makers and project owners from across the Middle East attracting the global capital needed to realise the region s ambitious development visions. Known as the global urban festival MIPIM has a long-established history as the international real estate industry s pre-eminent trade show and conference attracting over 20 000 delegates from around 100 countries. Ever year its flagship event in Cannes and sister event MIPIM Asia held in Hong Kong connect global real estate leaders and policymakers with the largest global network of investors - representing over 4 trillion in assets looking to dep...
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RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions and the organiser of the industry flagship MIPIM, has announced it is debuting a new show, MIPIM Middle East, next year.
To be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 20 and 21, 2026,
MIPIM Middle East will bring together the international real estate and investment community with key policy makers and project owners from across the Middle East, attracting the global capital needed to realise the region’s ambitious development visions.
Known as the global urban festival, MIPIM has a long-established history as the international real estate industry’s pre-eminent trade show and conference, attracting over 20,000 delegates from around 100 countries.
Ever year its flagship event in Cannes and sister event MIPIM Asia, held in Hong Kong, connect global real estate leaders and policymakers with the largest global network of investors - representing over $4 trillion in assets looking to dep...
Ahead of the G20 Summit the G20 African Energy Investment Forum hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) will convene top global and African energy and finance leaders to discuss how investment innovation and partnerships can unlock Africa s energy potential and drive sustainable economic growth. Scheduled for November 21 in Johannesburg the program me will feature a series of high-level fireside chats examining the role of international capital development finance and local expertise in transforming Africa s energy landscape in line with G20 priorities on infrastructure energy security and private-sector mobil is ation. Highlighting deepening ties ...
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Ahead of the G20
Summit, the G20 African Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy
Chamber (AEC), will convene top global and African energy and finance leaders to
discuss how investment, innovation and partnerships can unlock Africa’s
energy potential and drive sustainable economic growth. Scheduled for
November 21 in Johannesburg, the programme will feature a series of high-level fireside
chats examining the role of international capital, development finance and
local expertise in transforming Africa’s energy landscape, in line with G20
priorities on infrastructure, energy security and private-sector mobilisation. TOURISE summit sparks $113bn investment waveTOURISE a global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism announced on Tuesday that it has catalysed investment portfolios totalling 113 billion at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. The milestone reflects TOURISE s mission to unlock high value deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders across tourism technology investment and sustainability to set a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of global tourism it said. The announced portfolio investments span the full breadth of the visitor economy: luxury retail next generation hotel accommodation large scale integrated experience led developments wellness destination and lifestyle offerings talent development and AI powered platforms. Collectively these commitments set a new standard for what s possible and what s required to meet future tourism needs and redesign the traveller journey TOURISE said. Some of the international and local companies who announced their portfolios... Read MoreTOURISE summit sparks $113bn investment wave
TOURISE, a global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced on Tuesday that it has catalysed investment portfolios totalling $113 billion at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. The milestone reflects TOURISE’s mission to unlock high‑value deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders across tourism, technology, investment, and sustainability to set a shared roadmap for the next 50 years of global tourism, it said. The announced portfolio investments span the full breadth of the visitor economy: luxury retail, next‑generation hotel accommodation, large‑scale integrated, experience‑led developments, wellness, destination and lifestyle offerings, talent development, and AI‑powered platforms. Collectively, these commitments set a new standard for what’s possible, and what’s required, to meet future tourism needs and redesign the traveller journey, TOURISE said. Some of the international and local companies who announced their portfolios... Global experts discuss future of investment strategies at Bahrain eventGlobal financial leaders and senior executives gathered today (November 11) at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel for an exclusive executive roundtable titled Global and American Investment Outlook: Strategic Financial Leadership for Sustainable Growth in the GCC MENA and Beyond. The event hosted by EMIC Training in collaboration with Bentley University provided a platform for a dialogue on the future of investment strategies financial governance and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving global economy said the organisers. The discussion offered dual perspectives - global and American - on how financial leadership can enable corporate strategy amid shifting market forces geopolitical uncertainty and the technological transformation of capital markets. Marwan Matar Managing Director of EMIC Training said: This dialogue reflects the region s growing influence in global capital markets. By connecting US and international perspectives we re helping financial l... Read MoreGlobal experts discuss future of investment strategies at Bahrain event
Global financial leaders and senior executives gathered today (November 11) at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel for an exclusive executive roundtable titled “Global and American Investment Outlook: Strategic Financial Leadership for Sustainable Growth in the GCC, MENA, and Beyond.” The event, hosted by EMIC Training in collaboration with Bentley University, provided a platform for a dialogue on the future of investment strategies, financial governance, and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving global economy, said the organisers. The discussion offered dual perspectives - global and American - on how financial leadership can enable corporate strategy amid shifting market forces, geopolitical uncertainty and the technological transformation of capital markets. Marwan Matar, Managing Director of EMIC Training, said: "This dialogue reflects the region’s growing influence in global capital markets. By connecting US and international perspectives, we’re helping financial l... Rafal Real Estate, Rove Hotels to develop Rove properties in RiyadhRafal Real Estate Development Company Riyadh-based developer and Rove Hotels announced a strategic partnership to develop multiple Rove Hotels properties in the Saudi capital. The signing ceremony which took place in Riyadh officially marks the Rove brand s expansion into the Saudi Arabian market with plans for future cities to follow. Rove Hotels is a dynamic award-winning lifestyle brand that has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands in the Middle East. Born in Dubai as a joint venture between Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding Rove already boasts over 8 000 keys open or under development. The brand is defined by its smart vibrant design seamless and fuss-free service culture and a robust commitment to sustainability appealing to the modern traveller seeking both style and substance. Under the agreement the ... Read MoreRafal Real Estate, Rove Hotels to develop Rove properties in Riyadh
Rafal Real Estate Development Company, Riyadh-based developer, and Rove Hotels announced a strategic partnership to develop multiple Rove Hotels properties in the Saudi capital. The signing ceremony, which took place in
Riyadh, officially marks the Rove brand's expansion into the Saudi Arabian
market, with plans for future cities to follow. Rove Hotels is a
dynamic, award-winning lifestyle brand that has rapidly emerged as one of the
fastest-growing hospitality brands in the Middle East. Born in Dubai as a joint
venture between Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding, Rove already boasts over 8,000
keys open or under development. The brand is defined by its smart, vibrant
design, seamless and fuss-free service culture, and a robust commitment to
sustainability, appealing to the modern traveller seeking both style and
substance. Under the agreement, the ... Abu Dhabi Investment Office enters 29 partnerships for autonomous mobilityAbu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced 29 commercial deployment agreements for autonomous mobility technologies on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit held as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW). Marking a decisive moment in global smart mobility the landmark deals secured by ADIO with partnerships involving K2 LODD Autonomous (LODD) Autologix Sinaha TractEasy MLG and Space42 establish the capital as among the first cities globally to introduce an integrated multi-modal autonomous regulatory and infrastructure environment that enables companies to transition from the pilot phase to commercial deployment. Attracting inward investment and partnerships and with testing grounds to take technology to full-scale commercialisation Abu Dhabi has become a global destination for next-generation companies in the autonomous sector seeking to set up innovate test and scale their technologies. The 29 commercial agreements... Read MoreAbu Dhabi Investment Office enters 29 partnerships for autonomous mobility
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has announced 29 commercial deployment agreements for autonomous mobility technologies on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit, held as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week (ADAW). Marking a decisive moment in global smart mobility, the landmark deals, secured by ADIO with partnerships involving K2, LODD Autonomous (LODD), Autologix, Sinaha, TractEasy, MLG and Space42, establish the capital as among the first cities globally to introduce an integrated, multi-modal autonomous regulatory and infrastructure environment that enables companies to transition from the pilot phase to commercial deployment. Attracting inward investment and partnerships, and with testing grounds to take technology to full-scale commercialisation, Abu Dhabi has become a global destination for next-generation companies in the autonomous sector seeking to set up, innovate, test and scale their technologies. The 29 commercial agreements... Meta unveils $600bn US investment in AI Data Center expansionMeta Platforms has announced plans to invest 600 billion across the US over the coming years to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and data center infrastructure one of the largest capital commitments ever made by a US technology company. The multi-year initiative will accelerate construction of hyperscale data centers designed to power Meta s next generation of AI systems virtual platforms and immersive technologies. According to CEO Mark Zuckerberg the company is front-loading compute capacity to prepare for the most optimistic cases in AI development. Meta s move underscores how the race to secure compute and data infrastructure has become central to leadership in AI. The plan includes billions in new facilities across several US states including a 27 billion financing agreement with Blue Owl Capital for a Louisiana site and a 1.5 billion data center investment in Texas. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world s digital infrastructure an... Read MoreMeta unveils $600bn US investment in AI Data Center expansion
Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest $600 billion across the US over the coming years to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and data center infrastructure — one of the largest capital commitments ever made by a US technology company. The multi-year initiative will accelerate construction of hyperscale data centers designed to power Meta’s next generation of AI systems, virtual platforms, and immersive technologies. According to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the company is “front-loading compute capacity to prepare for the most optimistic cases in AI development.” Meta’s move underscores how the race to secure compute and data infrastructure has become central to leadership in AI. The plan includes billions in new facilities across several US states, including a $27 billion financing agreement with Blue Owl Capital for a Louisiana site and a $1.5 billion data center investment in Texas. “Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world’s digital infrastructure, an... Cityscape Global to feature projects from over 200 developersCityscape Global 2025 will welcome world leading developers at the forefront of sustainability and smart city technology when the event opens its doors on November 17 in Riyadh. Ambitious projects such as NHC Diriyah Company ROSHN New Murabba Qiddiya City Rua Alharam Almakki co NEOM KAFD Red Sea Global Masar Destination Rua Al Haram and King Salman Park Foundation are reshaping Saudi Arabia s urban landscapes and setting new standards for sustainable inclusive communities. In the context of this rapid growth and reform Cityscape Global 2025 will also explore the transformative impact of Saudi Arabia s newly approved foreign home ownership law. Indeed the foreign home ownership law has widely been reported as a pivotal milestone in Saudi Arabia s real estate evolution and global investment strategy. This new policy is expected to drive a surge in international participation and capital inflows presenting a significant opportunity for inves... Read MoreCityscape Global to feature projects from over 200 developers
Cityscape Global 2025 will welcome world leading developers at the forefront of sustainability and smart city technology when the event opens its doors on November 17 in Riyadh. Ambitious projects such as NHC, Diriyah Company, ROSHN, New Murabba, Qiddiya City, Rua Alharam Almakki co, NEOM, KAFD, Red Sea Global, Masar Destination, Rua Al Haram and King Salman Park Foundation, are reshaping Saudi Arabia’s urban landscapes and setting new standards for sustainable, inclusive communities. In the context of this rapid growth and reform, Cityscape Global 2025 will also explore the transformative impact of Saudi Arabia's newly approved foreign home ownership law. Indeed, the foreign home ownership law has widely been reported as a pivotal milestone in Saudi Arabia’s real estate evolution and global investment strategy. This new policy is expected to drive a surge in international participation and capital inflows, presenting a significant opportunity for inves... Energy, finance, tech leaders urge faster investment, effective policiesDay 3 of Adipec 2025 concluded on November 5 with a resounding call to action for global financiers policymakers and energy leaders to accelerate investment in energy and infrastructure. Against the backdrop of high-level dialogue the event spotlighted the urgent need for scalable capital deployment to meet rising energy demand. With over 3.3 trillion in global energy investment projected this year Adipec reinforced its role as a catalyst for unlocking strategic partnerships and financial innovation across the energy value chain. Taking place from 3-6 November Adipec 2025 is convening financiers policymakers and industry leaders to unlock the capital tools and frameworks needed to transform global energy systems at speed and scale. With energy security and affordability shaping investment decisions and challenges persisting in emerging economies suc... Read MoreEnergy, finance, tech leaders urge faster investment, effective policies
Day 3 of Adipec 2025 concluded on November 5 with a resounding call to action for global financiers, policymakers, and energy leaders to accelerate investment in energy and infrastructure. Against the backdrop of high-level dialogue, the event spotlighted the urgent need for scalable capital deployment to meet rising energy demand. With over $3.3 trillion in global energy investment
projected this year, Adipec reinforced its role as a catalyst for unlocking
strategic partnerships and financial innovation across the energy value chain. Taking place from 3-6 November, Adipec 2025 is convening
financiers, policymakers and industry leaders to unlock the capital, tools and
frameworks needed to transform global energy systems at speed and scale. With energy security and affordability shaping investment decisions, and challenges persisting in emerging economies suc... Qatar conference explores investment, innovationMore than 700 entrepreneurs investors and policymakers explored opportunities in entrepreneurship innovation and digital transformation across the Gulf region during the second edition of the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference: Driving GCC Entrepreneurial Growth held on Monday. Organised by The Business Year in partnership with Msheireb Properties with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology as Strategic Partner the conference was held at Barahat Msheireb Doha. Building on the momentum from the inaugural edition held in January the conference provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on the region s rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. Against the backdrop of the GCC s ongoing economic diversification efforts discussions centred on public-private collaboration investment strategies and the policy frameworks needed to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. Eng Ali Al Kuwari CEO of Msheireb Properties said: The convers... Read MoreQatar conference explores investment, innovation
More than 700 entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers explored opportunities in entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital transformation across the Gulf region during the second edition of the Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference: Driving GCC Entrepreneurial Growth, held on Monday. Organised by The Business Year in partnership with Msheireb Properties, with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology as Strategic Partner, the conference was held at Barahat Msheireb, Doha. Building on the momentum from the inaugural edition held in January, the conference provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on the region's rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. Against the backdrop of the GCC's ongoing economic diversification efforts, discussions centred on public-private collaboration, investment strategies, and the policy frameworks needed to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. Eng Ali Al Kuwari, CEO of Msheireb Properties, said: "The convers... HAMA MEA marks ten years of hospitality investment growthThe Hospitality Asset Managers Association Middle East & Africa (HAMA MEA) is celebrating its ten-year anniversary having been established in 2015 within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Over the past decade HAMA MEA has become a key voice for hotel stakeholders in the region promoting professional standards investment discipline and collaboration. T he association has transformed from a member group into a powerful platform that emphasises transparency education and data-driven decision-making. HAMA MEA has partnered with educational institutions like Les Roches and the Emirates Academy to provide training programs such as Asset Management Masterclasses and leadership workshops aimed at developing future hotel asset managers. Additionally thr... Read MoreHAMA MEA marks ten years of hospitality investment growth
The Hospitality Asset Managers Association Middle East & Africa (HAMA MEA) is celebrating its ten-year anniversary, having been established in 2015 within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Over the past decade,
HAMA MEA has become a key voice for hotel stakeholders in the region, promoting
professional standards, investment discipline, and collaboration. T he association has
transformed from a member group into a powerful platform that emphasises
transparency, education, and data-driven decision-making. HAMA MEA has partnered
with educational institutions like Les Roches and the Emirates Academy to
provide training programs such as Asset Management Masterclasses and leadership
workshops, aimed at developing future hotel asset managers. Additionally, thr... AI is central: Adipec leaders call for bold energy investmentArtificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation took centre stage on day 2 of Adipec 2025 where global energy technology and finance leaders discussed the need for smarter investment to scale technologies and drive inclusive global progress. Government and industry leaders at Adipec 2025 rallied around AI s transformative power to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate decarbonisation recognising that energy and AI are not just shaping the future but actively accelerating it. As Adipec s second day unfolded under the theme of The Technology Leap: Redefining Energy Leadership its expanded AI Zone and new Digitalisation & AI Strategic Conference programme were of particular importance bringing together innovators and industry leaders to discuss and showcase technologies that... Read MoreAI is central: Adipec leaders call for bold energy investment
Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation took centre stage on day 2 of Adipec 2025, where global energy, technology and finance leaders discussed the need for smarter investment to scale technologies and drive inclusive global progress. Government and industry leaders at Adipec 2025 rallied around AI’s
transformative power to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate
decarbonisation, recognising that energy and AI are not just shaping the
future, but actively accelerating it. As Adipec’s second day unfolded under the theme of ‘The Technology Leap: Redefining Energy Leadership’, its expanded AI Zone and new Digitalisation & AI Strategic Conference programme were of particular importance, bringing together innovators and industry leaders to discuss and showcase technologies that... Ministers see investment, education as vital for tourism's potentialMinisters gathered at WTM London 2025 shared their views on how smarter more inclusive investment models can help destinations to share more widely the benefits of travel and tourism. The 19th edition of WTM London s Ministers Summit in association with UN Tourism and WTTC offered examples of how the public and private sectors are working together to fund the opportunities and mediate the challenges of growing travel and tourism markets. Many destinations are using tax breaks and other incentives to drive tourism development. Christina Frasco from the Philippines talked about how it was offering fiscal incentives and opening new economic zones for tourism that champion sustainability green innovation and job creation. She also ta... Read MoreMinisters see investment, education as vital for tourism's potential
Ministers gathered at WTM London 2025 shared their views on how smarter, more inclusive investment models can help destinations to share more widely the benefits of travel and tourism. The 19th edition of WTM London’s Ministers’ Summit, in association with UN Tourism and WTTC, offered examples of how the public and private sectors are working together to fund the opportunities and mediate the challenges of growing travel and tourism markets. Many destinations are using tax breaks and other incentives to drive tourism development. Christina Frasco from the Philippines talked about how it was offering fiscal incentives and opening new economic zones for tourism that champion sustainability, green innovation and job creation. She also ta... Industry leaders see investment as key for long-term energy securityThe chief executives from three major energy companies and a high-level minister from the US zeroed in on energy security in a wide-ranging discussion at Adipec. They saw a clear link between security and investment in the oil and gas sector and they broadly agreed on the critical need for more long-term capital investment. The discussion opened with a question on the short-term outlook: will there be a glut in the oil markets in 2026? Their perspectives on why there would not be a near-term glut led them to express concern for regulatory regimes and investment. Looking long term James Danly US Deputy Secretary of Energy put focus on the regulatory and policy framework rather than short term market forces. I don t think there s going to be glut ... Read MoreIndustry leaders see investment as key for long-term energy security
The chief executives from three major energy companies and a high-level minister from the US zeroed in on energy security in a wide-ranging discussion at Adipec. They saw a clear link
between security and investment in the oil and gas sector, and they broadly
agreed on the critical need for more long-term capital investment. The discussion opened
with a question on the short-term outlook: will there be a glut in the oil
markets in 2026? Their perspectives on
why there would not be a near-term glut led them to express concern for
regulatory regimes and investment. Looking long term James Danly, US Deputy
Secretary of Energy, put focus on the regulatory and policy framework rather
than short term market forces. “I don't think there's going to be glut,” ... Reforms, economic growth fuel Saudi real estate market: CBRESaudi Arabia s real estate market is soaring fuelled by bold reforms and economic momentum says a report by CBRE Middle East a global leader in commercial real estate. CBRE s Q3 2025 Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review sees a resilient and rapidly evolving landscape driven by robust non-oil economic growth landmark regulatory reforms and rising development activity across key sectors. Saudi Arabia s real GDP grew by 3.9% year-on-year in Q2 prompting an upward revision of the 2025 forecast to 4.2% with the non-oil sector now contributing 56% of total GDP. This diversification is fuelling sustained demand across residential office retail hospitality and industrial markets. Three major policy interventions in Q3 are set to redefine the Kingdom s real estate trajectory the report said. They are: New ownership law for non-Saudis: Announced in July and set to take effect in January 2026 this landmark legislation opens the market to foreign invest... Read MoreReforms, economic growth fuel Saudi real estate market: CBRE
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is soaring, fuelled by bold reforms and economic momentum, says a report by CBRE Middle East, a global leader in commercial real estate. CBRE's Q3 2025 Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review, sees a resilient and rapidly evolving landscape driven by robust non-oil economic growth, landmark regulatory reforms, and rising development activity across key sectors. Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grew by 3.9% year-on-year in Q2, prompting an upward revision of the 2025 forecast to 4.2%, with the non-oil sector now contributing 56% of total GDP. This diversification is fuelling sustained demand across residential, office, retail, hospitality, and industrial markets. Three major policy interventions in Q3 are set to redefine the Kingdom’s real estate trajectory, the report said. They are: * New ownership law for non-Saudis: Announced in July and set to take effect in January 2026, this landmark legislation opens the market to foreign invest... Reforms, economic growth fuel Saudi Arabia’s real estate market: CBRESaudi Arabia s real estate market is soaring fuelled by bold reforms and economic momentum says a report by CBRE Middle East a global leader in commercial real estate. CBRE s Q3 2025 Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review sees a resilient and rapidly evolving landscape driven by robust non-oil economic growth landmark regulatory reforms and rising development activity across key sectors. Saudi Arabia s real GDP grew by 3.9% year-on-year in Q2 prompting an upward revision of the 2025 forecast to 4.2% with the non-oil sector now contributing 56% of total GDP. This diversification is fuelling sustained demand across residential office retail hospitality and industrial markets. Three major policy interventions in Q3 are set to redefine the Kingdom s real estate trajectory the report said. They are: New ownership law for non-Saudis: Announced in July and set to take effect in January 2026 this landmark legislation opens the market to foreign invest... Read MoreReforms, economic growth fuel Saudi Arabia’s real estate market: CBRE
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is soaring, fuelled by bold reforms and economic momentum, says a report by CBRE Middle East, a global leader in commercial real estate. CBRE's Q3 2025 Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review, sees a resilient and rapidly evolving landscape driven by robust non-oil economic growth, landmark regulatory reforms, and rising development activity across key sectors. Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grew by 3.9% year-on-year in Q2, prompting an upward revision of the 2025 forecast to 4.2%, with the non-oil sector now contributing 56% of total GDP. This diversification is fuelling sustained demand across residential, office, retail, hospitality, and industrial markets. Three major policy interventions in Q3 are set to redefine the Kingdom’s real estate trajectory, the report said. They are: * New ownership law for non-Saudis: Announced in July and set to take effect in January 2026, this landmark legislation opens the market to foreign invest... SICO announces $500m in new investment productsSICO a leading regional asset manager broker market maker and investment bank with physical presence in Bahrain Saudi Arabia and the UAE has announced an expanded product suite of 500 million in new transactions and investment initiatives during the Gateway Gulf 2025 Forum in Manama. The announcements span SICO s core business lines underscoring strong market momentum and investor confidence in regional capital markets. In Asset Management SICO is launching 450 million in new funds designed to capture growth opportunities and enhance portfolio diversification across asset classes. This includes two new equity funds totalling 100 million offering investors access to quant investing strategies that use algorithms to select stocks and analyze data focusing on achieving superior risk adjusted returns while minimizing reliance on human judgment and interference as well as high-yield strategies.A further 350 million is being deployed into special... Read MoreSICO announces $500m in new investment products
SICO, a leading regional asset manager, broker, market maker, and investment bank with physical presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, has announced an expanded product suite of $500 million in new transactions and investment initiatives during the Gateway Gulf 2025 Forum in Manama. The announcements span SICO’s core business lines, underscoring strong market momentum and investor confidence in regional capital markets. In Asset Management, SICO is launching $450 million in new funds designed to capture growth opportunities and enhance portfolio diversification across asset classes. This includes two new equity funds, totalling $100 million, offering investors access to quant investing strategies that use algorithms to select stocks and analyze data — focusing on achieving superior risk adjusted returns while minimizing reliance on human judgment and interference — as well as high-yield strategies.A further $350 million is being deployed into special... African Energy Chamber to host G20 Investment ForumAs the need to make energy poverty history becomes increasingly more urgent the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the launch of the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum on November 21 2025. Taking place at the Southern Sun Sandton in Johannesburg South Africa the forum will explore potential avenues for foreign investment in African energy delving into strategic topics from oil production to natural gas development to clean cooking nuclear and affordable energy. Africa s energy sector is currently at an important cross-road. Faced with both an energy and climate crisis the continent requires significant investment to bolster energy access... Read MoreAfrican Energy Chamber to host G20 Investment Forum
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