Doha, Qatar -- Qatar reported a total of 321 real estate transactions worth QR 1.46 billion ($400 million) in November 2023, with the index of sold real estate increasing by 10 percent and the index of traded areas by 7 percent. Top-performing municipalities in financial value included Doha, Al Rayyan,...

363 single-family villas will be constructed in Riyadh.

Zhongzhi Enterprise Group managed assets worth more than one trillion yuan ($141 billion), according to investment bank Nomura. But the group has been caught up in China's real estate crisis, leaving it now unable to repay investors.

DUBAI, UAE – The Dubai Land Department (DLD) is committed to providing property owners with easily accessible resources to reinforce transparency within the real estate market and promote adherence to relevant laws and regulations. The official list of accredited companies and valuation offices is available on DLD’s official website (dubailand.gov.ae)...

Dubai's evolution from a simple fishing village to a premier global tourist hub is credited to its innate advantages, deliberate investments, and cohesive destination development.

Dubai, UAE -- A total of 1,659 real estate transactions worth over AED 12.9 billion ($3.51 billion) were conducted during the week ending 13th October 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 297 plots were sold for AED 5.08 billion, while...

Scholz's government had promised to build 400,000 homes a year to alleviate an endemic housing shortage made worse by burgeoning demand from an inflow of refugees and foreign workers. But building permits have nose-dived 25 percent between January and June compared to a year ago.

Aldar Estates will benefit from a stable growth pipeline.

Dubai, UAE-- Yemen and the US have signed an agreement to renews and extend protections for Yemeni cultural property that were put in place in 2020 on an emergency basis. According to the US State Department, the deal was signed by US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural...

According to state media and the public prosecution, eight people including seven members of one family were killed in Cairo when a residential building collapsed. Civil defense workers pulled out nine people, among them an injured woman, while the eight others were dead, adding that five people got out in...

The company witnessed a 186 percent increase in sales.

Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,321 real estate transactions worth AED11.1 billion ($3.02 billion) were conducted in Dubai during the week ending 26th May 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 220 plots were sold for AED 2.54 billion, 2,398...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--The property market in Abu Dhabi has recorded 5,472 property sales and mortgages valued at US$7.62 billion in the first quarter of 2023 as against 3,304 transactions worth $ 3.07 billion during the same period in 2022, according to official data released by the Department of Municipalities and...

Beijing, China--Pummelled by a housing crisis that caused a record-breaking slump last year, some Chinese property developers are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel, but analysts warn the sector is still on course to slow down in the long term. The real estate industry grew at lightning...

Hong Kong, China--Chinese property developer Evergrande said it has entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of international creditors, in what could be a breakthrough deal toward easing the developer's massive debt. Once China's largest real estate company, Evergrande was found in 2021 to be drowning in more than $300...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Alistithmar Capital has joined hands with Safa Investment Co. to set up several real estate funds worth around $292.9 million.    The two companies will combine their strength to enable Saudi Arabia's growth in the real estate sector through funds that target the residential space in main cities with...

Beijing, China--China on Sunday set an economic growth target of "around 5 percent" for 2023, one of the lowest in decades, as its annual National People's Congress opened in Beijing. The target was announced in a work report delivered by outgoing Premier Li Keqiang as the rubber-stamp parliament opened at the...

The hotel, with its ultra-prime location, is one of the most sought-after real estate assets in Paris, France.

There might be a global slowdown in the property market, but thanks to Russian buyers, the UAE, in contrast, has seen a stunning growth in the sector.

Property markets benefit as an increased demand for tourists and the rise in government spending on infrastructure projects drive the post-pandemic recovery in the region.

While 2022 saw record levels of demand for commercial office space as a result of ‘Programme HQ’, 2023 looks set to be dominated by the delivery of high quality residential-led mixed use schemes and a continued focus on tourism, leisure and entertainment projects, adds Burch, Partner and Head of Real...

At the moment, the market is solidly Dubai, which is recognised as the world leader in branded residential offerings with all eyes on the city’s upcoming openings. The slower approach of Abu Dhabi will be something to watch as it makes large-scale investments into the luxury sector, he adds.

Dubai, UAE---A total of 2,157 real estate transactions worth over AED 9 billion ($2.44 billion) were conducted during the week ending Feb 3, 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report revealed that 237 plots were sold for AED 1.56 billion, with an additional...

After almost three years of stringent health restrictions, Beijing in December abruptly ended the zero-Covid policy that had battered the economy and provoked widespread protests. The Asian giant posted growth of just three percent in 2022, hammered by stringent lockdowns and a deepening crisis in the key property sector.

Real estate sector experts say facilities like Golden Visa were fueling expatriate interests in owning a property in the emirate.

DUBAI,  UAE - A total of 2,173 real estate transactions worth over US$2.72 billion (AED 10 billion) were conducted during the week ending January 6, 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). A total of 270 plots were sold for $612 million (AED 2.25 billion), 1,903...

Dubai, UAE---Dubai real estate market recorded deals worth AED2.8 billion ($762 million) on Thursday, Dubai Land Department said. These included 516 sales transactions worth AED1.73 billion, in addition to 71 mortgage deals of AED596.74 million, and 26 gift deals amounting to AED503.85 million. The sales included 455 villas and apartments...

Baghdad, Iraq---Iraqi telecommunications worker Youssef Ahmed is married with a five-year-old son, but lives with his parents because he is unable to afford his own home amid soaring property prices. "Even if your income increases, it will never be up to the exorbitant prices of houses or land", said 29-year-old Ahmed,...

DUBAI, UAE -  The Rental Disputes Center (RDC), the judicial arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), was launched to achieve social and economic stability for those involved in the real estate rental sector and other relevant fields. This helped in establishing a specialized judicial system as per a streamlined mechanism....

The UAE’s real estate market flourished during November as sales in Dubai alone crossed 10,000 transactions, the highest recorded since 2011, says a latest report.

The swift recovery from the effects of Covid-19 is expected to contribute to a rise in demand for luxury real estate units in the UAE by more than 30 percent next year, says a report.

Robust property sales helped firm enhance revenue.

Experts attribute the main reasons for the increase in the real estate demand to the UAE government's numerous initiatives and the high income level of investors.

Investors and brokers are becoming more confident as the emirates's innovative systems keep tabs on the skyscrapers and the units available for housing and renting.

A total of 2,401 real estate transactions worth US$1.8 billion (AED6.7 billion) were conducted during the week ending September 23, 2022, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department.

Kingdom Holding Co. posted $1.7 billion profit in H1.

Battered by the government’s zero-Covid policy and a slump in the property market, China’s central bank cut benchmark loan rates in order to boost economy. The one-year Loan Prime Rate was reduced from 3.7 percent to 3.65 percent, according to the People's Bank of China.

The real estate and properties transactions valued at $2.8 billion (AED10.3 billion) in total during the week ending 19 August 2022. The sum of transactions was 3,149.

A total of 2,433 real estate transactions worth $2.6 billion (AED9.7 billion) were conducted during the week ending 12th August, 2022, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department.

The two former ministers Ali Hassan Khalil and Ghazi Zeaiter had been summoned for interrogation by the judge investigating the blast. However, the investigation into the cause has been stalled amid political interference and no state official has yet been held accountable.

The real estate sector in the Gulf region is set to accelerate in the second half of the year as regulations effectively mitigate the market cycle swings, especially during inflation.

In Dubai, the real estate and properties transactions valued at $1.4 billion in total during the week ending 05 August 2022. The sum of transactions was 2,247.

The saudi developer bought the residential tower in Makkah.

The developer sold homes valued at $405m in Sharjah.

The purchase is part of Dubai-based firm's expansion plan.

The deal has been listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Valued at $700,000, the Katana sword was discovered in a car with Swiss plates during a routine search near Zurich.

Occupancy of its portfolio up 80 percent in the year ending 31 March 2022.

The firm's revenues stand at AED 6.63 billion in the first quarter of 2022.

The economic opportunities and jobs created by the Metaverse will revolutionize how we work, socialize, play, and earn, says Sebastien Borget, COO and cofounder of The Sandbox.