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Falcon sold for record $571,000 at ADIHEX auction

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

A Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon achieved a record-breaking price of AED2.1 million ($571,000) at the final falcon auction of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, making it the highest value a falcon has ever been auctioned for.

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Fashion retailer Primark gears up for Bahrain, Qatar launch

Sat, 05 Sep 2026

Primark, the international fashion retailer, is set to make its debut in the kingdom later this month with the launch of its new outlet at City Centre Bahrain, being set up in partnership with Alshaya Group. This will be followed by the opening of the company's new outlet at Doha Festival City on October 29.

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New record set as falcon sells for $408,000 at ADIHEX

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

The fifth auction held as part of the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 attracted remarkable turnout, culminating in the sale of a Qarmousha Pure Ultra White falcon for AED1.5 million ($408,000).

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Mazad brings new curated collection of high-end luxury to auction

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Mazad, Bahrain’s leading digital auction and marketplace platform and a Mumtalakat portfolio company, has launche a new curated collection bringing various luxury names to the auction platform.

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R.Evolution turns EYWA into global longevity-led property brand

Tue, 18 Aug 2026

European real estate developer R.Evolution is expanding EYWA from a collection of flagship developments into a global longevity-led regenerative real estate brand. This comes following the successful launch of its landmark projects in Dubai and Spanish city Barcelona.

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Exclusive Ferrari Luce Tailor Made sold for $40m in charity auction

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest collector car auction house by total sales, has announced the sale of the exclusive Ferrari Luce Tailor Made, “Chassis 0,” for $40 million during The Monterey Auction, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting charitable initiatives through The Ferrari Foundation.

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Portville starts early handover of 111-unit Masdar City development

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Portville Real Estate said it has started handing over residential units at its key Ville 11 project in Masdar City after receiving a building completion certificate from the Abu Dhabi authorities. The premium development features 111 residential units, including apartments, duplexes and triplexes.

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Meraas breaks ground on City Walk Crestlane residential towers

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Dubai developer Meraas said it has teamed up with International Foundation Group to break ground on two residential buildings being developed as part of the third phase of its City Walk Crestlane, thus marking the next construction milestone in the continued expansion of the residential community.

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GFH emerges sole bidder for Bahrain National Stadium Revamp project

Sat, 08 Aug 2026

GFH Financial Group, a leading Bahraini group with interests in asset management and real estate sectors, has emerged as the sole bidder for the development and operation of the kingdom’s iconic Bahrain National Stadium located within Shaikh Isa Sports City in North Riffa.

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Porsche Saudi Arabia unveils the Sonderwunsch 911 Targa Green Roof 2.0

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Porsche Saudi Arabia has unveiled the Sonderwunsch 911 Targa Green Roof 2.0, a bespoke creation developed through the Sonderwunsch programme, showcasing the exceptional possibilities of Porsche personalisation while celebrating the rich heritage, architecture and natural landscapes of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.