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Knowledge Economic City plans $400m hospitality project fund with Albilad

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia's Knowledge Economic City has announced that it had signed a non-binding term sheet with Albilad Capital for the establishment of a closed-ended private real estate investment fund worth SAR1.5 billion ($400 million), to finance the first phase of its Multaqa Hospitality project in Madinah.

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura signs deal to sell three prime Makkah residential plots for $118m

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

Leading Saudi developer Umm Al Qura has announced that it has signed reservation agreements with a real estate fund managed by Watheeq Capital for the sale of three land plots within its mega Masar Destination project in Makkah for a total value of SAR441.1 million ($118 million).

Construction & Real Estate

Al Ramz, Oud Capital to launch $267m Saudi real estate fund

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Saudi-based Al Ramz Real Estate has joined hands with Oud Capital to set up a new shariah-compliant real estate investment fund with a target size of over SAR1 billion ($267 million). It aims to develop more than 800 residential units on 70,516 sq m of company-owned land in the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate

JLL names new Project & Development head for Middle East, Africa

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Global real estate expert JLL has announced the appointment of Maroun Deeb as the new Head of Project & Development Services (PDS) for the Middle East and Africa. In his expanded role, Deeb will be overseeing strategic growth and capability integration across the MEA region.

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First Avenue fund targets prime Saudi education real estate assets

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

First Avenue for Real Estate Development has signed an agreement with SNB Capital, Dar Al Majed and Rekaz to set up an investment fund that will acquire and build educational facilities across Saudi Arabia. This comes as part of First Avenue's strategy to diversify its portfolio and income streams.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai’s residential property sector softens in May says report

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

Dubai’s residential property sector continued to soften in May, with sales activity easing across both the off-plan and ready sectors, shows news data from Cavendish Maxwell.

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Four reasons why Abu Dhabi is driving UAE real estate in 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate

MAG Group plans $544m new real estate project in Dubai

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai Residential REIT buys Jebel Ali townhouses cluster for $243m

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Dubai Residential REIT, the GCC’s largest real estate investment trust, has announced the successful acquisition of 220 townhouses at Jebel Ali Village for AED894 million ($243 million) and their addition to its investment portfolio. The cluster comprises a mix of three- and four-bedroom units in a family-oriented community.

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Dubai property investors becoming selective, look at long-term, says report

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

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.