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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

Dar Global marks 5th anniversary with $23bn development portfolio

Tue, 16 Jun 2026

Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, is marking its fifth anniversary following a period of rapid international expansion that has transformed the company into a $23 billion global real estate platform serving investors from more than 125 nationalities.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia residential market records sharp slowdown: report

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia's residential market recorded a sharp slowdown in activity during Q1 2026, with transaction volumes falling by 50% year-on-year, according to an analysis by global property consultancy, Knight Frank.

Construction & Real Estate

Omran's flagship project wins top recognition at Singapore event

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Omran has announced that its flagship urban destination - Madinat Al Irfan - has been named 'Mixed-Use Development of the Year - Oman' at the Real Estate Asia Awards 2026 held in Singapore. The top honours were in recognition of its integrated mixed-use masterplan and long-term urban vision.

Construction & Real Estate Health & Environment

Early works begin at BEEAH's flagship real estate development in Sharjah

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

UAE sustainability pioneer BEEAH has announced that early works have begun at its flagship real estate development - Khalid Bin Sultan City - in Sharjah. To date, approximately 90,000 cu m of excavation and 111,000 cu m of filling works have been completed at the project site.

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AHS Properties buys Shangri-La Hotel Dubai for $300m

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

UAE-based AHS Properties has announced that it has entered into a deal with Mismak Asset Management to acquire the 43-floor Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai for AED1.1 billion ($300 million) in one of the largest single-asset real estate transactions recorded in recent history. The 200-m property is located on Sheikh Zayed Road.

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First Avenue consortium secures $533m Makkah development project

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

A consortium comprising First Avenue for Real Estate Development Company, Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company (Al Majdiah) and Rekaz Real Estate Company has secured a key contract for the development of the East Hindawiyah District Project in Makkah.