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July 3, 2026

Mega Projects

Lotte Group and Phat Dat Real Estate Development have signed a cooperation agreement to build the 60,000 billion VND Lotte Eco Smart City Thu Thiem in Ho Chi Minh City. The 7.54-hectare multi-functional complex will feature residential zones, retail space and Grade A offices.
Dubai based developer Majid Al Futtaim has signed a deal with master developer MIDAR to build a $3.1 billion mixed-use community in New Cairo. Spanning 553 feddans within Mada City, the phased project marks the firm's first foray into Egypt's residential property sector. The plan includes 6,000 homes alongside commercial districts, leisure spaces and a shopping hub.
The developer of Riyadh’s landmark business district, KAFD DMC, has secured a SAR 12 billion senior-secured Murabaha funding facility. Spanning a 15-year term, this marks the company’s first independently raised debt package. Arranged by Al Rajhi Capital alongside a syndicate of ten local and regional banks, the oversubscribed facility will fund further commercial asset delivery and infrastructure expansion across the premier financial hub.
Dubai developer Emaar Properties has announced plans for an AED 200 billion master-planned district designed to accommodate nearly 150,000 residents. Spanning a built-up area of more than 4.5 million square metres, the self-sustaining urban project will integrate high-rise towers, luxury enclaves and commercial spaces. The development centers on a 20-minute city layout linked to the Dubai Metro network.
Phat Dat Real Estate Development and Lotte Properties HCMC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the Thu Thiem Eco Smart City project in Ho Chi Minh City. The large-scale urban complex will feature offices, retail malls, hotels and luxury apartments. The venture aims to establish a new international financial center by blending local development strengths with global real estate expertise.
Abu Dhabi has announced a 1.7 billion US dollar investment to build the world's second Sphere entertainment venue on Yas Island. Expected to open by the end of 2029, the high-tech 20,000-capacity structure will host concerts, live sports and immersive cultural exhibitions. The project forms part of a wider strategy to diversify the economy and establish the emirate as a premier global tourism destination.

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