Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail will begin a tour of China and South Korea to boost cooperation in real estate, urban technology, and smart cities. The trip will include signing agreements for 100,000 new homes by 2030 and furthering partnerships with leading Asian firms, in support of Saudi Vision 2030’s urban development goals.
MIDAR for Investment and Urban Development has signed a major partnership agreement with Sixth of October Development and Investment Company (SODIC) to jointly develop Egypt’s first fully integrated wellness and sustainable community within “MADA”, New Cairo. The project, valued at EGP 110 billion, marks a significant step in Egypt’s ongoing urban expansion and sustainable city development efforts.
Qatar Foundation’s Earthna and Qatari Diar have signed an MoU to advance sustainable urban development through the Arid Cities Network, focusing on solutions for cities in hot and arid environments.
The Comiskey Group has unveiled plans for a $180 million Town Centre Precinct in North Lakes, set to create a cultural and lifestyle destination with boutique retail, premium dining, a five-star hotel, and green public spaces. The project is expected to generate more than 880 jobs and contribute over $500 million to the local economy.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched Build Canada Homes, a new federal agency tasked with rapidly increasing affordable housing across the country. Backed by a $13 billion investment, the initiative will deploy public lands, modern construction technologies, and private-sector partnerships to double housing output, reduce homelessness, and restore affordability.
Egypt’s Madinet Masr has launched its new flagship development ‘Talala’ in New Heliopolis City, investing EGP 90 billion into a project designed to offer sustainable, high-quality living across a wide range of residential units.