Vonovia has launched a new brand, Veveus, at EXPO REAL 2026 to consolidate its service offerings for institutional owners and investors. Bringing together investment, asset, property and facility management, the platform builds on Vonovia's existing portfolio of 75,000 third-party managed apartments. The initiative supports Vonovia's strategy to expand its non-rental business activities across the property life cycle.
Logistic Properties of the Americas has agreed to sell income-producing assets at Parque Logístico Calle 80 in Bogotá to Bancolombia for COP 500 billion (around US$152 million). The all-cash deal brings LPA's 2026 asset dispositions to over US$300 million. LPA will retain management duties and fully serviced land with buildable capacity for 1.08 million square feet.
Asbar Capital and Ladan Investment Company have signed an agreement worth an estimated SAR 339 million to develop a real estate project in Riyadh. Located on Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road in the Al-Munsiyah District, the development aims to introduce qualitative value to the capital's real estate market in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets.
AGIBOT and Chimelong Group have launched the initial phase of a major embodied AI project at Chimelong Spaceship Park in Zhuhai, deploying more than 300 robots. Supported by China Mobile's dedicated 5G-A network, the units handle guest services, interactive education and live performances across seven operational areas. The event also marked AGIBOT delivering its 20,000th production robot to the resort operator.
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport has signed a strategic partnership with Siemens at LIVEX 2026 to enhance digital urban infrastructure and transit networks. The agreement focuses on data analytics, artificial intelligence, intelligent mobility and utilities. Key initiatives include exploring AI-driven stormwater and flood prediction systems to improve weather event preparedness and protect priority drainage areas across the emirate.
Marriott International has signed a landmark multi-deal agreement with Townhouse Hotels to add eight properties and over 700 rooms to its Dutch portfolio. The expansion debuts the Series by Marriott brand in the Netherlands and marks the company's first entry into Maastricht and Eindhoven. Six hotels will join Series by Marriott, while two boutique locations will align with the Tribute Portfolio brand.
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