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July 4, 2026

DMCC has launched One Uptown Place and Two Uptown Place, a twin-tower commercial development in its Uptown Dubai district. The project will provide 560,000 square feet of Grade A office space and 82,000 square feet of retail area. Scheduled for completion in early 2028, the expansion will increase the district’s total commercial footprint to over 1 million square feet to meet rising demand from global firms.
Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company have completed an AED 654 million acquisition of The Link at Masdar City through their 2024 joint venture. The mixed-use development is fully leased to major institutions, including Masdar and MBZUAI. Covering 32,000 square metres, the site features LEED Platinum office space and residential units. This deal highlights the growing demand for high-quality, sustainable assets within Abu Dhabi’s innovation ecosystem.
Vietnam and the US are looking to increase cooperation in infrastructure and logistics following a high level meeting in Hanoi. Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van met with a 52 company delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council to discuss transport and urban projects. The talks focused on aviation, seaports and smart city development as Vietnam seeks to solidify its position in the global supply chain.
Talaat Moustafa Group has unveiled "The Spine," a landmark cognitive city project in Egypt. Launched alongside Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly, the EGP 1.4 trillion development integrates artificial intelligence with urban living. The project aims to contribute 1 per cent to Egypt’s GDP and create 155,000 jobs. It features a Special Investment Zone designed to attract global corporations through digital infrastructure and simplified regulations.
ESR has partnered with two Chinese insurance giants to establish a RMB 1.6 billion income fund focused on prime logistics assets. The deal involves the recapitalisation of two multi-storey industrial properties in Shanghai and Suzhou, totalling 320,000 square metres. By retaining management of the portfolio, ESR continues its capital recycling strategy while meeting the high demand from domestic institutional investors for modern supply chain infrastructure.
The Halan AZ Real Estate Investment Fund has fully closed its first hospitality tranche, marking a successful entry into Egypt’s income-generating asset market. Partnering with Brassbell Hospitality Group, the fund is converting heritage buildings in Cairo into institutional-grade assets. With plans to develop 700 keys in 2026, the project aligns with national goals to expand tourism capacity following record-breaking sector revenues in 2025.

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