Dubai Holding Real Estate and Commercial Bank of Dubai have launched a digital home financing scheme. The programme serves UAE Nationals and residents buying off-plan or finished properties across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. It introduces automated pre-approvals and early financing options once construction reaches 30%, offering conventional and Islamic options alongside premium banking rewards.
Kennedy Wilson has partnered with Dutch pension investor APG to form a 2 billion euro residential joint venture in Ireland. The platform will manage and develop over 3,400 private rented homes across Dublin. This includes taking a minority stake in the Cherrywood portfolio and building 2,300 new units on brownfield sites, increasing Kennedy Wilson's managed Irish portfolio to 6,900 homes.
Figure Technology Solutions has secured a definitive $717 million deal to acquire AI lending platform Kiavi. The transaction, backed by a joint venture with Sixth Street, aims to transition billions in residential investment loans onto blockchain rails. This integration will leverage Figure's new AI tool, Adaptor, to automate data onboarding, targeting a 60 per cent medium-term EBITDA margin.
Miraval Resorts and Spas has opened its first international location, Miraval The Red Sea, on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia. Announced on 9 June 2026, the 180-room adults-only wellness retreat blends the brand's mindfulness philosophy with local heritage. The eco-friendly resort features the largest spa on the island, plant-forward dining and specialised wellness programs powered completely by renewable energy.
Neural Earth has introduced Prometheus, an AI-powered decision intelligence platform built to modernise property risk analysis for insurers and real estate investors. Launched on 9 June 2026 in Miami, the system unifies data from satellite imagery, sensors and insurance policies. It replaces legacy manual workflows with real-time analytics to help firms rapidly assess climate risk, manage exposure and evaluate asset data before allocating capital.
Reportage Group has officially started construction on Sensi, a luxury housing development situated on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. The groundbreaking event took place on 05 June 2026, just five months after the initial project launch. This marks the developer's first project in the culturally significant district, aiming to deliver upscale architecture combined with competitive pricing for investors and homeowners.