Qatar is set to fast-track property ownership and residency rights for foreign investors, allowing buyers of real estate worth at least $200,000 (around QR700,000) to receive title deeds and residency visas within days. The initiative, spearheaded by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), comes as the country’s property market records a sharp 29.8% year-on-year rise in transaction values for the second quarter of 2025.
TECOM Group PJSC has announced that 55% of the gross leasable area across its commercial portfolio in Dubai has achieved LEED certification, highlighting the Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development under its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The achievement follows the receipt of 12 new certifications from the US Green Building Council during the first half of 2025.
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.
The Savannah Convention Center Authority and Hilton have broken ground on the 444-room Signia by Hilton Savannah, opening in 2028. The hotel will serve as the convention center’s headquarters property, offering premium accommodations and world-class meeting facilities.
Edamah has appointed Mohammed Jalal Contracting as the main contractor for the Azure Beach Club at Bilaj Al Jazayer, set to open in Q2 2026. Operated by Sunset Hospitality Group, the project will elevate Bahrain’s luxury leisure scene and support Vision 2030 tourism goals.
Al Ghurair Development has launched the Al Ghurair Collection, a new super-prime residential portfolio symbolising six decades of heritage. Its first project, Wedyan, designed by architect Kengo Kuma, introduces a new standard of luxury living along the Dubai Canal.