Minor Hotels has signed a joint venture with SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises to develop up to 50 hotels across Egypt, including Anantara Hotels & Resorts and Nile cruise operations, aiming to elevate the country’s luxury hospitality sector.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has joined the vPAC Alliance, becoming the first utility in the MENA region to do so. The move aims to advance smart grid technology, operational efficiency, and global collaboration in energy systems.
Shamal Holding and Marriott International have announced the first EDITION residences in the Middle East, coming to Dubai Harbour in 2029. The Dubai Beach EDITION will be the brand’s first UAE beachfront resort, featuring 165 residences and a 185-room hotel.
UCC Holding has signed five consultancy and design agreements with international firms as part of a multi-phase redevelopment of Damascus International Airport, a project expected to boost passenger capacity to 31 million annually.
Yango Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Etihad Rail to connect ride-hailing services to the UAE’s national rail network, paving the way for more seamless travel ahead of the passenger service launch in 2026.
Slate Asset Management has agreed to acquire six essential real estate assets in Germany for more than €100 million, expanding its 2025 European investment total to over €800 million.
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