Cushman & Wakefield's Senior Director, Aaron Barnard, SIOR, CCIM, has officially taken up the role of President-Elect for The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR). Serving a one-year term on the SIOR Board of Directors, his appointment was confirmed at the organisation's Fall 2025 conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Based in Bloomington, Minnesota, Mr Barnard is a 33-year veteran of the commercial real estate sector, specialising in investment analysis and leasing programmes across various US markets.
Riyad Capital and Mountain View KSA have collaborated to launch a new residential development fund with a value of SAR 1.7 billion, equivalent to $453 million. The fund's purpose is to finance the "ONE Mountain View" project, a semi-gated community in Riyadh's Al Rimal District. The development will cover over 152,000 square meters and deliver more than 500 residential units, targeting the demand for family-oriented housing. The community is planned to include large green spaces and a dedicated community hub, The Lighthouse.
Domicil Real Estate AG and its principal shareholder, Baywobau, have secured a major residential complex in Berlin's Treptow-Köpenick district through an asset deal. The property, located in Altglienicke, features 18 buildings with 143 residential units and is set for immediate individual sale. The complex, built in 1996, had recently undergone significant refurbishment including roof, facade, and window replacement work. The transaction's advisors included JLL as broker, Osborne Clarke providing legal counsel to Domicil, and BCLP advising the seller.
Global lifestyle operator Kerten Hospitality is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia with the announcement of the Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort - Dammam. Located on the Eastern Province waterfront, the resort is part of a visionary mixed-use development combining hospitality, leisure, entertainment, and wellness. The resort will introduce a distinctive coastal concept featuring 74 overwater chalets. It will also include Nyssa Beach, a ladies-only beach club offering extensive wellness, spa, and fitness facilities designed to support the Dammam women's community.
The National Housing Company (NHC), Hassan Allam Holding and Tilal Real Estate alliance have sealed a strategic agreement at Cityscape Saudi Arabia 2025. This collaboration will launch their first mixed-use project in Riyadh's Khozam District, spanning over 228,000 m². The development represents an investment exceeding SAR 3.3 billion and directly supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Housing Program.
Travel technology company Amadeus is integrating SmartRyde, a leading Japanese provider of pre-booked airport transfers, into its platform. SmartRyde's service, which spans over 1000+ airports globally, will be available through Amadeus Transfers from next month. The initial launch will target travel sellers in Japan and South Korea. The partnership aims to simplify ground transportation, allowing travel agents to offer end-to-end itineraries.
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