Abu Dhabi has announced a 1.7 billion US dollar investment to build the world's second Sphere entertainment venue on Yas Island. Expected to open by the end of 2029, the high-tech 20,000-capacity structure will host concerts, live sports and immersive cultural exhibitions. The project forms part of a wider strategy to diversify the economy and establish the emirate as a premier global tourism destination.
Houston real estate investment firm Griffin Partners has expanded its senior leadership team to manage its growing national portfolio. Kelly Agent has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and long-serving principal Lee Moreland has been appointed as Chief Portfolio Officer. The executive changes aim to scale operations across the company's 6.7 million square feet of commercial property.
CTP has signed a major expansion deal with Leroy Merlin Romania for a 48,500 sqm distribution centre at CTPark Bucharest West. The custom-built facility is currently under construction and is expected to be delivered by February 2027. This partnership strengthens the park’s position as Europe’s premier industrial hub while supporting the retailer’s growing logistics and supply chain requirements across the Central and Eastern European region.
ASMO, a joint venture between Aramco and DHL, has broken ground on a massive 1.4 million square metre logistics hub at King Salman Energy Park. Developed in partnership with Arcapita, the facility aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s industrial supply chain. The site will feature smart technology and sustainable design, supporting the Kingdom's goal of becoming a premier regional trade gateway by 2030.
Construction has officially commenced on the EcoSapa Eco-Resort Township at the Ô Quy Hồ Tea hill in Lào Cai Province. The project is a joint venture between Ecopark Hải Dương Investment JSC and Hồng Phong Investment and Development Co., Ltd. Designed by enCity, the development aims to integrate tourism, tea culture and luxury resort living into the natural mountain landscape of northern Vietnam.
Continuum Company and Aksoy Holdings have obtained approximately $350 million in financing for the Continuum Waterfront District in North Bay Village, Miami. The capital package from S3 Capital Partners funds the construction of a 36-story residential tower and pre-development for a second phase. This four-acre project includes over 500 units, a hotel and a marina, with the first phase scheduled for completion in 2028.