Officials in Maryland have broken ground on the Residences at Belvedere Place, a $28 million mixed-use affordable housing project in Baltimore. Led by BRIDGES CDC, WinnDevelopment and Bon Secours Unity Properties, the build transforms 10 vacant parcels into 83 low-income homes and ground-floor retail spaces, targeting completion by spring 2027.
Phat Dat Real Estate Development and Lotte Properties HCMC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the Thu Thiem Eco Smart City project in Ho Chi Minh City. The large-scale urban complex will feature offices, retail malls, hotels and luxury apartments. The venture aims to establish a new international financial center by blending local development strengths with global real estate expertise.
HMK Capital has registered the Salwa REIT Fund, establishing Qatar's first-ever real estate investment trust collective investment fund under the Qatar Financial Centre regulatory framework. The milestone vehicle introduces an accessible structure for local and international investors to own income-generating property assets, aiming for a future Qatar Stock Exchange listing to improve capital market depth, increase liquidity and support national financial diversification strategies.
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.
Dubai South and Majid Al Futtaim have partnered to launch a massive AED 62 billion mixed-use community spanning 22 million square feet. Located near Al Maktoum International Airport, the project features residential areas, retail zones and a large shopping mall. The development aims to support the long-term economic expansion of Dubai by creating a future-ready urban hub.
Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub has launched a new 24,900 square metre Light Industrial and Maintenance Complex. The development includes 33 flexible units built to support aviation and aerologistics companies. Scheduled for completion by Q3 2027, the project aims to meet rising market demand and help international businesses grow inside the Dubai South free-zone ecosystem.
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