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February 17, 2026

Infrastructure

Harleyford Capital and Fiera Real Estate have secured a £25.5 million debt facility from QuadReal Property Group to fund Watford Works, a 180,000 sq ft Grade A logistics scheme in London. The project, targeting BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A+ ratings, is due for completion in Q4 2026.
Sumou Real Estate Company has signed a SAR135 million ($36.01 million) contract with Diyar Real Estate Development Company, managed by Sedco Capital, to deliver infrastructure works for a 960,000-sq-m project in Jeddah’s North Obhur district. The two-year project is expected to positively impact Sumou’s financial performance.
Kyoto will introduce Japan’s highest hotel tax in March 2026, with luxury guests facing up to ¥10,000 (£49) per night to tackle overtourism pressures.
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.
Fermi, co-founded by former U.S. energy secretary Rick Perry, has raised $682.5 million in a U.S. IPO, reflecting strong demand for AI-driven data infrastructure. The Texas-based company, valued at $12.46 billion, is building a massive energy and data campus set to supply 11 GW of power by 2038.

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