AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment have signed a strategic MoU to boost Hong Kong’s climate resilience. The partnership links academic research with infrastructure expertise to meet sustainability goals. Planned initiatives include a joint laboratory, shoreline management research, and student internships. This agreement aims to transform scientific innovation into practical environmental solutions for the community.
Harris County has approved the 83-acre Toro District in Bridgeland. This public-private partnership with the Houston Texans and Howard Hughes Communities includes a 22-acre team headquarters and training facility. The project features $150 million in infrastructure funding and aims to generate $34 billion in economic impact. Moving from NRG Stadium, the Texans seek a world-class environment for operations while providing new jobs and community resources for the growing northwest Houston corridor.
Alramz Real Estate has entered into a SAR 91 million agreement with PIF-owned ROSHN Group to develop two residential plots in Riyadh. Spanning 14,128 sqm within the SEDRA community, the project will deliver an estimated 240 new homes. This strategic deal includes all design and construction works, following the high standards of the ROSHN masterplan. The project is expected to boost Alramz’s financial performance through 2028.
Alramz Real Estate has entered into a SAR 91 million agreement with PIF-owned ROSHN Group to develop two residential plots in Riyadh. Spanning 14,128 sqm within the SEDRA community, the project will deliver an estimated 240 new homes. This strategic deal includes all design and construction works, following the high standards of the ROSHN masterplan. The project is expected to boost Alramz’s financial performance through 2028.
Egypt has secured partnerships with US, UK and French firms for the $1 billion Mont Galala project in Ain Sokhna. The development features 10 towers and a 150-berth marina. Construction begins in late 2026 with a seven-year completion timeline. The project aims to establish the Red Sea coast as a global hub for yacht tourism and international conferences through sustainable, mixed-use infrastructure and world-class hospitality.
Dubai-based AI lab Smart Bricks has secured $5 million in pre-seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The startup is developing agentic AI infrastructure to automate the global real estate investment process. By processing millions of data points, the platform identifies high-value opportunities and handles underwriting in minutes rather than months. The company aims to provide retail and institutional investors with the same sophisticated tools used by major private equity firms.
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