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.
JLL has named Mouhammad Takieddin as the new Regional Head and CEO for the Middle East and Africa. Based in Riyadh, Takieddin brings 25 years of experience from Procter & Gamble to lead JLL’s expansion into high-growth sectors including data centres and AI-driven facilities management. This strategic move strengthens the firm's leadership alongside existing regional heads while deepening its established ties with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Real estate giant REMAX has announced a major expansion of its global network with the sale of master franchise rights in Libya and a new office opening in Azerbaijan. The Tripoli-based Libyan operation is led by experienced owners Zyead and Alhareth Ghattour. In Baku, entrepreneur İdris Cengiz has launched a 2,000 square foot facility to serve a growing market. These moves increase the brand's presence to more than 120 countries and territories.
Hard Rock International has unveiled plans for an $850 million hotel, casino and residential complex in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Slated to open in 2029, the project features 415 rooms and 186 branded residences. The development aims to combine luxury hospitality with the island's vibrant music culture, offering a recording studio and event spaces. Construction will begin in mid-2026, creating over 3,500 total jobs for the local economy.
PGIM Real Estate and Northstar Capital have acquired 51 Tuas View Link in Singapore for a major logistics redevelopment. The partnership will replace existing warehouses with a 1.1 million square foot, five-storey facility designed for sustainability. Located near the Tuas Mega Port, the project targets the city's supply-constrained industrial market. This investment follows PGIM’s US$3 billion transaction year in 2025 and focuses on creating long-term value through modern, ramp-up infrastructure.
Devonport City Council has unveiled the Formby Road Urban Renewal Study, identifying two major CBD sites for private development. Part of the LIVING CITY project, the plan proposes high-end apartments and commercial offices to replace existing car parks. By creating a new urban plaza and improving pedestrian links to the Mersey River, the council aims to boost footfall for local retailers and meet growing demand for inner-city living.
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