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May 19, 2026

Investment

Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed a series of strategic investment agreements covering aviation, telecommunications, and infrastructure. Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih led a high-level delegation to Damascus to meet with President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. The deals include a major redevelopment of Aleppo International Airport and the creation of a new joint airline with Flynas. STC will lead efforts to modernise Syria's digital infrastructure while ACWA Power explores a large-scale desalination project.
CapMan Buyout is set to sell its stake in PDSVISION to private equity firms Bridgepoint and Polaris after a five-year partnership. Since 2020, the software solution provider has grown its revenue fivefold to SEK 1.7 billion and expanded its operations to 15 countries. The deal, expected to complete in early 2026, marks PDSVISION's transition from a regional Nordic player to a global leader in digital engineering.
Corinthia Hotels has teamed up with RoundShield and Kervis SGR to launch a 58-key luxury resort in Lake Como. Set to open in 2028, the property will be located in Menaggio next to Italy's second-oldest golf course. The development includes a beach club, three private villas and branded residences designed to blend with the alpine landscape. This project marks Corinthia's second site in Italy and focuses on restoring local heritage.
MAIR Group has agreed a multi-million-dirham deal to acquire the KEZAD Logistics Park - KLP Free Zone 3 in Abu Dhabi. The AED 295 million transaction, completed through subsidiary Makani Real Estate, includes 50 years of land lease rights under a Musataha arrangement. Spanning nearly 130,000 square metres of land, the facility provides high-spec warehouse space with direct access to Khalifa Port.
Long & Foster Real Estate has named Lacey Conway as its new president to lead its growth and agent support strategies. Conway brings more than two decades of industry experience to the role, having previously served as the CEO of Latter & Blum. She will partner with CEO Patrick Bain to maintain the firm's reputation for local expertise and teamwork.
GARBE Industrial and Fortress Real Estate Investments have launched a joint venture to build a 61,000 square metre logistics centre in Bucharest. The project, GARBE Park Bucharest, marks the German developer's first entry into the Romanian market. Located on an 11-hectare plot near the new A0 ring road, the facility is designed for high-tech, automated operations with a 12-metre clear height. Construction is scheduled for late summer 2026, targeting a 2027 opening.

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