Mira Real Estate has rebranded as Mira International as part of a major growth strategy that includes appointing Aldo De Jager as CEO and launching a 30-branch global expansion. The Dubai-based brokerage said the move signals its shift toward operating an international network with unified service standards across markets.
First Capital REIT has secured overwhelming unitholder approval for its internal reorganisation plan, with more than 99% support at a special meeting in Toronto. The proposal now moves to a court hearing scheduled for 27 November, with the REIT expecting the arrangement to take effect by the end of the month, subject to final approval.
Rikaz, a leading Saudi real estate developer, has forged a strategic cooperation agreement with global design firm PLP Architecture to create the distinctive Rikaz Tower in Al Khobar. Announced at Cityscape 2025, the 63,780 square metre mixed-use development near the Corniche will feature two towers: one for private apartments and another for a luxury 150-room hotel and 80 branded hotel-serviced residential units. It is a key investment in the luxury hospitality and residential markets with an expected launch in 2026.
Cushman & Wakefield's Senior Director, Aaron Barnard, SIOR, CCIM, has officially taken up the role of President-Elect for The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR). Serving a one-year term on the SIOR Board of Directors, his appointment was confirmed at the organisation's Fall 2025 conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Based in Bloomington, Minnesota, Mr Barnard is a 33-year veteran of the commercial real estate sector, specialising in investment analysis and leasing programmes across various US markets.
Riyad Capital and Mountain View KSA have collaborated to launch a new residential development fund with a value of SAR 1.7 billion, equivalent to $453 million. The fund's purpose is to finance the "ONE Mountain View" project, a semi-gated community in Riyadh's Al Rimal District. The development will cover over 152,000 square meters and deliver more than 500 residential units, targeting the demand for family-oriented housing. The community is planned to include large green spaces and a dedicated community hub, The Lighthouse.
Domicil Real Estate AG and its principal shareholder, Baywobau, have secured a major residential complex in Berlin's Treptow-Köpenick district through an asset deal. The property, located in Altglienicke, features 18 buildings with 143 residential units and is set for immediate individual sale. The complex, built in 1996, had recently undergone significant refurbishment including roof, facade, and window replacement work. The transaction's advisors included JLL as broker, Osborne Clarke providing legal counsel to Domicil, and BCLP advising the seller.
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