Aira has raised €150 million from existing investors to expand its clean energy-tech operations, aiming to replace millions of gas boilers across Europe with air source heat pumps and accelerate the continent’s shift away from fossil fuels.
Egypt’s Madinet Masr has launched its new flagship development ‘Talala’ in New Heliopolis City, investing EGP 90 billion into a project designed to offer sustainable, high-quality living across a wide range of residential units.
Cape Town fintech TurnStay has raised $1.9m to expand its cross-border payments platform for African travel businesses. Using stablecoin settlement, the service cuts transaction costs by up to 70% and helps operators secure more direct international bookings.
Malaysia’s property market is experiencing a renaissance, fuelled by affordable housing initiatives, infrastructure growth, foreign investment incentives and a strong shift towards green, transit-oriented developments.
A new partnership between the Dubai Land Department and Crypto.com will explore digital property transactions and the use of virtual assets in Dubai’s real estate market.
BlackRock is set to expand its private real estate business with a deal to acquire US-based net-lease specialist ElmTree Funds, bringing $7.3 billion in assets under its wing.