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.
Al Saedan Real Estate has entered a major strategic partnership with Serpentine Lake Capital and SGI Real Estate to launch SL Property, an investment platform valued at SAR 1.5 billion. The initiative aims to develop a range of projects across Saudi Arabia, including residential communities, commercial hubs and digital infrastructure. By combining local development heritage with international asset management, the partners seek to deliver high-quality assets that support the Kingdom's economic diversification goals under Vision 2030.
Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp has launched its first residential project in the United States through a joint venture with Bridge Tower Homes. The partnership will focus on the Texas market, beginning with the Saddlebrook development in Corinth. This project includes 97 detached homes priced from $385,000, with construction beginning in March 2026. The move signals a major global expansion for the Osaka-based company into the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Lithuanian developer Darnu Group has announced plans to invest EUR 80 million into real estate projects throughout 2026, marking an 84 per cent rise in funding compared to the previous year. The vast majority of this capital is earmarked for residential housing, with a primary focus on the expansion of the popular Sakai district in Vilnius and the launch of the ambitious Launagiai project. Outside of housing, the company is continuing work on major industrial infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art logistics hub.
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