Cityscape Global 2026 has introduced its new Capitals platform to link international finance directly with major real estate projects in Saudi Arabia. The initiative follows a successful 2025 event that attracted entities handling USD 6.1 trillion in assets. The updated networking platform expands target audiences beyond standard institutional funds to connect worldwide asset owners with the country's accelerating urban development, housing and hospitality schemes.
Arctos Sports has joined forces with RVX Ventures and Magellan Development Group to form a national sports-anchored real estate platform. The venture will focus on building large-scale entertainment districts near major stadiums. Their maiden project is the Neyland Entertainment District in Tennessee. The mixed-use site will feature a 24-story hotel, retail space and luxury residential properties on the waterfront.
Dubai based developer Majid Al Futtaim has signed a deal with master developer MIDAR to build a $3.1 billion mixed-use community in New Cairo. Spanning 553 feddans within Mada City, the phased project marks the firm's first foray into Egypt's residential property sector. The plan includes 6,000 homes alongside commercial districts, leisure spaces and a shopping hub.
KAFD DMC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Osool Integrated Real Estate Company to evaluate new property investments in Riyadh. The non-binding deal aims to address the rising demand for prime commercial and residential space within the financial district. The collaboration follows a recent SAR 12 billion financing facility raised by the district operator.
Bed Bath & Beyond has signed an agreement to purchase Fathom Holdings to accelerate its end-to-end homeownership platform. The acquisition combines real estate brokerage, mortgage and insurance services with the retailer’s commerce operations. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Commercial real estate finance firm Greystone has named industry veteran Nicholas M. Gesue as Chief Operating Officer. Based in New York, Mr Gesue brings 25 years of platform-building experience to oversee the company's daily lending, servicing and asset management divisions. He joins following senior executive roles at NewPoint Real Estate Capital, ORIX Real Estate Capital and Lument Capital.