Dubai-based AI lab Smart Bricks has secured $5 million in pre-seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The startup is developing agentic AI infrastructure to automate the global real estate investment process. By processing millions of data points, the platform identifies high-value opportunities and handles underwriting in minutes rather than months. The company aims to provide retail and institutional investors with the same sophisticated tools used by major private equity firms.
PropTech firm Visitt has secured $22 million in Series B funding to accelerate its AI-driven property operations platform. Led by Susquehanna Growth Equity, the investment follows a massive period of growth in which the company saw its managed square footage increase by over 900 per cent in 2025. The new capital will be used to develop further AI agents and scale its customer support teams to meet rising demand across the industrial, office and retail sectors.
Al-Futtaim Real Estate has launched Al Badia Villas, a new residential leasing project in Dubai Festival City. The development consists of 107 smart homes ranging from three to five bedrooms. These properties are situated within three hectares of parkland and are designed to combine modern technology with sustainable living. Residents will benefit from solar power systems and integrated smart home features compatible with major platforms.
La Rosa Holdings Corp. has confirmed the appointment of Nicholas Adler as its new Chairman of the Board. Mr Adler joins the Nasdaq listed firm effective from 29 December 2025 and will also lead the Compensation Committee. The company is currently focusing on expanding its footprint in real estate backed technology infrastructure. This leadership change is intended to support the firm's long term growth and data centre development goals.
New Murabba has formalised a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to streamline urban development in Riyadh. The agreement covers land use integration, green space expansion and the adoption of global best practices for infrastructure. By aligning architectural identities and smart city strategies, the two bodies aim to deliver a sustainable modern downtown. The deal also focuses on traffic safety and community participation as part of the broader Saudi Vision 2030.
Webstar Technology Group and Forge Atlanta Asset Management have secured a 10-acre site in Downtown Atlanta, marking the start of the 8.4 million square foot Forge Atlanta district. The project is expected to generate over $7.37 billion in economic impact and create thousands of jobs. Phase I will deliver a 300-room hotel, luxury condominiums, and extensive retail space. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026.
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