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January 2, 2026

Real Estate Investment

Egypt has signed a significant investment partnership with Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund arm, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company. The deal will see the development of an integrated urban tourism project on the Mediterranean coast in the Alam El Roum area. The total investment is estimated at more than USD 29.7 billion. The project spans 4,900 acres and 7.2 kilometers of coastline, and aims to transform the area into a world-class destination. It will include high-end residential complexes, luxury resorts with over 4,500 hotel rooms, and a new marina. The agreement includes an initial cash payment of USD 3.5 billion to Egypt. Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly emphasised that the deal reflects the strong fraternal relations and investment cooperation between Egypt and Qatar.
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.
King Street Capital Management has successfully rounded off fundraising for its newest European real estate venture, pulling in a hefty $950m (€807.4m) for its European Real Estate Special Situations Fund II, better known as ESS II. The fund, which wrapped up at its hard cap within just a year, has drawn backing from a wide mix of global investors spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
BGO has closed its largest-ever capital raise, amassing over US$5.1 billion for its flagship Asia-focused value-add real estate fund, with strong global investor support and a sharp focus on high-potential markets such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Singapore.

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