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February 17, 2026

Real Estate

Saudi Arabia has introduced a five-year rent freeze in Riyadh, halting increases for residential and commercial properties as part of new rules approved by the Cabinet. The measures, effective from 25 September, aim to curb rising rental costs and strengthen protections for both landlords and tenants.
OFA Group has partnered with Blockchain App Factory to develop a blockchain-based RWA platform that will tokenise real estate equity and mortgage assets. The company is also planning a $100 million cryptocurrency treasury while continuing to expand into AI and blockchain-led architectural solutions.
PredictAP has secured an additional $5 million in funding, rounding off a year of significant growth and expansion. The company now serves over 100 clients, processes more than 4 million invoices annually, and continues to enhance its AI-driven accounts payable automation technology for the real estate sector.
SOL Properties has launched SOL LUXE, a Dh2.2 billion mixed-use tower on Sheikh Zayed Road. Rising 280 metres with residences, Grade A offices, and retail outlets, the project promises an 8–9% ROI for investors and is scheduled for completion in Q4 2028.
Aspect Development is expanding its footprint with projects in Abu Dhabi, Athens, and Cairo, strengthening its presence across the Middle East and Europe while reinforcing its commitment to premium and sustainable living.
QuadReal Property Group has committed over £2.5 billion to expand its commercial real estate debt platform into the UK and Ireland, with plans to extend further across Europe. The initiative builds on the firm’s North American success and focuses on sectors including housing, data centres and industrial property.

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