Brookfield and Qai, the AI subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority, have announced a $20 billion strategic joint venture focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The partnership will develop fully integrated AI facilities in Qatar to support its burgeoning digital ecosystem. The Integrated Compute centre is set to expand high-performance compute access regionally, aligning with Qatar’s ambition to become a major AI hub in the Middle East, advancing its National Vision 2030.
Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (A&B), a major Hawaiʻi commercial real estate owner, has entered a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a joint venture including MW Group, Blackstone Real Estate, and DivcoWest. The all-cash deal values the company at approximately $2.3 billion, with shareholders receiving $21.20 per share, a 40.0 per cent premium. A&B, the largest owner of grocery-anchored shopping centres in Hawaiʻi, will become a private company following the expected closure in the first quarter of 2026. The investor group has pledged to retain the company's local focus, leadership, and brand, alongside a commitment to invest over $100 million into the property portfolio.
ACWA Power and Bapco Energies have entered into a Joint Development Agreement for a major solar power plant situated in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Announced at the Saudi–Bahraini Coordination Council meeting in December 2025, the project’s initiative is to support Bahrain's national energy needs and accelerate its shift to renewables, while reinforcing its role as a regional energy export hub.
S&I Corporation, a PropTech-based real estate management service provider, has announced that it is the first in South Korea's real estate management industry to secure a 3-star rating in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark GRESB 2025 evaluation. The company demonstrated global competitiveness by also achieving the top rank within its peer group. The rating reflects S&I's systematic commitment to ESG management since 2022, which includes publishing a Sustainability Report and operating a Work Health and Safety Committee.