Talaat Moustafa Group has unveiled "The Spine," a landmark cognitive city project in Egypt. Launched alongside Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly, the EGP 1.4 trillion development integrates artificial intelligence with urban living. The project aims to contribute 1 per cent to Egypt’s GDP and create 155,000 jobs. It features a Special Investment Zone designed to attract global corporations through digital infrastructure and simplified regulations.
Houston-based technology firm QSource Group Inc. has acquired AOE, a specialist platform in commercial property lease billing. Alongside the deal, the firm has introduced QTREN, a new digital system designed to centralise property management tasks. A pilot for the software will begin this July, focusing on commercial offices, with a wider roll-out across various property sectors planned for later in the year.
Facilio Inc. has been appointed by Charter Hall to digitise and centralise operations across its Australian office portfolio. Following a successful tender, the proptech firm will implement its Connected CMMS platform across more than 100 assets. The partnership aims to automate workflows, improve compliance and enhance vendor management. This shift replaces manual reporting with real-time data to drive efficiency across the national commercial real estate network.
South Korean smart home specialist Hyundai HT has entered a series of strategic agreements to expand its presence in Vietnam. The company signed a cooperation deal with STARX Technology and tripartite memorandums of understanding with major developers Geleximco Group and Flamingo Holdings. These partnerships focus on integrating AIoT-based smart home and building technologies into large-scale residential, commercial and resort projects across the region.
The Ha Noi Municipal People’s Council has passed a landmark master plan with a 100-year vision. This strategy aims to turn the capital into a high-standard global city by 2065. The plan focuses on massive economic growth, sustainable urban models and major infrastructure projects. It sets a target for the city to become one of the most livable capitals in the world through innovation and ecological development.
The world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count is expanding its footprint in Europe. Keller Williams has officially awarded a new master franchise in Croatia. This move brings the total number of European regions for the brand to 21. Led by Boris Batelic, the firm plans to launch its first market center in the second quarter of 2026 to drive structural change in the local market.