New Murabba, a Public Investment Fund company, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Washington, D.C., establishing a framework to explore collaboration in sustainable urban development. The agreement focuses on applying global sustainability frameworks like LEED across the New Murabba project. New Murabba has also joined the USGBC as a Platinum member, signalling a deep commitment to sustainability leadership in creating a new destination in Riyadh.
Kronos Homes has launched its first mixed-use tourism project in Lisbon, the €150 million MIMA development in the Parque das Nações district. A core component is MIMA Living, offering 180 residential apartments with a new concept of urban housing. The fully furnished apartments, designed by Broadway Malyan, combine contemporary architecture and flexibility. Notably, the model offers professional tourism management, allowing buyers to generate income when not occupying the homes.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning a major expansion across Portugal and Cape Verde with four new hotel openings by 2027. The expansion includes two lifestyle brands in Lisbon: Andaz Lisbon and The Standard, Lisbon. The Hyatt Regency brand will add properties in Vilamoura Algarve, targeting sports tourism, and in Cape Verde, on the island of Sal. These planned openings reflect Hyatt’s strategy to meet increasing demand for high-quality accommodation in key global markets.
The Social Hub has unveiled proposals for a £200 million hospitality and community complex in Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge, marking its second UK venture. The project would bring a 560-bed hybrid hotel, coworking areas, and public spaces to the long-derelict former Fountain Brewery site, aligning with wider regeneration plans for the neighbourhood.
Rikaz, a leading Saudi real estate developer, has forged a strategic cooperation agreement with global design firm PLP Architecture to create the distinctive Rikaz Tower in Al Khobar. Announced at Cityscape 2025, the 63,780 square metre mixed-use development near the Corniche will feature two towers: one for private apartments and another for a luxury 150-room hotel and 80 branded hotel-serviced residential units. It is a key investment in the luxury hospitality and residential markets with an expected launch in 2026.
Colliers has launched the exclusive investment offering of a ±295-acre industrial development site adjacent to the Paso Robles Municipal Airport on California’s Central Coast. The land is strategically positioned within the City's proposed "Tech Corridor" and is one of the largest parcels available for manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, and technology operations. The potential for an FAA spaceport license at the airport is driving the region's transformation from a wine centre to a hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing.
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