Author: Mahdeehassan

Dubai, UAE – Dubai’s property market has surpassed 123,000 residential unit sales since the start of the year, according to the Dubai Land Department, and Q3 is currently recording over AED 91 billion in transactions with a week left until the new quarter. The surge highlights sustained investor confidence and the city’s growing appeal as a global real estate hub. Developers are responding by expanding their portfolios and focusing on lifestyle-led, design-conscious projects. QUBE Development, with a AED 4.4 billion portfolio, is actively driving the way with high-quality residential, commercial, and retail developments. As it stands, QUBE’s portfolio reflects a strategic…

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Vision Bank has received the “No Objection” from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) to commence its banking operations in the Kingdom, marking a significant milestone aimed at introducing the public to Vision Bank and its innovative financial services. This announcement underlines Vision Bank’s commitment to delivering a distinctive banking experience built on trust and innovation. The Bank leverages technological advancements to create an interactive and transparent banking environment. Vision Bank is focused on establishing a corporate identity deeply connected to the needs of Saudi society, in alignment with the Kingdom’s digital transformation objectives and Saudi…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Ohana Development, the leading real estate developer renowned for its luxury properties, has celebrated a major triumph at the Arabian Property Awards 2025, winning in all three categories it entered. The recognition further cements the company’s role in shaping Abu Dhabi’s most aspirational waterfront and mixed-use communities. The spotlight was on two of its signature projects, Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living by Ohana in Al Jurf Abu Dhabi, secured top honours on two fronts, winning for ‘Mixed Use Development for Abu Dhabi’ and ‘Residential Property for Abu Dhabi.’ ELIE SAAB Waterfront by Ohana, a striking tower on Reem Island designed in…

Sharjah, UAE– BEEAH has announced the upcoming launch of Phase One of Khalid Bin Sultan City, an innovative new community in Sharjah that will redefine the future of urban living. Khalid Bin Sultan City, a climate-smart and sustainable city, is the first community in the Middle East to feature a Concept Masterplan by the world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects. The development builds on their design of the BEEAH Headquarters, one of Sharjah’s most iconic landmarks. The master community combines living, working and lifestyle areas within one bustling, mixed-use development. Built on the foundations of sustainability and innovation, the city has been…

Cairo – Menassat Developments announced a new milestone that reinforces its leading position in the Egyptian real estate market, backed by a clear future vision and a Board of Directors with decades of extensive experience. The company was founded with an ambitious perspective to serve as an integrated development platform, boasting a wide portfolio of projects in the New Administrative Capital and New Cairo, supported by strong land ownership and a strategy centered on innovation and sustainability. Since its establishment, Menassat has established itself as a trusted entity, offering innovative investment products and integrated urban solutions that contribute to shaping Egypt’s urban…

Cairo, Egypt –The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and the National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) honored 100 outstanding students who excelled in the upgraded Summer Training Program, part of a nationwide initiative to equip 10,000 students with cutting-edge digital and technological skills. The program aligns with ITIDA and NTI’s strategic focus on building Egypt’s human capital by providing university students across all governorates with in-demand skills. It combines technical training with freelancing and soft skills development, ensuring graduates are ready for the dynamic needs of the ICT industry. Eng. Ahmed El-Zaher, CEO of ITIDA, congratulated the students, emphasizing that they…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Today’s drivers expect vehicles to update, adapt and evolve like their smartphones, yet cars often still behave like legacy machines. To help close that gap, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and HARMAN today announced a collaboration to deliver next-level cockpit solutions that accelerate the consumer-tech transformation of the automotive industry. The strategic initiative pairs HARMAN’s market-ready automotive product portfolio with Qualcomm Technologies’ high-performance automotive compute to enable intelligent, contextual, and empathetic in-cabin experiences. The collaboration reflects a shared vision to redefine how drivers and passengers connect with their vehicles. The combination of Qualcomm Technologies’ platform and HARMAN’s architecture will…

Cairo – Capital for Securitization, a subsidiary of GB Capital for Financial Investments, announced the completion of six new securitization issuances in the first half of 2025, compared to four issuances during the same period last year, marking a 50% growth. This milestone reflects the company’s growing leadership in the debt instruments and corporate financing market. It also comes as part of a series of successes, with the company reaching its 40th issuance since inception, with a total value of issuances exceeding EGP 70 billion over six years of operation in the Egyptian market. Commenting on the results, Sherif Samir Tawadros, Vice Chairman…

Dubai, UAE: Meraki Developers, one of Dubai’s leading names in the real estate sector, has recently announced the eagerly awaited launch of their latest development, The Haven III. This curated collection of 83 residences includes studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments located in the up-and-coming area of Majan in Dubailand. This project highlights the developer’s commitment to providing a high-quality living experience to residents at The Haven III. The living spaces have been intentionally designed with elegant, warm aesthetics, appealing to those seeking a peaceful retreat in the city. Following the success of The Haven I and II, this third phase elevates…

SAN MATEO, CA and DUBAI – Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, and Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader with $1.6 trillion in assets under management, announced a collaboration to build digital asset initiatives and solutions tailored for a broad range of investors. The firms will explore ways to combine Franklin Templeton’s expertise in the compliant tokenization of securities with Binance’s global trading infrastructure and investor reach. The goal is to deliver innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of investors by bringing greater efficiency, transparency and accessibility to capital markets with competitive yield generation and settlement…