Middle East & Africa

1+ hour, 9+ min ago   (993+ words) Renewed Hope Housing Programme Gains Traction as Projects Spread Across Nigeria The Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Cities housing programme has attracted more than 100,000 expressions of interest as housing developments expand across Abuja, Lagos, Kano and other parts of the country....

15+ hour, 12+ min ago   (1009+ words) Published: October 06, 2026 Emaar's master plan for Dubai Creek Harbour covers a stretch of waterfront running past 500 hectares, tucked along the historic Dubai Creek. The idea, on paper at least, is a city within a city. Homes, shops, parks, and water…...

6+ hour, 36+ min ago   (204+ words) LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - British house prices were flat in September after recording their first annual fall since 2023 in August, according to figures published by Lloyds on Wednesday that were weaker than expected by analysts. Both the monthly and annual price…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago   (744+ words) THE WADI, an AED 6 billion development led by Cosmo Developments, has launched its “Return Within” campaign, bringing to life a nature-led philosophy inspired by the UAE’s landscapes and enriched by its traditions and crafts. Cosmo Developments is a joint venture…...

6+ hour, 33+ min ago   (468+ words) DUBAI – Dubai’s real estate market recorded 37,429 sales transactions worth Dh92.9 billion in Q3 2026, as primary sales from developers continued to outpace resales while the rental sector remained on track to set an all-time record. A market analysis from fäm Properties revealed that…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago   (228+ words) DUBAI: Amwaj Development, the Dubai‑based boutique real estate developer known for crafting thoughtfully designed residential communities, has announced the successful handover of Starlight Park in Meydan, completed during the first week of October. The handover marks the company’s first…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (558+ words) Published on Sep 24, 2026 Jeddah Tower construction progress is accelerating toward a planned 2028 completion, positioning the Saudi megatall for a new height record. The tower has now reached 113 floors and 454 meters, according to the Council on Vertical Urbanism. Once completed, it…...

20+ hour ago   (500+ words) Updated on Oct 6, 2026 The proposed building will rise about 2 kilometers above northern Riyadh. It forms the centerpiece of a new central business district on the city’s outskirts. The district and tower sit within the larger North Pole masterplanned development. The…...

5+ hour, 19+ min ago   (521+ words) Today, The Sentry published an advisory detailing how kleptocrats and their networks have increasingly been using African real estate to launder the proceeds of corruption. Investigative reporting by The Sentry and others on illicit flows stemming from grand corruption has…...

10+ hour, 14+ min ago   (288+ words) DIB, the largest Islamic bank in UAE, has entered into a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai to offer eligible buyers home financing for properties under construction within Expo City Dubai. The agreement supports DIB’s strategy to expand its Home…...