DUBAI: Property developers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are raising billions through a growing arsenal of funding tools – from Islamic bonds to private credit – as they ride one of the Gulf …
North Korea ‘Expanding’ Major Nuclear Site: Analysts
North Korea has hurtled along its path of nuclear tests and trials of delivery systems, despite years of sanctions.
Israeli airstrike kills prime minister of Yemen’s Houthi government
Ahmad al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the Houthi-led government in Yemen looks on during a visit by Houthi government officials to the Hamas office in Sanaa, Yemen this month. Rahwi was seen largely …
Property industry stalwarts shine
OUTSTANDING property industry players were recognised at the Malaysia Property Award (MPA) 2024 gala organised by International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Malaysia. The event in Petaling Jaya, …
Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Don’t let your feast turn into a fiasco – follow these safety tips!
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
Grisly Killings of a Married Couple Spark New Sectarian Unrest in Syria
The government acted quickly to tamp down reprisals in the central city of Homs as it tries to manage repeated waves of bloodshed involving minority groups.
Digital property database key to meeting IMF tax reform: Treasury
Sri Lanka must put in place a comprehensive digital property database before introducing a property tax in 2027, a requirement under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility, a …
Yiannis Misirlis: As Cyprus grows further as a regional business and investment hub, demand for modern, high-spec workplaces is on the rise
The Chairman of the Cyprus Property Developers Association shares his views on Cyprus’ real estate market and its competitiveness …
Kuwait rolls out its own “Golden Visa”: All you need to know about the new 15-year residency
Kuwait has revamped its residency rules, introducing tiered long-term permits of up to 15 years for investors, property owners, and children of Kuwaiti women. This strategic move aims to boost the …
Kuwait introduces long-term residency of up to 15 years for foreign investors
Kuwait introduces a new residency system. Foreigners can now get permits for up to 10 or 15 years. This depends on investment value, property ownership, and family ties. The move aims to attract …