Dubai property sales hit AED50.7bn ($13.8bn) in August 2025 as off-plan deals surged 25 per cent, led by Business Bay and emerging communities …
Dubai’s real estate market records AED 50.7bln in sales in August
Apartments remained the top choice (80% of rental searches, 59% of buyer demand), with smaller units – studios and one-bedrooms – gaining traction …
Militants accused of extorting money from residents in Syria’s Kurdish town of Afrin
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Militia groups have been accused of extorting money from the residents of the Kurdish town of Afrin in northwest Syria despite promises from the interim government to replace …
Alawites flee homes in Damascus suburb after threats from armed group
Residents in the al-Sumaria neighbourhood Euronews spoke to say the Syrian government has done little to protect them.View on euronews …
Saudi Arabia and UK sign business deals worth $5bn
Saudi Arabia and the UK have signed investment agreements worth SAR20 billion ($5.3 billion) at the Great Futures summit in London, Saudi commerce minister Majid Al-Qasabi said. The summit served as …
Property search platform helps homeowners break into market
The app has addressed long-standing frustrations in the market, including duplicate listings, unclear ownership details, and unverified sellers.
PR launches property recovery worth Rs65b
During a visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Abbasi said that railway lands worth Rs15 billion had been recovered, while properties worth another Rs50 billion would be …
How China’s Property Collapse Is Shaping Its Economy
China’s economy is facing a storm of crises, from a collapsing property sector to espionage scandals shaking investor confidence. The challenges are reshaping how the world views China’s future. This …
China’s urban planners could determine the future of city life
China’s megacities remain among the world’s largest. Shanghai holds 22m people; Beijing 19m. The 50 largest cities account for more than half its GDP. When Mr Xi took power in 2012, about half of the …
China Overseas Land & Investment Reports Mixed Property Sales Performance for August 2025
China Overseas Land & Investment ( ($HK:0688) ) just unveiled an announcement. China Overseas Land & Investment Limited reported a slight decrease …