MUSCAT – Oman’s real estate market is set for steady, selective growth in the first half of 2026, supported by resilient non-oil expansion, disciplined development activity and sustained demand for …
Iranian activists abroad report detention of family members amid government crackdown
Iranian activists report the detention of family members in Iran as part of a crackdown on dissent amid escalating conflict with the U.S. and Israel.
Is Indian real estate sector shifting to institutionalised asset class?
Indian real estate sector is moving from family-funded models to institutional investment, with REITs and SM REITs emerging as catalysts, say Excelerate 2026 speakers.. Is Indian real estate sector …
Thailand’s Home Ownership Dream is Being Replaced By Rentals
For decades, the script for a successful life in Thailand followed a familiar path: get a good job, save your baht, and buy a home. But in 2026, …
Armenia: The unexpected birthplace of wine and why it deserves a spot on your travel list
Ancient, resilient and wildly underrated, Armenia is the birthplace of wine, and it is finally making its comeback.
Iranian activists abroad say loved ones are being detained back home
Iran’s government is detaining family members of opposition figures in exile, according to some who spoke to the Associated Press.
The new buyer class: How proptech is rewiring UAE real estate
Digital discovery, frictionless transactions and smarter data tools are helping draw a new generation of global buyers into one of the world’s most accessible property markets …
China’s long-delayed skyscraper, Goldin Finance 117, nears completion amid property woes
Once deemed a ‘ghost tower’ and a benchmark of unfinished projects, the 596-metre building’s state-backed revival reflects efforts to rebuild confidence in fragile market Once dubbed the world’s …
Labour shortages threaten delivery of new homes in Cyprus
Cyprus housing supply faces pressure as shortages of skilled labour slow residential developments and delay delivery of new homes.
Lawmakers approve cuts to Georgia’s income tax rate but property tax plan tumbles
Lawmakers signed off on a plan to forego more of the state’s income tax revenue, passing a tax cut bill late Thursday night over the concerns of Democrats who questioned the math used to support the …