Limassol continued to lead Cyprus’ high-value real estate market in 2024, accounting for eight of the ten most expensive property transactions, with a total value of €176.8 million, according to real ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar: Mortgage transactions reach over $6bln in Q4, 2024
Regarding the value of mortgages in Q4 2024, Doha Municipality comes first with amount of QR16.081bn while Al Shamal Municipality registered the lowest value which reached QR1.800m. Comparing to Q4 ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign investment drives Oman’s real estate boom
Al Khuwair Downtown, designed by the world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects, is set to become a vibrant urban hub. Combining commercial, cultural, and entertainment spaces with a waterfront location, ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyz MFA speaks on citizens’ banking challenges in Russia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has commented on the blocking of Russian bank cards for Kyrgyz citizens residing in Russia, Trend reports. According to the statement, starting February 5 ... ( read original story ...)
Prosecutor’s Office checking works of Department of Municipal Property Management of Bishkek
The Prosecutor’s Office of Bishkek is conducting a planned inspection of the activities of the Department of Municipal Property Management of the Bishkek Mayor’s Office to assess the legality of its a ... ( read original story ...)
UAE: Deyaar’s profits jump in 2024
Total revenue increased by 20.61% year-on-year (YoY) to AED 1.51 billion in 2024 from AED 1.25 billion in 2023 ... ( read original story ...)
Developer avoids jail over RM9.5mil illicit payment in Mara Inc’s Aussie property deal
The Melbourne magistrates’ court grants Teen Boon Lye a suspension of his 21-month jail term following his guilty plea for one count of false accounting. ( read original story ...)
Why China Can’t Sort Out Its Property Market Mess
Once one of the country’s biggest growth drivers, China’s property market has been in a downward spiral for five years with no signs of abating. Real estate values continue to plummet, households in ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines: The boy frowns funny while taking a photo
The author: "We were taking pictures of Quinn for his school but he didn't like what he was wearing so he frowned in the video". Credit to: @Tristan Jaye Badajos
A First Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan
Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat.