Saudi Arabia is desperately trying to drive up oil prices so the government can make its budget; whether it succeeds will drive Texas’ property taxes too. After an uncharacteristically contentious …
U.S. Lawmakers Seek to Preempt State-Level Bans on Foreigners Buying Property
A raft of states are looking to restrict property purchases by citizens of U.S. adversaries like China and Iran. Democrats in Washington are pushing back. With the bills moving forward …
Beyond Bodrum, a Boom in Turkish Waterfront Homes
Image Bars, boutiques and inexpensive restaurants serving fresh seafood are among the amenities that have been attracting international real estate investors to Bodrum in Turkey.Credit …
USAID grants Pakistan $445.6 million over 5 years: Report
The development comes at a time when Pakistan is struggling to shore up its forex reserves to pay its external debts.
Hong Kong ends reign as world’s most expensive city for expats, Singapore gains 8 places amid soaring property prices, survey reveals
Hong Kong has lost its position as the world’s most expensive city for expatriates for the first time in four years due to lower accommodation costs, while Singapore has gained eight spots with its …
Qatar HNWIs ‘prefer residential real estate investment’
About 30% of Qatari HNWIs will spend more than $1 million on real estate this year, according to the debut “Destination Qatar” report from leading global property consultancy, Knight Frank. With Qatar …
In Jerusalem’s contested Old City, shrinking Armenian community fears displacement after land deal
A real estate deal in Jerusalem’s Old City, at the epicenter of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has sent the historic Armenian community there into a panic …
Accused priest says he became ‘scapegoat’ for Armenian land deal
I have done nothing illegal and nothing wrong. That decision (to laicize me) was based on personal vendettas. For them to do this kind of act, to break somebody whose signature doesn’t even mean …
Armenia’s President Khachaturyan Aims to Alleviate Domestic Tensions
The position of president of the Republic of Armenia has largely been a ceremonial one after 2018, when the prime minister and National Assembly became the main wielders of power as the result of a …
Kuwait to deport those found renting homes to bachelors: Report
The move is part of the Kuwait Municipality’s efforts to curb the growing issue of bachelors residing in private and model housing Kuwait to deport those found renting homes to bachelors: Report …