Israel-based real estate investment firm G City, formerly known as Gazit Globe, is in contract to sell off a retail space on the Upper East Side for $153 million to an undisclosed buyer, according to …
Taliban will be the losers for denying women an education
The country’s Taliban rulers earlier this week ordered women nationwide to stop attending private and public universities effective immediately and until further notice. They have also banned girls …
Protect IP rights for ‘Smart Bangladesh’
The protection of intellectual property rights is key to transforming the country into “Smart Bangladesh,” according to Telecom Minister Mustafa Jabbar.
The big land rush is back in India
Property sales have been good, prices are rising and developers are upbeat about demand. They are actively buying land again.
One&Only Reethi Rah partners with Missoni Resort Club
One&Only Reethi Rah, the ultra-luxury all-villa resort in the Maldives, is set to add to their oasis of turquoise hues with the artistic energy and prints of the iconic Missoni-style starting on …
Judge to decide on MEP’s detention in Qatar corruption scandal
Lawyers for Eva Kaili, the Greek MEP detained in connection with an alleged bribery scheme at the European parliament, have asked a Belgian judge to release her under electronic surveillance. A …
HDB investigating ‘vacant’ BTO flats listed for sale on property portals; 53 such cases since 2017
Of these, 21 owners had their flats compulsorily acquired by the HDB, while the rest were issued fines or warnings. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Lebanon’s financial pains eased by remittances over holidays
They have now become a lifeline for families back home who receive remittances from abroad and cash brought in suitcases during holiday visits. Three-quarters of the population is now plunged into …
Jordan’s truckers struggle to get by, sparking protests, violence
The deaths of four police officers highlight the issue of fuel protests, but Jordan’s problems are much deeper.
Gloomy outlook for construction, realty
The Covid-19 crisis – which started to wreak havoc globally in late 2019 – coupled with heightened geopolitical risks and the Ukraine conflict, continues to place considerable strain on economic …