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Bargain hunters spur Oman property recovery
Cheap properties may explain the rise in value of Oman’s real estate transactions as investors snapped up bargains in the first half of 2025, according to buyers and estate agents. The value of real …
HPL looks to cut stakes in Singapore retail strip
The property firm of embattled billionaire Ong Beng Seng is looking to reduce its stakes in two marquee assets along Singapore’s Orchard Road shopping strip, according to people familiar with the …
Bay of Bengal earthquake has no impact on Sri Lanka – GSMB
There is no impact on Sri Lanka from the earthquake reported earlier today near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in the Bay of Bengal, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau has stated …
Air Quality Assessment for Tashkent and the Roadmap for Air Quality …
Jointly produced by the World Bank and the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, with support from the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan, this …
Korean carbon emissions map system to be piloted in Uzbekistan through …
A Korea-developed carbon emissions map system will be introduced in Uzbekistan as part of an urban planning pilot project supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Seoul’s Ministry of Land, …
Saudi Arabia opens up real estate market to foreigners next year
Saudi Arabia will begin allowing foreign individuals and entities to buy property starting Jan. 1, 2026, with purchases allowed in Riyadh and Jeddah. The new legislation grants foreign individuals, …
Inside Iran: Discovering Life, Culture, and the Complexities of Living in This Ancient Land
Iran, a land steeped in millennia of history, rich culture, and breathtaking landscapes, offers a unique perspective that challenges common misconceptions. Behind the headlines of political tension …
Hongkong Land says office property market is stabilising
By Clare Jim HONG KONG (Reuters) -High-end property developer Hongkong Land said the Hong Kong office market in the Central financial district was showing signs of stabilising and that its portfolio …
Cyprus new swimming pool laws explained (2025 update)
Learn what Cyprus’ 2025 swimming pool laws mean for private, public, hotel pools, etc. See rules by pool type and key safety requirements.