27 Jul 2026

I Squared Capital and Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) have entered into a partnership to jointly explore infrastructure opportunities outside Japan. The collaboration will focus on transportation and urban development projects across the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Europe. The agreement brings together I Squared Capital's global investment capabilities and JOIN's network across Japan's infrastructure sector. The development comes shortly after I Squared Capital signed another strategic agreement with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) to invest up to USD 2 billion in real estate and infrastructure assets in the Kingdom.Read more

27 Jul 2026

Malaysia and Hong Kong have signed a new agreement to simplify dual initial public offering (IPO) listings and strengthen cooperation between their capital markets. The arrangement introduces a streamlined framework that allows companies to use a single set of submission documents for simultaneous listings in both markets. It also supports the mutual recognition and cross-listing of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), giving investors in both jurisdictions access to a wider range of investment products while encouraging greater regional capital market participation.Read more

27 Jul 2026

SL Green Realty Corp. has signed a 10-year office lease spanning 98,420 square feet at 11 Madison Avenue in Manhattan with a leading artificial intelligence company. The transaction covers the building's entire 11th floor and reflects the continued demand for premium office space from AI and technology firms. The lease adds to SL Green's strong leasing activity this year, while reinforcing the growing presence of AI companies across its Madison Avenue office portfolio, including both 11 Madison Avenue and the neighbouring One Madison Avenue.Read more

27 Jul 2026

Crown Castle has slightly increased its full-year site rental revenue and adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) forecasts, supported by continued growth in data consumption and demand for wireless infrastructure across the United States. While the company reported quarterly site rental revenue below analysts' estimates, its AFFO exceeded market expectations. The company is also continuing its strategic shift to become a pure-play tower operator after selling its fiber assets last year and announcing workforce reductions earlier this year as part of its restructuring efforts.Read more

26 Jul 2026

Aldar has unveiled Marsa Al Saadiyat, the final phase of the Saadiyat Island masterplan in Abu Dhabi, with a gross development value (GDV) of AED 100 billion. Spread across 6.4 million square metres, the waterfront development will accommodate more than 58,000 residents through a mix of luxury homes, branded residences and villas. The masterplan includes Abu Dhabi's largest marina, beaches, walking and cycling networks, hospitality, retail, schools, cultural venues and smart infrastructure. Home sales are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026, while enabling and infrastructure works are expected to commence in the third quarter.Read more

26 Jul 2026

Dubai's luxury residential market recorded AED 3.72 billion in off-plan home sales for properties priced above AED 5 million during June, according to a market analysis by Keturah. Developers completed 307 off-plan transactions, comprising 141 villa sales and 166 apartment sales, with the average transaction value reaching AED 12.1 million. The report also highlighted an additional AED 1.01 billion in ready property sales above AED 5 million. Dubai Islands emerged as the leading location for high-value off-plan transactions, followed by Dubai South and Palm Jumeirah, reflecting continued demand for premium residential developments across the emirate.Read more

26 Jul 2026

Emaar has emerged as Dubai's leading real estate developer by sales value in 2026, recording AED 30.6 billion in residential transactions, while Azizi led the market in overall sales volumes and affordable housing transactions, according to a report by fäm Properties based on DXBinteract data. The report highlights strong activity across both luxury and affordable housing segments, indicating broad-based demand from investors and end-users. Emaar also led in luxury property sales, project deliveries and ongoing developments, while DAMAC maintained a strong presence across multiple market segments.Read more

26 Jul 2026

Brickflow, a UK-based digital marketplace for specialist property finance, generated more than GBP 520 million in loan offers across bridging finance, commercial mortgages and development finance during the second quarter of 2026, according to its latest MarketWatch report. Development finance accounted for the largest share of platform activity by search value, while land finance emerged as the fastest-growing segment as lender appetite strengthened following UK planning reforms. Although search activity declined across all major lending products compared with the previous quarter, requests for Decisions in Principle (DIPs) increased for both bridging finance and commercial mortgages, indicating that brokers and borrowers were progressing further through the funding process.Read more

26 Jul 2026

Sun Phu Quoc Airways has signed a strategic agreement with SmartKargo to deploy a cloud-based cargo management platform as it builds its air cargo business. The move comes as the Vietnamese airline prepares to expand its international network and induct Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft from September 2026, increasing its cargo capacity. The platform will support end-to-end cargo operations, improve efficiency and strengthen digital capabilities. The partnership also aligns with Vietnam's growing air cargo market, driven by exports, manufacturing and the rapid growth of e-commerce.Read more

25 Jul 2026

Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to acquire battery storage company Aypa Power from funds managed by Blackstone in a deal valued at an equity value of USD 3 billion. The transaction marks another step in Brookfield's strategy to strengthen its renewable energy portfolio across North America amid rising demand for clean energy. Aypa Power is one of the region's largest battery energy storage system providers, with 6.5 gigawatts of operating, under-construction and contracted capacity, along with a development pipeline exceeding 20 gigawatts.Read more