Marjan boosts sustainability credentials with EarthCheck certification
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Marjan Group, a key real estate developer in UAE, has has announced that it has retained its EarthCheck Silver Certification for 2024, thus strengthening its role in shaping sustainable, future-ready destinations, through responsible development, environmental stewardship and long-term value creation across Ras Al Khaimah.
Egypt’s hospitality boom takes centre stage at FHS Egypt launch event
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
Future Hospitality Summit Egypt was launched by The Bench on June 11, bringing together hospitality, real estate and investment leaders ahead of the November 2026 event in Cairo. The summit highlighted Egypt’s strong hotel growth, rising investment, and expanding development pipeline.
AHS Properties buys Shangri-La Hotel Dubai for $300m
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
UAE-based AHS Properties has announced that it has entered into a deal with Mismak Asset Management to acquire the 43-floor Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai for AED1.1 billion ($300 million) in one of the largest single-asset real estate transactions recorded in recent history. The 200-m property is located on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Diriyah unveils 1.9km main spine within mega Saudi development
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has announced the launch of a 1.9-km-long main spine within its mega development in the kingdom's ancient city. The GrandAvenue will boast iconic landmarks, hotels, offices, retail spaces and residential units.