Saudi Startups Secure Funding for AI, Chips Amid Regional Momentum
Blossom Accelerator launches AI push as edtech, logistics firms bag millions despite tensions.
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Nvidia Shuts Dubai Office, Tech Giants Tighten Security in Gulf
Chip leader closes hub amid Iran threats, staff shifts remote as war ripples through tech hubs.
Cushman & Wakefield Forecasts Strong 2026 Investments in SEA-6 Economies
Cushman & Wakefield projects sustained inflows into Southeast Asia’s key markets amid global shifts.
8M Real Estate Expands into Suburbs with Sceneca Square Opening Set for 2026
8M Real Estate targets family shoppers with Sceneca Square mall opening near Tanah Merah MRT in 2026.
Lyvin Properties Nears Completion of Luxury Bali Villas Amid Buyer Shift to Low-Density Living
Bali developer Lyvin Properties readies ocean-view villas for March 2026 handover amid demand for spacious luxury homes.
Dammam surges as Saudi Arabia’s hottest housing market amid Riyadh exodus
Dammam posts 60% YoY residential surge as buyers flee Riyadh’s pricing pressures.
Dubai smashes Dh176b Q1 sales record led by off-plan investor frenzy
Dubai hits Dh176.7b Q1 sales across 48,000 transactions, off-plan dominates 70%.
Dubai real estate shrugs off Iran strikes with $100m+ deals powering forward
Dubai logs $100m+ deals despite Iran missile strikes shaking regional stability.
Kuwait cuts bank liquidity and capital ratios in stimulus push to keep credit flowing
Kuwait’s central bank has cut liquidity and capital ratios to support lending in a tense market.
Middle East wealth managers build Dubai-Riyadh hubs as ultra-rich clients demand digital, Shariah-compliant advice
Dubai and Riyadh are becoming the region’s key wealth-management hubs as assets and clients shift.
