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13"Housing for All Egyptians 9" Determines Rental Priorities in 8 Cities and 5 Locations
The Social Housing Fund has set the priorities for rental units in "Housing for All Egyptians 9" based on the number of applicants and the terms and conditions booklet, following the Cabinet's approval of Resolution 2/38/2026.
S&P Sees Resilience in Dubai Property as Off-Plan at About 70% of 2026 Sales
S&P Global believes that Dubai's residential real estate market has shown remarkable resilience supported by residency reforms, with off-plan sales accounting for around 70% of 2026 sales.
Dubai Records 48,639 Lease Contracts in September, Up 22.6%
Dubai recorded 48,639 lease contracts in freehold areas during September, a monthly increase of 22.6%, bringing the nine-month total to 298,984 contracts.
Egyptian Ministry of Housing Opens Reservations for 10,000 Rent-to-Own Housing Units
The Egyptian Ministry of Housing opens reservations for 10,000 rent-to-own units until October 19 in projects located in Al-Obour and New Alamein.
Nearly 137,000 Citizens Apply for Rent-to-Own Housing in Egypt During First Week
An official source states that approximately 137,567 citizens registered on the "Maskan" platform during the first week of the rent-to-own offering, which includes 10,000 units in new cities.
Egyptian Housing Ministry Releases Terms Booklet for R3 and R5 Units in the New Administrative Capital on October 6
The Egyptian Ministry of Housing announced that the terms and conditions booklet for residential units in districts R3 and R5 in the New Administrative Capital will be available starting October 6, with reservations opening on October 10.
Al Ramz Launches "Masar Corner" in Makkah with SAR 670 Million in Bookings on Launch Day
Initial bookings for the "Masar Corner" project in Makkah reached approximately SAR 670 million on its launch day, with participation from buyers across 51 countries, according to a disclosure on Tadawul.
Dubai Enters a Selective Real Estate Cycle Prioritizing Location and Quality Over Quantity
Analysts observe the Dubai real estate market entering a new selective phase characterized by sharp divergence in the performance of different areas and property categories. High-quality projects in prime locations outperform their counterparts in newer areas, marking a structural shift in purchasing decision criteria.
Value of Saudi Residential Deals Drops 26.9% Annually in Q2 as Reported, Number of Deals Falls 14.2%
The value of housing deals in Saudi Arabia declined by 26.9% year-on-year to reach 37.67 billion riyals in the second quarter, as reported, while the number of deals dropped 14.2%, signaling a tangible slowdown in the residential market.
Riyadh Freezes Rents for 5 Years and Mandates Clear Disclosure in Real Estate Ads
Riyadh has issued new regulations freezing rent increases for 5 years and obligating real estate advertisers to clearly disclose prices and fees, in a move that redraws market balance in favor of tenants.
DIFC Enters Dubai Residential Market for the First Time with Prices Starting from AED 1.4 Million
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched its first publicly available residential project in its history, with prices starting from AED 1.4 million. This move represents a strategic shift for the center toward Dubai's residential real estate sector.
Average Residential Property Price in Dubai Reaches AED 1,658 per Square Foot Despite Market Slowdown
The average price of residential properties in Dubai holds at AED 1,658 per square foot, showing remarkable resilience against the quantitative decline in transaction volume following the 2025 peak.
Dubai Land Department Launches Interest-Free Rent Scheme: Partner Bank Pays Landlord in Full, Tenant Pays in Installments
Dubai Land Department has announced an initiative to pay rent monthly without interest, while a partner bank settles the full annual rent with the landlord upfront. Official launch is set for September.