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    Infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia Infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia Published: 29 Nov 2011 2:11 AM
    Saudi Arabia’s commitment to delivering a world-class infrastructure is moving ahead at breakneck speed with road, rail, air and seaport projects jostling for space alongside groundbreaking power and energy initiatives. As the cornerstone for future economic development across all industry sector
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    Saudi Arabia Mortgage Law Saudi Arabia Mortgage Law Published: 29 Nov 2011 2:11 AM
    The road to home finance has been a long one for the Kingdom, but with its highly anticipated mortgage law edging ever closer to ratification, would-be homeowners and financial institutions are gearing up for a new era of opportunity. With just two per cent mortgage penetration in its real estate
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    Investing in Saudi Arabia Investing in Saudi Arabia Published: 29 Nov 2011 2:11 AM
    A reported US$600 billion worth of investment opportunity is up for grabs in the Kingdom between now and 2020, and with the country leading the region in the World Bank ease of doing business rankings, it’s attracting increasing interest. The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) is
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    Saudi Arabia’s industrial revolution Saudi Arabia’s industrial revolution Published: 29 Nov 2011 2:11 AM
    Investment in the Kingdom’s burgeoning industrial sector is proving to be a win-win opportunity for both eager investors and the Saudi economy. Government inducements have provided added incentives to the private sector and job creation helps guarantee a sustainable future.An industria
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    Financial first for KSA Financial first for KSA Published: 29 Nov 2011 2:11 AM
    The redevelopment of Riyadh’s urban heartland is picking up pace with the emerging King Abdullah Financial District the first in a series of groundbreaking projects redefining the skyline and positioning the city as a world-class financial hub. Riyadh’s new financial district is a model not only
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    Addressing the affordable housing deficit Addressing the affordable housing deficit Published: 29 Nov 2011 1:11 AM
    With the announcement this year of a US$66.7 billion initiative to address the demand-supply imbalance in the Kingdom’s housing market, social infrastructure spend is topping the Government agenda as it focuses on building affordable homes for the future. Saudi Arabia is taking the affordable hou
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    Favourable outlook for Singapore Favourable outlook for Singapore Published: 26 Oct 2011 5:10 AM
    The South-East Asian island has seen a number of distinctive developments come to fruition over the past few years as the country further establishes itself. The landscape has changed considerably as two key integrated resorts opened and the initial phase for the new Financial Centre progresses.
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    Global Retail Development Index Global Retail Development Index Published: 26 Oct 2011 5:10 AM
    Top ranked emerging markets for global retail expansion, revealed by A.T. Kearney The 10th annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) revealed seven countries in the MENA region ranked in the top 20 with Kuwait at 5th place which remains the Middle East’s highest ranking country. Globally, Sou
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    All eyes on Qatar All eyes on Qatar Published: 26 Oct 2011 3:10 AM
    The announcement that the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar has had significant impact on the country as it prepares to host one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world. With the World Cup firmly in the county’s sights, Qatar’s real estate industry has a positive future ahead
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    West End overtakes Tokyo as the world’s most expensive office market West End overtakes Tokyo as the world’s most expensive office market Published: 26 Oct 2011 3:10 AM
    During 2010 London’s West End overtook Tokyo as the most expensive location in the world in which to rent office space. The West End had dropped to second place in the rental rankings in the 2009 and 2010 surveys, as a result of falling rents in the aftermath of the Lehman Brothers collapse, but
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