Arada, one of the world's fastest-growing master developers, has announced its entry into the Syrian Arab Republic through a joint venture with the state-owned Syrian Sovereign Fund. The joint venture’s first project will be the development of a major new fully integrated city on a four million square metre site west of Damascus. Arada and the Syrian Sovereign Fund will act as partners on the project, with the master plan to be developed in close partnership with the relevant Syrian government authorities and fully aligned with the country's national reconstruction priorities and development goals. Both entities are currently working together to identify

Emirati women's investments in Sharjah's real estate sector recorded a trade value of AED2.7 billion from January to August 2026, according to data released by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The investments covered 3,385 properties owned by 3,737 Emirati women, reflecting their growing role in the emirate's real estate market and confidence in its investment and legislative environment. The figures were released on Thursday in a statistical report by the department to coincide with Emirati Women’s Day, highlighting the role of Emirati women in the real estate sector and their growing focus on building sustainable assets. Statistical comparisons conducted by the department

Investments by Emirati youth in Sharjah’s real estate sector reached a cumulative value of AED 4.3 billion as of August 2026, through 7,052 properties traded by 5,314 young individuals. This reflects their growing position as strategic partners and their strong confidence in the attractiveness of the emirate's economic and legislative environment. The statistical figures released by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department coincide with the celebration of International Youth Day on 12 August, highlighting the pivotal role played by the nation's youth in strengthening the real estate sector and their growing investment awareness, which has encouraged them to build sustainable capital assets in

Sharjah's real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED7 billion in July 2026, a 61.8 percent increase from AED4.4 billion in June, across 9,376 transactions, up 25.3 percent. The total area traded through sales transactions reached approximately 27.2 million square feet, reflecting continued investment momentum and growing confidence in the emirate's real estate market. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department attributed the sector's strong performance to ongoing infrastructure development, major development projects and a supportive legislative environment that continues to attract regional and international investors. Ownership certificate transactions topped activity with 4,049 transactions, followed by 3,356 ownership deed transactions. The department also recorded 466

Residential sale transactions totalled 5,357 during Q2, representing a 30.5% decline from Q1 but remaining 58.6% above Q2 2025. Across the first half of the year, sales more than doubled to 13,081, from 6,140 in H1 2025. Savills said the quarterly moderation reflected Sharjah's typical seasonal pattern after Q1 benefited from major project launches, the ACRES exhibition and registration fee incentives, rather than a deterioration in underlying demand. Financing activity strengthened despite the lower quarterly sales total. Mortgage registrations reached 1,555 in Q2, rising 51% quarter-on-quarter and 30% year-on-year, indicating sustained confidence among end-users and investors. Shane Breen, Head of Sharjah &

Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, has announced the successful sell-out of Phase One of Linar, a waterfront residential development in Al Mamzar, comprising Towers A, B and C. Following exceptionally strong demand that resulted in the complete sell-out of the first three towers, Alef Group has now released Towers D and E for sale, marking the next phase in the development's residential offering. The robust sales performance of Linar's first three towers underscore the sheer exclusivity of the project, which occupies one of the very last prime residential plots directly on the Al Mamzar Corniche. Offering over

Parkin Company PJSC ("Parkin" or the "Company"), UAE's leading provider of paid parking facilities and mobility services, has entered into a strategic partnership with master developer Arada to introduce its first smart paid parking system within Aljada, the large-scale mixed-use megaproject located in Sharjah. The partnership marks another milestone in Parkin's expansion into developer-led communities while enhancing parking convenience and availability for residents and visitors. The new system, which comes into effect on 15 July 2026, will leverage Parkin's advanced parking technology, including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), to deliver a seamless, ticketless parking experience while supporting the efficient management of

Global master developer Arada will launch Arada Capital, a new funds management platform to develop and manage institutional-grade investment opportunities across real estate asset classes in the Middle East and selected international markets. To be based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Arada Capital has received its In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and is in the process of seeking the final licensing approvals from the FRSA to act as a fund manager. Following that approval Arada Capital's funds will be designed to allow institutional and qualified investors to participate directly in Arada's pipeline and

Arada has begun the pre-launch phase at 100 Avenue Road, a new residential development in Swiss Cottage, a short distance from the leafy expanses of Regent’s Park and Hampstead Heath in North West London. Construction of the 172-apartment building is already under way and due to complete in the fourth quarterof 2028, marking the UAE-headquartered master developer’s first London product following its acquisition of Regal – now Arada London - in September 2025. 100 Avenue Road offers contemporary London living at its finest, combining Arada’s innovative design and upscale lifestyle offerings from the UAE with Regal’s longstanding expertise in delivering homes

Alef Group, a premier real estate developer, has announced the official launch of Linar, its latest flagship residential development and new coastal address in Al Mamzar, Sharjah. Valued at AED 4 billion, Linar is Alef’s first project with a direct waterfront setting, marking a defining milestone in the Group’s vision to shape modern communities with long-term value. Following strong demand for Tower A EOIs, Alef Group expanded Expressions of Interest to include Towers B and C. All Phase 1 EOIs have now been fully reserved, representing a total of 1,572 residential units with a combined value of over AED 2 billion.