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Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Riyadh needs 130,000 houses per year
The Saudi capital Riyadh needs to build nearly 130,000 houses per year to face a rapid increase in demand due to high population growth, the Gulf Kingdom's Municipalities and Housing Minister said on Monday. Majid Al-Hogail said the world's dominant oil exporter is highlighting housing project opportunities to global investors at Cityscape show underway in Britain. In an interview with the Saudi news broadcaster Al-Arabiya, Hogail said his Ministry is working to develop mortgage facilities to ensure sufficient funds for housing projects. 'There is a high demand for housing in Saudi Arabia, especially in Riyadh.…we estimate that the city needs nearly 130,000 housing units every year,' he said. Officials have said Saudi Arabia would present new housing projects to investors during Cityscape Global to be held in Riyadh in November. The Saudi Al-Rajhi Capital financial service company said in a study last month that demand for houses in Saudi Arabia will largely outstrip supply by 2030 due to high population growth and government incentives to citizens. Demand is projected at around 1.2 million houses but nearly 800,000 units are expected to be delivered in 2030, the study said. The report showed that housing ownership by Saudis has surged from around 46 per cent in 2016 to nearly 63.7 per cent at the end of 2023, adding that the ratio is expected to swell in the next years. Early this year, the Real Estate General Authority said it has qualified nearly 1,000 local and foreign developers within a drive to building affordable homes for citizens. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Cityscape Egypt 2025 launches proptech challenge with support of 500 Global
Cairo, Egypt:: In line with its future-focused strategy, Cityscape Egypt announced an event partnership with 500 Global during a signing ceremony attended by Robier Daniel, Cityscape Egypt Exhibition Director, and Ezzedin Zahzah, Program Director at 500 Global, a leading international venture capital firm. The event partnership supports the second edition of Egypt Proptech Challenge, taking place as part of Cityscape exhibition, from September 24 to 27, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center. Building on the success of its 2024 debut, Egypt Proptech Challenge returns with expanded regional reach and greater impact, establishing itself as a premier platform for innovation in real estate. The challenge offers unmatched exposure and real-world business opportunities. Participants will benefit from direct feedback by a panel of distinguished judges, including venture capitalists and digital transformation experts, helping them refine business models and build strategic relationships. The challenge will spotlight innovations reshaping real estate and urban development. Startups from Egypt, the GCC, and Africa as shortlisted by Cityscape will present cutting-edge solutions across PropTech, ConTech, smart cities solutions, real estate innovation, property and asset management, sustainability. Finalists will receive mentorship opportunities, with leading ventures showcased at Cityscape. Robier Daniel, Cityscape Egypt Exhibition Director, stated: 'The return of Egypt Proptech Challenge reflects our commitment to driving innovation and digital transformation in the real estate sector. By collaborating with 500 Global, we are creating a platform that not only highlights visionary startups but also connects them with the right stakeholders to scale their impact across Egypt, the GCC, and Africa. This challenge is a catalyst for real change in how our cities are built and managed.' Amal Enan, Partner at 500 Global, said: 'We believe Prop-tech is redefining how our region builds, lives, and invests, and we see that Egypt is quickly becoming its innovation epicenter. By channeling capital and mentorship into visionary founders across Egypt, Africa, and the wider MENA, at 500 Global, we're not just backing companies, we're aiming to accelerate entire ecosystems. The talent is here, we think the market demand is undeniable, and we're proud to help turn that momentum into enduring impact alongside Cityscape 2025.' For further updates, including agenda, speaker announcements, and registration details, please visit:
India Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Indian designer Rahul Mishra's Hollywood wave: Blake Lively stuns in 3D black skirt
After international sensations like Zendaya, Selena Gomez, and Gigi Hadid, Hollywood actress Blake Lively has joined the list of stars spotted wearing creations by Indian designer Rahul who is currently promoting her upcoming movie Another Simple Favour, was seen in a dazzling black pencil skirt from the designer's Spring 2025 couture collection. The skirt, named 'Cityscape,' features intricate hand embroidery and Rahul Mishra's signature 3D the look herself, the American superstar paired the statement piece with a minimalist black tank top, allowing the detailed craftsmanship of the skirt to take center stage. Take a look at the pictures here: Blake Lively stuns in a Rahul Mishra skirt. (Photo: Getty) Designer Rahul Mishra is a globally celebrated Indian fashion designer, who is known for blending Indian craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities. The designer became a favourite among modern brides who didn't mind wearing ivory-hued lehengas for their big his couture creations primarily focus on the international market, featuring red carpet-ready silhouettes. From the Oscars and Met Gala to Grammys, his creations have been worn on the most significant red carpets. Blackpink's Lisa performing at the Oscars 2025 in a Rahul Mishra dress. advertisementRahul Mishra hails from a village near Kanpur. He became the first Indian designer to showcase at Paris Haute Couture Week in 2020. He has been a regular since also made history by becoming the first Indian designer to win the prestigious International Woolmark Prize, previously won by icons like Karl Lagerfeld and Giorgio Armani. This win catapulted him onto the global fashion map. Zendaya, Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez in Rahul Mishra outfits. His collections are lauded for their artistic vision, detailed storytelling, and the use of age-old Indian embroidery Watch
Saudi Gazette
23-04-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Bayut.sa launches 'Journey to your Dream Home' campaign, demonstrating the ease of using its Website/App
the leading real estate marketing platform in the Middle East and North Africa and a subsidiary of Dubizzle Group, has launched its first campaign in Saudi Arabia under #Journey_to_your_Dream_Home. The campaign aims to highlight the platform's features and its advanced property search experience. This initiative focuses on presenting as a prop-tech platform aligned with the growing demand in the Saudi real estate market, driven by the nation's economic and urban development. Since its launch, has facilitated the search of homes in Saudi Arabia and introduced various innovative features, including the 'Search 2.0' tool, which allows users to find properties near their preferred locations, based on driving time. The platform also provides a range of services like TruBroker and TruCheck which inspire trust and confidence in the industry. has actively participated in major exhibitions and conferences such as Cityscape and Restatex, in addition to 37 events and forums. It has also launched over 10 marketing campaigns to showcase its offerings, reaching over 13 million visitors to its platforms during 2024. As part of its programs, the Bayut Academy has hosted workshops for more than 3,000 real estate professionals, offering multiple training courses with plans for further expansion to become a leader in the sector across the Kingdom. Notably, established its headquarters in Riyadh in 2024, and has since expanded to five regions across the Kingdom, including Jeddah, Khobar, Madinah, and Makkah. The company now boasts a workforce of 550 employees and is committed to broadening its services and highlighting its role in connecting real estate companies, developers, agencies, and property owners with buyers, renters, and investors — making the search process simple and seamless. Through its website and mobile application, enables access to thousands of users searching for residential and commercial properties. It offers an integrated and user-friendly search experience, empowering real estate agents with tools and services to better understand and meet client needs. Website: LinkedIn: X: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Snapchat: Bayut Saudi Arabia is a leading real estate marketing platform in Saudi Arabia that provides innovative technology and marketing solutions to facilitate the search of homes in line with the changes happening in the real estate market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the development it is witnessing in recent times to facilitate the process of searching for real estate properties and developing and enhancing the real estate market in a positive way. Bayut Saudi Arabia connects real estate companies, agencies, tenants, and homeowners through various platforms in a seamless, and user-friendly manner. Bayut Saudi Arabia is a comprehensive technology and real estate marketing solution, with a database of more than tens of thousands of residential and commercial properties for sale and rent as well as residential and commercial projects across Saudi Arabia. As a real estate marketing platform, It ensures that property seekers find the perfect real estate by giving the option of refining their search and providing detailed information about the property, location, and neighborhood, in addition to a wide range of services, which will make the marketing experience more effective. Bayut Saudi Arabia also enables real estate companies, agencies, and property owners in KSA to advertise their listings to thousands of interested users and seekers of various types of properties on the Bayut Saudi Arabia website and app. It also provides a set of tools that help each of the real estate agents to better understand their customer's demands and serve them. Dubizzle Group Holdings Limited, headquartered in Dubai, UAE operates in 18 countries and is home to over 5,000 employees worldwide. Dubizzle Group Holdings Limited is the regional leader in multiple classified verticals and continues to grow by way of technical innovation and a relentless focus on world-class customer experience.
Saudi Gazette
23-04-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Bayut.sa launches 'Journey to your Dream Home' campaign, demonstrating the ease of using their Website/App
the leading real estate marketing platform in the Middle East and North Africa and a subsidiary of Dubizzle Group, has launched its first campaign in Saudi Arabia under #Journey_to_your_Dream_Home. The campaign aims to highlight the platform's features and its advanced property search experience. This initiative focuses on presenting as a prop-tech platform aligned with the growing demand in the Saudi real estate market, driven by the nation's economic and urban development. Since its launch, has facilitated the search of homes in Saudi Arabia and introduced various innovative features, including the 'Search 2.0' tool, which allows users to find properties near their preferred locations, based on driving time. The platform also provides a range of services like TruBroker and TruCheck which inspire trust and confidence in the industry. has actively participated in major exhibitions and conferences such as Cityscape and Restatex, in addition to 37 events and forums. It has also launched over 10 marketing campaigns to showcase its offerings, reaching over 13 million visitors to its platforms during 2024. As part of its programs, the Bayut Academy has hosted workshops for more than 3,000 real estate professionals, offering multiple training courses with plans for further expansion to become a leader in the sector across the Kingdom. Notably, established its headquarters in Riyadh in 2024, and has since expanded to five regions across the Kingdom, including Jeddah, Khobar, Madinah, and Makkah. The company now boasts a workforce of 550 employees and is committed to broadening its services and highlighting its role in connecting real estate companies, developers, agencies, and property owners with buyers, renters, and investors — making the search process simple and seamless. Through its website and mobile application, enables access to thousands of users searching for residential and commercial properties. It offers an integrated and user-friendly search experience, empowering real estate agents with tools and services to better understand and meet client needs. Bayut Saudi Arabia is a leading real estate marketing platform in Saudi Arabia that provides innovative technology and marketing solutions to facilitate the search of homes in line with the changes happening in the real estate market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the development it is witnessing in recent times to facilitate the process of searching for real estate properties and developing and enhancing the real estate market in a positive way. Bayut Saudi Arabia connects real estate companies, agencies, tenants, and homeowners through various platforms in a seamless, and user-friendly manner. Bayut Saudi Arabia is a comprehensive technology and real estate marketing solution, with a database of more than tens of thousands of residential and commercial properties for sale and rent as well as residential and commercial projects across Saudi Arabia. As a real estate marketing platform, It ensures that property seekers find the perfect real estate by giving the option of refining their search and providing detailed information about the property, location, and neighborhood, in addition to a wide range of services, which will make the marketing experience more effective. Bayut Saudi Arabia also enables real estate companies, agencies, and property owners in KSA to advertise their listings to thousands of interested users and seekers of various types of properties on the Bayut Saudi Arabia website and app. It also provides a set of tools that help each of the real estate agents to better understand their customer's demands and serve them. Dubizzle Group Holdings Limited, headquartered in Dubai, UAE operates in 18 countries and is home to over 5,000 employees worldwide. Dubizzle Group Holdings Limited is the regional leader in multiple classified verticals and continues to grow by way of technical innovation and a relentless focus on world-class customer experience.
