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CairoScene
4 days ago
- Business
- CairoScene
Cityscape Global 2025 to Spotlight Saudi Urban Development in Riyadh
Held under the theme 'The Future of Urban Living', Cityscape Global 2025 will include more than 450 exhibitors, 500 speakers, and new platforms like ESTAAD. Cityscape Global will take place at Riyadh's Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham from November 17th to the 20th, 2025, under the theme 'The Future of Urban Living'. Sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in partnership with the Real Estate General Authority, Vision 2030, and the Housing Programme, the event will once again gather key players from across the global real estate value chain. This year's edition is expected to welcome over 172,000 participants, including developers, architects, investors, policymakers, and technology providers. More than 450 international and regional exhibitors are confirmed, alongside over 500 speakers across four curated conferences. Cityscape Global will also feature ESTAAD, Saudi Arabia's first platform dedicated to the international ecosystem behind stadiums, sports, and mega-event infrastructure. Other key features include the 'Future of Living Summit', which will explore federal strategies, AI integration, and sustainable city planning; the 'DnA Stage' for developers and architects focused on urban retrofitting and ESG; and the 'Innovation Arena', which will spotlight startup technologies and market insights on homeownership. 'This year, we aim to leverage the outstanding successes achieved by Cityscape Global in its previous editions, particularly what was recorded in 2024 in terms of the value of transactions and the increase in global participation, with the total deals exceeding the value of $61 billion, and participating countries reaching 121,' Faisal Al-khamissi, Chairman of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones and a founding partner of Tahaluf, said. Confirmed speakers include Sally Capp, former mayor of Melbourne; Stefano Boeri, architect of Bosco Verticale; Darren Bechtel of Brick & Mortar Ventures; Mitchell Silver, former New York City Parks Commissioner; and Anil Erdem of BentallGreenOak. Over 20,000 international attendees are expected, with representation from the US, UK, China, India, Italy, Jordan, Qatar, and the UAE. Confirmed exhibitors include Qatari Diar, Hovnanian Real Estate, JLL, and Iris Ceramica Group. The event will spotlight Saudi Arabia's major urban developments and giga-projects, reaffirming its position as a centre for transformative real estate innovation.
The Star
18-07-2025
- General
- The Star
New house brings relief for disabled couple in Kiulu
KOTA KINABALU: A couple with disabilities from Kampung Tinompok Pukak in the foothills of Mount Kinabalu can now live more independently after receiving a new home under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Housing Programme. Hendary Felik Lapik, 51, who has a speech impairment and wears a prosthetic leg, received the key to his new house from Kiulu assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai in a small handover ceremony, on Friday (July 18). Perched beside a paddy field, near the river and just off the roadside, Hendary's new home sits on family-owned land, offering both accessibility and a peaceful environment. He lives with his wife, who also has a speech disability, and their two daughters, aged two and five years old. Prior to receiving the house, Hendary and his family lived in a household shared with his extended family. According to his brother, Bonnyface Felik Lapik, who is also the Village Development and Security Committee chairman of Kampung Bolotikon, the home marks a new phase of independent living for the couple and their children. 'This gives them the space to live on their own, while still being close enough for family to visit and assist when needed. 'It will help them manage better as a family and give the children more room to grow,' he said, adding that the family helped facilitate the application for the SMJ house. Hendary supports his household through various types of small-scale work in the village. In a brief exchange during the handover, Hendary expressed his gratitude through gestures, thanking the assemblyman and government for the assistance. He also invited several friends with similar disabilities to be present, wanting to share the moment with them. Joniston said the SMJ housing programme is part of the state government's ongoing commitment to improve the living conditions of rural residents, especially those with low income and physical challenges. 'We want to make sure that people with different needs, including those with disabilities, are not left behind. A home like this can have a big impact on daily life. 'More SMJ houses will be built in Kiulu because there are still many less fortunate families who need proper housing,' said Joniston. There are currently 120 SMJ houses built in the Kiulu constituency under the Sabah Maju Jaya development plan, continuing the state's commitment to community welfare and inclusive rural development.
Al Etihad
09-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launches initiative to support housing for senior ctizens
9 July 2025 15:12 ABU DHABI (WAM) The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, represented by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, announced the launch of an initiative to ensure the financing of housing support decisions for citizens benefiting from housing loans, with a particular focus on senior part of the Year of Community initiatives and with the aim of providing comprehensive insurance coverage, the initiative aims to provide life insurance coverage that fully secures the value of the housing loan. It addresses previous challenges faced by this group, where the maximum loan coverage age was limited to 70 years, leading to the rejection of some financing insurance coverage has been designed to be unified, fair, and offered at a low cost, ensuring that all eligible citizens benefit from current and future housing insurance covers cases of death or total permanent disability, whether due to an accident or other causes, with extended coverage up to the age of 95, providing long-term financial protection for Emirati Ministry indicated that the initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE, financing partners, and Takaful service providers, along with a wide range of national insurance companies, including Sukoon Takaful, and Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC).Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, affirmed that the initiative aligns with the leadership's directives to enhance the stability of Emirati families and ensure a decent life for all segments of said, 'Our wise leadership places the comfort and happiness of citizens at the forefront of its priorities. This initiative reflects the UAE's firm commitment to providing adequate housing as a cornerstone of comprehensive development. It represents a significant step in supporting senior citizens, as it is designed to address the challenges related to housing finance for this group, thereby improving their quality of life and contributing to family stability.'Al Mazrouei added that collaboration with the banking sector and national insurance companies reflects the UAE's strategic vision of building sustainable partnerships that support social and economic development. He praised the ongoing efforts to develop the housing system in the UAE into a global of Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, Mohamed Al Mansouri, affirmed that the initiative embodies the leadership's forward-looking vision to empower Emirati families and strengthen their social explained that through this initiative, the programme aims to provide flexible financing solutions that meet the needs of senior citizens, while ensuring comprehensive insurance coverage to protect them from financial Mansouri pointed out that raising the maximum loan coverage age to 95 years marks a qualitative shift in housing policy, as it opens broader opportunities to benefit from housing support, enhancing social equity and reducing rejection rates caused by insurance or financing line with the initiative, the Central Bank of the UAE has issued a new regulatory notice allowing banks and financing companies to adopt more flexible financing notice also permits financing for citizens with existing mortgages, provided that the new property serves as their primary and actual place of benefiting from the national loan programme are included after verifying their repayment capability, which enhances the inclusiveness of the initiative and ensures fairness in the distribution of housing initiative is part of a series of achievements by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, reflecting the UAE's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. In recent years, the programme has undergone strategic developments that accelerated the housing support process, improved customer satisfaction, and expanded partnerships with the banking and financial sectors. In support of the initiative to provide housing for senior citizens and special insurance protection for housing loans, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, represented by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, and Takaful service providers signed a partnership agreement with both Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) and Sukoon Takaful. Year of Community Continue full coverage
