Affordable Housing Supply Push (Malaysia): Malaysia is extending its Simen Rahmah cement subsidy with 1.6 million tonnes earmarked this year to support 500,000 affordable homes under the 13th Malaysia Plan, with subsidised bulk and bagged prices locked below market. Office Market Signal (UK): CoStar says Glasgow city-centre office leasing hit 230,000 sq ft in Q1 2026—up sharply year-on-year—while vacancy stays elevated. Luxury Residential Deal (UAE): Elevate’s Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences notched a transaction worth over AED127.5m (about $34.7m), underscoring demand for design-led waterfront living in Ras Al Khaimah. Housing Policy Tool (UN/WUF13): UN-Habitat is rolling out “housing profiles” across Arab states to diagnose problems and shape reforms, as WUF13 in Baku keeps spotlighting affordability and resilience. Mortgage Access Innovation (US): Fannie Mae rule changes now let some Americans use crypto as mortgage reserves, aiming to widen homebuying options in a tight affordability market. Market Watch (GCC/Regional): GCC and Somalia discussed housing and infrastructure cooperation on the WUF13 sidelines, while Saudi real estate sees Q1 transaction values rise to SAR112bn amid regulatory and financing improvements.