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Real Estate, NBFC Employees Will get 10% Salary Hike In 2026
India Inc. salaries are expected to rise by 9% by 2026, driven by resilient consumption, investment, and policy support, despite uncertainties in global economic growth. The AON Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2025-26, cited by PTI,...

Real Estate Boom: Kashmir Land Value Grows 2,000,000 Times Since 1930
Representational PhotoIn 1930, anyone with a steady job in Srinagar could dream of owning land. A kanal on what are now the city’s prime roads cost barely INR 20. A government officer could buy several kanals with just one month’s salary. Back...

Positioning for the opportunity in real estate credit
As valuations have reset and interest rates begin to stabilize, real estate credit is presenting a compelling entry point for investors. Charlie Rose, Head of Global Credit at Invesco Real Estate, discusses what makes the asset class compelling...

'Can eliminate all slums in Mumbai': Real Estate tycoon Niranjan Hiranandani lauds govt for housing, infrastructure
Real Estate tycoon Niranjan Hiranandani lauded the Maharashtra government's vision for the housing sector, which aims to eliminate slums and provide housing and infrastructure to all. In an interview with ANI, Hiranandani said that "housing for...
Technology and ethics in real estate agency
Real estate is one of society’s most valuable assets. It shapes economies, defines communities, and provides the physical framework for human life. Yet, in Nigeria and many developing economies, confidence in property transactions remains fragile....

eXp World Holdings: Moving Towards Efficiency In A Still Challenged Real Estate Market
eXp World Holdings leverages technology and global reach but faces headwinds from rising costs and a cold real estate market. The company's 2Q2025 saw a return to month-over-month agent growth, which is a relief. We’ve had 3 years of 30-year...

Cityscape Qatar 2025 opens doors to over QR400m in real estate opportunities
A view of previous edition of Cityscape Qatar. Doha, Qatar: This Sunday, the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center transforms into the epicentre of real estate innovation as Cityscape Qatar returns for its landmark 13th edition. Over three full...

Awtad Real Estate Aligns with Dubai 2040 Vision to Boost Operational Excellence – October 2025
Dubai, UAE – 07 October 2025 Dubai’s real estate market is entering a more selective, value-centric phase. Transaction volumes and foreign investment remain strong, but growth in rents is moderating. Fundamentals such as location, quality, yield,...

Jordan: Real estate market sees modest growthof 2% during first nine months of 2025 – official data
AMMAN — The real estate market saw a 2 per cent increase in trading volume during the first nine months of 2025, reaching JD5.1 billion, according to the latest monthly report issued by the Department of Land and Survey. The report showed a...

Navi Mumbai sees real estate 'gold rush' as new airport opens
While the rush of passengers to the new airport will take time as Mumbai airport continues to be a preferred one for the city folks, the planned aerocity development is expected to drive the commercial growth.MUMBAI: Mumbai and its suburban areas...
HSBC is tackling Hong Kong’s commercial real estate crisis
[HONG KONG] For those concerned with financial stability, HSBC Holdings. is doing the right thing by taking its Hong Kong subsidiary private. But its shareholders do not like it. HSBC’s plan Hang Seng Bank is expensive. Hang Seng’s minority...

Myanmar to host 2026 Real Estate Convention
A commemorative photo from the 2025 AGM and General Assembly of the Myanmar Real Estate Services Association (Central), held on 7 October 2025. According to Daw Moh Moh Aung, Chairperson of the Myanmar Real Estate Services Association (Central),...
World Bank upgrades Nigeria’s 2025 growth projection to 4.2%
The World Bank has raised Nigeria’s 2025 economic growth forecast to 4.2 per cent, citing stronger services and recent reforms, reflecting a 0.6 percentage point increase from its previous projection. The outlook upgrade was buoyed by improved...

World Bank Backs Nigeria’s Reforms, Warns on Inflation and Poverty Impact
The World Bank has again acknowledged important steps taken by Nigeria towards stabilising its economy through recent policy reforms, but underscored the need to ensure the gains trickle down to better living standards for its citizens. According...
World Cup 2026 Qualifier play-off: Five things UAE learnt from Oman v Qatar
After the opening match of the final phase of Asian qualifying, one thing has not changed for the UAE. They know that two wins from their games against Oman, on Saturday, and Qatar, on Tuesday, in Doha, will guarantee them a place at the 2026...

Foreign dancers, writers and photographers in line for visas designed for 'crucial' roles
Barring migrants who are plugging gaps in the workforce from settling in the UK will force firms to stop relying on foreign labour, a leading expert has revealed. The Migration Advisory Committee, in a report to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood,...
Property rights returned to Njernda
The initiative is part of the First Mortgage Removal Program, which began in 2017 as part of the government's self-determination policy. The change will give Njernda greater independence to plan for the future and improve its facilities for...

“Can eliminate all slums in Mumbai”: Real Estate tycoon Niranjan Hiranandani lauds govt for housing, infrastructure in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Real Estate tycoon Niranjan Hiranandani has lauded the Maharashtra government's vision for its vison of the housing sector, which aims to eliminate slums and provide housing and infrastructure to all....

From assets to investments: Making infrastructure and real estate as investible as equities
For years, Indian investors focused mainly on Gold and Real Estate. In the last couple of decades, exposure to stocks and mutual funds has been increasing. There were limited opportunities to invest directly in infrastructure and Real Estate. But...

world National Guard poised to enter Chicago as Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders
CHICAGO/WASHINGTON — Some 500 National Guard troops were deployed near Chicago on Wednesday (Oct 8) on President Donald Trump's orders despite the objections of the Chicago mayor and Illinois governor, who decried the militarisation of their city...