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KAUST’s TIE-trained founders made their mark at the 1K Mile Program in Riyadh — winning across multiple prize tiers, including SAR 500K and SAR 100K awards. In partnership with National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP), the Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (TIE) program trained 28 entrepreneurs, giving them the tools to refine their business models, attract investment, and scale with confidence. These results show what happens when Saudi talent meets world-class training: startups with the power to accelerate Vision 2030 and fuel the Kingdom’s innovation economy. #KAUST #Entrepreneurship #SaudiVision2030 #Innovation #TIEProgram #1KMile

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The Saudi capital markets witnessed its first residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) issuance this week, by SRC. This strategic move falls under a USD 5 billion trust certificate program aimed at bolstering liquidity and broadening funding sources within the real estate sector. Analysts at RAFAL Real Estate Development Co. shed light on the attractiveness of this new asset class. The securities are set to be backed by mortgages extended to primarily first home owners, a significant 75% majority - surpassing the OECD average by twofold. Such a high percentage of mortgages allocated to first-time homeowners not only showcases a robust risk/return profile but also signifies a positive outlook for these securities in the market. #capitalmarkets #saudiarabia #vision2030

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The Middle East GeoAI market is expected to grow from USD 57 million in 2024 to USD 222 million by 2030, underscoring the region’s rapid investment in smart city innovation.  🏙️ 📈 PwC Middle East’s five-step GeoAI journey supports city leaders in making this growth a reality: Define, Design, Prototype, Scale, Monitor.  This framework helps improve predictive maintenance, reduce costs and build smarter, more sustainable cities. 🌿 How do you see GeoAI shaping the future of Middle Eastern cities?   Read the full report here: https://pwc.to/3Igbi2o

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Sohar International signs Exclusive partnership with Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning to officially launch Aqari App during COMEX 2025 – a game-changing step in Oman’s digital transformation journey. Powered by the bank, Aqari platform revolutionizes land & housing transactions by enabling secure, transparent, and fully digital property sales and purchases – anytime, anywhere. Always staying one step ahead, we are proud to be the only bank providing a fully automated end-to-end financial solution for the platform, Sohar International continues to reinforce its role as Oman’s Digital Leader.

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Ras Al Khaimah is the next billion-dollar opportunity.  Investors, developers, and end-users are drawn to its huge potential. RAK is now the fastest-growing real estate market in the Middle East: → Population surge: 400K → 650K by 2030 (62% growth) → 45,000+ new residential units needed to meet demand → Al Marjan Island leads the charge → Global developers and local giants are in play These days, Ras Al Khaimah is blending lifestyle, tourism, and commerce into a cohesive growth story. Sales and prices are increasing across hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors. Ultra-luxury brands are entering. Investor-friendly regulations are attracting global capital. This momentum reflects more than booming property sales. A diversified economy, investor-friendly policies, and a sustainability-first master plan are growth dynamics now. Short term, we will see sharper price appreciation and heightened investor demand.  Long term, RAK’s transformation will position it as a regional hub for integrated living, luxury tourism, and business innovation. - For the UAE, it deepens economic diversification beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi. - For global investors, it offers a fresh entry point into a market with stability, high profits, and visionary leadership at its core. #RealEstate #RasAlKhaimah #UAE #JumaBeljaflah #GroupCHRO 

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Starting September 25, 2025, Riyadh will implement new rental regulations that distinguish it from other cities across the Kingdom. Key Highlights: • The purpose of the new regulations is to enhance market stability, protect tenants, and create predictability in Riyadh’s rental sector. • Annual Rent Increase: applied for both residential and commercial contracts (new and existing) for 5 years. • Fixing Rent for Vacant Properties: • Previously rented: Rent fixed at the last contract value. • Never rented: Rent set by agreement between lessor and tenant. • Non-Renewal Restrictions: The lessor cannot refuse renewal except in limited cases (tenant default, structural issues, or owner occupied reason). For a snapshot comparison, see the infographic below 👇

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𝗥𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗱𝗵’𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲. Our latest Q2 2025 Market in Minutes report reveals strong occupier demand, a 98% Grade A occupancy rate, and a 10% year-on-year rise in average rents, underpinned by Saudi Arabia’s stable economic outlook and the success of its diversification agenda. With multinational headquarters surpassing Vision 2030 targets and half of all enquiries focused on spaces over 1,000 sq. m, Riyadh is firmly positioning itself as a regional business powerhouse. Read the full report here: http://savi.li/6046sHbPo Ramzi Darwish | Chris Chambers MRICS | Rachael Kennerley, MRICS #SavillsMiddleEast #Riyadh #KSA #SaudiArabia #RiyadhOfficeMarket #Offices #OfficeMarket #Research #RealEstate #RiyadhRealEstateMarket

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A group of 11 participants joined the Business Model & Pricing Strategy workshop with Noorhan Al-Zan, Founder & CEO of Noor Coaching & Consultancy. They delved into diverse business models and learned practical approaches to creating sustainable pricing strategies that strengthen their startup foundations. Part of the Founders’ Launchpad program, organized by the Deanship of Applied Research and Innovation at Bahrain Polytechnic in partnership with Spring Venture Services This initiative equips final-year students and alumni with mentorship, hands-on training, and real-world exposure to turn their projects into investment-ready ventures. #BahrainPolytechnic #بوليتكنك_البحرين

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