Bloomberg Dubai’s projects market is back with positive growth after recording its second-best performing quarter since 2008 in the first quarter of this year. The emirate saw $6.6bn of new contract awards made in the period. The best total since 2008 was in the first quarter of 2014, shortly after Dubai won the rights to host the 2020 World Expo, ...

Bloomberg Chinese appetite for property in Australia shows no sign of waning after buyers doubled investment in the nation’s homes and offices for a second straight year. Spending on Australian residential and commercial real estate rose to A$24.3 billion ($18.4 billion) in the 12 months through June 2015, up from A$12.4 billion a year earlier and A$5.9 billion in 2013, ...

EMIRATES BUSINESS Cayan Group, the leading property developer in the Middle East, is to launch Samaya Project in the prime area of Erga, north western Riyadh. Spread on 1 million square meters, the billion-riyal project is set to become the ultimate residential destination, offering integrated services in Wadi Hanifah, one of the most attractive spots in Riyadh. Cayan Group has ...