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Investor Focus Shifts to Al Reem Island, MERED Analysis Shows Strong Momentum

Abu Dhabi, UAE – [15 August 2025] – Al Reem Island has cemented its position as the leading residential investment destination in Abu Dhabi, achieving a remarkable 38% year-on-year increase in off-plan property weighted average prices during Q2 2025. These figures, analyzed by MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, using comprehensive transaction data from Quanta, place the island at the forefront of the capital’s property market.

Other key areas, such as Khalifa City and Jubail Island, recorded weighted average price growth of 24% and 20% respectively, reinforcing the overall robustness of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector and highlighting Al Reem Island’s strong competitive edge. The island’s desirability extends to the rental market as well, where apartment rents rose 21% year-on-year in Q2 2025, based on Quanta’s rental indices.

This sustained demand is supported by high-quality community infrastructure, with residents enjoying waterfront living, Grade-A offices, diverse retail options, advanced healthcare facilities, and the expansive 1,000,000 square foot Reem Central Park. Strategically located between Abu Dhabi’s mainland business core and Saadiyat Island’s cultural coastline, Al Reem Island offers a unique, self-contained “live-work-play” environment.

Building on these strengths, MERED earlier announced plans for a design-led waterfront project on two prime plots totaling over 23,400 square meters within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Developed in collaboration with award-winning architects, the highest global honor in architecture, the project is set to redefine super-prime living in the capital.

“Al Reem Island has unequivocally established itself as Abu Dhabi’s premier residential destination. Average prices in waterfront projects have exceeded AED 1,800 per square foot, with new projects launched at even higher prices,” said Artemiy Marinin, Project Director at MERED. “We’re proud to contribute to this dynamic market with our forthcoming project, offering direct sea views and architectural distinction crafted by Pritzker Prize-winning visionaries.”

A key growth driver has also been the expansion of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which extended its jurisdiction to Reem Island in April 2023. Since then, more than 1,100 new businesses have joined ADGM, bringing total registrations to over 11,000. The influx of high-earning professionals has further strengthened Al Reem Island’s status as ADGM’s residential hub of choice.

The market’s sustained growth and expanding community infrastructure underscore its status as a premier investment opportunity in Abu Dhabi. MERED’s visionary projects reinforce confidence in the island’s long-term potential as a hub for luxury living and thriving business activity.

For more information about MERED and its projects, visithttps://mered.ae/ and follow their updates on Instagram.

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About MERED:

MERED is an international real estate developer pioneering a new era of luxury living. The brand fosters strong partnerships with top-tier architects, contractors, and service providers, sharing a commitment to their values and creating immersive lifestyle experiences, fusing automotive, yachting, wellness, elite sports, and fashion into high-energy, ultra-luxury communities. Its international team of visionary experts, driven by strategic cooperation, develops the real estate sector scout for a revolutionary branded residence concept, to transform urban living and set new benchmarks in the International real estate sector.

These figures, analyzed by MERED, the award-winning international real estate developer, using comprehensive transaction data from Quanta and based on changes in weighted-average prices, place the island at the forefront of the capital’s property market.

Other key areas, such as Khalifa City and Jubail Island, recorded growth of 24% and 20%, respectively, based on changes in weighted-average prices, reinforcing the overall robustness of Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector and highlighting Al Reem Island’s strong competitive edge.

Binghatti Holding’s USD 500 Million Benchmark Sukuk Begins Trading on the London Stock Exchange

  • Founder Dr Hussain BinGhatti leads bell-ringing ceremony on London Stock Exchange
  • Binghatti’sRegulation S Sukuk priced with a profit rate of 8.125%
  • USD 500 million sukuk issued under its USD 1.5 billion programme

Dubai, UAE, 13August2025– Binghatti Holding Ltd (“Binghatti Holding”), one of the UAE’s fastest growing real estate developers, celebrated the debut of its USD 500million 5-year Senior Unsecured Sukuk on the London Stock Exchange with a ceremonial bell-ringing event, marking a key milestone in the company’s international growth journey.

The sukuk, issued under Binghatti’s USD 1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme, was oversubscribed five times, attracting over USD 2.5 billion in orders from a diverse pool of regional and global investors. The issuance was priced with a profit rate of 8.125%, reflecting investor confidence in Binghatti’s robust financial position. The company is rated BB- by Fitch and Ba3 by Moody’s, both with stable outlooks. 

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Andalusia Group Expands into Barcelona with the Launch of Oliva 1852

Dubai-based developer brings its luxury real estate expertise and precision-driven project management to revive Catalan heritage properties through a new specialized renovation firm

Dubai, the UAE- Tuesday, August the 12th 2025

Barcelona’s real estate market continues to attract global interest, with over €4.5 billion invested annually in property transactions and a renovation sector valued at more than €20 billion across Spain—a significant portion concentrated in Catalonia, home to one of Europe’s richest architectural legacies. Against this backdrop, Andalusia Group, one of Dubai’s leading development firms, has announced its expansion into Europe with the launch of Oliva 1852, a new company based in Barcelona dedicated to the renovation, modernization, and adaptive reuse of residential and commercial properties.

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Yango Group earns Great Place to Work® certification across nine countries

Dubai, UAE – 11 August 2025 —Yango Group, a UAE-based tech company, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® in 9 of its markets, highlighting the strength of its employee culture across some of the world’s most diverse and fast-growing markets.

The certification spans UAE, Pakistan, Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, and Zambia, based on anonymous feedback from over 800 employees. According to Great Place to Work®, 87% of Yango Group employees across these countries said it’s a great place to work — a result that significantly exceeds global averages.

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UAE-based endurance icon Ghani Souleymane embarks on Guinness World Record attempt

UAE-based endurance icon Ghani Souleymane embarks on Guinness World Record attempt: to complete 100 x T100 triathlons while raising funds for children through sports

August 7, 2025, Dubai, UAE – One of the UAE’s most inspiring endurance athletes, Ghani Souleymane, is taking on his most formidable challenge to date: 100 x T100 triathlons in 100 consecutive days, in a Guinness World Record attempt. Beginning on August 8, 2025, at Kite Beach, Dubai, and concluding on November 16 at the T100 Race Village in Dubai, the attempt will see the Dubai resident and Togolese national redefine the limits of human endurance while raising funds and awareness for children through Al Jalila Foundation.

GHANI SOULEYMANE by Tabrez Ahmad

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