Saudi Arabia approves digital ID to allow foreigners to own property ahead of 2026 law | World News

The Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law will come into force on 21 January 2026, 180 days after its publication in July 2025/ Representative image In a landmark move reshaping property rights in Saudi Arabia, the government has approved the use of a digital identity system for non-Saudi, non-resident foreigners to own real estate. This comes […]

New York City Mayoral election: Former Governor slams Zohran Mamdani for his property in ‘anti-LGBT’ Uganda; Andrew Cuomo says ‘silence is violence’

The New York City mayoral contest took a sharp turn when independent candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo criticised socialist contender Zohran Mamdani regarding his property ownership in Uganda, a country known for its anti-LGBT stance.On Tuesday, Cuomo posted on X: “The no-show assemblyman missed this interview while vacationing at his parents’ compound in Uganda, […]

Saudi’s New Law: Foreigners can own property across the kingdom, except in these two cities | World News

Foreigners Allowed to Own Property in Saudi Arabia, Except Makkah and Madinah/ Representative Image TL;DR Foreigners can now own property in Saudi Arabia but only in specific zones and under clear rules. Ownership in holy cities like Makkah and Madinah is still mostly restricted. Non-Saudis must register their ownership, and there are fees and penalties […]

UAE: Companies in select free zones can now buy and own property in Dubai under new deal | World News

If successful, Dubai’s deal with Masdar City could lead to similar property ownership models in other UAE free zones/ Image: File TL;DR Masdar City companies can now own freehold property in Dubai under a new DLD agreement. A digital system will handle registrations, with clear legal and administrative guidelines. This move aligns with Dubai’s Real […]

UAE Blue visa: No property or investment needed; how you can simply qualify by contributing to the environment | World News

The UAE’s Blue Visa supports global environmental leaders with 10-year residency and zero investment requirements/ Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE Blue Visa offers 10-year residency to people with notable contributions to environmental protection and sustainability It’s open to scientists, activists, entrepreneurs, and professionals working on climate and sustainability issues. Applications are now open, with a […]

Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot “appears to be married to CEO of Privateer Rum”, says report quoting ‘property buy records’

Amid the ongoing controversy from the viral ‘Kiss Cam’ scandal from the Coldplay concert, some new revelations about Kristin Cabot, the HR head of Astronomer has surfaced online. As reported by New York Post, Kristin Cabot is married to Andrew Cabot CEO of Privateer Rum. According to the property records and company listings seen by […]

Salman Khan sells Bandra west apartment for Rs 5.35 crores: Report : Bollywood News

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has sold one of his properties in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra west locality for Rs 5.35 crores, as per property registration documents accessed on the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) website and reviewed by SquareYards.com. The deal was officially registered this month in July 2025. Salman Khan sells Bandra west apartment for […]

UAE: Can developers cancel off-plan property deals without court in Abu Dhabi? What buyers need to know | World News

Under Abu Dhabi’s new law, developers can cancel off-plan contracts without going to court, but only if the buyer materially defaults/ Image illustrated using AI for creative purposes TL;DR Developers can now terminate off-plan SPAs without court approval. Buyers must be in material default for cancellation to begin. A 60-day notice and DMT-mediated settlement process […]

Is UAE crypto-ready? How you can now buy property and book flights using cryptocurrency | World News

Dubai’s Emirates Airlines and Dubai Land Department partnered with Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for flights and real estate. Dubai is integrating cryptocurrency into flights and real estate transactions. Crypto use is popular in the UAE due to zero taxes and easy global payments. Top developers like DAMAC and Emaar accept Bitcoin and Ethereum for […]

UAE Golden Visa: No property or investment needed, how you can simply qualify by volunteering | World News

You can now qualify for the UAE’s Golden Visa without investing in property or business, just show a strong track record of volunteering or humanitarian work/ Image composite: WAM, FIle The UAE’s Golden Visa now covers humanitarian workers and volunteers. It offers 5- or 10-year residency without needing a sponsor. Applicants must prove significant involvement […]