Foreign Buyer Access (Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia’s real estate regulator REGA has opened a digital portal for foreigners to apply for property ownership, with eligibility checks and case tracking, as the kingdom rolls out executive rules and approved zones under Vision 2030. Dubai Hospitality & Living (JLT): Marriott Executive Apartments opened a premium mixed-use project in Jumeirah Lakes Towers with 150 furnished long-stay apartments, targeting business and leisure travelers. Dubai New Waterfront Sales (Nakheel): Nakheel launched 222 homes at Palm Jebel Ali, with prices starting from Dh2.7m and delivery targeted for September 2030. Global Finance Tech (Tokenized Bonds): Zenith joined a Japanese tokenized JGB/on-chain repo working group backed by major banks, aiming to modernize Japan’s ¥250–270tn repo market. China Distressed Real Estate: Flagship projects in multiple Chinese cities are being auctioned via judicial sales, with state-owned platforms seen as potential buyers. US Housing Policy: Congress passed a housing affordability package that includes a cap on large investors buying more than 350 single-family homes. Local Infrastructure Planning (India): Maharashtra cleared transit-oriented development plans around Navi Mumbai Metro Lines 1A and 2, with CIDCO set to lead station-area planning. Buyer Psychology (Real Estate Marketing): A new piece argues home sales often hinge on emotional connection formed in seconds, pushing sellers toward staging and light-touch prep. Monsoon Disruption (Mumbai): Heavy rains caused tree collapses in Dadar and Thane, disrupting roads and highlighting ongoing urban resilience needs.