Saudi Development Deal: Sumou Real Estate will manage a 6,394-sq-m mixed-use project in Jeddah for Arch 3 Real Estate Development Fund 3, with expected sales above SAR700m and fees tied to construction, marketing, and brokerage. Hotel Pipeline: Banan Real Estate signed a SAR55m contract to develop and market a Riyadh hotel on a 3,284m plot, with completion targeted within two years. Overseas Homebuying Push (Egypt): Egypt says real estate exports hit $1.6bn in 2025 and is launching a digital export platform (starting in New Alamein) to let overseas buyers browse, pay, and sign online. Urban Water Stress: A new look at India’s water crisis flags groundwater depletion and rising demand as major risks for cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Access & Affordability (Canada): Canada’s accessible renovation funding gap is highlighted as a barrier for disabled homeowners, with costs and uneven provincial processes slowing projects. Security & Property Rights (Estonia): Estonia moves to restrict real estate purchases by Russians and Belarusians, effective Jan. 1, 2027, while allowing rentals and some exceptions. Local Planning (India): Varanasi Development Authority accelerates infrastructure for Anand Kashi Yojana, aiming for plot registration by end of August. Market Impact (US): SpaceX’s IPO is expected to spur a homebuying wave in Southern California, especially around Hawthorne and “Silicon Beach.” Safety & Hate Crime (Toronto): A Jewish real estate agent in Toronto was attacked in broad daylight; police are treating it as a hate crime.