Sustainable Finance Watch: Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) says Sustainable Fitch confirmed its January 2024 Sustainable Sukuk proceeds were fully allocated to eligible green and social assets, totaling QR2,852.4m (about $784m), reinforcing confidence in its ESG framework. Commercial Real Estate & Tech: Knight Frank warns Hong Kong’s older office stock faces rising obsolescence risk as AI-driven occupiers shift toward newer buildings with better energy resilience, connectivity and tech infrastructure. Market Pulse (Middle East): Bahrain reports real estate transaction value of about BD597.1m from Jan 1 to June 11, with 12,798 completed deals, signaling steady investor activity across residential, commercial and investment segments. Housing Supply Strategy (US): New York continues “office-to-apartments” conversions, using tax abatements to add housing supply as rents climb and downtown office vacancies remain elevated. Fraud & Enforcement (India): Delhi Police arrested a proclaimed offender tied to a plot-selling scheme promising amenities but allegedly lacking land and approvals, with victims reportedly losing crores. Land Governance (UK): A Scotland land control registry probe finds hundreds of offshore owners missing from the log, raising concerns about transparency and potential financial crime links. Developer Pipeline (Caribbean): Antigua and Barbuda’s PM says construction is progressing on Willoughby Bay, a high-end residential tourism project tied to its Citizenship by Investment program. Home-Seller Practicalities: A roundup highlights common listing mistakes like mispricing, poor timing and skipping repairs—aimed at helping sellers protect returns.