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Karim Al-Rashid
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Karim Al-Rashid

Karim Al-Rashid covers Lifestyle, Investing and Finance.

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Real Estate

Egypt's New Administrative Capital, explained

The 700-square-kilometre project east of Cairo broke ground in 2016, moved the government into its ministries by 2023 and is selling a financial district with Africa's tallest tower. Who is buying is another question.

Karim Al-Rashid
Real Estate

What is Sakani, Saudi Arabia's homeownership engine

Sakani is the housing ministry platform behind Riyadh's push to lift Saudi homeownership to 70 percent by 2030, pairing subsidized finance with land and product allocation.

Karim Al-Rashid
Real Estate

Abu Dhabi's freehold zones, explained

Since 2019, foreigners can own freehold property across Abu Dhabi's investment zones, from Yas Island to Saadiyat, under a registry that charges a 2 percent transfer fee and no cap on resale.

Karim Al-Rashid
Real Estate

What renting a home in Doha costs

Doha rents range from about QR 4,000 a month for older-district apartments to QR 12,000 and above on The Pearl, with contracts typically paid in few instalments and rent rises regulated by notice rules.

Karim Al-Rashid