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• April 2024: The inauguration of an office in Milan marks a significant milestone in Eiffel Investment Group's global expansion. This strategic move aims to strengthen Eiffel Investment Group's presence in Italy, supporting local SMEs in their growth initiatives and playing a crucial role in accelerating the country's energy transition.
• April 2024: DIF Capital Partners, a prominent global infrastructure fund manager, has inaugurated its twelfth office in Milan, Italy. This strategic move not only focuses on investments within Italy but also enhances DIF's ability to cater to its expanding Italian investor clientele.

• November 2024: Ezdihar Real Estate Development, affiliated with the Fawaz Alhokair Group, has unveiled a commercial venture in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, valued at over 1.1 billion Saudi riyals (approximately USD 292.81 million). After wrapping up the design phase, excavation activities have kicked off at Ezdihar Park, as announced by the developer. The ambitious project is set to feature over 100,000 square meters of leasable office space, complemented by 70,000 square meters of landscaped areas, spread across 23 buildings.
• November 2024: Al Basateen, a subsidiary of Alshegrey Group, and Riyad Capital, a prominent asset manager in Saudi Arabia, have unveiled a real estate fund surpassing 2 billion Saudi riyals (USD 533 million). This fund is earmarked for the development of 'Kings Square,' a mixed-use project in Riyadh, marking a significant advancement in the office space real estate market. Spanning over 240,000 square meters, the project will feature 12 interconnected towers, each linked by beautifully landscaped courtyards. Renowned architectural firm OMA has crafted the design, which promises a diverse range of residential, commercial, and office spaces.

• August 2024: Holcim, in collaboration with A3D Building, has successfully developed Spain's first 3D concrete-printed office building. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the adoption of advanced construction technologies. Additionally, Holcim has launched the "3DPrint Lab©," a pioneering concept that integrates 3D printing-based intelligent design with the modernization and transformation of workplace environments
• March 2024: Designer Isern Serra has strategically redesigned a 350-square-meter attic space, previously part of an old industrial building that housed the BOL production house, into a modern and functional 'pixelated' workspace located in Barcelona. This transformation reflects a blend of innovative design and efficient utilization of industrial architecture.

• December 2024: Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager managing over USD 1 trillion in assets, has inaugurated a new office hub in Paris, further strengthening its presence in the market.
• June 2024: Paris's La Defense business district is set to transform over 300,000 square meters (3.2 million sq. ft) of office space into greener, more adaptable work environments. The renovation, aimed at catering to tenants seeking smaller yet eco-friendly spaces, is slated to unfold over the coming years.

• June 2024: In collaboration with Ladun Investment Company, Cheval Collection planned to introduce its opulent serviced apartments in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The construction of the Cheval Ladun Living is slated to kick off this year, with an anticipated completion date of 2027.
• December 2023: In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the National Housing Company rolled out 757 new residential units across two projects: Med Sadeem and Khayal Hostel. These projects have modern amenities, featuring villas, townhouses, and apartments. Both projects are being developed under the National Housing Company’s public-private partnership initiative.

• February 2024: The Mississippi Small Business Development Center, in cooperation with the DeSoto County Economic Development Council, opened a satellite office. In DeSoto County and Northwest Mississippi, the alliance aims to improve access to critical funding sources and support for entrepreneurs. The newly set up office of the DCEDC will serve as a focal point for entrepreneurs seeking guidance, experience, and resources to deal with complex development and growth issues.
• October 2023: CBRE's Trammell Crow Co., a real estate development business, acquired Candour, a London-based office developer. With the acquisition, Trammell Crow expanded into additional property sectors in the United Kingdom. According to CBRE, the acquisition was part of a plan to expand Trammell Crow Co.'s focus on manufacturing in Europe and developing office assets throughout the continent.

• June 2023: Yardi, a leading provider of real estate software, announced the acquisition of CloudVO, a San Francisco-based online retailer of virtual offices, meeting spaces, and other office services. With this acquisition, Yardi's customers will have access to a greater inventory and better options, especially for their online reservations and purchases of office services, including meeting rooms, private offices, and virtual offices.
• May 2023: Wezoo, a company that offers solutions for flexible workspaces, announced that it had acquired Affic, an Amsterdam-based startup that aids flexible workspaces in attracting new clients and increasing reservations. With the acquisition of Affic, Wezoo looks forward to growing its visibility, clientele, and revenue.

• January 2024: Sansiri Public Company Limited, a Thai real estate developer, designated Phuket as a strategic location to launch 16 new projects with a total value of THB 15 billion (USD 416.6 million) over the next five years. Sansiri is also expected to establish a new regional headquarters in Phuket to provide excellent after-sales services, reaffirming its commitment to serving both local and international customers.
• December 2023: Saudi Arabia and Thailand collaborated to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship, strengthening their bilateral ties. The bilateral trade relationship witnessed an uptick, with Riyadh hosting a four-day trade show in August featuring over 100 manufacturers and entrepreneurs from Thailand showcasing products across various sectors.

• October 2023: The Instant Group (a leading global platform for flexible workspaces) secured a three-year managed office agreement with Arvato Systems Malaysia. The existing office space of Arvato Systems Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, a pivotal development center for the Arvato Systems Group, is expected to undergo renovation and expansion. Expected to be finished in 2024, the total office space of Arvato Systems Malaysia will be 26,720 sq. ft, with 15,963 sq. ft undergoing refurbishment and an additional 10,757 sq. ft being custom-fit for the company's needs.
• January 2023: TAM Group, a GSSA (general sales and service agent) based in Hong Kong, expanded its presence in Southeast Asia by opening three new offices. Responding to the increased demand in the region, TAM Group partnered with Thailand’s GP Group and Vietnam’s TP Cargo Transport Services to establish offices in key strategic areas, including Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.

• February 2024: Global flex office provider Mindspace made its debut in Düsseldorf, with operations commencing in March 2024. Spanning 4,000 m² in the renowned "design destination" and commercial complex, stilwerk, on Grünstraße, the new Mindspace location boasts 600 workstations, catering to companies and teams of all sizes. Mindspace Grünstraße offers private offices, meeting rooms, lounge areas, and unique amenities like a podcast room and event space. This launch in Düsseldorf marks Mindspace's 12th location in Germany, following the expansion into nine new sites across Europe and the United States in the previous year. Also, the company has plans to unveil another Mindspace location in Berlin's Hausvogteiplatz in Mitte later this year.
• July 2023: WeWork, the leading global flexible space provider, announced a franchise partnership with Garnier & Garnier, one of Costa Rica’s best-known and most reputable real estate development companies, giving Garnier the exclusive right to grow and operate WeWork’s existing locations in Costa Rica.