Month: September 2026

Reading time: 2 MinutesA cell phone theft, an assault on a crowded street, or a murder near a popular landmark—these incidents are no longer uncommon in some of the world’s most famous cities.And yet, we keep going back! So what makes us choose a city whose risks we know, when there are safer cities available? Perhaps it’s because we don’t factor safety into our decision-making the way we do other aspects of a place. When we compare cities, we look at location and amenities… Read more

Reading time: < 1 MinuteIn a world where cities compete to attract investment, visitors, and talent, city marketing is no longer just an advertising campaign or a catchy slogan; rather, it has become a strategic approach to building a clear public image and enhancing the city's standing and competitiveness. This journey begins with the community, because a city's success is not created by a single entity, but is the fruit of the integration of government bodies, the private sector, and non-profit organizations... Read more

Reading time: 3 MinutesAlmost a year after the start of real estate balancing procedures in Riyadh, the most frequently asked questions remain the simplest: Have prices risen or fallen? This is a legitimate question, but in my estimation, it is no longer sufficient to understand what is happening in the Riyadh market. Real estate balancing is not a single decision to lower prices, but rather a set of measures aimed at increasing supply and encouraging land use... Read more