Knight Frank | Global news

An overview of Knight Frank global news:

Saudi Arabia

Knight Frank promotes first graduate cohort in Saudi Arabia Knight Frank has announced the graduation of the first cohort from its Graduate Academy in Saudi Arabia, marking a next milestone in the firm’s long-term commitment to developing talent in the Kingdo
08 January 2026
Middle East

Knight Frank adds Capital Markets offering to Hospitality practice Global property consultancy Knight Frank has launched a dedicated Capital Markets team within its Hospitality business, bringing James Wrenn on board to lead the new offering.
16 October 2025
United Arab Emirates

Knight Frank and Henry Wiltshire partner in Abu Dhabi’s prime residential market Global real estate company Knight Frank has deepened its property business in Abu Dhabi through a new partnership with Henry Wiltshire, a boutique real estate agency with a focus on the prime residen
26 September 2025
Middle East

Knight Frank promotes Stephen Beard and Maxim Talmatchi Global real estate consultancy Knight Frank has promoted two senior team members in its MENA business: Stephen Beard and Maxim Talmatchi, who have been promoted to Lead Partner and Partner respective
25 September 2025
United Kingdom

J&J Ormerod takes on investment from 4D Capital Partners 4D Capital Partners has acquired J&J Ormerod – one of the UK’s oldest manufacturers of bespoke kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.
17 September 2025
Africa

Steady growth in African logistics market as warehouses hit 83% occupancy As Africa’s industrial and logistics market sees increased growth, occupancy levels for modern warehouses across the continent have reached an average 83% occupancy rate in 2025, up from 75% last yea
05 September 2025
Middle East

Knight Frank appoints Buthainah Albaity as Head of Private Capital & Family Enterprises Knight Frank has hired Buthainah Albaity from KPMG to lead its Private Capital and Family Enterprises practice across the MENA region.
08 May 2025
United Arab Emirates

Influx of millionaires sees UAE become world’s 14th largest wealth market The number of dollar millionaires in the UAE has soared by nearly 100% over the past decade, meaning the UAE now ranks as the 14th largest wealth market worldwide.
29 April 2025
Egypt

Knight Frank strengthens senior team in Egypt with Omar Hazem Knight Frank has strengthened its senior team in Egypt with Omar Hazem, who has been poached from rival JLL.
24 October 2024
Middle East

Knight Frank adds two senior members to consulting team Knight Frank has appointed two new senior leaders in its Middle East consulting team, welcoming Clare Moukabaa as partner and Konstantinos Papadakis as associate partner.
21 October 2024
United Arab Emirates

Petri Mannila to lead Knight Frank’s luxury homes business in UAE Knight Frank has named a new leader for its Prime Residential practice in the UAE, with Petri Mannila bringing over two decades of experience in the real estate industry.
09 September 2024
Saudi Arabia

Number of property deals in Saudi Arabia surged in first half of 2024 The number of transactions in Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector surged by 38% in the first half of 2024, reaching a total transaction value of $34 billion, according to research from Knight Frank.
29 August 2024
Middle East

Knight Frank names Wesley Thomson Head of ESG for MENA region Knight Frank has signalled its intent in the ESG space with the appointment of Wesley Thomson as its Head of ESG for the Middle East & North Africa region.
27 August 2024
United Arab Emirates

Dubai’s real estate market a magnet for the rich, says Knight Frank Dubai has in recent years cemented its position as a premier destination for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking real estate investments, according to Knight Frank research.
22 August 2024
Saudi Arabia

Knight Frank adds veteran Ian Sinclair to Saudi partner team Knight Frank has expanded its partner team in Saudi Arabia with industry veteran Ian Sinclair.
05 August 2024
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s construction spending to hit $150 billion in 2025 There has been a massive boom in construction projects in Saudi Arabia in recent years as the country enjoys a strong economic situation and rapidly builds up its urban areas.
23 July 2024
Saudi Arabia

Susan Amawi appointed General Manager KSA at Knight Frank Knight Frank has appointed Susan Amawi as General Manager for its operations in Saudi Arabia.
23 July 2024
Middle East

Knight Frank appoints Christopher Payne as Chief Economist Knight Frank, a real estate consultancy with numerous offices across MENA, has appointed Christopher Payne as its new Chief Economist for the region.
19 July 2024
Middle East

Billions in investment needed to expand mental healthcare There is an urgent need for more psychiatric beds to meet the increasing demand for mental health services in the Middle East, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
03 July 2024
Middle East

Knight Frank launches new practice for interior services Leading property consultancy Knight Frank has launched a new practice that helps its clients in the MENA region design and deliver interior spaces.
17 June 2024
Middle East

Study: Rich people to spend $4.4 billion on luxury Dubai homes Rich people, or so-called high-net-worth-individuals (HNWI), will in the coming years spend hundreds of millions of dollars on buying new luxury homes in the United Arab Emirates, according to Knight
27 May 2024
Middle East

Knight Frank welcomes David Schmidt as associate partner Knight Frank has welcomed David Schmidt to its team in the Middle East.
01 May 2024
United Arab Emirates

Knight Frank advises JAS on new warehouse in Dubai South US-headquartered JAS is expanding its presence in the UAE with a new warehouse in Dubai South. The deal was advised on by Knight Frank.
30 April 2024
Saudi Arabia

Rich Muslims from around the world to spend big on KSA real estate High net worth individuals (HNWI) from the Muslim world are prepared to spend $2 billion on real estate in Saudi Arabia’s Holy Cities of Mecca and Medina, according to research from global property c
22 March 2024
Middle East

Cushman & Wakefield and Knight Frank win excellence award At the Global Business Outlook Awards, Cushman & Wakefield and Knight Frank were lauded as winners in the real estate landscape.
11 March 2024
Saudi Arabia

Knight Frank launches Academy for young Saudi talent Global professional services firm Knight Frank has launched an Academy in Saudi Arabia, aimed at nurturing talent in the Kingdom’s real estate sector.
27 February 2024
Saudi Arabia

Residential transactions slow in KSA due to affordability issues The total number of real estate transactions in Saudi Arabia slumped with double digits last year, driven by a similar in size drop in real estate deals.
19 February 2024
Middle East

Demand for data centers in the MENA region on the rise The Middle East is expecting significant growth in the data center sector, driven by increased internet access and a massive uptick in digital adoption.
19 February 2024
Egypt

Wealthy GCC investors targeting Egypt for real estate investments In recent years, Egypt has garnered substantial attention as a focal point for investments from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
08 February 2024
Middle East

Gulf Medical University and Knight Frank launch joint internship Gulf Medical University is teaming up with Knight Frank to launch a new internship program for students seeking to kickstart their career in the healthcare consulting domain.
31 January 2024
United Arab Emirates

Rich homebuyers help lift Dubai's luxury real estate to $7.6 billion The luxury real estate market in Dubai is booming, with the world's wealthiest individuals increasingly eager to snatch up properties in the UAE emirate.
19 January 2024
Middle East

Knight Frank welcomes Will McKintosh to residential practice Knight Frank has welcomed Will McKintosh to its team in the Middle East – appointing him as Regional Partner and Head of Residential for MENA.
12 December 2023

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