Damascus: A Promising Investment Gateway Connecting History and the Future Damascus, the capital of Syria and one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, is not just a place brimming with historical significance; it is also a gateway to promising investment opportunities. With reconstruction efforts underway and a gradual return to stability, Damascus has become an attractive destination...

The Turkish real estate market witnessed remarkable activity during the first quarter of 2025, achieving record-breaking sales from January to March, with notable increases across various property types, including homes, lands, commercial, and agricultural properties. Monthly Sales GrowthThe year 2025 started strong, with real estate sales rising by 20.2% in January compared to the previous year,...

Turkey Breaks Records in the Cruise Tourism Sector The Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, announced a remarkable growth in cruise tourism during February 2025, with passenger numbers increasing by 509.3% compared to the same period last year, reaching 29,826 passengers. The minister highlighted that Turkey began the year with record-breaking cruise passenger...

Serviced Apartments: A Smart Investment for Comfort and Returns In the world of real estate investment, serviced apartments have emerged as one of the most attractive options drawing increasing interest from investors. This type of investment combines the benefits of property ownership with the high rental yields from the tourism and service sectors. What makes investing in serviced apartments a...

Dubai Land Department Launches the 2025 Smart Rental Index The Dubai Land Department has introduced the Smart Rental Index for 2025, which aims to revolutionize the management of the real estate sector in Dubai. This initiative is part of Dubai's strategic vision for digitalization and real estate development by 2033, focusing on enhancing market transparency and efficiency. Key Features of the...

The Difference Between Buying Real Estate and Cars Future Value: Real Estate: Property values tend to rise over time due to growing demand, urban development, and inflation. Cars: Car values drop immediately after use and continue to depreciate due to wear, technological obsolescence, and decreased demand for older models. Return on Investment: Real Estate: Generates steady income...

Turkish Government Unveils a Medium-Term Economic Program for 2025-2027The Turkish government has announced a medium-term economic program covering the period from 2025 to 2027 as part of its efforts to tackle the economic crisis. This program comes over a year after adopting a new economic approach led by the team formed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following his re-election. Goals of the New...

Turkey Raises Minimum Wage by 30% Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that the net monthly minimum wage in Türkiye will reach 22,104 Turkish Liras (approximately $630.36) in 2025, marking a 30% increase compared to 2024. Economists predict that this increase in the minimum wage will lead to higher inflation rates in the coming months. This decision affects around 9 million workers and...

Investor Residency in Dubai Over the past two decades, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, has emerged as an inspiring city and a key destination for global capital and investment flows. The emirate has become a futuristic hub for innovation and development across various sectors, establishing itself as a leading global city in future industries and entrepreneurship. Types of Investor Residency...

Questions and answers about real estate ownership and Turkish citizenship What is the value of the property required to obtain Turkish citizenship?The property must be valued at no less than 400,000 USD, or its equivalent in Turkish lira according to the central bank exchange rate at the time of purchase. Does the property owner's family obtain Turkish citizenship?Yes, the investor along with...