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Robust Growth In Cyprus Property Sales: Nicosia Achieves 15% Increase Amid August Dip

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 3, 2025

Market Overview

Cyprus’ property market maintained its upward trajectory in the first eight months of 2025, with sales documents rising 13% year-on-year despite a minor dip in August. A total of 11,689 sales documents were recorded compared to 10,345 during the same period last year, signaling a broadly stable yet strengthening market outlook.

District Performance

Limassol, long acknowledged as the leader in the Cypriot real estate landscape, continued to outperform. This district not only dominated overall sales with a 13% increase from 3,299 to 3,720 documents, but it also registered a remarkable 20% growth in August alone.

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Nicosia also posted robust results with sales climbing 15% year-on-year from 2,295 to 2,640. However, the capital experienced a 7% decline in August following a substantial 36% surge the previous month. Similarly, Larnaca exhibited a solid performance with a 15% rise overall, despite a 9% decrease in August. Paphos, registering a 10% uplift over the period, and the Famagusta area, with a 10% increase driven by heightened demand for holiday homes, mirrored similar trends amid minor monthly setbacks.

Seasonal Trends And Strategic Outlook

Strong summer figures, with sales up 17% in June and 11% in July, underscore the market’s resilience. While August’s figures present only marginal declines, they have not derailed the overall positive momentum. These trends suggest that market consolidation is underway, supported by a robust demand across key districts.

Early figures from the first half of the year, which showed a 16% increase in sales documents and a total property transfer value nearing €2.3 billion, further highlight the sector’s durability. With Limassol and Nicosia leading in transaction values, investors and stakeholders remain confident in the sustained growth trajectory of the Cypriot real estate market.

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FinTech’s Dominance In MENA: Three Strategic Drivers Behind Unyielding VC Success

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 11, 2025

Despite facing tightening global liquidity and macroeconomic headwinds, the FinTech sector continues to assert its leadership in the MENA region. In the first half of 2025, FinTech emerged as the most resilient and appealing arena for venture capital investments, proving its worth as a catalyst for financial innovation and inclusion.

Addressing Structural Financial Gaps

In many parts of MENA, a significant proportion of the population remains underbanked and underserved by traditional financial institutions. FinTech companies are uniquely positioned to address these persistent challenges by bridging critical access gaps and driving financial inclusion. With the proliferation of payment apps, digital wallets, and micro-lending platforms, investors have witnessed firsthand how these solutions pave the way for scalable growth and eventual exits. Early-stage momentum in the region is underscored by a doubling of pre-seed deals year-over-year, reinforcing the sector’s capacity for rapid innovation and sustainable expansion.

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Highly Scalable and Replicable Business Models

One of the key factors behind FinTech’s dominance is the inherent scalability of its business models. Once the necessary infrastructure and regulatory approvals are in place, these models have demonstrated robust performance across borders. The first half of 2025 saw a marked acceleration in deal activity, with payment solutions leading the charge with 28 deals in MENA—a significant increase over the previous year. Lending platforms, in particular, experienced a meteoric 500% year-over-year increase in funding, emerging as the fastest-growing subindustry. Such replicability makes FinTech an attractive proposition for investors seeking high-growth opportunities in diverse markets.

Supportive Regulatory And Government Backing

The strategic support offered by key government initiatives in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has been instrumental in propelling the FinTech sector forward. Progressive frameworks, such as the UAE’s open finance and digital asset directives, coupled with Saudi Arabia’s live-testing sandboxes, have materially lowered entry barriers for startups. These measures not only foster innovation but also streamline the path to commercialization. Consequently, the combined efforts of these regulatory bodies have enabled the UAE and Saudi Arabia to account for 86% of MENA’s total FinTech funding in H1 2025.

The resilience of FinTech in MENA is not merely a reflection of contemporary market trends—it signals a fundamental shift in the region’s economic fabric. With an unwavering commitment to addressing real financial challenges, scalable and replicable business practices, and robust regulatory support, FinTech is setting the benchmark for sustainable innovation. As capital markets become increasingly discerning, this sector stands out as a beacon of long-term growth and transformative impact.