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Zawya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Live ‘Mortgage-Free' for a Year with Holo's Life Changing Homeownership Campaign
Holo launches their fourth mega campaign with the chance to cover a home-buyer's mortgage to a value of up to AED 150,000. The campaign runs from July 1st, 2025 until August 31st 2025 Dubai, UAE - Holo, a digital-first platform reinventing how people buy homes in the region, has launched an exciting summer campaign, offering one lucky home-buyer the chance to win a full year's worth of mortgage payments of up to the value of AED 150,000. The campaign, which starts July 1st, 2025, and ends August 31st, 2025, will turn the home-buyers dreams in the UAE into reality. What's better than buying a home? Having someone pay your mortgage for a whole year. Holo's second 'mega campaign' in 2025 aligns with its mission to rethink how people buy homes, replacing tedious tasks with convenience and adding a serious dose of value in the process. Everyone who applies for a mortgage through Holo during the campaign period will be eligible for the lucky draw. 'The journey to owning your own home shouldn't feel like a black box; it should be exciting, highly rewarding and of course very possible,' said Michael Hunter, CEO and Co-Founder of Holo. 'Our focus has always been on simplifying the journey of buying a dream home by making it convenient through technology and staying true to our essence, customer-centric services to empower people with tools, guidance, and now, real financial value. We're giving buyers more reason than ever to make their move, and we're doing it with a platform built entirely around their needs.' In the past two years, the proptech market has hit full stride, the number of proptech startups in the country has nearly tripled, reaching 189 companies, and is forecasted that the market will grow from USD 607 million in 2024, to USD 1.55 billion in 2030, with digital mortgage tools, AI-powered decision making, and smart home integration at the core of this proptech expansion. 'What we're doing here isn't just a seasonal stunt. It's about reshaping expectations,' said Arran Summerhill, COO & Co-founder of Holo. 'The property market is changing fast, digital-first, data-led, and increasingly customer-centric. We're responding with an experience that feels relevant, rewarding, and radically more human. From application to ownership, we want buyers to feel supported in every step of the way, and yes, if that means covering their mortgage for a year, we're all in.' This isn't Holo's first big move; from paying off a full mortgage in 2024, to transforming a lucky winner's space with a designer home makeover, to most recently awarding two buyers with a year of mortgage payments earlier this year, with each campaign Holo has aimed to make homeownership more accessible, more exciting, and way more rewarding. Now, with the PropTech space booming and buyer expectations shifting fast, Holo's not just keeping up; it's leading the charge. About Holo: Holo is a UAE-based proptech on a mission to simplify the process of owning a home by offering digital mortgage services in the Middle East for the very first time. For first-time buyers and homeowners exploring refinancing options, Holo's proprietary technology and trusted independent advisors take the guesswork out of buying property in the UAE, making the process easier, faster and completely stress-free. Launched in 2019, the company's founders set out to develop a secure and transparent algorithm-backed platform that would allow prospective homeowners complete visibility and access to a full range of unbiased mortgage and remortgage options from more than 20 local lenders, within minutes. Since then, Holo's diverse team of mortgage experts, tech developers and client servicing specialists have helped advise more than 10,000 clients in financing their homes and in 2020 launched a white-label home loan advisory solution available to brokers, real estate agents and property developers. Most recently, Holo expanded its offering to include a concierge-style property assistance service, designed to support buyers beyond financing by helping them search, select, and secure the right property through a curated network of partner real estate agencies. Looking ahead, Holo is evolving its offering to further simplify the user journey, not just in securing the right mortgage, but also in finding the right property, by providing a real-time snapshot of all mortgage offers available, expanding its property assistance services, and growing its presence across new markets in the GCC, beginning with KSA.
Mid East Info
02-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Live ‘Mortgage-Free' for a Year with Holo's Life Changing Homeownership Campaign - Middle East Business News and Information
Holo launches their fourth mega campaign with the chance to cover a home-buyer's mortgage to a value of up to AED 150,000. The campaign runs from July 1st, 2025 until August 31st 2025 Dubai, UAE – July 02 , 2025 - Holo, a digital-first platform reinventing how people buy homes in the region, has launched an exciting summer campaign, offering one lucky home-buyer the chance to win a full year's worth of mortgage payments of up to the value of AED 150,000 . The campaign, which starts July 1st, 2025, and ends August 31st, 2025, will turn the home-buyers dreams in the UAE into reality. What's better than buying a home? Having someone pay your mortgage for a whole year. Holo's second 'mega campaign' in 2025 aligns with its mission to rethink how people buy homes, replacing tedious tasks with convenience and adding a serious dose of value in the process. Everyone who applies for a mortgage through Holo during the campaign period will be eligible for the lucky draw. 'The journey to owning your own home shouldn't feel like a black box; it should be exciting, highly rewarding and of course very possible,' said Michael Hunter, CEO and Co-Founder of Holo . 'Our focus has always been on simplifying the journey of buying a dream home by making it convenient through technology and staying true to our essence, customer-centric services to empower people with tools, guidance, and now, real financial value. We're giving buyers more reason than ever to make their move, and we're doing it with a platform built entirely around their needs.' In the past two years, the proptech market has hit full stride, the number of proptech startups in the country has nearly tripled, reaching 189 companies 1 , and is forecasted that the market will grow from USD 607 million in 2024, to USD 1.55 billion in 2030, with digital mortgage tools, AI-powered decision making, and smart home integration at the core of this proptech expansion 2 . 'What we're doing here isn't just a seasonal stunt. It's about reshaping expectations,' said Arran Summerhill, COO & Co-founder of Holo . 'The property market is changing fast, digital-first, data-led, and increasingly customer-centric. We're responding with an experience that feels relevant, rewarding, and radically more human. From application to ownership, we want buyers to feel supported in every step of the way, and yes, if that means covering their mortgage for a year, we're all in.' This isn't Holo's first big move; from paying off a full mortgage in 2024, to transforming a lucky winner's space with a designer home makeover, to most recently awarding two buyers with a year of mortgage payments earlier this year, with each campaign Holo has aimed to make homeownership more accessible, more exciting, and way more rewarding. Now, with the PropTech space booming and buyer expectations shifting fast, Holo's not just keeping up; it's leading the charge. – END – About Holo: Holo is a UAE-based proptech on a mission to simplify the process of owning a home by offering digital mortgage services in the Middle East for the very first time. For first-time buyers and homeowners exploring refinancing options, Holo's proprietary technology and trusted independent advisors take the guesswork out of buying property in the UAE, making the process easier, faster and completely stress-free. Launched in 2019, the company's founders set out to develop a secure and transparent algorithm-backed platform that would allow prospective homeowners complete visibility and access to a full range of unbiased mortgage and remortgage options from more than 20 local lenders, within minutes. Since then, Holo's diverse team of mortgage experts, tech developers and client servicing specialists have helped advise more than 10,000 clients in financing their homes and in 2020 launched a white-label home loan advisory solution available to brokers, real estate agents and property developers. Most recently, Holo expanded its offering to include a concierge-style property assistance service, designed to support buyers beyond financing by helping them search, select, and secure the right property through a curated network of partner real estate agencies. Looking ahead, Holo is evolving its offering to further simplify the user journey, not just in securing the right mortgage, but also in finding the right property, by providing a real-time snapshot of all mortgage offers available, expanding its property assistance services, and growing its presence across new markets in the GCC, beginning with KSA. For more information about Holo, please visit For media inquiries, please contact: Alain Selfani | Srishti Soni | Amjad Mkayed Ruder Finn Atteline Phone: +971 52 300 2006 | +971 50 647 3920 | +971 50 235 1814 E-mail: Holo@
Mid East Info
26-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Rewriting the Rules of Home Buying: AI-Driven, Buyer-Focused
Mobile-first tool empowers advisors to access platform features, submit documents, and support clients on the go in real time The UAE's PropTech sector has nearly tripled the number to 189 companies in the last two years Dubai's PropTech market to more than double in size to over AED 4.5 billion Dubai, UAE – June 25th, 2025 – Holo, a digital-first platform reinventing how people buy homes in the region, has introduced a next generation AI-powered agent built to make the home-buying process faster, more transparent, and far less stressful. Designed with the customer at heart, this mobile-first tool empowers Holo's advisors to tap into core platform features on the go, whether they're at their desks, on-site, or anywhere in between. The UAE's PropTech ecosystem is hitting its stride this year with a record 189 companies now listed, nearly triple the number from just two years ago. This surge reflects the larger momentum in the region's real estate market, where Dubai's residential market saw property values rise by 19.1% in 2024, reaching 13.3% above the 2014 peak. Behind the numbers is a wave of innovation: AI and blockchain are no longer just buzzwords; they're reshaping how people invest, unlocking more flexible, data-driven models that align with the modern buyer's expectations for speed, transparency, and control. This momentum was further reinforced by the recent announcement of Dubai's AED4.5 billion PropTech Hub, aimed at accelerating innovation in real estate and positioning the emirate as a global leader in the PropTech market over the next five years, aligning with Dubai's Economic Agenda D33 and the Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033. This move isn't about replacing humans with robots. It's about giving real people smarter tools so they can do what they do best: guide home buyers through one of the biggest decisions of their lives. 'Our mission has always been to remove friction from the home-buying journey,' said Michael Hunter, CEO and Co-founder of Holo. 'With this mobile-first tool, we're not just speeding up processes: we're improving how we support our customers every step of the way.' Arran Summerhill, Co-founder of Holo, expressed a similar sentiment, adding, 'This isn't about replacing the human touch. It's about giving our team the tools they need to focus on what really matters. Helping people make confident home decisions with less hassle.' Summerhill added, 'Our continued investment in technology is part of its wider mission to build a better way to buy property, one that's accessible, data-driven, and built around real people. And in a market as dynamic as the UAE and KSA, there's never been a better time to rethink what 'smart' home-buying should actually look like.' This launch marks an important milestone, but the team isn't hitting pause. On the contrary, this is just the beginning of what Holo has planned for its AI roadmap. The next set of updates will introduce smarter document processing, intuitive notification systems that actually know what you need, and hyper-personalised insights designed to simplify decision-making for both buyers and the Holo team. Because the end goal here isn't just speed; it's clarity, confidence, and control. About Holo: Holo is a UAE-based fintech on a mission to simplify the process of owning a home by offering digital mortgage services in the Middle East for the very first time. For first-time buyers and homeowners exploring refinancing options, Holo's proprietary technology and trusted independent advisors take the guesswork out of buying property in the UAE, making the process easier, faster and completely stress-free. Launched in 2019, the company's founders set out to develop a secure and transparent algorithm-backed platform that would allow prospective homeowners complete visibility and access to a full range of unbiased mortgage and remortgage options from more than 20 local lenders, within minutes. Since then, Holo's diverse team of mortgage experts, tech developers and client servicing specialists have helped advise more than 10,000 clients in financing their homes and in 2020 launched a white-label home loan advisory solution available to brokers, real estate agents and property developers. Looking ahead, Holo is evolving its offering to further simplify the user journey, provide a real-time snapshot of all mortgage offers available, and expand its reach and presence across new markets in the GCC beginning with KSA. For more information about Holo, please visit For media inquiries, please contact: Alain Selfani | Srishti Soni | Amjad Mkayed Ruder Finn Atteline Phone: +971 52 300 2006 | +971 50 647 3920 | +971 50 235 1814 E-mail: Holo@
The Independent
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Don King confirms successful $1.1million purse bid for Kubrat-Hunter title fight
Legendary boxing promoter Don King will promote the WBA 'regular' heavyweight title fight between reigning champion Kubrat Pulev and challenger Michael Hunter in August, with the American paying over $1million for the right to organise the bout. The 93-year-old took to Instagram to confirm that his purse bid for the title fight had been successful, sharing: 'Hall of Fame boxing Promoter Don King wins $1.1million purse bid to promote WBA regular heavyweight world champion Kubrat Pulev facing no. 2 contender Michael Hunter on August 23.' 44-year-old Pulev, 32-3 (14), took the WBA's secondary world title with a unanimous decision over Mahmoud Charr in December. Hunter, 24-1-2 (17), enters the contest as the WBA gold champion at heavyweight, having won the strap in June 2024 with a unanimous decision of his own against Cassius Chaney. Watch over 150 boxing events a year live on DAZN - subscribe now Pulev-Hunter effectively serves as a semi-final to a four-man tournament set up by the WBA. Fabio Wardley 's clash with Justis Huni on Saturday, June 7, live on DAZN, is the other leg of the eliminator, with a view of the winners from each fight to face each other before December 31. The winner of Wardley-Hunis will take the interim regular heavyweight title, further cementing the victor's position as challenger to the regular belt. Whilst Kubrat Pulev is listed by the WBA as a world champion and is thus unranked, Wardley, Hunter, and Huni are all inside the organisation's top 10. Wardley is currently number one, with Hunter second. Huni is further down the ratings, coming in at ninth at the WBA's last update at the end of April. It remains to be seen whether the winner of the four-man tournament will be given any preferential treatment, such as an official mandatory shot at the WBA's 'super' heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk. Despite previous promises to streamline their world titles, the WBA has continued to hand out both regular and super versions of titles across numerous divisions. Watch the very best boxing with a DAZN subscription DAZN is the home of combat sports, broadcasting over 185 fights a year from the world's best promoters, including Matchroom, Queensberry, Golden Boy, Misfits, PFL, BKFC, GLORY and more. An Annual Saver subscription is a one-off cost of £119.99 / $224.99 (for 12 months access), that's just 64p / $1.21 per fight. There is also a Monthly Flex Pass option (cancel any time) at £24.99 / $29.99 per month. A subscription includes weekly magazine shows, comprehensive fight library, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and podcasts and vodcasts.
The Independent
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Purse bids ordered for Kubrat Pulev's defence of WBA regular heavyweight title against Michael Hunter
Kubrat Pulev is set to face Michael Hunter for the WBA regular heavyweight championshipafter the organisation ordered purse bids to made by Tuesday, May 27. 44-year-old Pulev earned the belt by defeating Manuel Charr in December 2024, effectively becoming the WBA's secondary champion. Hunter, 24-1-2 (17), is currently ranked number two in the WBA's heavyweight ratings. Number one, Fabio Wardley, has been bypassed as he is currently set to fight Justis Huni in his hometown of Ipswich on Saturday, June 7, live on DAZN. As such, the WBA says that Hunter is the 'division's top available contender'. Announcing their intention to set up a fight between Pulev, 32-3 (14), and Hunter, the WBA stated: 'The World Boxing Association (WBA) has officially called a purse bid for the heavyweight world title bout between reigning champion Kubrat Pulev and mandatory challenger Michael Hunter. The purse bid is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, in Houston, Texas, and will be conducted by WBA Championships Committee Vice-Chairman Julio Thyme. It added: 'After granting both camps a negotiation period that failed to produce a deal, the WBA has moved to the next step in the process. Formal notice was sent through official channels, outlining all terms and conditions of the purse bid procedure.' The purse will be split 75/25 in favour of champion Pulev. Oleksandr Usyk is the current holder of the WBA's super heavyweight title, which is viewed as being on par with the other three organisations' main belts. Coincidentally, Usyk will be fighting for all four equivalent belts this summer, when he aims to reunify the division with a rematch against IBF champion Daniel Dubois on Saturday, July 19, which will be live on DAZN. Former undisputed champion Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF title shortly after unifying all four belts following his split decision win over Tyson Fury. That was because Usyk prioritised a rematch with Fury over facing his mandatory challenger, Dubois. Dubois subsequently defeated Anthony Joshua in September 2024, elevating the Brit to world champion status and leading to another unification bout in the heavyweight division. Usyk previously defeated Dubois with a ninth-round stoppage in August 2023.
