• Abu Dhabi’s real estate transactions reach $4.32 billion in first quarter

    Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The value of real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached AED 15.9 billion ($4.32 billion) during the first quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024), recording 5,127 sales and mortgage transactions on various types of real estate units. According to data from the DARI platform of the Department...
  • Dubai’s realty transactions exceed AED2bn Tuesday

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai's real estate market recorded real estate deals worth more than AED 2 billion ($544 million) on Tuesday, Dubai Land Department said. The deals include 433 sales transactions worth AED1.7 billion, in addition to 90 mortgage deals totaling AED270.28 million, and 37 gift deals amounting to AED69.36...
  • China posts biggest fall in exports as global demand recedes

    The drop in exports was bigger than expected and the heaviest since a 17.2 percent plunge in January-February 2020, when the economy came to a standstill in the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic. Apart from a brief rebound in March and April, exports have been in constant decline since...
  • Office rents in Saudi Arabia’s capital grow 12-14 percent in Q2: Report

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Most of Saudi Arabia's real estate market sectors recorded growth in the second quarter of 2023, with Grade A office rents in the capital Riyadh growing by 12.2 percent and Grade B rents rising by 14.4 percent year-on-year. Average occupancy for both segments in the capital...
  • Investor confidence fuels UAE’s real estate boom in Q2

    Dubai's off-plan sales rose 38% in value, while Abu Dhabi's doubled to $1 billion, as the market saw the addition of 7,300 new units in the former and 1,000 in the latter.
  • EIH buys stake in Gewan Holding

    Acquisition aims to diversify and expand into several sectors.
  • TECOM Group profit soars 13%

    Its net profit vaulted to US$132 million in the first half of 2023.
  • Dubai leads as GCC real estate transactions soar in H1

    Gulf real estate hit $90.7 billion in the first half of 2023, a 9.9% rise y-o-y, as Dubai led the market with a 57 percent increase, fueled by demand for luxury properties.
  • Brazilian-Saudi Investment Forum witnesses inking of 25 MoUs

    SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Investment organized here the Brazilian-Saudi Investment Forum, which saw the signing of many memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in various fields. The 25 MoUs covered petrochemicals, healthcare, defense, food, real estate, tourism, water desalination and treatment, and agriculture. Attending the Forum on Monday were...
  • UAE’s real estate market remains strong in the first half of 2023: CBRE

    Dubai, UAE--The UAE's real estate market has recorded a strong performance across all sectors in the first half of the year as non-oil economy witnesses strong growth in spite of global macroeconomic headwinds. According to a market report by CBRE, rental performance in Abu Dhabi’s occupier market showed substantial improvement...
  • Dubai records $2.88 billion in weeklong real estate transactions

    Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,252 real estate transactions worth over AED 10.6 billion ($2.88 billion) were conducted during the week ending 28th July, 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 319 plots were sold for AED 1.92 billion, while...
  • Realty projects worth $1.10 billion completed in H1 in Dubai

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai witnessed the completion of nine real estate projects worth AED 4.06 billion ($1.10 billion) in H1 2023. According to data issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), 392 real estate projects are currently being developed in the emirate. The first six months of 2023 also witnessed...
  • Bahrain’s RERA revokes real estate firm’s license for ‘breach of regulations’

    Manama, Bahrain-- for "exceeding the scope of the permit." The owner had exceeded the scope of the permit which was issued to him, in accordance with the provisions of the Real Estate Sector Regulation Law,  promulgated by Law No. 27 of 2017 and its amendments and executive edicts. In a statement issued...
  • Sharjah Sustainable City sales surge

    The sales in H1 of 2023 climbed on the back of high demand.
  • Sharjah posts $149 million in first half realty transactions

    Sharjah, UAE -- Sharjah real estate sector recorded deals worth AED549.4 million ($149.5 million) for the first half of 2023, a report by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department said. The transactions were facilitated through the department's branches located in the Central region and the cities of Khorfakkan, Dibba Al-Hisn,...
  • Abu Dhabi records 363% growth in FDI in the real estate sector during H1 2023

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - The foreign direct investment (FDI) in the individual category within Abu Dhabi's real estate sector has soared to AED 834.6 million during the first half of 2023, achieving a record growth rate of 363% compared to the corresponding period last year, the emirate's Department of Municipalities...
  • Goldman Sachs Q2 profits at $1.1bn

    Profit fell due to anemic M&A market, weakness in trading.
  • Dar Al Arkan issues sukuk of $600m

    issuance is the ninth tranche Sukuk program in US dollars.
  • Sharjah records first half real estate deals worth $3.65 billion

    The city of Sharjah accounted for the largest (3,794) share of the transactions.
  • Dubai records $3.72 billion in weeklong real estate transactions

    Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,626 real estate transactions worth over AED 13.7 billion ($3.72 billion) were conducted during the week ending 14th July, 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 618 plots were sold for AED 6.19 billion, while...
  • Dubai records $980m in real estate transactions: Land Department

    DUBAI, UAE -- Dubai real estate market recorded deals worth AED 3.6 billion on Thursday, Dubai Land Department data shows. The deals included 712 sales transactions worth AED3.38 billion, in addition to 112 mortgage deals of AED200.32 million, and 22 gift deals amounting to AED41.39 million. The sales included 538...
  • Deals worth $613m signed Saudi-Turkish Business Forum launch

    Dubai, UAE -- Deals worth SAR 2.3 billion ($613 million) were signed between Saudi Arabian and Turkish companies on the sidelines of the Saudi-Turkish Business Forum that kicked off in Istanbul on Wednesday. The deals have been signed for real estate development, construction, engineering consultancy and a number of other...
  • ROSHN inks MoU with Expro to develop real estate in Saudi Arabia

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--ROSHN, the Saudi real estate developer, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Expenditure and Project Efficiency Authority, known as Expro, to develop real estate in the kingdom.  The MoU looks to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the Public Investment Fund-backed giga-project, as well as boost...
  • Arada H1 sales $1.15bn

    The company witnessed a 186 percent increase in sales.
  • Dubai records $381 million in real estate transactions

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai's real estate market recorded deals worth AED1.4 billion on Monday, according to Dubai Land Department. The deals included 495 sales transactions worth AED1.15 billion on Friday, in addition to 79 mortgage deals totaling AED 297.58 million, and six gift deals amounting to AED7.52 million. The sales...
  • Dubai real estate market records highest ever first-half sales

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai's real estate market has recorded its highest semi-annual sales figures ever, with 61,000 deals worth AED 179.34 billion ($47.8 billion) taking place in the first half of 2023, according to W Capital Real Estate Brokerage. CEO of W Capital, Al Zarooni, said the growth rate in...
  • Sharjah real estate transactions in May valued at US$653m

    SHARJAH, UAE - The emirate's real estate activity during May 2023 logged a total value of US$653 million (AED 2.4 billion), further enhancing Sharjah's position as an ideal destination for investors, businessmen and families. The Real Estate and Mortgage Report issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) revealed that...
  • Dubai Land Department unveils real estate investment trusts

    DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Land Department (DLD), through the real estate development sector, has launched the real estate investment trusts (REIT) privileges registry, and announced the opening of registration in it. Following the design and development of the online platform and the training the service centers to receive applications, local...
  • Dubai’s weeklong real estate transactions exceed US$4.2bn

    DUBAI, UAE -  A total of 4,048 real estate transactions worth over US$4.2 billion  (AED 15.6 billion) were conducted during the week ending 23rd June, 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 278 plots were sold for US$473 million (AED 1.74...
  • Dubai records over $680 million in real estate transactions

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai real estate market recorded real estate transactions worth AED 2.5 billion ($680 million) on Thursday, Dubai Land Department said. The transactions included 744 sales worth AED2 billion, in addition to 153 mortgage deals of AED542.55 million, and 27 gift deals amounting to AED31.3 million. The sales...
  • Dubai records over US$1.2bn in realty transactions

    DUBAI, UAE - Dubai's real estate market recorded 638 sales transactions worth US$503 million (AED1.85 billion) on Tuesday, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed. The market also recorded 130 mortgage deals totaling US$732 million (AED2.69 billion), and 21 gift deals amounting to US$59.5 million (AED218.56 million). The sales...
  • Dubai records US$3.4bn in weekly real estate transactions

    DUBAI, UAE - A total of 3,625 real estate and properties transactions valued at US$3.4 billion (AED12.5 billion) were conducted during the week ending June 16, 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 189 plots were sold for US$620 million (AED...
  • Dubai logs over $678m in realty transactions on Thursday

    Dubai, UAE - Dubai witnessed 604 sales transactions totaling AED2.1 billion ($567.8 million) on Thursday in addition to 106 mortgage deals amounting to AED337.09 million ($91.5 million) and 32 gift deals amounting to AED158.95 million ($43.2 million). The sales transactions consisted of 557 villas and apartments worth AED1.66 billion ($449.6...
  • Dubai logs over $952 million in real estate transactions

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai's real estate market recorded real estate transactions worth AED 3.5 billion ($952 million) on Monday, the emirate's Land Department said. The deals included 671 sales transactions worth AED2.29 billion, 149 mortgage deals totaling AED1.14 billion and 29 gift deals amounting to AED98.65 million, the DLD said....
  • Arab-China summit sees $10bn deals on first day

    Investment agreements between the two sides covered diverse sectors such as technology, renewables, agriculture, real estate, minerals, supply chains, tourism, and healthcare.
  • Arab-China summit will bolster bilateral economic ties

    The event is aimed at bolstering trade and economic alliances between Arab and Chinese business communities and to explore a variety of investment opportunities. The sectors in focus include technology, renewable energy, agriculture, real estate, minerals, and supply chains.
  • Dubai records $2.45 billion in weekly real estate transactions

    Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,397 real estate and properties transactions valued at AED 9 billion ($2.45 billion) were conducted during the week ending 9 June 2023, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD data showed that 204 plots were sold for AED 1.52 billion, 2,562 apartments...
  • Inditex posts record profit

    The firm attributed the figures to strong sales which reached $8.15bn.
  • Wealthy Qataris to spend more on real-estate deals this year: survey

    Doha, Qatar-- Rich Qataris are pouring millions of dollars into the country's luxury real-estate market, with residential sector and office sector being their main investment target. The conclusion was drawn in a report "Destination Qatar" prepared by leading global property consultancy, Knight Frank. With Qatar boasting the fourth highest GDP...
  • Foreign companies to pay Corporate Tax on immovable property income: UAE

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - Foreign companies and other non-resident juridical persons will be subject to UAE Corporate Tax on income derived from real estate and other immovable property located in the UAE and will be required to register in the UAE for Corporate Tax purposes, the UAE Ministry of Finance...
  • Qatar’s realty builds on robust infrastructure

    The country aims to reach the volume of real estate trading to QR 100 billion (US$27.4 billion), especially since real estate trading is multiplying at an accelerated rate, pointing out that there are many indicators in favor of this sector, including promoting available investment opportunities, adds Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz...
  • Dubai records weeklong real estate transactions worth $3.02 billion

    Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,321 real estate transactions worth AED11.1 billion ($3.02 billion) were conducted in Dubai during the week ending 26th May 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 220 plots were sold for AED 2.54 billion, 2,398...
  • Dubai records realty deals worth $1.38 billion in two days

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai's real estate market recorded real estate deals worth AED 5.1 billion ($1.38 billion) on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dubai Land Department data shows. A total of 500 sales transactions worth AED1.21 billion were recorded on Wednesday, in addition to 103 mortgage deals totaling AED267.86 million, and 73...
  • $36m plot of land among $2.47bn Dubai weekly realty deals

    Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,105 real estate transactions worth AED9.1 billion ($2.47 billion) were conducted in Dubai during the week ending 19 May 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 191 plots were sold for AED1.14 billion, and 2,284...
  • Dubai records over $462 million in real estate deals

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai real estate market recorded deals worth more than AED 1.7 billion (on Thursday, Dubai Land Department data shows. The deals include 451 sales transactions worth AED1.48 billion, in addition to 110 mortgage deals of AED245.8 million, and 13 gift deals amounting to AED46.2 million. The sales...
  • Strong non-oil sector growth to push UAE real GDP up 2.8% in 2023: WB

    The Emirates' non-oil sector is projected to grow by 4.8 percent, driven by robust domestic demand, particularly in tourism, real estate, construction, transportation, and manufacturing sectors, the bank's officials said.
  • Dubai records over $544 million in real estate transactions

    Dubai, UAE -- Dubai real estate market has recorded deals worth AED 2 billion ($544 million) on Monday, Dubai Land Department said. The deals include 638 sales transactions worth AED 1.79 billion, in addition to 116 mortgage deals of AED188.46 million, and 17 gift deals amounting to AED 29.45 million....
  • Dubai records $2.55 billion in weeklong real estate transactions

    Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,112 real estate and property transactions, valued at AED 9.4 billion ($2.55 billion), were conducted during the week ending May 12, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD weekly real estate report noted that 170 plots were sold for...
  • GCC project awards surge despite economic challenges

    Saudi Arabia remains the largest projects market in the GCC as the total value of contracts awarded increases by 54.7 percent YoY during Q1-2023 to US$29.9bn, says a latest report.
  • UAE delegation explores investment opportunities in US

    “The United States is a long-standing trade and investment partner for the UAE – and an important ally in the battle to develop alternative sources of energy,” said Al Zeyoudi, UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade.
  • $14m plot of land among $2.83bn weekly realty deals in Dubai

    Dubai, UAE -- A total of 3,050 real estate transactions worth AED10.4 billion ($2.83 billion) were recorded in Dubai during the week ending 5th May 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report showed that 189 plots were sold for AED1.19 billion, 2,239 apartments...