Luxury Sales dropped 30-50% in March at Mall of the Emirates - The Business of Fashion Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Luxury sales at Mall of the Emirates fell 30‑50% in March, signalling broader consumer‑confidence pressure. Retail anchors impact valuations of adjacent office, hotel and residential assets. Geopolitical tension...

APS Phnom Penh Q1 Real Estate Outlook 2026: Uneven Recovery as Office Supply Rises and Affordable Housing Leads Demand - Cambodia Investment Review Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Affordable‑housing demand is the strongest driver, with a 9% YoY sales increase. Office vacancy remains high at 18%; only value‑add repositioning makes...

The Pre‑Market Rundown: April 17, 2026 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Higher U.S. rates will tighten dollar‑denominated financing; lock in current terms where possible. European investors are shifting toward “core‑plus” real‑estate, favoring stable UAE assets. Asian commodity resilience keeps...

Post Market Wrap: April 16, 2026 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways U.S. dollar strength and a “higher‑for‑longer” rate environment preserve purchasing power but keep global borrowing costs elevated. Capital continues to flow into sovereign bonds and UAE sukuk, supporting liquidity for real‑estate investors. Luxury...

UAE moves to secure Nigeria's $70 billion trade routes as global supply chains shift - Business Insider Africa Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways The UAE‑Nigeria CEPA creates duty‑free corridors for a $70 billion trade surplus. Sovereign wealth funds are allocating over $12 billion to West‑African logistics....

The Post Market Wrap: April 15, 2026 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways UAE real‑estate remains a magnet for sovereign wealth, family offices, and international institutional investors. Yield gaps between UAE Grade‑A office assets (5.5‑6 %) and U.S. core office assets (4‑4.5 %) provide a strong risk‑adjusted return case....

The Pre‑Market Rundown: April 16, 2026 Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve’s dovish tone keeps financing costs low for UAE real‑estate acquisitions. Geopolitical stability in the Gulf is enhancing confidence among sovereign wealth funds and family offices. Wealth is shifting toward mixed‑use, technology‑enabled...

UAE markets retreat as US‑Iran peace talks fail Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Geopolitical tension has triggered a short‑term “risk‑off” pulse in UAE equity markets. Property fundamentals—population growth, limited land supply and economic diversification—remain robust. Credit conditions are tightening; investors...

Dugasta Properties says wellbeing of workforce is key priority - ZAWYA Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways Workforce wellbeing is becoming a core ESG pillar for UAE developers. Strong employee health and safety programs boost operational resilience, tenant experience and capital efficiency. Investors should...

Exclusive: Luxury brands face profits squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks Dubai Mall sales Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways 30‑50 % sales drop at Mall of the Emirates and a 50 % foot‑traffic decline at Dubai Mall are driving rent pressure for luxury retail spaces. Geopolitical risk from the Iran‑UAE standoff...