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The roll-out of long-term residency visas could be a game changer for the real estate industry. (Shutterstock)

July 24th, 2018 - 10:02 GMT

Visa Reforms in UAE to Enhance the Real Estate Market

Experts discuss how the residency laws can increase home ownership and keep people in the UAE longer.

A rise in US interest rates could dampen demand for regional real estate. (Shutterstock)

June 11th, 2018 - 07:40 GMT

GCC Economies Brace for Rising Interest Rates

Officials hope that the moves will attract new businesses to the country, driving future growth, and giving a much-needed boost to its real-estate market. (Pixabay)

May 23rd, 2018 - 07:53 GMT

6 Questions Expats might have on UAE's New Visa Regulations

With construction work well under way ahead of the opening of the event in 31 months’ time, the property market remains stubbornly in the doldrums. (Shutterstock)

March 28th, 2018 - 07:43 GMT

Dubai Property Market to Banish Real Estate Gloom With Expo 2020 Megaprojects

Deal for the wealthy: Apartment values at the skyscraper down 25 percent in last 12 months. (Pixabay)

April 5th, 2017 - 07:45 GMT

Deal of the day! 25 percent discount on Burj Khalifa apartments

A weaker pound and euro would hit the UAE hardest of the Gulf economies due to its large tourism and real estate sectors. (Shutterstock)

July 3rd, 2016 - 05:43 GMT

Brexit: Pros and cons for the GCC

Recent assets acquired by Middle Eastern investors include Claridge’s, The Connaught and the Berkeley in London’s Knightsbridge. (File photo)

June 26th, 2016 - 12:30 GMT

Will Brexit trigger a UK property shopping spree by Middle East investors?

Upscale office rentals are forcing older properties to upgrade to remain competitive. (File photo)

February 18th, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Time for a makeover for Dubai’s old office rentals

Large-scale projects such as Port Sultan Qaboos Waterfront could open the market for foreign investors to gain a foothold in the Omani market. (Travel Muse)

January 19th, 2016 - 02:00 GMT

Oman's subsidy cuts have a silver lining

Unlike Dubai, Abu Dhabi does not have locations where affordable housing can easily be developed. (File photo)

December 9th, 2015 - 08:40 GMT

Lack of affordable housing in Abu Dhabi remains an issue despite cooling market

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November 26th, 2015 - 04:19 GMT

Dubai housing prices expected to continue to decline in 2016

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September 2nd, 2015 - 11:00 GMT

UAE property market latest casualty of oil price slide; high hopes for Iranian investment

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May 25th, 2015 - 01:00 GMT

Lifted visa restrictions for Emiratis pave way for access to EU property market