The UAE’s real estate market is one of the Gulf’s most resilient markets and is able to absorb geopolitical shocks thanks to its diversified investment base and openness to global capital flows, according to an expert.
Dar Global, the luxury international real estate developer, has reported a Return on Equity (ROE) of 17.3% for FY 2025 in a key achievement that places the Group among the highest-returning listed developers in the UK and Europe.
Abu Dhabi authorities have issued a package of administrative decisions to implement a new law related to the regulation of the emirate's real estate sector. These are aimed at boosting transparency, governance and creating a flexible legislative framework aligned with international best practices.
The gravity of the situation in the Middle East has moved from high to severe and consequently, the potential for events to weaken credit quality across sectors has increased, says an S&P Global Ratings report.
Dubai Investments, a multi-asset investment group in the UAE, has reported a 31% increase in its annual profit before tax for FY 2025 which soared to AED1.7 billion ($463 million), supported by steady income across its diversified portfolio spanning real estate, manufacturing and investments.
Chestertons, a leading real estate advisory firm, has appointed John Stevens, an industry veteran with over three decades of experience across the Middle East and Asia as its new CEO. This significant step in the firm’s growth across the region signals a decisive move to align leadership with a rapidly evolving market.
Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has announced the launch of a 1.9-km-long main spine within its mega development in the kingdom's ancient city. The GrandAvenue will boast iconic landmarks, hotels, offices, retail spaces and residential units.
UAE's real estate market ended 2025 on a successful note thanks to the strong performance across its key sectors including commercial, residential and industrial, mainly driven by resilient non‑oil economic activity, population growth and sustained domestic and global investment appetite, said an industry expert.
PlanRadar, a digital platform for construction and real estate project management, has launched the Construction Site Templates Playbook, a new practical guide designed to help project teams strengthen day-to-day execution control through disciplined, repeatable site documentation.
JLL, a real estate industry expert, has appointed Mouhammad Takieddin as its new Regional Head and CEO for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) based in Riyadh. In this new role, Takieddin's digital transformation expertise will be core to building new regional specialisation in data centres and FM sector.
