Gulf investors are looking to take advantage of falling interest rates and visa waivers to buy property in the UK
Manchester
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GCC investors
UK real estate: London top choice for UAE investors with Manchester, Birmingham interest increasing
There are several key factors contributing to London’s allure, including its robust infrastructure, thriving economic environment, and rich cultural heritage
Birmingham
Dubai’s Emirates diverts Manchester flight over ‘operational reasons’
The Emirates flight left Manchester Airport at 21:00 (BST) and was scheduled for arrival at 07:25 at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3
GCC investors
Revealed: UK cities Manchester and Liverpool top property investment picks for GCC investors
Presence of renowned universities, family-friendly environments, and the prospects of higher rental returns are among the major factors luring GCC investors to the two North West England cities for property investments
British expat
British Dubai expat confirmed killed in Sri Lanka attacks, colleague missing
Lorraine Campbell, 55, is the second Dubai resident to have been confirmed dead after the Easter Sunday attacks
Acadata
Brexit housing crash fears stay in London as regions catch up
Price growth in Yorkshire, which can be volatile month-to-month, is currently below last year’s average of 3.5%
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways flight returns to Manchester airport after ‘loud bang’
An Etihad Airways spokesperson said that the incident stemmed from a technical issue related to the aircraft’s cabin pressurisation system
Caribbean Carnival
Ten people hurt in ‘shooting’ in UK’s Manchester
Incident took place in Moss Side neighbourhood of the city, where a party had been held following a Caribbean Carnival nearby
Dubai real estate market
No longer all about London for UAE property investors
Regional UK cities, European hubs becoming more popular for UAE real estate investors – report
Manchester
Developer sees strong GCC demand for new UK project
Select Property Group says CitySuites2 in Manchester is attracting ‘significant interest’ from Gulf investors
England
GCC investors snap up 53% of UK homes project
Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia buyers lead investments in development in Manchester
Aviation
Woman proposes on board Emirates flight
A couple have gotten engaged 30,000 feet in the sky as in-flight proposals gain popularity
Concert
Take That moves Dubai concert date to avoid ‘dry’ period
British pop legends say they will now play Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on November 29
Manchester
UAE’s Masdar funds UK centre to investigate ‘wonder material’
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre in Manchester will be named after Abu Dhabi company
Champions League
In pictures: Manchester City 2-1 win over Napoli in UEFA Champions League
City’s way thanks to early goals from Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus.
Aviation
Saudia flight lands in Manchester after four hours of circling
Wing flaps issue forced Boeing Dreamliner to circle Manchester area
Aviation
Saudia increases capacity on holiday destinations
More flights to Cairo, Geneva, Los Angeles, Manchester and Munich during peak season
