S&P Global Ratings says Saudi’s REIT market is entering a new growth phase as reforms widen investment access and giga-projects drive long-term demand
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Deyaar Development
EXCLUSIVE: More developers should IPO, it’s ‘healthy for the economy’ – Deyaar CEO
Deyaar listed on the DFM in 2007, long before the city’s IPO boom. CEO Saeed Al Qatami says listings are vital for a mature market
Brand View
Understanding REITs: A guide to real estate investment in the UAE
As Dubai prepares for its first pure-play residential REIT listing, investors might be seeking clarity on how these investment vehicles work and why they’re gaining popularity – here’s everything you need to know
Federal Tax Authority
UAE clarifies tax rules for real estate investors
UAE tax authorities issue public clarification over Corporate Tax rules for investors in Real Estate Investment Trust
Dubai
Dubai REITs take off as investors seek lower cost entry to emirate’s booming property market: Experts
REITs can serve as a strategic hedge against equity market volatility, often performing differently during market downturns
Al Noor Island
Alternative Dubai real estate investments, Very good schools revealed; Major UAE Cabinet reshuffle; Employment rights explained – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate analysis and opportunities, very good schools revealed, major UAE Cabinet appointments, employment rights revealed and more of the top news stories this week
Aviation
UAE rains bring Dubai to standstill; Saudi Arabia announces new visa rules; Eid holiday dates revealed; Real estate analysis- 10 things you missed this week
UAE rains bring Dubai to standstill, new Saudi visa rules, Eid Al Adha expected dates, real estate analysis and more of the biggest news stories this week
assets under management
UAE wealth management company OAM obtains license to operate from DIFC
In addition, they provide a Discretionary Portfolio service tailored to individual risk profiles and objectives
Dubai
Dubai announces real estate investment trust plans
Dubai Land Department paves way for real estate investment trusts to operate more freely in the city
finances
17 REITs on Saudi stock exchange now worth $3.7bn
Knight Frank’s last REIT update – in Q1 2018 – recorded 12 REITs with a $2.3 billion market capitalisation
Dubai real estate market
GCC’s largest REIT manager eyes $54m real estate deals by 2020
Equitativa (Dubai) Limited, the manager of Emirates REIT, says in active acquisition mode after successful half-year results
Equitativa Group
Investing in the future: Racha Alkhawaja, Equitativa Group
A veteran in financial services, the group chief distribution and development officer at Equitativa Group, Racha Alkhawaja oversees the largest Sharia compliant REIT in the world
Aramco IPO
MENA IPO deals more than double to $2.8bn in Q2
EY report says increase in IPO activity across the MENA region is proof that companies are still keen to execute IPOs and gain access to international investors and stock markets
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crowdfunding
Crowdfunding – an alternative way to invest in real estate
The technology will help boost the UAE government’s plans to bring ease of access for property investments in the emirates believes Daniel Hart, CEO of Masterkey
Blockchain in Real Estate
Opinion: Crowdfunding – an alternative way to invest in real estate
The technology will help boost the UAE government’s plans to bring ease of access for property investments in the emirates, writes Daniel Hart, CEO of Masterkey, a Dubizzle company
Capital Market Authority
Shuaa Capital launches $157m REIT to fund Riyadh property buys
Fund intends to acquire six income-generating real estate assets in four key sectors and in Riyadh
fund raising
Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding to decide on $1bn property spin-off
IPOs and real estate investment trusts are among options for the portfolio of domestic real-estate assets
