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Office-loan delinquencies have climbed to a record 12.34%, reflecting mounting pressure in commercial real estate as high rates and weaker office demand persist. While refinancing strains deepen, new U.S. housing bills aim to ease supply and mortgage access — even as rental vacancies rise and data centers remain near full occupancy.
19/02/2026
Dubai’s real estate investment value surged nearly fivefold, from AED 148 billion in 2021 to more than AED 680 billion in 2025, according to W Capital Real Estate. The growth reflects a broader expansion in investor participation, international capital sources and property preferences, with non-residents favoring off-plan properties while residents showed a more balanced split between off-plan and ready homes.
Egypt is planning a real estate investment fund to maximize returns from New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) assets, attract domestic and foreign investment, and generate sustainable revenues to support urban development projects.
