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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.
19/10/2026
Cityscape Qatar concluded its latest edition with record-breaking results, generating QR1 billion ($269 million) in real estate sales, doubling last year’s figure, and welcoming 16,000 visitors over three days.
@aldar Properties reported a 21% increase in quarterly net profit to AED 2.25 billion, while revenue rose 16%. Despite strong rental income and a AED 71.6 billion sales backlog, new property sales fell 45% year on year, placing greater focus on the company’s performance in the final quarter of 2026.
The Middle East’s steel market is forecast to grow from $44bln in 2026 to $60bln by 2031, supported by nearly $2trln in infrastructure and industrial projects. Industry leaders will gather at Fastmarkets’ Middle East Iron & Steel 2026 in Dubai from November 16–18 to discuss regional demand, trade flows, investment opportunities and the transition to lower-carbon steel production.
