Dubai Branded Residences Market Slows in Volume as Luxury Property Prices Stay Strong

Dubai branded residences continued expanding during the first half of 2026 despite slower transaction activity. Developers added thousands of new units across the emirate during the period. At the same time, luxury buyers continued paying significant premiums for branded properties. Dubai branded residences now represent a larger and more competitive part of the property market. The sector added 5,184 units...

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Saudi construction projects face higher costs as shipping disruptions force companies to use longer land routes. Contractors now rely more heavily on trucks for...

Dubai Branded Residences Market Slows in Volume as Luxury Property Prices Stay Strong

Dubai branded residences continued expanding during the first half of 2026 despite slower transaction activity. Developers added thousands of new units across the emirate...

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Jakarta flights face widespread disruption after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau affected airport operations. Several major airlines cancelled services to Jakarta on Monday....

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OPEC+ kept its oil output policy unchanged for October during a meeting on Sunday. OPEC+ now faces important decisions about future production levels and market conditions. The producer alliance must also establish new output baselines before making larger changes. Meanwhile, disruptions to regional oil exports continue affecting the global energy market. Seven key OPEC+ members attended the latest meeting. They...

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