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Dubai’s real estate sector will strengthen further

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

In contrast to many developed and emerging markets, real estate prices, particularly at the luxury end of the market, have risen strongly in 2023. Nevertheless, residential…

Commercial property unlikely to spark a global crisis

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INT

The diversity of the asset class -- offices account for 17% of loans to commercial real estate, while the more resilient multifamily sector accounts for 44% -- and the illiquidity…

Long commercial property downturn has lasting impacts

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INTERNATIONAL

Lower demand for office space, the unprecedentedly sharp increase in rates, and pressure for buildings to upgrade to meet environmental regulations and compete with home working…

Cement sector decarbonisation will accelerate

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INTERNATIONAL

Cement production generates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions both from the use of large energy inputs, typically supplied by fossil fuels, and from the chemical processes inherent…

Higher rates for longer will fuel corporate distress

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INT

Firms need to repay or roll over some USD5.5tn of corporate debt obligations in 2024, with interest rates still high