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Arab World: Property

New towns and cities have sprung up across the Arab region as part of efforts to spur job growth, attract investment and anticipate a future beyond dependence on oil and gas revenues

City congestion drives urban invention in the Middle East
States battle to translate their grand designs into reality
Egypt’s developers reach limit of what homebuyers can afford
Investors remain wedded to real estate as a key repository of wealth
Saudi expat levy weighs on property market
New burdens hang over a subdued economy
Supply constraints and steady demand underpin Lebanon property market
Beirut’s developers look for peace in Syria to restore full confidence
Dubai property buyers must take care to avoid surprises
New laws have helped protect investors but they are still advised to do their homework
Affordable housing bucks falling price trend in Dubai
Buoyancy in the lower-income market is the exception to an overall decline since 2014

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