Akram Riyad

An economic and digital media journalist with extensive experience covering regional market developments, investment sectors, and business landscapes. Dedicated to delivering data-driven reporting and expert analysis on the economic trends shaping today's business environment

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Abu Dhabi Residential Prices Rise 21.6% Year-on-Year in June

July 13, 2026

Abu Dhabi's residential property prices remained above year-earlier levels in June 2026 despite recording monthly declines across the overall market,…

Dubai recorded 13,930 property sales transactions in July 2026.

Dubai Residential Prices Ease in June as Villas Continue Long-Term Rally

July 13, 2026

Dubai residential property prices declined in June 2026, with sale prices and rents falling across the overall market, apartments and…

Downtown Dubai ranked highest by hotel apartment sales value in H1 2026.

Hotel Apartment Sales in Dubai Rise 4% to USD 708m in H1 2026

July 12, 2026

Hotel apartment sales in Dubai reached USD 708.4 million (AED 2.6 billion) across 1,128 transactions during the first half of…

Dubai Property Developers' June Sales Rise 17.3% MoM to USD 5.9bn

July 11, 2026

Dubai property developers recorded USD 5.89 billion (AED 21.6 billion) in property sales during June 2026, up 17.3% from May,…

Construction progresses at Nakheel's Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences and Bay Villas.

Nakheel Reveals Progress on Dubai Islands' Rixos and Bay Villas

July 10, 2026

Dubai developer Nakheel has released new videos showing construction progress at Rixos Dubai Islands Hotel & Residences and Bay Villas,…

Dubai City Walk Apartment Prices Hit Record High as Rental Yields Reach 6.5%

July 8, 2026

Dubai's City Walk apartment market continued to strengthen in 2026, with residential prices reaching record levels while gross rental yields…