UAE Real Estate Investment Sentiment: A new Arada-backed survey ranks the UAE as the world’s top property investment destination, with 56% of global investors showing serious interest, and especially strong pull from nearby markets like India, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Abu Dhabi Housing Momentum: A separate look at Abu Dhabi’s 2026 outlook points to population growth, long-term economic plans and infrastructure frameworks as key drivers for sustained demand. Project Delivery in Abu Dhabi: ORA Developers has started main construction on Phase 1 of BAYN in Ghantoot, launching 614 homes (townhouses and villas) with delivery targeted from Dec 2028. Flexible Office Expansion: Sweid & Sweid and The Executive Centre (TEC) signed to bring 53,000 sq ft of premium serviced workspace to Sweid One in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (DMCC). Construction Demand Pressure: In the UK, construction activity slowed sharply, with residential housebuilding hit hardest—an indirect reminder of how Middle East-linked uncertainty can spill into housing pipelines. Energy-Linked Buildouts: KEPCO won the second phase contract for Saudi Aramco’s Jafurah cogeneration project, a $1.4bn-scale power and steam expansion that underpins industrial and infrastructure growth. Regional Risk to Markets: Israel-Gaza strikes and new West Bank settlement approvals continue to raise geopolitical risk, while investors watch oil and rates for knock-on effects on real estate affordability and timelines.