GCC markets show resilience amid regional turbulence
Despite geopolitical and global-economic uncertainty, real-estate markets in the Gulf are showing significant resilience. The Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) projects sustained price growth even as external factors adjust market dynamics. The Arab Today For example, Q2 2025 saw โฆ
Despite geopolitical and global-economic uncertainty, real-estate markets in the Gulf are showing significant resilience. The Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) projects sustained price growth even as external factors adjust market dynamics. The Arab Today For example, Q2 2025 saw residential sales in Qatar surge 114% year-on-year to US$2.5 billion, and Kuwait recorded a 45% rise in real-estate transactions in Q1. The Arab Today
Meanwhile, the GCC equity markets are showing signs of stability: the MSCI GCC Index rose 1.2% recently, and other markets demonstrated gains despite reduced trading activity. Arab News
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Sophie Aldridge
Global Economics Editor ยท Geopolitics
Sophie spent a decade advising governments on trade policy before deciding the story was more interesting than the memo. She covers global economics, geopolitics, and the power transitions reshaping emerging markets. Sharpest on sanctions, supply chains, and the politics behind the price of everything. Based in Washington, D.C. Reach out at sophie.aldridge@theplatinumcapital.com.