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Articles by Karim Al-Rashid
Real Estate
Egypt's New Administrative Capital, explained
The 700-square-kilometre project east of Cairo broke ground in 2016, moved the government into its ministries by 2023 and is selling a financial district with Africa's tallest tower. Who is buying is another question.
Karim Al-Rashid
Real Estate
What is a REIT in the Gulf
Gulf REITs bundle income-producing property into listed vehicles: Saudi Arabia hosts the region's largest set under CMA rules from 2016, the UAE counts ENBD REIT and peers, and payouts are mandated by regulation.
Karim Al-Rashid
Real Estate
How much can a Dubai holiday home earn
Dubai licensed 21,132 holiday homes by May 2023 and the sector has roughly doubled since. Returns depend on occupancy, nightly rate bands and the permit regime run by the tourism authority.
Karim Al-Rashid
Real Estate
Abu Dhabi's freehold zones, explained
Since 2019, foreigners can own freehold property across Abu Dhabi's investment zones, from Yas Island to Saadiyat, under a registry that charges a 2 percent transfer fee and no cap on resale.
Karim Al-Rashid
Real Estate
What renting a home in Doha costs
Doha rents range from about QR 4,000 a month for older-district apartments to QR 12,000 and above on The Pearl, with contracts typically paid in few instalments and rent rises regulated by notice rules.
Karim Al-Rashid