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Industrial SMEs and the Return of the Cluster (image)
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Industrial SMEs and the Return of the Cluster

UAE’s growth story is often told through multinationals and sovereign capital. But much of the country’s industrial depth sits with small and medium-sized enterprises. These firms fabricate, assemble, process and distribute. They are rarely headline names, yet they form the connective tissue of supply chains.
Robert ThomasPrathyusha Gurrapu • 2026-06-25
Navigating Uncertainty: Resilience Over Cost in the UAE's Logistics & Industrial Sector (image)
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Navigating Uncertainty: Resilience Over Cost in the UAE's Logistics & Industrial Sector

Cushman & Wakefield's 2026 Waypoint report which surveyed 135 logistics and industrial markets globally, has one very clear finding: conditions are broadly tenant-favourable in 52% of markets, as uncertainty has slowed occupier decision-making and, in many regions, allowed vacancy to rise.
Prathyusha GurrapuDavid Abood • 2026-06-17

Market Beats

MARKETBEAT- Office Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE

While only a few office developments were delivered YTD 2025, Abu Dhabi continues to experience a pronounced supply and demand imbalance.

David ShortPrathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-11-04

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MARKETBEAT- Industrial Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abu Dhabi’s industrial market continues to see strong demand, supported by an improving business ecosystem and government incentives such as rental rebates and subsidised utilities.

David ShortPrathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-11-04

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MARKETBEAT- Office Q3 2025, Dubai, UAE

As of YTD 2025, approximately 770,000 sqft of new office space has been delivered

Robert ThomasPrathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-11-04

Thought Leadership

The Shift Owners Can No Longer Ignore

From “asset-light” to “asset-right” in Gulf hospitality

P.P. Varghese • 2025-10-28

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Advisory Behind the Master Plan

How commercial logic turns vision into value

P.P. Varghese • 2025-10-21

Market Beats

UAE LOGISTICS & INDUSTRIAL MARKET UPDATE 2025/2026

The UAE’s industrial and logistics sector is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, defined by strong occupier demand, investor confidence, and expanding infrastructure.

Robert Thomas • 2025-10-15

Thought Leadership

Neighbourhood Retail: Small Format, Strong Fundamentals

While large-format retail dominates the headlines, smaller, community-based retail is quietly outperforming across many parts of the UAE.

Warren Krawchuk • 2025-10-09

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Balancing Capital and Land Supply in the UAE

In North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, private equity and institutional funds have swung back into fundraising mode, with volumes now surpassing the troughs of 2023–24.

Ben Rose • 2025-10-02

Thought Leadership

Micro Offices, Macro Experience: Why Dubai is Reimagining the Workplace

Globally, workplace research shows a mixed picture.

Ben MohammedEdward Macura • 2025-09-24

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From Scarcity to Strategy: Serviced Offices in the UAE

The UAE’s office market is experiencing a surge in demand for serviced office space as businesses seek flexible, cost-effective solutions in one of the world’s tightest markets.

Robert ThomasCharlie Sargent • 2025-09-22