3 Things You Buy That Actually Make You Richer

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Ever wondered why the rich keep getting richer? Well, affluent people develop habits that allow them to build wealth and spend their money differently than most people. They understand the money game, and, more importantly, know how to make money work for them. So, while the average joe might treat himself to a luxury item […]

Gold Vs. Real Estate: Which Is A Better Investment?

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It’s safe to say that investors these days are navigating a turbulent global economy, one that is still yet to fully recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Not to mention, inflation is at a record high, adversely impacting the performance of traditional assets, like stocks, bonds, and cash, and, in turn, investment portfolios. That’s where tangible, […]

Why Are Foreign Property Investors Flocking To Dubai In 2022?

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Compared to other major cities, Dubai is considered a gold mine to real estate investors. In fact, we’ve witnessed a colossal rise in the number of foreigners, particularly from European countries, as well as India, China, and Canada, investing in Dubai real estate. The impact? Well, most recently, a record AED 22.7 billion in property […]

EUR-USD At Parity: What Happened And What’s Next?

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For the first time in two decades, the euro has crossed a major threshold: parity with the US dollar. The two currencies touched a 1-to-1 exchange rate after the euro briefly dipped below parity against the dollar on Wednesday, meaning that they now have the same worth. Though the euro started the year on a […]

The Investor’s Guide To Invest In Dubai Real Estate 2022

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The first thing that strikes our mind when we think about investment, while having money in hand is, real estate. There may be endless alternatives to real estate investment, but it definitely wins the race. With thousands of relocations and an ever-growing population, Dubai has always been in the limelight. And with all of that […]

Dubai: MENA’s Only ‘Transparent’ Property Market

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Dubai has entered the ‘Transparent’ tier status for the first time according to JLL’s latest Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI). Climbing to the 31st position globally, Dubai is the top improver of transparency, cementing its status as the MENA region’s most transparent real estate market. Prior to this ranking, Dubai was in the ‘Semi-transparent’ […]