Gulf Investors Watch Closely as Uncertainty Grows
News: Investors in the United Arab Emirates are adopting a cautious stance as Iranian strikes continue and regional tensions disrupt business activity. Stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were temporarily closed to limit volatility, while airports resumed limited operations.
Investment firms are reviewing portfolios and delaying deals as supply-chain disruptions and valuation pressures grow.
Analysts expect investment activity to slow for one or two quarters if tensions ease soon. Banks and private equity firms have already postponed key decisions, reflecting broader economic caution.
However, long-term sectors such as logistics, industrial parks, warehouses and data centres remain attractive, while luxury real estate may face near-term pressure amid heightened uncertainty.
Source: The Economic Times
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