Dubai’s real estate market started 2025 strong, with January property sales totaling AED 44.4 billion, a 24.1% increase from the previous year. Land sales saw the biggest increase, with 811 plots sold for AED 8.6 billion, highlighting Dubai as a prime destination for property investment. Overall, first sales from developers surpassed resales, with properties over AED 5 million accounting for 9% of total sales.
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Row breaks out as US diplomat criticises France on antisemitism
France will summon the US ambassador, Charles Kushner, after he criticized the government's response to rising antisemitism in a leaked letter to President Macron, which coincided with the anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris. The letter, echoing Israeli concerns, claims antisemitism has surged since the Hamas assault on October 7, while France's foreign ministry refuted the allegations as unacceptable interference in internal affairs. Want More Context? 🔎
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