Dubai’s real estate market in Q1 2025 saw total sales of AED 142.7 billion, a 30.3% increase from the previous year, with 45,485 transactions. The market showed growth in all sectors, including a 193.8% increase in plot sales, with rising property values highlighted by a Q1 median price of AED 1,563 per sq ft. The top performing areas included Jumeirah Village Circle, Wadi Al Safa, Business Bay, Dubai South, and Dubai Marina, with the most expensive individual property being a luxury villa at Dubai Hills Estate selling for AED 140 million.
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Khamenei says Iran-US talks going well but may lead nowhere
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed satisfaction with recent talks with the United States but cautioned that the negotiations might not yield results. As Tehran and Washington prepare for further discussions in Muscat, Khamenei emphasized Iran's military capabilities and regional influence as "red lines" that cannot be negotiated, while also indicating a lack of trust in the U.S. Despite past agreements, he advised against depending on negotiation progress, citing the need for Iran to...
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