Sameer Lakhani GCP – UAE Corporate Tax: Businesses will find it is all quite straight-forward
May 29, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced the listing and trading of futures contracts on its General Index (DFMGI) as of 29 May 2023 to provide investors with unique investment and hedging opportunities.
May 23, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – Do not go by dominance of cash deals in Dubai property market
May 15, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – These listed UAE companies are into a turnaround and have a good story to relate
May 8, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – UAE’s recent IPOs deliver on raising visibility – and foreign buyer interest
May 5, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – Americana’s Fast-food restaurant operator reports 19% profit drop in the three-month period, and aims to open up to 300 new restaurants a year
May 1, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – Dubai’s real estate gains draw all of the attention to itself
April 24, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – In Dubai, what offers better returns – offplan or newly refurbished homes?
April 17, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – Not just property, UAE companies too are fair game when it comes to deal making
April 10, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – Will UAE’s next round of IPOs offer sustenance against inflation?
Sameer Lakhani GCP – Stock and property market cycles never move in a perfect arc
March 27, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – Al Ansari Financial Services successfully completes IPO, raising AED 773 million, with total demand for the shares on offer surpassing AED 12.7 billion
March 20, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – For investors, assured returns count most in these uncertain times
March 13, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – Dubai expanding city’s urban base zone by zone is one winning strategy
March 9, 2023
Sameer Lakhani GCP – 09 March 2023. Al Ansari Financial Services has announced plans for an IPO – the first Dubai listing of 2023. We get the details from Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners
March 6, 2023
Sameer Lakhani – Chasing stock market returns in an age of 4% plus interest rates
February 28, 2023
Sameer Lakhani – Stock investors must narrow down decisions to first principles
February 23, 2023
Sameer Lakhani – Adnoc Gas $2 billion IPO covered in hours, Sameer Lakhani Managing Director of GCP
February 21, 2023
Sameer Lakhani – UAE’s luxury homes capture the attention – but do not ignore mid-priced options
February 16, 2023
Sameer Lakhani Managing Director at M/s Global Capital Partners FZ LLC
February 14, 2023
Sameer Lakhani says More UAE stocks tick the ‘growth plus’ box for investors
February 7, 2023
Sameer Lakhani-Investors in Dubai property market should not go by ‘lowest’ service charges
February 7, 2023
Sameer Lakhani – Investors should pivot to tangible businesses and assets
January 30, 2023
Sameer Lakhani – Investors should pivot to tangible businesses and assets
January 24, 2023
Sameer Lakhani – Where should you be placing property investments in 2023?
January 17, 2023
Sameer Lakhani – Investors should not miss out on UAE stocks’ solid growth trajectory
January 9, 2023
Sameer Lakhani – With Dubai stocks, what will be your investment mantra?
January 3, 2023
Sameer Lakhani – Why you should be seeking out UAE’s dividend-bearing stocks
December 29, 2022
Sameer Lakhani – UAE made up more than 10% of the world’s IPO value this year – but can we do it again? We ask Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners.
December 16, 2022
Sameer Lakhani – UAE stocks trading under their IPO price? Investors should be looking at the bigger picture
December 5, 2022
Sameer Lakhani – What will shape Dubai property market trends in 2023?
November 20, 2022
Sameer Lakhani – Dubai property market makes slight readjustments on pricing
November 15, 2022
With UAE’s stock market boom on, overseas investors have not been slow to react
November 10, 2022
UAE’s stock market boom is made of real value, not meme
November 8, 2022
High inflation is reshaping investment flows – UAE is well-placed for that
November 1, 2022
Perfect storm in UAE capital markets have a long way to go
October 24, 2022
Dubai’s Empower IPO will be a draw for institutional funds
October 24, 2022
We look at the Empower IPO’s plans with market watcher Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners.
October 18, 2022
In Dubai property, quality builds and maintenance have a way of delivering consistently
October 12, 2022
UAE assets are ready for some heavy ‘value investing’ fund flows
October 3, 2022
UAE’s latest visa reforms go well beyond attracting new capital
September 29, 2022
Salik goes live on the DFM today. We look at the company’s plans with market watcher Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners.
September 28, 2022
These Dubai communities stick to range whatever be the market cycle
September 19, 2022
Some UAE stocks outperform global indices – and need to make that heard loudly
September 16, 2022
Dubai toll-gate operator Salik’s IPO targets the ‘median’ investor, and that is a good thing
September 12, 2022
Whether IPOs or property, UAE investors must set their sights on cashflow
September 12, 2022
the latest on Dubai’s IPO boom – from the Salik listing to DEWA’s dividend – with Sameer Lakhani.
September 5, 2022
Salik IPO: Why a 100% dividend payout makes perfect sense
September 5, 2022
A 20% stake in road toll operator – around 1 and a half billion shares – will be sold in an IPO. Investment expert Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners tells us more.
August 30, 2022
Schools operator Taleem could be the next IPO cab off the rank Sameer Lakhani, Managing Director of Global Capital Partners joined us to explain what this means for the UAE listing market.
August 29, 2022
UAE’s listed companies allowing full foreign ownership makes quite a statement
August 27, 2022
In UAE property, developers should let architecture design do the talking
August 26, 2022
Shares of Emaar Properties have jumped 4% after allowing more foreign investors – we get the details from Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners
August 22, 2022
Dubai property investments have always favoured patience
August 15, 2022
Chasing next UAE’s stock market winners means cutting out herd mentality
August 12, 2022
the details behind the numbers from DEWA by Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners
August 9, 2022
Dubai’s new property listing rules are just what was needed
August 8, 2022
UAE investors should be chasing solid yields right now
August 5, 2022
Rumour’s of more big name UAE companies getting ready to play the IPO game – we’ll find out what kind of reception they can expect with Sameer Lakhani of Global Capital Partners
August 1, 2022
With mortgage rates on the up, what next for UAE property market?
July 26, 2022
Property investments at a time of higher inflation need deft handling
July 18, 2022
With cryptocurrencies, it will be a long time before speculation is ironed out
July 11, 2022
Even with inflation, UAE investors have opportunities for the taking
July 2, 2022
Comparisons between UAE and US property markets are exaggerated
June 21, 2022
UAE’s IPO launches offer investors that ‘margin of safety’
June 16, 2022
In Dubai, neighbourhoods have a way of defining your identity
June 9, 2022
Time for a gentle pivot away from luxury real estate investments?
June 3, 2022
Borouge IPO was significantly oversubscribed almost 42 times & experienced overwhelming demand-UAE retail investors & qualified institutional investors…. We speak to Sameer Lakhani, Managing Director of Global Capital Partners to get …
May 31, 2022
In UAE, investors need to think of inflation hedging ways
May 19, 2022
As costs rise, buying and selling a home in Dubai needs to be better timed
May 19, 2022
Borouge IPO has been priced – and it’s a $20 billion behemoth! … We speak to Sameer Lakhani, Managing Director of Global Capital Partners to get …
May 12, 2022
UAE investors can play safe opting for dividends in inflationary times Whether with stocks or property investments, safety-first approach can be qu
April 22, 2022
Dubai property market needs a reality check on broker commissions
April 12, 2022
DEWA’s value for investors lies as much in the sum of its parts
April 11, 2022
In Dubai real estate, oversupply stopped being an issue
April 7, 2022
“DEWA had earnings of Dh6.6 billion in 2021 – with an annual dividend payout of a minimum Dh6.2 billion, that would then represent a 90 per cent plus payout,” said Sameer Lakhani, Managing Director at Global Capital Partners. “Of DEWA’s current earnings, 9 per cent came from the district cooling entity Empower, which too is due to be listed on DFM. That would mean a further pop in DEWA’s valuations.”
March 30, 2022
In Dubai, stock markets are having that perfect moment with DEWA
March 18, 2022
Dubai is scripting a brand new capital markets gameplan – and DEWA is the start
March 14, 2022
Dubai property market is in firm control of supply and demand
February 22, 2022
With property brokers, best wins happen outside the limelight
February 11, 2022
In Dubai, old school property brokers show they are still game
February 2, 2022
Dubai’s Urban Plan 2040 gives just the right lift for mid-income housing
January 21, 2022
UAE’s mid-income investors have quite a few options, whether IPOs or property
January 12, 2022
Dubai’s property demand will pivot to mid-market options too
January 5, 2022
Will 2022 offer more growth dynamics for Dubai’s real estate?
December 23, 2021
Dubai remains a city in constant reinvention mode
December 6, 2021
After property, Dubai’s stock market will feel the investor boost
November 8, 2021
Dubai’s property market is again buzzing to the theme of ‘dare to create’
November 2, 2021
Dubai’s mid-market residential communities will soon join the party
October 14, 2021
Resolving UAE construction sector’s funding issues need a new direction
September 30, 2021
Expo 2020 is the marker for Dubai’s return full global spotlight
September 23, 2021
Dubai’s property buyers and brokers should watch out for these signs in current boom
September 16, 2021
In Dubai, road networks too decide property price dynamic
August 26, 2021
It is makeover time for Dubai’s older freehold zones – and JLT could benefit
August 17, 2021
Dubai’s Expo throws down clear marker for city’s future course
August 9, 2021
Dubai’s communities must retain their flavours alongside any property value gains
July 29, 2021
Dubai’s self-contained residential communities make for the right solution
July 15, 2021
In Dubai, city’s re-development is about new and old locations alike
July 8, 2021
So, what shape will this Dubai property boom take?
June 29, 2021
Now is the right time to get delayed projects in Dubai back firmly on track
June 27, 2021
Let’s not ignore the small investor in going back to private
June 7, 2021
Dubai property owners need a permanent solution on service charges
May 27, 2021
Best outcomes in property disputes need a soft touch
April 26, 2021
Whether UAE stocks or Dubai property, now’s the time for investors to pile in
April 13, 2021
Government stimulus measures are starting to feed into Dubai’s property market
March 23, 2021
Dubai’s travel and tourism sector can turn around with a little help from its bankers
March 4, 2021
Solutions are within reach for UAE’s private developers – but they need time
February 18, 2021
In Dubai, neighborhoods have a way of defining your identity
February 16, 2021
Humans and not algorithms are real deal in property investments
January 21, 2021
What data show and how investors behave have no meeting points
January 4, 2021
With data and info, it’s always best to keep them straight-forward
December 29, 2020
Data can often throw up a mass of contradictions
December 10, 2020
Don’t rule out brick-and-mortar retail assets yet
November 26, 2020
Tools are there to prevent stalled projects in the UAE this time
November 17, 2020
UAE businesses could do with some more time to sort themselves out in post-COVID-19 world
October 27, 2020
UAE’s updated bankruptcy law offers a wide safety net
October 15, 2020
UAE banks should be pushing mortgages to prop up property demand
October 9, 2020
Do not waste valuable time on bankruptcy proceedings
September 14, 2020
Dubai’s property market needs a repurposing
September 4, 2020
Business bailouts will remain a necessity for a long time
August 25, 2020
Cost cutting shouldn’t end up as loss of quality for businesses
August 17, 2020
There is no need to get creative with data
August 9, 2020
UAE markets can take care of themselves
August 3, 2020
A need to rebuild the innovative spirit from scratch
July 6, 2020
Need is for informed debate on real estate, not guesswork
July 4, 2020
What UK’s 1914 example can teach us about saving businesses now
June 20, 2020
Turnaround is not about survival of fittest
June 3, 2020
On debt relief, best to learn from history
May 26, 2020
Get the facts right on problems UAE businesses face
May 12, 2020
Not the time for compliance checks to turn more stringent
April 28, 2020
UAE’s private sector must be the focus this time
April 9, 2020
COVID-19: Economies need to be free of ‘fear pandemic’
March 31, 2020
COVID-19: Keep hitting the UAE market with stimulus
March 26, 2020
UAE stimulus must reach those in need fast
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus impact: UAE opens the stimulus funding taps
March 14, 2020
World cannot survive another austerity decade
March 3, 2020
UAE property needs rethink on broker fees
February 13, 2020
Building next phase of Dubai real estate
February 6, 2020
Dubai’s real estate data will need filters
January 15, 2020
Big Data can’t tell you everything
January 8, 2020
Dubai’s property valuations need tweaking
January 2, 2020
Data needs to show facts all the time
December 5, 2019
Dubai’s property data needs streamlining
November 27, 2019
Data without insight serves no purpose
November 10, 2019
Many ways to a market intervention in Dubai’s property market
October 31, 2019
Correcting some weak links in Dubai real estate
October 21, 2019
Dubai real estate needs real data
October 8, 2019
Getting liquidity to flow back into UAE economy
September 29, 2019
Dubai property market needs unified set of data
September 24, 2019
Change needed to inject more funds into UAE realty
September 12, 2019
Local reforms, weak dollar can help UAE property
September 2, 2019
Change in UAE real estate cannot be overnight
August 24, 2019
Dubai waits for its next growth booster
August 15, 2019
Dubai’s a city in constant reinvention mode
July 30, 2019
UAE private developers keep chasing Plan Bs
July 21, 2019
The UAE’s contrarian approach to reforms
July 10, 2019
UAE’s economic reforms go far deeper
June 14, 2019
The cures for current downturns cannot be found in past
June 9, 2019
Fund flows will reset Dubai property values: Be patient with real estate price recoveries
May 20, 2019
Short-term rentals could help UAE retailers
May 11, 2019
There are no definite rules in making a market intervention
May 3, 2019
What sets Dubai apart: Bringing out the best in people
April 19, 2019
When property buyers ignore the prevailing pessimism
April 11, 2019
Downturns have a habit of ending before you know it
April 2, 2019
Don’t ignore the narratives in economic forecasts
March 20, 2019
Buying property in Dubai: Do easy payment plans mean you pay more?
March 6, 2019
Payment plans are just another spoke driving the real estate wheel
February 22, 2019
Change needed in how UAE’s property indices are put together
February 13, 2019
Much of the cynicism about UAE real estate is unfounded
January 25, 2019
Time developers start thinking beyond post-handover plans
January 11, 2019
Governments should wield influence even in free markets
January 5, 2019
Economic decisions are getting pounded by short-termism
December 26, 2018
Making the next growth leap amid all that noise
December 16, 2018
Pragmatism underscores the UAE’s growth ideology
November 29, 2018
The internal forces that drive a country’s fortunes
November 17, 2018
The Expo 2020 marks a return to first principles
November 16, 2018
Turning Dubai property into a mass asset
October 22, 2018
Making sense when doomsday scenarios flourish
October 5, 2018
Mix and match the upturns and downturns
September 22, 2018
Investing in real estate ahead of the next upturn
September 5, 2018
Global cities can’t have a one design fits all strategy
August 25, 2018
Dubai’s developers have greater oversight to deal with
July 7, 2018
Don’t get overawed by frequency of booms and busts
June 19, 2018
Need for a rethink on rent control mechanisms
May 16, 2018
Investors in Dubai’s real estate stricken with short-termism
May 11, 2018
The pursuit of happiness can be a factor in growth
April 19, 2018
Spare a thought for the small developers
April 4, 2018
Moving away from an offplan fuelled market dynamic
February 28, 2018
Developers have work to do on their profit margins
January 31, 2018
Let’s not get distracted by offplan’s dominance in Dubai
January 10, 2018
The self-driving revolution will also alter urban real estate
December 13, 2017
Dubai’s secondary market property sales don’t tell full story
November 1, 2017
Even in Dubai’s off-plan rush, niche opportunities emerge
October 4, 2017
Time to look beyond numbers and on sentiments in Dubai realty Even with
September 6, 2017
Soft economy and upbeat realty are not a mismatch
August 16, 2017
Dubai’s realty space could do with a uniform benchmarking
