Middle East

The cost of capital is climbing – and dealflow is feeling the strain

This week on The PERE Podcast, market participants are grappling with more economic noise as they try to fund and rework capital stacks during a period of rising costs and risk spurred by global geopolitical issues and their local repercussions.

DOWNLOAD: Real estate fundraising loses ground in Q1 2026

While fundraising volume fell 50% year-on-year in Q1 2026, more funds hit or exceeded their targets and took less time to reach final close.

Inside MIPIM: Real estate focal points overshadowed by Iran crisis

In this episode of The PERE Podcast, the editorial team provide their top takeaways from the global trade show MIPIM. They also reflect on how delegates see the Iran crisis impacting the outlook for real estate capital flows.

Data center strikes emphasize data sovereignty importance for Europe

Attacks on digital infrastructure in the Middle East were among the talking points during last week’s MIPIM conference in Cannes.

ADIA commits up to $500m to Dignari Capital in private credit push

The Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund has formed a separately managed account with the Hong Kong-based firm.

Iran conflict casts doubt over European real estate’s growth outlook

Off the back of a wave of positive market sentiment, the region has more to lose should the war continue to put pressure on the price of oil.

In a volatile world, risk management gets more granular

With the Iran conflict creating further uncertainty for private real estate executives, intensive diversification is becoming the answer.

Rebalancing portfolio priorities and the path to delivery

Market volatility is driving portfolio rebalancing efforts, say participants at our PERE Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore.

ADIA, ART divided on increasing fund investments in 2026

While the sovereign wealth fund does not anticipate change, the Australian super fund points to a key factor driving more of its capital into funds.

When big ambition is challenged by a lack of exits

The Middle East has become an investment hotspot for several of the world’s largest real estate managers, but exit avenues remain a sticking point for investors.