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The AI Signal: Last Week in GCC Real Estate
An AI agent generated brief on deals, shifts, and capital for Gulf real estate professionals.
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Zakee Ahmed
The Emaar Model
Lessons from Dubai's $35 Billion Developer
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Zakee Ahmed
Singapore's Coliving Consolidation Play
9,000 rooms with the top 3 operators controlling 50% market share
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Zakee Ahmed
The Boring Truth About Real Estate Success
From 20 Top Developers
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Zakee Ahmed
How we're about to break Real Estate (on purpose)
The most disruptive thing in real estate isn't removing humans - it's knowing exactly when to keep them.
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Zakee Ahmed
7 Saudi Real Estate Opportunities Before Vision 2030
+ how to reach family offices/investors in Saudi
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Zakee Ahmed
Your Real Estate Tech Stack Will Be Obsolete in 12 Months
By this time next year, the software you just onboarded might feel as relevant as a fax machine at TikTok HQ
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Zakee Ahmed
11 years ago, a VC wrote a $2M check to a struggling proptech startup in Dubai.
Last year, they cashed out for over $90 million.
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Zakee Ahmed

July 2025

The GCC Real Estate Fundraising Playbook
The $1.68 trillion opportunity
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Zakee Ahmed
Why People Pay 60% More for a Logo Than Location
Dubai buyers just paid AED 17,000 per square foot for a Bulgari apartment - 69% more than non-branded units next door.
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Zakee Ahmed
January 2026: The Date That Changes Everything for Saudi Property
Foreign ownership in Saudi Arabia starts in 12 months. NEOM and Riyadh are about to become the world's newest gold rush. Mark your calendar.
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Zakee Ahmed
Dubai Real Estate for $136? Yes, Really.
Forget crypto - Dubai just tokenised a villa and it sold out in 1 minute 58 seconds to 149 investors from 35 countries.
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Zakee Ahmed
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