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The residential real estate sector has performed well in recent years, driven by a large undersupply of homes for Kuwaiti citizens, with the state’s growing population driving up demand and prices. The Public Authority for Housing and Welfare (PAHW) has rolled out ambitious plans for over 170,000 new affordable housing units, but with delays...

 

Although growth in real estate slowed during the global financial crisis, the sector has rallied to become one of the best-performing non-oil industries in Kuwait. Following early recovery in 2011 and 2012, real estate growth increased considerably in 2013, driven by investment and the commercial sector’s performance, with expanding housing...

Chapter | Real Estate from The Report: Kuwait 2014

Although growth in real estate slowed during the global financial crisis, the sector subsequently rallied to become one of the best-performing non-oil industries in Kuwait. Following recovery in 2011 and 2012, real estate growth increased significantly in 2013, driven by rising residential demand and strong performance in the investment and commercial segments, as well as the revision of...

Kuwait accounts for approximately 6.1% of the world’s proven oil reserves, with hydrocarbons revenues comprising more than 65% of the country’s GDP and 95% of total exports in 2013. Cautious budgetary decisions have resulted in large surpluses, creating a solid base for public expenditure programmes such as the National Development Plan, which is set to diversify the economy and boost employment.

 

The Highlands region of Papua New Guinea is not merely the nation’s geographical heart; it is also a crucial contributor to the economy, yielding agricultural products, minerals and energy exports. Home to roughly 40% of the country’s 7m people, this region, PNG’s most densely populated, is comprised of the provinces of Simbu, Eastern...

 

After a wildly successful five-year run on the back of heavy investment that came with the global economic recovery, the real estate sector in Papua New Guinea is moving out of the fast lane. Growth in property values is slowing and demand is starting to cool. The unprecedented demand spike linked to ExxonMobil’s $19bn PNG liquid natural gas (...

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