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E-A-R to the Ground
UAE: Pricing Power returns?
MAY 2021
UAE April PMI moves from strength to strength
52.7
The key highlight from the April report was that output prices rose for the first time in over two years. This could be a sign of a return in pricing power - a good omen for the labor markets. We will be watching this space closely.
Key risks: Rise in Covid cases in the UAE
Dubai property: Up, up and away
AED11b
An influx of global wealthy escaping lockdowns in their home countries aided by visa reforms in the UAE has spurred Dubai property prices. We expect demand side factors to remain strong - ahead of the EXPO. Low mortgage rates will likely support this northward trend.
Key risks: Housing oversupply, rise in Covid cases
Dubai RevPAR climbs in March
AED 329.8
Hotel occupancy and consequently RevPAR rose as domestic Covid cases came off their peak in January-February. Luxury properties advanced on local & foreign demand while business hotels remained a drag on overall revenues.
EAR to the Ground: March 2021
Economic Activity in the UAE remained tepid in February as suggested by the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). Headline PMI weakened to 50.6 from 51.2 in January largely due to a decline in pricing power as firms tried to raise sales volume by offering ...
Domestic activity gathers pace: April 2021
Domestic demand in the UAE was likely propped by a decline in daily new COVID cases & a successful vaccination drive. Export orders remained subdued & rising input costs led to cautious hiring activity....