According to Gulf News, the recent spike in oil prices could delay the expected interest rate cuts this year.
• Central banks are expected to wait and assess the situation, not react immediately. Mortgage and lending activity in the UAE continues as usual.
• The economic impact largely depends on how long the tensions last. A short-term shock may have limited effect.
• Higher oil prices tend to support Gulf economies, strengthening investment activity in sectors like real estate.
For real estate market players, the fundamentals remain stable while global policy adjusts.


