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Missiles over Dubai unsettle investors as IPOs deals and property projects stall across the Gulf
Economy
Published on 12 May 2026
Billions in deals pause as safety doubts spread
Dubai’s once-strong pitch as a safe financial haven is taking a hit. Regional conflict fears are disrupting transactions, slowing IPO activity and leaving billions in deal value stuck. Even Dubai’s property market and flagship projects are seeing delays and higher costs, pushing investors to demand tougher risk premiums and reassess exposure across the Gulf.
- Missile scares are eroding the Gulf’s “safe haven” image for investors
- IPO activity is cooling, with major transactions stalled
- Dubai property and large projects face delays and rising costs
- Investors are recalculating risk premiums amid ongoing instability
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