GCC REIT Industry - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)

The GCC has seen a number of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) listed in stock exchanges in the past few years. This accelerated after Saudi Arabia’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) approved the listing of REITs in 2016 as a part of the National Transformation Program (NTP) and Saudi Vision 2030.

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Due to the economic crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the listed REITs have seen a steep decline in their share prices and market capitalizations.

REITs are not popular in the GCC as in advanced countries despite the fact that the region is home to wealthy individuals and large institutional investors. Lack of regulatory framework for listing and operation of REITs remains a major hindrance to its development in the region. However, capital markets authority (CMA) in the region has started revamping regulations to pave way for the development of alternative investments. The future looks promising for REITs in GCC, especially with the new class of investors looking for investment products to diversify their portfolios in the local markets. Islamic REITs can be a preferable option for traditional investors who wish to invest in Sharia compliant products in different asset classes such as real estate.

Key Market Trends
Market Opportunity: Growing Asset Allocation to Real Estate by Large Investors in The Region

Historically only 33% of the SWF’s had an allocation of 10% or more towards real estate, however, that is expected to change with about 70% of the SWF’s targeting a 10% or more allocation towards real estate in GCC. Reason being real estate sector’s ability to achieve steady cash flows through rental income and inherent ability to act as a hedge against inflation (due to contractual escalations in long term contracts) besides healthy yields and the prospect of capital appreciation.

The property price correction in the UAE has triggered many investors to explore alternate investment avenues to preserve and grow their wealth. Ironically, the current downturn in the real estate sector is also an opportune time to invest in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

GCC REITs Average 1-Year Returns

REITs in the UAE were offering healthy dividend yields compared to the global average. However, the story emerging in KSA was a little different with REITs offering an average dividend yield of 2.7%. Part of the issue in KSA was that there was a sudden rush in listings with insufficient diligence done on the quality of assets. Early entrants to the market were able to obtain an initial premium on listing, however, the long term performance of a REIT is determined by the underlying quality of the real estate.

UAE has higher returns than most of the world’s popular real estate investment sites as the rental income is tax-free and due to tax exemption on capital gains.

Competitive Landscape
The report includes an overview of REITs operating across GCC. We wish to present a detailed profiling of a few major companies which cover product offerings, regulations governing them, their headquarters and financial performance. Currently, some of the major players dominating the market are listed below.

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