Sustainability improves the internal rate of return (IRR) for projects in the Middle East in several ways.

Enhance risk management strategies by performing lease reviews.

From our Transforming the CRE Technology Landscape Thought Leader Contributor, EY. Adopting a thoughtful commercial property valuation process is essential to manage complexities and build investor confidence. Today, traditional valuation methods risk obsolescence; real estate investment managers may need to innovate to meet investors’ focus on forward-looking projections.

From our Designing the High Performing Workplace Thought Leader Partner, Gensler. When employees are involved in the planning and design process, the workspaces we create are more effective, engaging, and human. Too often, workplace design decisions are made without meaningful input from the people who use the space every day. In an era where employee experience is paramount, this failure to engage the workplace’s core constituents is more than a missed opportunity — it’s a design flaw.

From our Thought Leader Partner, MRI Software. Leases don’t just expire—they evolve. And sometimes, they renew when you least expect it. Build processes that surface quiet risks hiding in plain sight.

From our Designing the High Performing Workplace Thought Leader Partner, Gensler. For brokers, developers, and tenants, this moment offers a rare opportunity to define the future of real estate strategy. By approaching office space not just as a transaction, but as a business decision with far-reaching implications, the companies that act now will be the ones that lead the way for years to come.

Focusing on workplace experience will be central to adapting to new expectations and ensuring organizations can attract, engage and retain top talent.

The office market is showing turnaround signs in 2025 after a lengthy post-pandemic correction.

In corporate real estate (CRE), ESG conversations too often get reduced to compliance checklists. Regulations matter, but if that’s all you’re focused on, you’re missing the bigger opportunity.

Many leases have some form of audit restriction(s) which often include deadlines – meaning the window for reviewing and contesting overcharges may be closing fast.

From our Thought Leader Partner, JLL. Maintaining healthy, safe, sustainable and compliant workplaces is top of mind for any CRE or facilities manager. That’s why ISO certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 are more than just numbers in a company letter head or website footer. They demonstrate a day-to-day commitment to client satisfaction and excellence, proven via a rigorous independent audit of processes.

From our Thought Leader Contributor, EY. As we look to the future, it is clear that AI will play a pivotal role in shaping the workplaces of tomorrow, making them smarter, safer and more responsive to the needs of their occupants. Embracing this change is not just an option; it is a necessity for organizations aiming to thrive in the digital age.