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Gulf wealth remains committed to UK property as global competition intensifies

High-net-worth investors from the Gulf region plan to invest an average of £78.3 million each in UK property over the next five years, according to the fourth annual GCC Investment Barometer from AlRayan Bank, the UK's largest and most successful Islamic bank. The findings highlight the UK's continued appeal as a destination for international investment.
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