Nareit, EPRA, FTSE-Russell Meet with Investors in Qatar and United Arab Emirates

10/27/2023 | by

Nareit, joined by the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) and FTSE-Russell LSEG, completed a successful visit to Doha, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE this week. Nareit was represented by John Worth, EVP, research & investor outreach; EPRA was represented by Dominique Moerenhout, CEO; and FTSE-Russell LSE was represented by Shobhit Thapar, head of index sales, MEA.

The team held productive discussions with the largest sovereign wealth funds in the region and local asset managers about REIT investment opportunities. The meetings focused on how global investors are successfully using REITs tactically and strategically as part of their commercial real estate portfolios.

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What's a REIT?

REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. These real estate companies have to meet a number of requirements to qualify as REITs. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors.

Why Invest in REITs

REITs historically have delivered competitive total returns, based on high, steady dividend income and long-term capital appreciation. Their comparatively low correlation with other assets also makes them an excellent portfolio diversifier that can help reduce overall portfolio risk and increase returns. These are the characteristics of real estate investment.

About Nareit

Nareit serves as the worldwide representative voice for REITs and real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate. Nareit’s members are REITs and other real estate companies throughout the world that own, operate, and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study, and service those businesses.