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Jul 2023
6m 35s

Building for the future of office space ...

Strategy& Middle East
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The nature of office space is undergoing a transformation. The offices of the future will be fundamentally different in terms of the product, lease terms, design, amenities, and technology. The challenge for owners and developers in the GCC is to understand these changes and their impact on demand, and then to adapt. Listen to this article authored by Strate ... Show More
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