Dirhams & Dollars

Finally, after a long summer, things appear to be kicking back in to gear. Dubai is set to host two of its best-known events this week, with the return of Cityscape Global and GITEX Shopper. The latter is expected to see crowds flock to the Dubai World Trade Centre in search of a bargain on gadgets and larger electronics, such as televisions and laptops. Cityscape, meanwhile, will bring together the country’s property developers, real estate agents, and government officials, in honour of one of Dubai’s most important industries. The likes of Damac and RAK Properties are expected to unveil large projects, with participants such as Nakheel, Emaar, and Azizi also likely to play a big role in the event, often seen as a barometer of the property market’s health. Globally, Brazil is set to go to the polls this week in a general election that will decide a new president and vice president, while back in the UK, the Conservative party will meet for its annual conference, with a number of major Brexit announceme