Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in ten years

• Emirati-linked companies own almost 40% more land in Greater Manchester than a decade ago, Guardian analysis reveals, as the city’s economic ties face scrutiny after Manchester City’s financial rules scandal. • Land titles owned by UAE-linked companies rose from 51 in 2016 to 168 in 2026, with two-thirds of the Emirati-owned land held by companies of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour, including the Etihad Stadium. • The total stock of foreign investment in Greater Manchester rose 25% between 2015 and 2024, though UAE direct investment accounts for just 0.3% of all foreign investment...