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How the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham's Manchester
The Guardian's analysis says Emirati-linked firms own almost forty percent more Manchester land than a decade ago, including at least thirty-four titles through one sheikh's company.
On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester”, with reporting from AOL (syndicating The Guardian) and Finwire (reproducing The Guardian).
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 3:43 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
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- The Guardian‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester
- AOL (syndicating The Guardian)Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in 10 years - AOL October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
- Finwire (reproducing The Guardian)Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in ten years October 25, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot all of it.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Guardian's analysis finds Emirati-linked firms own almost forty percent more Manchester land than a decade ago, and at its peak in twenty twenty-three that was the size of two hundred sixty football pitches.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwo hundred sixty pitches. Who is mowing all of that?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDifferent holdings. But the Etihad Stadium is one of at least thirty-four land titles owned through a single company of Sheikh Mansour's.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe stadium's one of thirty-four? It's the small one?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHis portfolio also includes the biggest indoor arena in the country and a hotel that opened last month.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo does this affect me? Asking for a guy standing in Manchester.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCheck the title under your feet.
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