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Mashreq’s global HQ is UAE’s first commercial building to achieve LEED Zero

LEED Zero is the highest category under the green building certification programme and represents a new level of achievement in the Middle East

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Provident Real Estate awarded exclusive rights to launch and sell Habtoor tower

The Habtoor Tower will house 1,701 units spread across 3.5 million square feet

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Dubai’s Emaar unveils stunning new $20bn luxe lifestyle destination

A waterfront luxury development, The Oasis by Emaar offers large mansions and villas with stunning views of lakes and canals

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Cover feature: DAMAC Group’s Ali Sajwani on the company’s journey of transformation

The group’s managing director – operations and technology shares the next chapter of growth planned for the Dubai-based conglomerate 

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Abu Dhabi unveils masterplan for Al Hudayriyat Island project

Over the next 18 months, Modon Properties will be focusing on the construction of enabling infrastructure for Phase 1 in line with the project’s approved plan

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Abu Dhabi real estate gaining popularity among global HNWIs: Knight Frank

According to Knight Frank’s survey, 45 per cent of global HNWIs indicated that the emirate’s development plans enhanced its appeal as an investment destination

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Eltizam Group’s Chris Roberts shares AI’s impact on property management, other trends

The group’s chief executive officer tells Gulf Business why digital transformation and upskilling are key to the future of a company, and how tech is transforming the real estate and property management sectors

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Qatar Real Estate Forum 2023: Building for the future

The event in Qatar brought together key figures and leading industry names from across the GCC who shared their perspectives on growing and managing their countries’ built industries

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DMCC appoints Mace as building operations management firm for Uptown Tower

The 81-storey tower, set to launch in the coming months is the first one to be built within the Uptown Dubai district

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UAE real estate: mid-tier developments are top buyer preferences

After a spate of ultra-luxury and luxury housing sales, mid-tier developments look to drive the UAE’s real estate market

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A new wave of real estate pain is coming after $148bn rout

The price of prime real estate office buildings in Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam have dropped considerably

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Dubai property sector sees 11,700 transactions worth Dhs34bn in May

According to Property Finder’s proprietary data, the top searched areas for owned apartments in May included Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah, and Jumeirah Village Circle

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Qatar Real Estate Forum’s inaugural edition begins in Doha

The two-day forum brings together the real estate supply chain operating in Qatar under one roof

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Global HNWIs to pour $2.5bn in Dubai property in 2023: Knight Frank

The world’s wealthy have been increasingly targeting Dubai’s luxurious homes, primarily situated in the city’s most desirable districts

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PIF’s Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company completes latest sukuk issuance of SAR3.5bn

This is the sixth tranche under SRC’s upsized SAR20bn sukuk programme

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Holiday homes in Dubai now need QR codes on entrances, here’s why

This code enables visitors and guests to conveniently scan it and access essential information about the operator of the holiday home and the relevant contact details for the Department of Economy and Tourism

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Aldar acquires Basatin, expands facility management, landscaping services offering

Through this transaction, which is valued at Dhs150m, Aldar will hold a majority stake of 75 per cent in Basatin with the remaining 25 per cent held by a strategic partner

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Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs1.6bn in housing loans

Housing loans for 2,000 Emiratis were approved under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme

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Abu Dhabi launches housing projects worth over Dhs7bn

The new housing projects, which are located in West Baniyas and Al Samha, include 1,742 residential villas for citizens

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Aldar Investment Properties raises $500m from inaugural green sukuk

Proceeds of the sukuk will be used in accordance with Aldar’s Green Finance Framework to finance green initiatives and acquisitions

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Cityscape Global to debut in Saudi Arabia this year

Over 180,000 domestic and international attendees will attend the debut edition of Cityscape Global

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Abu Dhabi-based IHC posts 20.5% rise in Q1 net profit to Dhs4.3bn

The company achieved a robust revenue increase of 50 per cent versus Q1 2022, reaching Dhs15.7bn during Q1 2023

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Emaar records net profit rise of 43% to Dhs3.2bn for Q1 2023

Emaar’s group property sales reached Dhs9.2bn, an 11 per cent increase compared to Q1 2022

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Dubai Land Department launches Real Estate Innovation Incubator 2023

The initiative is aimed at encouraging the testing and commercialisation of new and innovative products and technologies in Dubai

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Dubai property firm Deyaar posts 125% surge in Q1 profit

The property developer’s net profit reached Dhs56.4m in the first three months of 2023 from Dhs25m in the same period last year

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Aldar Properties reaffirms its commitment to Egypt

The property firm said its investment in SODIC was one of the largest foreign investments in the Egyptian real estate sector

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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties posts 22% jump in Q1 2023 profit

The developer said its revenue backlog hit a record Dhs18.8bn, which provides visibility over the next two to three years

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TECOM Group’s Q1 2023 net profit rises 34% to Dhs255m

The group’s Q1 revenue touched Dhs514m, a 6 per cent year-on-year increase on the back of sustained occupancy levels and high retention rates

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Azizi Developments enters hospitality sector; announces launch of global hotel brand

The company has appointed Michael Zager as its new chief operating officer – Hospitality

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How Knight Dragon plans to revolutionise Saudi Arabia’s real estate landscape

The developer shares the same vision as the authorities in Saudi Arabia and the company plans to open an office in Riyadh in Q4 2023