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Dubai’s Arabtec Seeks To Sell Four Saudi Units, Eyes Kingdom Expansion

Arabtec’s board has approved disposing of Arabtec Saudi Arabia, Arabtec Construction Machinery, Saudi Austrian Arabian Ready Mix Co and EFECO Saudi.

Dubai Investments Forms JV To Develop Projects In Saudi

The joint venture firm’s first project in Saudi Arabia will be an 11 million square metres project called Riyadh Investment Park.

Emaar Foundation, Awqaf Launch Dhs25m Residential Project

Rental returns from the eight-storey tower in Al Warqa will be allocated to the Al Noor centre in Dubai.

Dubai’s Emaar Denies Rumours That Chairman Intends To Leave

Alabbar is managing the company’s business on a daily basis and is fully committed to it, Emaar said in a statement.

Majority Of UAE Filipinos Prefer Property Investment In Metro Manila – Survey

An increasing number of Filipinos in the UAE are opting to buy property in their home country.

Lower Oil Prices Boosting Middle Eastern Real Estate Investment

There has been a direct correlation between the drop in oil price and applicants registering to buy residential property, according to Christie’s real estate arm.

Dubai Developer Arady To Handover Units At DIFC Tower From March-End

The Central Park Residential Tower in DIFC consists of 426 apartments.

Egypt, Arabtec To Sign Agreement On $40bn Housing Project Within 10 Days

The two parties differed over the percentage of completed units that Arabtec should deliver to Egypt in lieu of payment for land used in the project.

Investcorp Buys U.S. Residential Properties For About $300mn

The deals, made through its U.S. based property arm, bring the fund’s total purchases of properties in the country in the last 12 months to over $850 million, it said in a statement.

Exclusive: Palm Jebel Ali Will Not Be Cancelled – Nakheel Chairman

The project will be built in the long-term, depending on market conditions, says Ali Rashid Lootah.

St Regis To Open First Polo Resort In Dubai

The resort will have 136 rooms, residential villas, a polo academy, a polo club and a riding school.

Dubai’s Emaar Says Not Part Of Egypt’s Capital City Project

The company said in a Dubai bourse statement on Monday that it was not involved in developing the planned new capital to the east of Cairo.

Egypt Signs MoUs With Arab Property Developers For $12.7bn In Projects – Minister

The housing ministry signed MoUs with Egypt’s Mountain View and Palm Hills, Saudi Arabia’s Sisban Holdings and a consortium of Arab firms.

Exclusive: Nakheel Head Justifies Fee Hike For Property Extension

The developer has not breached its contract, states Ali Rashid Lootah, chairman of Nakheel.

UAE To Build Egypt’s New Capital City

Capital City Partners, a private real estate investment fund headed by Emaar Chairman Mohammed Alabbar, will build the new Egyptian city.

Saudi Replaces Housing Minister After King Vows To Address Shortage

Shuwaish al-Duwaihi has been replaced by Essam bin Saeed as minister of state and member of the cabinet.

Nshama Launches Second Batch Of Townhouses In Town Square Project

Hayat consists of 730 townhouses in a mix of three and four bedroom units, located at the centre of the development.

Kuwait’s Tamdeen Group Launches $700m Mixed Use Project

The project will include a mall, two high-rise residential towers, one furnished apartment tower, a marina and a five star hotel.

Dubai’s Union Properties Proposes First Cash Dividend Since 2002

The board also proposed a five per cent bonus share issue for 2014.

Damac Launches Limited Edition Of Trump Luxury Villas In Akoya

Prices for Trump PRVT mansions will start at Dhs6.5 million.

Qatar’s Barwa Real Estate Q4 Net Profit More Than Doubles, Hikes Dividend

The firm earned QAR2.8 billion for the full year, compared with QAR1.4 billion in the prior year.

Saudi Commerce Ministry Refers MMG Board Members To Investigations Body

Saudi contractor Mohammed Al Mojil Group has not traded on the Saudi bourse since July 2012.

Dubai’s Plans For Affordable Housing Will Help Market Mature – Cluttons

Rents in the emirate have surged more than 50 per cent in the last two years, prompting calls for affordable units in the market.

Chinese Firm Wins Dhs150m Contract For Falcon Island Project In RAK

China Harbour Engineering Company will carry out the marine and infrastructure works for the luxury project.

Egypt Aims For Final Arabtec Housing Deal By Mid-March

Arabtec said last March that it had reached agreement with Egypt’s army to build a million homes at 13 locations around the country.

Dubai’s Nakheel Says 90 Villa Units Delivered At Jumeirah Village Circle

The Jumeirah Village Circle villas project, launched in December 2013, sold for a combined value of Dhs275 million.

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Proposes 15% Cash Dividend For 2014

The board recommended Dhs0.15 per share to shareholders, the same as the cash payout proposed for 2013.

Dubai’s Deyaar Awards Construction Contract For Atria Project

The contract was awarded to construction firm Al Rostamani Pegel.

Dubai’s Nshama Launches Dhs1m Townhouses In New Mega Project

The recently launched Town Square project is slated to be completed over 10 years, with phase one set to be ready by end-2017.

Ajman’s Al Zohra Awards Dhs115m Contract For Phase 1 Infrastructure Works

The contract was awarded to AIMS Group to develop all road and utility works on the project.