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Abu Dhabi Royal Plans $45bn Property Project In Pakistan

The development in Karachi may reportedly include the world’s tallest building.

Dubai’s New Island Project Will Boost Property Market

The emirate has announced plans to build a Dhs6 billion island project that will include the world’ largest ferris wheel.

Abu Dhabi Rents Fall 14% In Q4 2012

Lack of properly developed infrastructure and operational facilities remain off-putting for certain segments of the market, says new report.

Damac Launches Partnership With Fendi

The announcement marked a rare public appearance from the chairman of DAMAC, Hussain Sajwani.

Emaar’s Stock Surges To Four-Year High

Investors seem to have shrugged off Emaar’s 28 per cent drop in fourth-quarter profit.

UAE Banks Recommend 75% Mortgage Cap For Expats

The Emirates Banks Association has sent its recommendations on proposed mortgage caps to the UAE central bank.

Dubai’s Deyaar Reports 2.3% Rise In 2012 Net Profit

The property developer made a net profit of Dhs38.6 million last year.

Aldar’s Q4 Net Rises 10% On Lower Impairments

The Abu Dhabi-based developer, currently in the process of a merger with Sorouh, made a fourth-quarter net profit of Dhs200 million.

REVEALED: Most Powerful Arabs In Real Estate

Emaar boss Mohamed Alabbar tops the Gulf Business list of the most powerful Arabs in the real estate.

Dubai’s Ruler Approves Dhs3.3bn Nakheel Projects

Sheikh Mohammed has ordered work to start on the Dhs2.5 billion Nakheel Mall project in Palm Jumeirah and Dhs800 million Pointe project.

Dubai’s Emaar Q4 Misses Forecasts As Profits Down 28%

Although revenues rose 20 per cent during the quarter, the developer’s profit was hit by rising costs.

Abu Dhabi’s Sorouh Q4 Net profit rises 21%

The property firm, which is in the midst of a merger with Aldar, posted a net profit of Dhs118.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Dubai Property Prices Record 30% Growth In 2012

The most significant price rise was seen in villas located in premier locations, finds new report.

Bahrain Residential Rents Stabilise In Q4 2012

The residential leasing market in the country is slowly picking up despite political instability, says report.

Qatar Puts Hold On £3bn Chelsea Barracks Plan

The UK economy has given the Gulf state reasons to be concerned about the development.

Abu Dhabi Property Merger Seen Completed June 30

Property firms Aldar and Sorouh agreed on an all-share merger last week creating a company with $13 billion in assets.

New UAE Mortgage Law Expected In Second Half Of 2013

The UAE central bank is still holding negotiations with the Emirates Banks Association and no rule has been issued as yet.

Dubai Developer Nakheel Year Profit Up 57%

Nakheel made a Dhs2.02 billion ($550 million) profit last year, on revenue up 91 per cent to 7.8 billion.

Dubai Serviced Flats Seeing Good Growth – HSBC

The sector is receiving interest from investors because of double-digit growth.

UAE Mortgage Firm Tamweel Sees 11.3% Drop In Q4 Net Profit

The firm is currently in the process of a complete takeover by Dubai Islamic Bank.

Mortgage Caps Not Yet Imposed In UAE, Confirms Central Bank

Th central bank says it will consult commercial banks in the UAE before issuing a new ruling on lending.

Aldar, Sorouh Merger “Positive” For Market – Expert

The Abu Dhabi- based real estate developers are merging to form a new entity with Dhs47 billion in assets.

Dubai’s Residential Rents Rise 16% In 2012

The emirate’s property market posted a strong recovery in 2012 with upward trends for sales and leasing, says CBRE report.

Top Trends For UAE Real Estate In 2013

Property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle outlines the key factors that will impact the UAE’s property market this year.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar, Sorouh Announce Merger

Sorouh will be dissolved as part of the merger, and the new entity, called Aldar Sorouh Properties, will have over $47 billion in assets.

UAE Central Bank Will Not Impose Mortgage Caps – Report

The central bank governor has reportedly claimed that the new rules are not imminent.

UAE’s Aldar, Sorouh Boards Approve Merger

The Abu Dhabi-based property developers will merge through a share swap, according to sources.

Emaar Launches Serviced Apartments In Downtown Dubai

The 55-level development includes 280 residences and is part of the Dubai Mall expansion project.

QE2 To Be Converted Into Asia-Based Floating Hotel

The Dubai-based cruise liner will be renovated into a 500-room luxury hotel.

Emaar Says No Plans To Spin Off Malls

The Dubai developer has denied reports it is planning to list its malls business.