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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.

Nshama’s Mega Project Signs On Vida Hotel And Serviced Residences

Vida Town Square Dubai will have about 180 rooms and serviced residences and will overlook the central park of the development, which is the size of 16 football fields.

Qatar’s Barwa Real Estate Appoints Salman Al-Muhannadi Group CEO

Muhannadi was previously chief executive of QNB Capital, the investment arm of Qatar National Bank, a bourse statement said.

Nshama Launches Massive Residential Project Town Square In Dubai

Town Square will feature 3,000 townhouses and 18,000 apartments in addition to retail, hospitality and commercial units.

Emaar Launches Residential Project ‘Acacia At Park Heights’ In MBR City

The development features 479 residences and is located within Dubai Hills Estate.

Dubai’s Rents To Soften In 2015 Due To Increasing Supply

About 12,000 apartments and over 2,000 villas will be added to the city’s existing inventory in 2015, Asteco said.

Ahli United Bank Q4 Net Profit Jumps 37.6%, Proposes Flat Dividend

The bank’s net attributable profit for the last quarter of 2014 was $106.2 million.

Dubai’s Ruler Launches New Projects Featuring Snow Fountain, Vertical Gardens

The new projects will be developed by the Wasl Asset Management Group across Dubai.

Dubai Project ‘Living Legends’ On Track For 2015 Opening

The much-delayed residential project located in Dubailand is set to deliver first 150 villas in Q2 2015.

Dubai’s Damac Awards Contracts Worth Dhs1.2bn In 2015

The developer said that it appointed five contractors to work on its master developments and hotel apartment projects.

Aldar Leases Out 90% Of Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid Project

The tower is also the tallest building in Abu Dhabi and is named after Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Q4 Net Profit Rises 14%

Emaar made an annual profit of Dhs3.29 billion in 2014, up 28 per cent year-on-year.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Says Mega-Mall Revenue Will Help Cut Debt In 2015

The developer reported a 61 per cent jump in quarterly profit.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Q4 Net Profit Rises 61%

The company’s annual profit was Dhs2.24 billion in 2014, almost flat compared to Dhs2.25 billion in 2013.

Danube Properties Begins Work On Dreamz And Glitz Projects

The company said that its Dreamz and Glitz projects are on track to be completed by 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Dubai’s Damac Properties Proposes 10% Bonus Share Issue

Damac reported a fourth-quarter net profit of $249.8 million, up 11 per cent from the year-ago period.

Dubai Drops 10 Spots On JLL’s List Of World’s Most Dynamic Cities

The emirate fell from the third spot last year to the 13th position on this year’s annual City Momentum Index, released by JLL.

Dubai Developer Muraba Completes Phase 1 Of Palm Jumeirah Project

The developer says on track to begin unit handover to buyers from April 2016.

GGICO Launches New Residential Tower In Dubai Sports City

The project mainly comprises of one-bedroom units ranging from 825 square feet to 1,150 square feet.

Underwater Villas, Priced At Dhs5m, Go On Sale At Dubai’s World Islands

The villas, located in the Heart of Europe project, are being developed by the Kleindienst Group.

Sobha Confirms Hartland Project Will Begin Handover By 2017

The private developer is looking to open offices in London, Singapore, Riyadh, Doha and Kuwait City by July 2015.