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Damac Begins Work On $100m Iraq Project

The Dubai-based developer announces start of work on Princess Tower, a 26-storey furnished apartment complex in Baghdad.

Kuwait’s Kharafi Group Wins $930m From Libya

The Kuwaiti group signed a contract in 2006 to build a resort in Tripoli, which was later cancelled.

Dubai’s Atlantis The Palm Seeks $850m Loan

The hotel is raising the syndicated loan to refinance existing debt and provide new funds.

Egypt Says Disputes With DAMAC Are Resolved

DAMAC filed an international arbitration case against Egypt in 2011 over the conviction of its chairman and owner, Hussain Sajwani.

Dubai’s Union Properties Q1 Profit Slips 2.2%

The Dubai-listed firm made a first quarter net profit of Dhs21.9 million ($5.96 million), lower than Dhs22.4 million it posted in the period last year.

Nakheel Awards Dhs106m Contract For 90 Villas

The project will be within the developer’s Jumeirah Village Circle community. Work is expected to start immediately with an estimated completion date at the end of 2014.

‘Rera Rental Calculators Need Updating’ – Lawyers

An updated and frequently monitored rent calculator can allay fears of eviction and regulate rents in the market.

Damac Properties Considering IPO To Fund Growth

DAMAC to continue focus on key markets UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Exclusive: Rotana To Launch Residences Brand

The first property under the new brand is due to open on The Pearl, Qatar in September.

Damac Develops Donald Trump Golf Course

The Trump International Golf Club Dubai will be the first course by the organisation in the Middle East.

Arabtec Wins Dhs243m Emaar Deal For Villas Project in Dubai

The Dubai-based construction firm will be building 253 luxury villas in Emaar’s Casa development in Dubai.

Dubai Developers Talk Big At Property Show

Emaar’s Alabbar has suggested Dubai may build a tower taller than the Burj Khalifa.

Damac To Announce New Brand Partnership Soon

The Dubai-based developer has already tied up with high-end brands such as Fendi, Paramount and Versace.

Alabbar: ‘Greed Is Natural, Flippers Can’t Be Stopped’

Dubai’s Emaar chairman says trade is part of human DNA but risks can be minimised.

Falconcity Of Wonders Appoints Pyramid Designer

The appointment was announced at the Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai. The FCW project is expected to cost Dhs20 billion.

Emaar Properties Q1 Net Profit Slips 8%

The Dubai-based developer’s profit was hit by increasing sales and administration expenses.

IMG Group Announce Dinosaur Concept In Dubai Theme Park

The upcoming theme park has already signed partnerships with Cartoon Network and Marvel.

Damac Launches Akoya, Massive Golf Community Project In Dubai

The development is Dubai-based Damac’s biggest project by size and scale so far.

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar And Sorouh Report Drop In Q1 Revenues

Developers in Abu Dhabi are struggling to emerge from the property market collapse in 2009

Dubai’s Greens Locality Sees 40% Rent Rise In Q1

The recent escalation of leasing and sales prices in the emirate is concerning, says report.

Dubai Property Deals Hit Dhs44bn In Q1 2013

The value of real estate transactions in the emirate rose 63 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2013.

Saudi May Confiscate Unused Land For Housing

A shortage of land in big cities has frustrated efforts to build half a million homes – a project ordered by King Abdullah in 2011.

ITC Projects Revive Oman’s Real Estate

Integrated Tourism Complex developments, such as Muscat Hills and The Wave, help to revive the Sultanate’s real estate market.

Dubai’s Arabtec Inks Joint Venture With Samsung Engineering

The new company will focus on large energy and power-related projects in the region.

Dubai Developer Nakheel Q1 Profit Up 36%

Revenue for the first quarter was Dhs2.2 billion, up 62 per cent from a year earlier.

Saudi King Tells Ministries To Facilitate $66.7bn Housing Programme

King Abdullah announced the SAR250 billion scheme in 2011 to build 500,000 housing units over several years

Cityscape Abu Dhabi: Aldar Wins Contract To Build 996 Villas

Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has awarded Aldar the contract to build the villas in the emirate’s Al Falah area.

UAE Investors Prefer Property Over Gold

Real estate is currently the preferred asset class for investors in the UAE, finds new survey.

Emaar Launches Burj Vista In Downtown Dubai

This is the Dubai-based developer’s fifth property project launch so far this year.

Dubai Developers To Revive Housing Projects

Developers are reviving building plans after nearly three years of inactivity, encouraged by a gradual recovery in real estate.