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Nakheel appoints Manchanda as CEO

Manchanda had been acting CEO of the Dubai-based developer since June 2011.

Real Estate Investment Trusts Gain Popularity

Firms are eyeing REITs, which are transforming the speculative property market into a stable source of revenue.

Qatar’s Barwa To Sell $4.4bn In Assets To Repay Loans

The assets being sold include land in Qatar and the Barwa New Cairo project in Egypt.

Emaar Signs JV With Iraq Government

The Dubai developer will build multiple housing projects in the country, possibly alongside Damac.

Violators Should Be Punished – Dubai Properties Group CEO

Property developers not complying with the laws and rules set by Dubai’s RERA should face strict penalty, says Khalid Al Malik, DPG’s group CEO.

Cityscape: Dubai Builders Revive Shelved Plans

Developers are upbeat about recovery in Dubai’s property market.

LIVE: Updates From Cityscape 2012 Day 3

Gulf Business brings you all the news from Dubai’s main property event.

Cityscape: IP Global To Open New Middle Eastern Offices

The property investment firm is eyeing offices in Oman and Qatar after the region accounts for 18 per cent of London’s purchases.

Cityscape: Off-Plan Buying Back In Dubai’s Property Market

Experts say that the off-plan market is much better regulated now compared to pre-financial crisis.

LIVE: Updates From Cityscape 2012 Day 2

Gulf Business brings you all the news from Dubai’s main property event.

Cityscape: Damac Says All Projects On Track, Plans Further Expansion

The company has no plans to launch an IPO, but may do so in the future.

Dubai Residential Property Market Up 62%

Master communities such as Palm Jumeirah and Downtown make up 62 per cent of all transactions in Q3.

Cityscape: Qatari Property Firm Barwa Eyeing London

The company is hoping to finalise an investment before year-end.

Cityscape: Meraas Unveils New Island And No JBR Mall

Meraas Holding says that its new JBR development will offer an underground car park able to hold 1,200 vehicles.

Dubai Takes Over Management Of Zabeel Investments

Zabeel Investments owes about Dhs6 billion to mostly local banks.

LIVE: Updates From Cityscape 2012 Day 1

Gulf Business brings you all the news from Dubai’s main property event.

Cityscape: Off To A Positive Start

Long queues, new projects and big stands signal a good start to Dubai’s main property event.

Cityscape: Meydan Group Announces Two Big Developments

The Group has set the bar high on the first morning of the property event, unveiling a new community and skyscraper.

Cityscape: Dubai’s Property Market Back On Track

Ahead of Cityscape, property experts claim the city’s real estate market has recovered this year.

Cityscape Insight: A Look Ahead To The GCC’s Biggest Property Event

As the region’s largest real estate event approaches, the man behind Cityscape Global says it will be their biggest event post-2008.

Emaar Sells Nuran Marina Hotel To Abu Dhabi Firm

The Dubai-based developer sold its serviced apartments marina asset to Eshraq Properties in the second quarter of the year.

The Address The BLVD Sells Out Apartments On First Day

Property agents paid labourers to stand in line 48 hours before doors opened in bid to secure new prime location.

Dubai’s Arabtec Blames Q2 Loss On Project Delays

The Dubai-basd builder made a loss of Dhs11.6 million in the second quarter of the year.

Dubai Property Scam Artist Is Wanted By Interpol

Haitham Al Kouatly is accused of conning homeowners and tenants out of Dhs6 million in various property locations across Dubai.

Abu Dhabi Rents To Drop By 10%

Increasing supply in the emirate’s property market will continue to force rents and sale prices to fall, says new report.

Qatar First Investment Bank Buys London Properties

The Qatari bank has bought the properties as it looks to capitalise on London’s growing demand for high-end real estate.

Emaar Launches New Address Hotel In Downtown Dubai

The Dubai-based developer has announced the launch of The Address The BLVD, its first luxury hotel since the property crash.

World’s Tallest Residential Tower Launches In Dubai

The Dhs1.5 billion Princess Tower is 98 per cent sold, says developer Tameer.

ME Investors Stack Up European Property

Regional investors accounted for 12 per cent of Europe’s real estate market in Q2 2012.

Dubai’s Limitless To Sign $1.2bn Debt Deal In Sept

The state-owned property firm has rolled over the Islamic debt facility, owed to a syndicate of banks, several times.