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Drake & Scull Eyes $300m Iraq Deal

The contract will be an oil and gas project to build a pipeline in Basra, said the company’s CEO.

Nakheel Plans New Housing Project

Financing has been secured for the new project on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, said Nakheel’s chairman.

Doha’s New Heart Takes Shape

Peter Shaw-Smith takes a walk through Msheireb Downtown, Qatar’s billion-dollar city centre project.

Revealed: Top 5 Real Estate Gainers

Gulf Business reveals the top five UAE real estate firms based on profit gains in the first quarter of the year.

Dubai Villas Record Rent Rise

Average lease rates for villas in the city increased by three per cent during the first quarter of the year.

Drake & Scull Q1 Profit Drops

The UAE-based construction firm posted a 15.6 per cent drop in its first quarter net profit.

Union Properties Posts Profit Drop

The Dubai property developer announced that net profit for the first quarter of the year dropped 72.7 per cent to Dhs22 million.

Aabar Clarifies Arabtec Stake

Aabar said that it had only raised its stake in Arabtec to 20.7 per cent and not 53 per cent as previously reported.

Arabtec Triples Q1 Profit

The construction firm made a net profit of Dhs84.1 million during the first quarter of the year.

Aabar Signs $2bn China Property Deal

Under the agreement, China State Construction develop real estate projects in Abu Dhabi.

Is The Property Market Back?

The UAE’s main property developers posted gains in Q1 2012. But are we really out of the woods?

Starwood To Open 40 MENA Hotels By 2017

The international hotel operator is planning to add 13,000 new rooms to the region by 2017.

Arabtec Group Identified For $3bn Airport Deal

An Arabtec consortium is in final talks for a $3 billion contract to expand Abu Dhabi’s international airport.

Sorouh Posts 30% Profit Rise

Abu Dhabi developer sees gains from government projects and higher rental income.

Aldar’s Q1 Profit Soars

The Abu Dhabi develop beats expectations with Dhs478 million profit for the first quarter.

Emaar Net Profit Rises 44 %

The developer’s results beat analyst expectations due to gains in retail and hospitality operations.

Emaar Announces 10% Dividend For 2011

The Dubai-based developer said that it had no plans to tap debt markets in 2012.

Sorouh: Abu Dhabi Rents Will Continue To Fall

One of Abu Dhabi’s largest developers said that it expects residential rents in the emirate to drop further this year.

Saudi To Build 85,000 New Homes By 2015

The new units are being developed by Saudi’s housing ministry as part of a larger affordable housing strategy.

Cityscape Experts: Abu Dhabi Needs ‘Rera’

The capital emirate needs a real estate enforcement body like Dubai, said Sorouh and Cluttons.

Cityscape Preview: Abu Dhabi Q1 Rents Drop

Experts say that residential rents in the emirate fell up to 18 per cent during the first quarter of the year.

Arabtec Wins $60m Deal From Aabar

The contract includes the construction of a residential development in Abu Dhabi.

Tamweel Posts 33% Drop In Q1 Profit

The UAE-based mortgage lender recorded a net profit of Dhs18 million during the first quarter of the year.

Dubai’s Residential Market Back On Track

Property prices in the city are hitting early 2008 levels, and the rental market is also positive, says a new report.

Nakheel Posts 33% Rise In 2011 Profit

The Dubai-based developer reported a net profit of Dhs1.3 billion for 2011.

Arabtec Nominates Aabar Execs To Board

Dubai-based builder Arabtec has nominated four top Aabar executives to its board.

Drake & Scull Won Dhs1.3bn Deals In Q1

The UAE-based construction company will eye major contracts in Qatar this year.

A Home For Everyone

Amid regional unrest, providing affordable housing for the Gulf’s growing masses has become a priority.

DFM Suspends Trading In Al Mazaya

Update: The Kuwaiti developer’s shares have now resumed trading on Dubai Financial Market.

Dubai Rents Rise In 2012

The rental rates for apartments and villas rose by one per cent in Q1 2012 compared to Q4 2011, according to Asteco.