REAL ESTATE

Abu Dhabi's Aldar secures USD1.09b loan

April 17, 2012

(MENAFN) Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties said it has signed a USD1.09 billion credit facility deal with a local lender in a bid to help the struggling developer manage its liquidity needs, Reuters … (read more here…)

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Abu Dhabi's Aldar signs US$1.1bn NBAD credit facility

April 17, 2012

Deal will allow firm to manage 3 years of working capital and liquidity requirements (read more here…)

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In UAE island, rent a house to own it

April 17, 2012

Abu Dhabi, April 17 (IANS/WAM) An island resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has come up with a residential complex where people will be able to rent an apartment for three years, and at the end of the lease period choose an option to own it. (read more here…)

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Emaar plans to operate The Address Marassi Golf Resort and Spa in Egypt

April 17, 2012

DUBAI – Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality & leisure subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has announced plans to strengthen its footprint across global growth markets in 2012, flagging off with the signing of a management contract by its flagship hotel brand, The Address Hotels + Resorts, to operate The Address Marassi Golf Resort & Spa...

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Emaar expands board of directors

April 17, 2012

DUBAI – Emaar Properties, developer of the world’s tallest tower, expanded its board of directors to 11 members from eight and replaced four. (read more here…)

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Dubai Shares Rise to 1-Month High as Aabar Boosts Arabtec Stake

April 17, 2012

Arabtec, the United Arab Emirates’ biggest construction company, surged 15 percent, the biggest increase in more than three years. Emaar Properties PJSC (EMAAR) , developer of the world’s tallest tower, rallied to the highest since June. The DFM General Index (DFMGI) jumped 2.4 percent to 1,693.67, the highest since March 5, at the 2...

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Qatar fund snaps up hotels on Italy's Sardinia

April 17, 2012

(04-16) 09:19 PDT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar signed a deal Monday to buy the operator of four luxury resorts and other properties on the island of Sardinia as the wealthy Gulf emirate looks to bolster… (read more here…)

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Dubai's Nakheel reports USD348m profit in 2011

April 16, 2012

(MENAFN) Dubai-based developer Nakheel reported a 33 percent increase in profits to USD348 million in 2011, Arabian Business reported. The Gulf emirate-owned company also reported USD1.09 billion … (read more here…)

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Limitless drops US$2.5m claim against employee

April 16, 2012

Dubai developer claimed it was owed money for construction on gifted land (read more here…)

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Dubai property prices back to 2008 level – report

April 16, 2012

Jones Lang LaSalle study says residential property prices have bottomed out, while sales have started to stabilise (read more here…)

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