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H&H Launches AED 300 Million development in Business Bay

by admin on March 17, 2011

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17 Mar 2011 90% of O14 sold with an occupancy rate of 25% United Arab Emirates, Dubai – 15th March 2011 – H&H Investment & Development (H&H), a Dubai based boutique property developer, officially ann…

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Investing in non-agricultural land

by admin on March 17, 2011

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17 Mar 2011 Pinkesh Teckwani, Head – land  and industrial services (West India), Jones Lang LaSalle India Buying land can be a time-consuming and expensive affair. Not only can the initial phase of bu…

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Dubai boutique property developer announces project at Business Bay

March 17, 2011

17 Mar 2011 H&H Investment & Development (H&H) officially announced the launch of their latest commercial development, O14, at an exclusive event held at the tower.  Strategically located in the cente…

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All eyes on Cityscape Abu Dhabi

March 16, 2011

16 Mar 2011 Real Estate professionals from across the globe have their eyes focused on Abu Dhabi, with a number of companies set to announce, invest and sign on the dotted line at this year’s highly a…

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Thailand’s economy boosted by exports increase

September 26, 2010

25 Sep 2010 According to a statement of Thailand economy, which is showing that the trade surplus has widened during the month of August, as the nation’s exports increased for the 10th straight mont…

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Ibn Battuta Gate apartments on the market

September 21, 2010

20 Sep 2010 Dubai-based property management company Asteco, has announced the apartments at Ibn Battuta Gate are now available for lease, offering residents a perfect balance between comfort and con…

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Company plans to set up new manufacturing plant in India

September 21, 2010

21 Sep 2010 General Electric plans to hire 3,000 techies and invest USD 50 million in a new manufacturing plant in India. The President and CEO of GE India, John L Flannery, said the company expects…

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World’s largest lagoon to be built in Egypt

September 19, 2010

19 Sep 2010 The creator of the world’s largest crystalline lagoon in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, will showcase the project at Cityscape Global in Dubai. At present, the largest crystal lagoon in the wor…

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Developer delivers Al Bandar – first Marina development within Al Raha Beach

September 19, 2010

19 Sep 2010 Abu Dhabi- Al Bandar residential community at Al Raha Beach. A residential community set on an island development next to a world-class development has been completed. Aldar Properties h…

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Moody’s: Lebanese banking outlook stable

March 18, 2010

18 Mar 2010 A report by a Middle East finance group suggests the credit outlook for the banking sector in Lebanon is stable. Moody’s Investors Service has published its Banking System Outlook on Le…

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Moroccan mortgage lender ‘hoping for 2010 resurgence’

March 18, 2010

18 Mar 2010 Moroccan mortgage lender CIH is seeking to cut costs and return to an estimated ten per cent profitability figure in 2010. Shares tumbled this week after the firm reported an 83 per cen…

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Saudi chamber of commerce ‘approves creation of real estate commission’

March 18, 2010

18 Mar 2010 Moves in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to establish a real estate commission have been praised by the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCCI). According to Arab News, s…

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South Koreans looking to Islamic financing

March 18, 2010

18 Mar 2010 Investment firms in South Korea are increasingly looking to Islamic financing as an alternative revenue stream. Such was the predominant view among attendees at a seminar held in Seoul …

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Malaysian real estate conference for third annual gathering

March 18, 2010

18 Mar 2010 Kuala Lumpur will host the third annual National Real Estate Property Conference next month. The event, organised by the Malaysian Islamic Chamber of Commerce (MICC), will provide a cha…

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Loan agreement secured to create Egyptian mega-mall

March 18, 2010

18 Mar 2010 A loan has been agreed by several financial institutions which paves the way for the first mega-mall of its kind in North Africa. Bonyan for Development and Trade announced the $33 mill…

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Historic hotel brand to open in Qatar

March 18, 2010

18 Mar 2010 A renowned international hospitality group will open its first hotel in Qatar in the second quarter of 2010. Kempinski Residences & Suites, which is one of Europe’s oldest luxury hotel …

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Singapore moves to increase real estate confidence

March 18, 2010

18 Mar 2010 Singapore has taken moves to ensure all estate agents in the country have personal indemnity (PI) insurance from next month. The move is designed to promote confidence in the property s…

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Appetite for investment in Thailand ‘still strong’

March 18, 2010

18 Mar 2010 Japanese investments in Thailand’s real estate sector are likely to continue at a steady pace. The Daiwa Investment Conference in Japan demonstrated the continued appetite and confidenc…

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Qatar agreement to build sustainable environment for the future

March 17, 2010

17 Mar 2010 An agreement has been signed in Qatar to ensure the sustainable development of the built environment, concentrating specifically on energy and water conservation. A memorandum of unders…

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Dubai real estate development sees handover of 100th unit

March 17, 2010

17 Mar 2010 A development in Dubai has reached the milestone of passing over the 100th unit to new owners. Emerald Palace Group announced the figure today (March 17th) for its Kempinski Hotel Resid…

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Malaysia ‘could lose out on FDI’

March 17, 2010

17 Mar 2010 Japan’s ambassador to Malaysia has warned the country could lose out on foreign direct investment (FDI) if current economic conditions prevail. Masahiko Horie told assembled journalists…

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Oman construction expo draws to a close

March 17, 2010

17 Mar 2010 The Interiors & Building 2010 exhibition in Oman draws to a close today (March 17th). Organised by Omanexpo, the three-day event began on Monday and has featured over 200 companies from…

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Dubai Real Estate – Indian Investors To The Rescue?

March 17, 2010

17 Mar 2010Sanjay Dutt, CEO – Business, Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj Post the Dubai real estate market crash, there has suddenly been a resurgence of interest by foreign investors there. A not inconsi…

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Saudi real estate yields 8% per annum since 2007

March 17, 2010

17 Mar 2010 Kingdom avoids boom bust cycle of some Gulf markets – Cityscape Intelligence launches first Saudi residential and commercial price index in eighteen districts  Dubai-based Cityscape Intel…

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$800m mall opens in Dubai

March 17, 2010

17 Mar 2010 A new shopping centre development worth over $800 million opened in Dubai yesterday (March 17th). The Mirdif City Centre has been built by shopping outlet specialists Mijid Al Futtaim P…

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TASWEEK Real Estate Marketing & Development study outlines future drivers for UAE property market

March 17, 2010

17 Mar 2010Location, quality, amenities, infrastructure with competitive financing solutions among key factors Tasweek Real Estate Marketing & Development, a property adviser and solutions provider in…

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Dubai’s DIFC In Top Three EMEA Office Rental Markets

March 17, 2010

17 Mar 2010 Dubai, UAE – Office occupiers in a number of markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) remain well-placed to negotiatefavourableterms with landlords, according to the latest…

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Ominvest chairman: Oman’s time has come

March 16, 2010

16 Mar 2010 Oman is ripe for investment and the sultanate should be at the forefront of international property minds, according to a company chairman. Giving a keynote speech on the opening day of …

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State-owned firms break china land price record

March 16, 2010

16 Mar 2010 Two state-owned firms have caused controversy in China by purchasing land at record prices. Fears of a property bubble had previously forcesforced the government to introduce calming me…

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Da Phuc port complex construction starts

March 4, 2010

04 Mar 2010 Construction has started on a port complex in Pho Yen District in the north of Vietnam. President Nguyen Minh Triet was on hand to attend a ceremony to mark the start of the constructio…

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Hotel complex in Saudi Arabia praised by ambassador

March 4, 2010

04 Mar 2010 A hotel complex in Saudi Arabia has been singled out for its excellent service by the Jordanian ambassador to the country. HE Quftan Al Majali presented the Coral International Hotel – …

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National Bank of Bahrain eyes up opportunities

March 4, 2010

04 Mar 2010 The National Bank of Bahrain will focus on making the most of opportunities offered by the growing economy. This is the opinion of Abdul Razak Al Qassim, chief executive officer and dir…

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Hotel complex adds rooms in time for Umrah

March 4, 2010

04 Mar 2010 Movenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah has added 129 to its hotel complex in Saudi Arabia to accommodate what it believes will be a surge in visitors this year. The hotel has ha…

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Oman expansion for UAE firm

March 4, 2010

04 Mar 2010 ICT firm CNS has announced it is expanding its operations in Oman with the opening of a new office in Muscat. The firm, which offers system integration and managed services, wants to ex…

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Bahrain to come under CNN spotlight

March 4, 2010

04 Mar 2010 Bahrain will be in the spotlight of CNN International from next week as the broadcaster explores the kingdom in its latest iList series. The country’s economy, politics, culture and soc…

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Asian property prices ‘continue to rise’

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 Government intervention is failing to slow down property price rises in Asian markets, reports one news source. Measures taken by the administrations in China, Singapore and Hong Kong h…

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Villamar @ the Harbour ‘set for 2011 completion’

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 Kuwait construction firm Gulf Holding Company (GHC) has announced the Villamar @ the Harbour project is on course to be completed by the end of 2011. Work on the three towers of the dev…

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Knight Frank Property Search now available on the App Store

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy, today announced that its Knight Frank Property Search App is now available from the App Store. The app enables users to s…

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Oman’s growth ‘good for construction and real estate’

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 Projected growth figures for Oman’s economy over the next year could provide a boost to the country’s real estate and construction sectors. Kuwaiti-based thinktank Global Investment Hou…

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Malaysian high-end homes ‘see steady rise’

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 New research suggests Malaysia’s high-end property market performed well last year, showing strong signs of growth. Figures from Jones Lang Wootton (JLW) Malaysia show homes in the Bang…

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Facilities management market in Middle East ‘in its infancy’

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 The market for facilities management (FM) within the real estate sector in the Middle East is still undeveloped when compared to Europe and North America, reports one firm. Analysis fro…

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Dubai firm ‘to deliver major projects on time’

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 Dubai real estate developer Al Mazaya has reported two major projects are set to be delivered on time during the coming year. Construction of Mazaya Business Avenue is now 85 per cent c…

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Malaysian property prices ‘to rise 5-10%’

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 Property prices in Malaysia could be set for a rise of between five and ten per cent during 2010, according to a report. RAM Holdings chief economist, Dr Yeah Kim Leng, indicated a brig…

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Kuwait real estate drops 34% in January

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 Figures released by National Bank Kuwait (NBK) indicate a 34 per cent drop in registered real estate contracts issued during January compared to December. The bank indicated the fall wa…

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New law to ‘clean up’ Qatar’s property market

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 Qatar is to introduce a new law aimed at providing better regulation of the property and real estate markets, according to a report. The Peninsula says a draft of the law is with the co…

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Bahrain firm’s 5.6% drop in profits ‘acceptable’

March 3, 2010

03 Mar 2010 Bahrain real estate developer Seef Properties has announced reduced profits for 2009 compared to figures from the pervious year. The property firm recorded a net operating profit of $20…

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Saudi bureaucracy deterring foreign investors, expert warns

March 2, 2010

02 Mar 2010 Foreign firms are being deterred from investing in Saudi real estate projects by excessive amounts of red tape, experts meeting at a conference in Jeddah have suggested. With potential …

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Singapore property ‘still affordable’

March 2, 2010

02 Mar 2010 Property in Singapore remains affordable, despite a recent increase in prices, experts have said. According to writers from the department of real estate at the National University of S…

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Qatar’s Education City rail construction ‘to begin this month’

March 2, 2010

02 Mar 2010 Construction will begin this month on the rail network for Qatar’s flagship Education City project and is due to be completed in three years. The trains will help to reduce congestion a…

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Dubai at crossroads to improve legal framework

February 8, 2010

09 Feb 2010 Dubai must ensure a robust and transparent legal framework for creditors in order to ensure its long term future as an international financial centre, according to a leading expert. Khalid…

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