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Construction boom putting high pressure on cement demand
June 9, 2013 - 11:33 GMT
With massive investments being pumped into the infrastructure space, the outlook for the Saudi cement sector looks bright in the coming years.

April 8, 2013

Masood Al Awar, CEO, TASWEEK Real Estate Marketing & Development
11:44 GMT
(press release)

TASWEEK Real Estate Development and Marketing has announced that it has posted its fourth straight year of profit growth during its Annual General Assembly.

Emaar Properties
08:48 GMT
(press release)

The 15th Annual General Meeting of Emaar Properties PJSC will be held today (Tuesday, April 9, 2013), at 5pm at the Diamond Ballroom of The Address Dubai Mall hotel in Downtown Dubai.

April 7, 2013

Sean McCauley, Director Agency, Asteco Property Management
10:09 GMT
(press release)

Asteco Property Management has announced that Sean McCauley has been appointed as ‘Director - Agency’.

April 4, 2013

Emaar Properties
08:58 GMT
(press release)

Emaar Properties PJSC will hold its 15th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at 5pm at the Diamond Ballroom of The Address Dubai Mall hotel in Downtown Dubai.

April 3, 2013

‘DAMAC Towers by Paramount’
05:47 GMT

DAMAC Properties, the Middle East’s largest luxury private developer, is launching phase two of a US$1 billion luxury hotel and serviced residences to Saudi investors, following a sell-out event in Dubai.

March 31, 2013

The man behind the worlds tallest building in Dubai is planning on going  even higher with a new construction in Asia
14:06 GMT

The man behind the Burj Khalifa says he is keen to build a tower in Asia that would soar more than 1km into the sky and steal Dubai’s crown as home to the world’s tallest building.

Qataris at Qatar Career Fair 2013
06:29 GMT
(press release)

Msheireb Properties will showcase a number of career opportunities in a variety of business units and disciplines at the Qatar Career Fair 2013.

Masood Al Awar, CEO of TASWEEK Real Estate Marketing and Development
05:53 GMT
(press release)

The UAE’s real estate sector is enjoying a steady uptrend in the first few months of 2013 market characterized by more consistency and consolidation within the primary markets of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

March 28, 2013

Construction site
13:56 GMT

The government looks set to miss its deadline on house-building

DPG celebrating Earth Hour
06:10 GMT
(press release)

Dubai Properties Group has once again been recognized by DEWA for their support during this year’s Earth Hour, the largest global environmental initiative aimed at raising awareness on climate change.

March 27, 2013

Property prices in Cairo’s two large satellite cities are booming amid wider economic turmoil and Egypt's ongoing battle with high inflation.
11:49 GMT

Property prices in Cairo’s two large satellite cities rose by 8 percent at the beginning of 2013, amid wider economic turmoil and Egypt's ongoing battle with high inflation.

The launch of DAMAC Towers by Paramount
05:02 GMT
(press release)

The first phase of DAMAC Towers by Paramount, a luxury hotel and serviced residences in the Burj Khalifa Area of Dubai, has sold out the first phase during an exclusive invite-only launch event.

March 26, 2013

Dubai Courts
12:30 GMT

The convicted former CEO's case has been referred to a panel of financial experts, after complaints from the defence team.

Masood Al Awar, CEO of TASWEEK Real Estate Marketing and Development
05:38 GMT
(press release)

The different approaches taken by the UAE and Europe to address economic challenges provide valuable insights on the future of their respective real estate sectors.

March 25, 2013

Dubai marina
07:42 GMT

Single women made up almost a quarter of Dubai's property investment market in 2012.