Property giant Emaar to buy back company shares

Published May 21st, 2006 - 08:39 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

UAE property giant Emaar announced this weekend that it planned to buy back a portion of its shares, giving a much needed boost to the Dubai stock market.

 

The company’s shares jumped to a midday high after the announcement was revealed, reaching Dh13.25, according to Gulfnews.

 

Shares later closed at Dh12.60, reflecting a rise of 8.15 percent.