New law on Dubai Real Estate Corporation

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE in his capacity as the Ruler of the Emirate...

Launch of Arabic version of Sphere Handbook 2011

The Sphere Project, a leading initiative promoting quality and accountability in humanitarian work, launched today the Arabic version of the 2011 revised edition of...

Wasl Properties launches tailor-made solutions for owners associations, private landlords

Wasl properties has announced the launch of a new service dedicated to provide full management services for owners and private landlords in Dubai and...

Board of Directors of Dubai Real Estate Corporation reshufflled

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister has in his capacity as the Ruler of the Emirate of...

Interest-free housing loan for UAE Nationals

Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE) and Emirates NBD, the leading bank in the region, signed an agreement today, to support the funding of...

Emaar Middle East wins ‘Commercial, Office & Retail Project Award –...

Emaar Middle East, a subsidiary of global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC, has won the ‘Commercial, Office & Retail Project Award - FUTURE’ for...

Land Department organizes First Forum of Owners Associations

The Land Department Authority recently announced the organization of the first forum of Owners Associations in Dubai. A series of topics will be discussed...

Half of UAE businesses motivated by helping to ‘save the planet’

Cost management and public attitudes are more important factors for UAE companies when implementing ethical business practices than a desire to ‘save the planet,’...

Union Properties receives positive response from banks on debt restructuring

Union Properties PJSC (UPP) plans to repay 2 billion dirhams ($545 million) of debt this year to cut interest costs and convince banks to...

Financial personalities of the wealthy in the Middle East

New report provides in-depth global analysis into financial personalities of the wealthy in the Middle East Report reveals link between the use of financial...

Riyadh Real Estate Market Overview, first quarter 2011

Jones Lang LaSalle, the world's leading real estate investment and advisory firm, today released its latest “Riyadh Real Estate Market Overview – Q1 2011”...

“New” residence visa system for property owners

According to 'Al Bayan' newspaper, Dubai authorities plan to introduce a new residence visa system for real estate investors. A government official was quoted by...

Dubai World’s Tribunal opens Public Consultation for New Rules

Proposed rule amendments in line with evolving case requirements New rules available on Tribunal website for one month period starting Public consultation underpins commitment to...

UAE Corporate Profitability declined by 0.25% in the first quarter of...

UAE 1Q2011 YoY net profit marginally declined by 0.25 percent UAE sectors’ performance widely varied in 1Q2011 Political unrest in MENA region negatively impacted major...

Entrepreneurs are made, not born

Nearly 60% have worked in a corporate environment and 33% of entrepreneurs say working in a corporate environment was key to the success of...

Cost of owning freehold property in Dubai

Leading UAE law firm Hadef & Partners, today published a report on The cost of owning freehold property in Dubai. In its second recent survey...

Logistics growth drives interest in Jebel Ali Property

DAMAC Properties, the largest independent developer inthe Middle East, has announced it has reached the third level of its ‘Suburbia’ residential development adjacent...

Dubai Properties releases new units at Ghoroob Mirdif

Upscale Community Offers Units at Special Introductory Rates Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding, today announced Phase-2 of Ghoroob Mirdif is ready to be...