Booming UAE real estate to drive landscape sector

The launch of the Outdoor Design Build & Supply Exhibition reflects a strong government commitment to developing the UAE's natural outdoor landscape....

Construction

Nakheel sells $15mn worth of villa plots in two hours

[caption id="attachment_13399" align="aligncenter" width="360"] Nakheel said that it sold $15mn worth of villa plots on Jumeirah Islands within two hours.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES:...

Construction

Markaz signs deal with KIA

Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) has signed a contract with the Kuwait Investment Authority to manage part of its National Real Estate Portfolio,...

Construction

Ezdan posts $71.68m net profit for first nine months of 2012

[caption id="attachment_12437" align="aligncenter" width="449"] Qatar's Ezdan has seen a surge in net profit for the first nine months of 2012.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES:...

Construction

Nakheel sees profits double to $299m

Nakheel announced that its net profits had increased by 97% compared to 2011.RELATED ARTICLES: Exclusive: My advice to Nakheel | Nakheel appoints Manchanda...

Construction

Arabtec restarts work on Qatar’s Al Wa’ab City

Work on Al Wa’ab City, one of the largest privately owned real estate developments in Qatar, has been restarted with the announcement that main contractor Arabtec began...

Analysis

Saudi Mortgage Law to boost construction and finance sectors

The long-awaited Saudi real estate mortgage law, published in August, is set to come into force next month, a move that...

Construction

Saudi Mortgage Law to boost construction and finance sectors

[caption id="attachment_3323" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Paul McViety believes the mortgage law will boost the construction industry.[/caption] The long-awaited Saudi real estate mortgage law,...

Construction

Residential trends could upset Dubai job market

[caption id="attachment_11610" align="aligncenter" width="356"] Waddilove says a sharp take off in investor activity could jeopardise the stability and growth of the Dubai...

Construction

Sobha City sparks return of mega-projects

Sobha City, the 743,224m2 mixed use development in Meydan City, signals the return of mega-projects to the Dubai property market, the vice-chairman...