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Tecom announces H1 2022 results

Tecom Group H1 2022 net profit rises 43.4% to Dhs428m

TECOM’s revenue increased 15.8 per cent YoY driven by higher occupancy rates across commercial and industrial segments

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Dubai: June property sales register nine-year high, sales transactions amount to Dhs22.7bn

According to Mo’asher data, Q2 2022 marked the highest quarterly volume of sales transactions for the last decade, with a total of 22,504 transactions worth Dhs59.154bn

ALDAR announces H1 2022 results

Aldar reports net profit of Dhs1.53bn in H1 2022, net profit in Q2 hits Dhs41m

Group sales rose to a record level of Dhs5.33bn for H1 2022, driven by strong domestic and international demand for existing inventory and launch of new properties

Aldar to purchase four towers from Mubadala

Aldar to acquire four properties from Mubadala, deal valued at Dhs4.3bn

The transaction includes the four main office towers in ADGM located on Al Maryah Island, Al Sila, Al Sarab, Al Maqam and Al Khatem

Saudi Arabia retail sector shows recovery in H1 2022

Domestic demand, spending boosts growth in Saudi Arabia’s retail sector in H1 2022: JLL

For the months of April and May, the value of point-of-sale transactions jumped by 16 per cent year-on-year to a total of SAR91.8bn across the kingdom as a whole

Dubai Higher Committee approves allocation of 2000 residential land plots

Dubai Higher Committee approves allocation of 2,000 residential land plots

The step comes as part of the Housing Programme for Dubai Citizens, to meet the requirements and needs of Emirati families

Dubai new decree passed amending property allotment law

Dubai issues decree regulating grant of title to industrial and commercial land

The decree is the latest in a series of laws that have been recently passed in Dubai in relation to property

Abu Dhabi records over AED 22.5 billion total of real estate transactions in first half of 2022

Abu Dhabi records real estate transactions worth Dhs22.5bn in H1 2022

The Department of Municipalities and Transport recorded 7,474 property transactions in the first six months of the year

Dubai issues decree for commercial properties

Dubai issues law regulating use of commercial lands

The Dubai Land Department has been authorised to conduct inspections of commercial land plots to ensure full compliance with the ‘Musataha’ agreement

Sheikh Mohammed approves Dubai budget 2023-2025

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed introduces incentives for property investment funds

The decree covers all real estate investment funds licensed and regulated by government authorities as well as private development zones and free zones

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Sharjah real estate transactions in June touch Dhs1.9bn

The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department registered 358 mortgage transactions worth Dhs764m

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Rental growth rising in Dubai’s residential market, despite price growth moderating: CBRE

Average rents in the 12 months to June increased by 21.7 per cent, with average apartment and villa rents increasing by 21.2 per cent and 24.7 per cent, respectively

Dubai

Dubai home sales surge even as prices for larger houses moderate

Prices for villas grew at a monthly rate of 1.7 per cent in June, down from an average of 2.3 per cent per month last year

Grove District

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar sells out three buildings at Grove District, releases fourth

The sales recorded at Grove District so far total up to Dhs600m

Mo’asher

Mo’asher 2022: The latest updates from Dubai’s official residential real estate performance index

In May, Dubai recorded the highest volume of sales transactions for the same month in the past decade, showed data from Mo’asher

GFH student housing portfolio in the US

Bahrain-based GFH Group acquires $300m US student housing portfolio

GFH Financial Group’s investment strategy in the student housing sector is focused on building a diversified portfolio that comprises top universities in the US

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Insights: Is the UAE utilising property REITs to its long-term benefit?

Local real estate investment trusts can benefit from a different approach to real estate lending by local banks and an enhanced legal framework to support their growth and popularity

Dubai Land department

Rent in Dubai can now be paid online rather than post-dated cheques

Tenants will soon be able to pay their rent automatically through online banking rather than post-dated cheques

Key decisions: How to best invest in or purchase a property

There’s a rising number of property management firms available to cater to demand, but are they all equal?

Saudi Arabia maintained its position in the top 50 global rankings

Revealed: UAE’s real estate market ranked as top global improvers

Dubai enters ‘Transparent’ tier status for the first time driven by new regulations and enhanced digital services

Chairman of Dubai’s ORO24 Developments on the country’s real estate trends

There is a high momentum particularly in the off-plan segment and it will only grow, notes Atif Rahman

Dubai’s real estate sector is evolving post Expo 2020. Here’s why

Despite a year’s delay, the expo event successfully managed to bring the world together in Dubai

Superagent from Property Finder - a new AI algorithm

Introducing Property Finder’s SuperAgent, a new AI-driven ranking system for agents

SuperAgent uses millions of data points and aims to help home-seekers find the most responsive agents with up-to-date and improved knowledge of the properties

ALDAR invests in ARONGA VENTURES FUND

Aldar partners with real estate technology investor, Taronga Ventures

The investment in the Taronga Ventures fund adds to Aldar’s investments in four other real estate technology funds

Majid Al Futtaim Joins MIT Center for Real Estate as a Strategic Partner

Majid Al Futtaim joins MIT Center for Real Estate as a strategic partner

Majid Al Futtaim – Properties, which is the first real estate developer from the MENA region to join MIT/ CRE as a strategic partner, will collaborate with the centre on in-depth research across areas of common interest

banke international Properties

Banke International Properties’ Porush Jhunjhunwala on opportunities for investors in UAE’s real estate sector

The CEO of the Dubai-based property firm showcases his company’s operations and expansion, and the UAE’s thriving real estate market

UAE: Keeping the real estate momentum going

Recent policy initiatives that make it easier for foreigners to live and work in the UAE have also bolstered the demand for real estate properties

Dubai sales transactions

Dubai records decade-high real estate sales transactions in May 2022

The emirate’s real estate market recorded a total of 6,652 sales transactions in May

Scott Bond Property FInder UAE Country Manager

Cover story: Property Finder’s Scott Bond on why Dubai is a pioneer in real estate

The country manager of Dubai’s real estate platform envisions the emirate to lead the way in digital advancements, inclusivity and investments. Here’s why

ADGM new property legislations for off plan

ADGM issues new rules for off-plan property sales on Al Maryah Island

Abu Dhabi Global Market has also amended the existing real property related fees by enacting the Real Property Regulations (Fees) Rules 2022