Emaar Properties - UAE

Emaar chief remains upbeat on Dubai economic outlook despite real estate 'challenges'

Affiliate to Dubai developer says finance ministry loan will help speed up phase of King Abdullah City

Emaar chairman says Dubai real estate sector has further to fall, underestimated flippers in the market

Dubai's state-backed property developer has projects in Africa, Asia and Middle East

Dubai developer sees revenues drop by 31 percent, hands over only 270 units in the quarter

Tens of thousands of homes set to come online, as vacancy rates across the emirate hit 40%

Paris is the favourite for the third branded hotel development - Emaar Hotels and Resorts CEO

Issue size has been lowered keeping in view 'the existing fund requirements.'

Note issue likely to help property firm refinance short term debt obligations.

UPDATE 4: Dubai's Emaar Properties falls 0.8% ahead of a board meeting on Wednesday.

Emaar properties declined the most since Sept 22, retreating 1.8% to 3.28 dirhams.

UPDATE 3: Saudi Electricity rises for a second session since winning a $480m gov't contract.

UPDATE 3: Property stocks weighs as DFM makes its largest decline in 12 weeks.

UPDATE 3: Saudi benchmark stock index rises to the highest in almost three months.

Construction Week highlights the projects that currently top the world rankings as the tallest, largest, biggest and most impressive ever built.

UPDATE 4: Union Properties leads losers as Dubai ends lower for first session in seven.

UPDATE 2: Emirates NBD jumped to its highest price since June.

UPDATE 3: Emaar leads Dubai to biggest gain since June; Industries Qatar hit a 16-week high in Doha.

Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index rose to the highest in more than two weeks.

UPDATE 2: Banks weigh on Kuwait; Qatar at 3-month high.

UPDATE 3: Abu Dhabi's index ADI climbs 0.2 percent to 2,501 points.

UPDATE 4: Dubai's index DFM ended lower for a third session in five.

Most Mideast markets, except Qatar, closed flat or lower as oil prices fell.

UPDATE 2: Dubai's benchmark index DFM made its largest gain for two weeks.

Dubai-based developer also sells a commercial property for AED331.7m ($90m).

UPDATE 3: Bourses in Oman, Qatar and Kuwait fell, all tracking weakness in global markets.

UPDATE 5: Dubai's index falls to be within three points of Sunday's four-week low.

UPDATE 5: Saudi telecoms stocks extend losses on news of the BlackBerry service ban.

Joint venture is cutting IPO in hopes to attract more investors amid falling demand.

UPDATE 2: Dubai's DFM ends 0.03 lower; Abu Dhabi's bourse finishes 0.06 lower at 2,546 points.

Property giant reacts to news that new investors being sought by Indonesian gov't.

UAE property giant had reported a loss of $350m in the year-earlier period.

UPDATE 4: Saudi TASI falls 0.7% to 6,175 points, its third straight decline.

UPDATE 4: Abu Dhabi's ADI makes its largest decline for two weeks.

UPDATE 3: Dubai investors turn to liquid stocks ahead of Q2 results.

UPDATE 4: Dubai's index falls 0.9% to 1,482 points, its first decline for three days.

Overall there is 'not much on the upside' apart from Emaar - EFG Hermes analyst.

UPDATE 2: Oman's index MSI is the only bourse in the Gulf to close on a positive note.

UPDATE 3: Abu Dhabi index falls; Deyaar weighs on Dubai's index DFM.

UPDATE 3: Most markets end higher, with Oman up 2%, Qatar 1.1%.

Emaar to operate Hampton in MENA zone; Countrywide to operate firm in Europe, Asia.

Buyout of London's Park House development represents Barwa's first major entry to the UK.

Property giant Emaar leads way with 32% cut in operating costs in first quarter.

UPDATE 3: Saudi index up 1.2%; Dubai index falls 0.4% while Abu Dhabi dips 0.3%.

UPDATE 2: Investors are wary of building new positions ahead of a likely summer slowdown.

UPDATE 4: Abu Dhabi's index ADI ends lower for a 12th session in 13.

UPDATE 5: Dubai down to 14-month closing low on worries over Dubai Holding debt.

Elizabeth Broomhall looks at why solar-powered water heating systems are a small, but growing market in the UAE.

Loan will help developer to speed up the development of King Abdullah Economic City.

Dubai agent says increase comes as final payments become due on apartments.

UPDATE 3: Dubai's benchmark DFM drops to its lowest close since March 11.

UPDATE 6: Dubai's DFM gives up most of its early gains; ends up for fourth day in five.

UPDATE 4: Petrochemical stocks are the main drags on Saudi's TASI.

UPDATED 3: Dubai's DFM ends lower for a first day in three, tracking losses on regional, global markets.

Developer to 'reinvest profits for the sustained, long-term growth' of the company.

Readers of leading fashion magazine vote for mega mall over any other Dubai venue.

Arabian Business TV takes a tour of Dubai's newest luxury hotel in the Burj Khalifa.

An Arabian Business special report from the Burj Khalifa on the opening of the Armani Hotel.

UPDATE 5: Property giant rises following Q1 profit boost; Al Rajhi leads Saudi surge.

UPDATE 5: Dubai's index DFM ends lower for a fifth day, slumping to a new month low.

UPDATE 6: Arabtec ends 2.3% higher after being up as much as 6.8% intraday.

Ratings company confirms lowering the Dubai based companies ratings to BB from BB+.

Observation deck at the summit of the tower reopened on Saturday, staff confirm.

Solar panels on the world's tallest tower will heat 140,000 litres of water every day.

UPDATE 4: Emaar Properties rises 2 percent and DFM adds 1.1 percent.

UPDATE 4: Emaar main drag, while Zain rises 1.5% helping Kuwait end higher.

Hazem Ashry, general manager for Emaar Misr, explains what Egypt can expect from the construction industry this year.

Emaar to switch off the exterior lights of its landmark developments to support battle against climate change.

UPDATE 4: Late rally helps Kuwait's index KWSE end higher for a second session.

Transfer of management to Innoventure effective from next academic year.

UPDATE 4: Dubai's DFM ends higher for a ninth session in eleven.

UPDATE 5: Saudi at new 17-month high; Kuwait makes largest drop for 4 weeks.

UPDATE 2: Etisalat takes gains to five percent since it proposed a cash dividend.

UPDATE 4: Rising oil prices boost demand for petrochemical stocks in Saudi.

UPDATE 4: Dubai's index DFM also ends higher for the fourth straight session; Kuwait ends higher.

UPDATE 3: Reports of go ahead for Indian JV pushes stock 5.4%, Abu Dhabi up.

UPDATE 3: ADI ends lower for first session in five as property and bank stocks slide.

'It’s a bit nerve-racking to think that what I liked five years ago might look old now,' he says.

UPDATE 3: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank hits 3-week low as UAE capital's index closes lower.

UPDATE 3: Investor sentiment stays positive; analysts say correction was overdue.

UPDATE 4: Dubai's DFM gains for first time in 3 days; volumes hit 11-week low.

We all know that the biggest, and most expensive of just about everything has been used on the Burj Khalifa, but did you realise that the project also broke new ground in machinery terms?

Sale happening because the two partners are not keen to pursue retail business - sources.

UPDATE 5: Dubai's index climbS 0.7 percent to 1,658 points; Abu Dhabi's ADI rises 0.6 percent.

Well, we are just one month into what I will soon have to stop calling the New Year, and already the world has changed though a sequence of random and unforeseen events.

'Unexpected high traffic' forces closure for maintenance work; date of reopening unclear.

UPDATE 4: Abu Dhabi's index ADI makes its largest decline for more than a week.

UPDATE 8: Saudi's TASI ends higher for the second session in three.

UPDATE 8: Emaar plunges 9.7% to six-week low, dragging index to lowest end since Dec 9.

UPDATE 7: Stocks rebound from five-week lowsi, while Saudi index also ends higher.

You saw the launch ceremony, heard about the name change and know the final height, but have you ever wondered how they built the Burj Khalifa?

UPDATE 4: Abu Dhabi's index ADI gives up early gains to slump to a new year-low.

Price of fast track raised from AED210 just four days after the tower opened - paper.

Multi-millionaire B R Shetty owns a 'monstrous' amount of floor space.

UPDATE 5: Banks help Kuwait's KWSE end higher for 2nd session in three in brisk trading.

Developer says meeting planned in early 2010 to address land transfer issues.

UPDATE 8: Abu Dhabi closes at 3-week high while Saudi ends higher for fourth session.

Senior figures give their reaction to the change of name for the world's tallest tower.

The world's tallest tower changes name in honour of UAE president while final height revealed to be 828m.

Emaar announces pricing for visitors, says world's tallest tower will open to the public on Jan 5.

UPDATE 2: Emaar's chairman says 90% of tallest tower already sold, to have positive impact on 2010 results.

Arabian Business reports from the top of the world's tallest tower, hours before the official opening.

Impress your friends with this insider information about the world's tallest building.

Jaume Plensa, the world famous artist behind the giant sculpture dominating the lobby of the Burj Dubai.

Inauguration event will include 10,000 fireworks, light beams, water and musical displays.

People can witness historic opening by Dubai's ruler from Burj Park Island.

Experts predict a better 2010 for Middle East region as bourses register marginal gains and falls.

UPDATE 4: Blue chips lead gains in Oman, MSI ends higher amid decent volumes.

UPDATE 5: Emaar Properties rises, Dubai's DFM rises after losses earlier in the week.

Mixed day for ME markets sees Abu Dhabi outperforming other GCC bourses.

The world's tallest tower, set to open on Jan 4, has a 'heart of green' - Emaar.

'We believe Emaar has now minimum exposure to Dubai in terms of property sales.'

UPDATE 7: Industrial stocks hurt Doha; Kuwait ends at a four-week high.

Merger call-off will 'eliminate uncertainties' that have weighed down Emaar stock.

Dubai property giant says there is no economic benefit for move - statement.

UPDATE 5: Saudi down early on, erodes previous gains; Emaar, Arabtec fall in Dubai.

UPDATE 6: Emaar drops 2.8%, DFM3.6%, while Kuwait, Bahrain end higher.

UPDATE 4: Shares fall 4.4%, while late banking rally helps Saudi to higher close.

UPDATE 5: DFM ends lower for 5th session in 6 as losers outnumber gainers 16:3.

UPDATE 6: Kuwait's index posts its biggest single-day decline since July 6.

Late surge pushes Dubai's DFM above psychologically vital 2,200-level, reaching a two-week high.

Work on the world's tallest building now focused on the interiors, landscaping - Emaar.

UPDATE 2: Emaar chairman says opening will now coincide with Dubai ruler's four year anniversary.

UPDATE 6: Dubai's DFM slips 5% while most other Gulf benchmarks also decline.

UPDATE 5: All Dubai stocks, except Emirates NBD, close lower or unchanged.

New study says property giant has top company website of 85 analysed.

In contrast to Gulf real estate, expansion in Egypt is set to continue amid downturn.

Property giant unit says region has been less affected than West by liquidity crunch.

Final piece of 24,348 cladding sections is fitted to the world's tallest tower.

Details announced of observatory deck plans for visitors to world's tallest tower.

UPDATE 8: Bluechips help push Dubai 1.8% up to 2,029 points, while Abu Dhabi edges 0.2% higher.

UPDATE 6: UAE stock markets edge up on Tuesday, led higher mainly by the banking sector.

UPDATE 8: Gulf bourses see low volumes; investors cash in due to souring global mood.

Investment bank upgrades Emaar to a 'neutral' from 'reduce' rating in short-term.

Latest research shows UAE were most active Arab investors in Lebanon in 2008.

While the global economic downturn continues to impact markets across the Middle East, the professional AV install sector - particularly in the major hubs of Abu Dhabi and Dubai - continues to maintain steady growth, largely thanks to continued infrastructure investments in both emirates.

Korean giant seeks advice from UAE law firm Al Tamimi & Co - report.

Emaar's world’s tallest building set for official launch on UAE National Day.

Stocks boosted by rising oil prices and better-than-expected corporate earnings.

UPDATE 3: Abu Dhabi's ADI makes its largest one-day gain for a month; DFM ends up.

Emaar Properties forecast to buck overall trend, however, says Shuaa Capital.

UPDATE 8: Volumes at lowest since Feb 3, dragged by banks and construction stocks.

Merger could lead to 'substantial dilution for Emaar shareholders' - banking report.

How will Emaar merger with three Dubai Holding cos affect its investors and the emirate's property market?

UPDATE 8 Emaar Properties drops 1.8%, taking losses to 17%; Saudi index rises.

Value of land owned by units of DH involved in deal questioned by analysts.

Property giant in discussions with Securities and Commodities Authority.

UPDATE 8: Dubai index sees biggest one-day drop for 7 months, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi also down.

Dubai developer reacts to UAE bourse regulator's call by issuing new statement.

UPDATE 9: Emaar closes 5.7% down after clarification on Saudi deal; Saudi also closes down.

UPDATE 7: Property giant sees stock surge while Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait close higher.

UPDATE 3: Strength in global markets and rising oil prices boosts investor sentiment.

UPDATE 8: Abu Dhabi makes largest one day gain in 10 weeks, closes 28-week high.

UPDATE 2: Emaar Properties climbs 7.5 percent and Dubai Islamic Bank rises 3.5 percent.

Artwork to include 196 cymbals in lobby, handpicked by Emaar chief Mohamed Alabbar.

Dubai-based developer moves to tackle investor defaults by cutting final unit prices.

UPDATE 4: Qatar day's biggest gainer up more than 4%, Oman, Bahrain also higher.

New jobs in firm's retail and leisure businesses will increase number of employees on payroll to almost 4,000.

Staff will be recruited for two new hotels in Dubai and property venture in Europe.

UPDATE 6: Blue chips lead way in Muscat, while Qatar and Kuwait also rise but Saudi falls.

Property giant's chairman Mohamed Alabbar says completion of projects on time is priority for 2009.

UPDATE 5: Property companies continue to outperform the market in Qatar.

UPDATE 2: In Dubai, losers outnumber gainers 11 to one; banks main losers in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE's largest developer is making decisions on its toxic assets.

The Swiss investment bank advises property investors to wait until the second half of 2009.

UPDATE 3: Saudi giant down as investors book profits from the market's recent rally.

UPDATE 2: Dubai's DFM ends slightly lower as three of its most important stocks decline.

UPDATE 3: Property stocks lift Dubai, Abu Dhabi; banks push Qatar higher.

UPDATE 2: Oman's MSI extends gains into sixth trading day; Bahrain's BAX down again.

UPDATE 3: Kuwait's KWSE closes up for fifth successive session; Saudi up too.

Business Monitor International predicts positive growth will not return until 2013.

UPDATE 2: Dubai's DFM falls 0.63% to 1,569 points, while Abu Dhabi sheds 1.81% to 2,488 points.

UAE giant's venture is developing 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games village project.

UPDATE 3: Bahrain, Dubai's DFM end lower; Abu Dhabi eases slightly, led by Arkan Building.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s dream comes true.

UPDATE 3: US Fed's move boosts investor sentiment as banking, real estate stocks rise.

UPDATE 3: Shares of Commercial Bank of Qatar and Barwa Real Estate lift Qatar higher.

UPDATE 1: Dubai sees shares slump, Mashreq Bank losses hit 27% over past 2 weeks. 

UPDATE4: Qatar, Oman, Kuwait end higher while Abu Dhabi's QSI ends lower.

UPDATE3:  Dubai Financial Market ends up; Etisalat and NBAD lift Abu Dhabi bourse higher.

UPDATE3: Bourses in Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait end lower; Bahrain bucks downtrend lifted by banks.

UPDATE3: Dubai's DFM up more than 52% this month, falls 9.77% after declines on Tuesday.

UPDATE 3: Aldar, ADCB lift Abu Dhabi to higher close as UAE markets cheer bonds news.

Of the world's many large and impressive water features, few are as well known as The Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas. COD takes a closer look at what makes it an icon.

WL Homes, which builds under John Laing name, files for bankruptcy protection.

UPDATE 6: Union Properties, Arabtec lead gains in Dubai; Abu Dhabi slips on profit booking.

Property giant's chairman says company is facing new 'economic realities' in downturn.

UPDATE 3: Long term investors gradually accumulate shares on UAE markets.

UPDATE 3: Real estate stocks rise on back of strong Saudi market performance on Sat.

UPDATE 5: Fears of poor Q4 show outweigh gov’t move to aid Qatari bourse.

Emaar Properties says it will stick to its policy of not booking profits through the revaluation of assets.

Investment bank takes decision on continuing concerns over exodus of expat workers from UAE.

UPDATE 8: Dubai index rises to 1,488 points; NBAD lifts Abu Dhabi bourse.

Emaar Properties chief positive despite global financial crisis, Al Khaleej reports.

Credit Suisse predicts lower profit level for property giant due to US unit write off.

A soft opening of the world's tallest tower is set to take place on Sept. 9.

UPDATE 5: UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman fall as investor sentiment is impacted.

UPDATE 6: UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi and Bahrain exchanges all end lower.

Burj Dubai architect Marshall Strabala on why the credit crunch could curb the Gulf's height wars.

Chairman Mohamed Alabbar says opportunities will outweigh challenges.

While consumer confidence is wavering and tourist spending is on the slide, the amount of retail space is up.

UPDATE 1: Company's 10% share buyback cancelled after failure to buy stock in time.

Move taken to reflect 'rapid weakening' of Dubai real estate market.

Dubai-based developer has been contracted to build Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed City in New Cairo.

US bank gives Dubai developer 'neutral' rating due to market conditions turning for worse.

UPDATE 1: Gov't says merger not on cards after comments by Emaar chairman.

UPDATE 4: Emaar chairman says Dubai's total debt obligations stand at $80bn.

Dubai-based Emaar Properties reacted to reports of job losses from within its ranks with a carefully-worded statement, days after offering a “no comment” to Construction Week.

"Domestic demand for real estate continues to outstrip supply and has positively shifted towards an end-user market," according to Mohamed Alabbar, Member of the Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Emaar Properties in an address at the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Summit.

Investment has flooded into North Africa, but can Gulf developers now deliver on earlier promises?

UPDATE 2: Developer allows buyers to pay over five years after handover, rent before you buy.

Chairman says company will 'reconsider that plan' due to market woes.

UPDATE 1: Emaar chairman says emirate fully covered to service debt over next seven quarters.

Hotelier Middle East checks out the hotly anticipated new hotel on the block, The Address, Down Town Burj Dubai.

Organic and textural, the interiors of Emaar's first hotel mirror the region's natural landscapes, Selina Denman discovers.

It's rare that an outdoor design project hits the headlines, but that certainly was the case last week when Emaar finally unveiled the name for its new water feature in Downtown Burj Dubai.

AED 100,000 cash prize to be split between 15 winners.

Emaar reveals the winning entry for its competition to name the 275m Burj Dubai fountain.

Dubai Mall will finally see the light of day this Thursday when it officially opens to the public.

Orange Business Services and property developer Emaar have confirmed at GITEX Technology Week that they will work to develop the telecoms infrastructure aspects of the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) project in Saudi Arabia.

UPDATE 1: Developer posts net profit of $408mn after taking writedown relating to US unit.

UPDATE 5: Dubai Financial Market sees largest one-day gain for the second day running as shares soar.

After days of misery, UAE's main property players finally have something to smile about.

Real estate giant falls 9% as report predicts slowdown in Dubai's housing market.

Investors more likely to be loyal to developers during times of trouble - Futurebrand.

S&S looks at how the Dubai Mall is changing the face of shopping entertainment and is using a host of sophisticated multimedia systems to make it a global destination for retail leisure.

UPDATE 3: More woe for property firms while Saudi bourse again closes well down.

UPDATE 1: Movie stars Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas at launch event in Dubai.

Dubai developer to build 3,100-hectare mixed-used project near Riyadh with Al-Shoala Group.

Developer in talks with Sama Dubai over $17.7bn development in wake of delays, arrest of execs.

The Dubai Mall unveils retail world’s most sophisticated multimedia systems.

Leisure operators need to assess their risk management strategies in order to both protect themselves and their customers.

Emaar Properties, Emirates NDB lead gains as bourses follow up Sunday's positives.

Gulf developers are being drawn to Jordan, but face inflation and energy resources stretched to the limit.

Michele Howe reports on how to get the maximum value per square foot out of a real estate investment.

Technical analysis, they say, is the art of drawing a crooked line from an unproved assumption to a foregone conclusion.

UPDATE 2: Shares in developer end day down more than 3% despite early gains after announcement.

Fatigue selling sets in as Oman index loses another 5% in 30% fall since June 12.

EXCLUSIVE: ING investment research head claims Emaar is prime example of stock undervaluation.

Total number of shares traded on Saudi index lowest in two years, mixed fortunes elsewhere.

Emaar Properties' flagship development hits height of 688 metres, more than 160 storeys tall.

When the authorities say that the air in our city is clean, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. Or can we?

Tipped to be the biggest emerging international market Morocco has much to aspire to. Elspeth Hoare examines the country's current plans for growth, and what's to come.

Emaar reportedly sends notices to sub-developers to hold off on processing applications.

Real estate firms struggle on Dubai bourse as Gulf exchanges experience a day of mixed fortunes.

Watching the Olympics opening ceremony this week, I couldn’t help but think that we were perhaps seeing something more than just the beginning of a sporting spectacle.

First Gulf Bank and Emaar Properties are high-profile leaders as region's markets bounce back.

Arabian Business poll reveals concern after casualties on local exchanges.

UPDATE 3: Real estate companies are hardest hit as markets have day to forget across the Gulf region.

Alamein Hotel in Cairo has been revamped as part of the US $1.74 billion (AED6.39 billion) Marassi resort project. The renovation work, carried out by Emaar Misr, has been done in five weeks.

Research claims sharp correction in market is likely as supply of real estate increases.

Egypt is attracting an abundance of Middle East developers, all with a vision of creating a new era.

Dubai-based developer, Emaar, is building a five star luxury hotel in Egypt called The Address, Uptown Cairo.

The UAE is a haven for waterfront properties, especially ludicrously expensive ones.

Emaar set to invest $150mn for 20-25 percent stake in three Indian real estate developments.

Emaar Bawadi has announced plans for three apartment towers on Bawadi Strip.

Emaar Properties plans to highlight the views of the Burj Dubai by emulating some of the world's most elaborate boulevards.

Dubai developer Emaar taking suggestions for name of plannned mega-fountain.

UPDATE 1: International operations to make up 70% of revenue by 2010, exec says.

The subsidiary of Emaar Malls Group has recruited an industry veteran to accelerate its expansion strategy in emerging markets.

The completion of the Burj Dubai has been delayed further until September 2009, according to master developer Emaar.

At least someone out there in this big bad construction world has the guts to say ‘we're late and that's fine.'

The internet's power became clear in 2002 when the BBC opened their website for votes to decide the best song of all time.

$218 million project will include integral light and sound show, become major tourist attraction.

Construction of world's tallest building unlikely to be finished until August or September, chairman says.

World's tallest building now worth more per square foot than rival on Palm Jumeirah.

Finalising a regulatory framework early on may be best, but could increase financial institutions' time to market.

Emaar Properties has unveiled its Golf Homes in Arabian Ranches. The development, located on the fairways of a golf course, sets new standards in luxury living, according to the developer.

Emaar Properties is tasked with delivering the first phase of the Bawadi strip of hotels in Dubailand.

Exclusive Santa Barbara, famed in the United States for its Spanish and Mediterranean-style architecture, sandy beaches and leafy palm tree-lined streets, is coming to New Cairo City in Egypt.

Dubai-based Islamic mortgage company in fresh attempt to become a bank.

Apartment sales steady, but construction costs fall as $20bn Burj Dubai project nears completion.

Currently, the UAE only recycles 3% of its waste. Why? Becca Wilson speaks to waste management experts to reveal the reasons behind the rubbish worries and what more can be done.

ATM: Demand for high-end hotels will continue for at least the next decade, exec says.

Emaar to offer further residential and commercial units in $20bn Downtown Burj Dubai on Saturday.

With each milestone passed by the Burj Dubai, the skills involved in creating the structure become even more evident.

As the tallest building in the world the vertical transportation systems will play a major role in the success of its future operation, we explore how visitors will travel up and down the Burj Dubai.

Ensuring 24/7 power supplies for the Burj Dubai has meant some unusual distribution practices. We take a look at the final systems being installed in the project.

Fire safety systems are considered one of the most vital components installed in the Burj Dubai's MEP services.

Half of GCC real estate investors do not favour any particular property developer, according to survey.

Largest Arab developer posts second decline in earnings in three quarters on US housing woes.

Dubai's architecture was recently condemned by UK property developers and architects as "a sprawling mess", as part of a development row currently taking place in Liverpool.

Iconic tower surpasses 628.8-metre high KVLY-TV mast in the US, Emaar says.

The Burj Dubai has broken records again to become the world's tallest man-made structure.

Dubai World chairman up three places from 2007, overtaking Emaar chairman Mohammed Ali Alabbar.

Dubai developer continues to have long-term India plans despite pulling IPO last month, CEO says.

Dubai developer signs joint venture with Bali Tourism Development Corporation.

Arabtec Construction LLC was awarded a US$142m contract by Emaar Properties PJSC for the construction of a new development project in the Arabian Ranches in Dubai.

All Gulf states pegged to US dollar see markets drop on concerns US will slash rates.

Emaar Properties has signed a US $100 million (AED367 million) 50-50 joint venture agreement with Cham Holding Company in Syria, to develop mixed-use projects in the country.

Stocks across region push markets to higher close, bar Saudi which drops for fifth time in six days.

Emaar says it would rather see 'nominal' delay to project than compromise on quality.

With the sheer number of residential projects currently under construction in Dubai, the question is how do developers outpace their rivals in a bid to attract buyers' attention? Well, it's all about the interior design of course. And who better to add a touch of class to a project than the ‘Grand Dame of Modernism' herself, Andrée Putman.

Diar and Emaar to invest $450mn, part of emerging markets expansion.

In a world that is commercialising all amateur contests, ploughing the commercialised sentiments of sponsorship and win-at-all-costs mentality into even the most ‘gentlemanly' of sports, sailing, the RC44 World Championship steps out as a breath of fresh air.

The trend among UAE construction firms of taking on overseas markets is reminiscent of a similar movement in the UK's IT industry.

Global contraction of raw materials and workers' rights threatens to derail construction boom.

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: The latest films and photos of world's tallest structure in Dubai after 600-metre breach.

Dubai-based properties developer offers to increase investments in North Arfican state, minister says.

The Palace Old Town hotel is designed with the business traveller's needs in mind.

From property to media and finance to airlines, Arab companies are taking the global stage by storm.

Dubai developer expects profit to remain almost unchanged compared with 2007, EFG-Hermes says.

Dubai developer's John Laing Homes to show 'small profit' this year, chairman Alabbar says.

Dubai developer teams up with Japan's Sega, first facility will be in world's largest mall, Dubai Mall.

Dubai developer looking to raise up to $1.5bn in February Emaar MGF Land share sale, sources say.

Iconic mega-structure continues to solidify position as tallest structure in the world, Emaar says.

A year is a long time in construction, and a long time in publishing. Construction Week takes a look back over an eventful 12 months.

Dubai developer sets up Emaar Utilities to provide support on domestic projects.

Don't boil the frog, but GCC countries should start ramping up their green initiatives now argues David Westley.

While the countries of Africa are geographically diverse enough to boast a multitude of sellingpoints, many of them share an underdeveloped hotel market. But as Chris Jackson discovers, there are plenty of opportunities for growth and investment just waiting to be capitalized.

Rich Pickings wouldn't be the same without a generous donation to charity and no one can quite top the generous US$463.8m HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, donated to charity last month.

With constant economic growth and increasing globalisation, Saudi Arabia has realised the need to invest in its infrastructure and transport facilites. Conrad Egbert takes a look at a country where construction is booming.

Construction companies claim confidence has been shaken by political turmoil in the troubled country.

Property giant claims Jeddah Hills project not 'on hold', plans still in progress.

Claire Ferris-Lay talks to Hyder Consulting about how they build eco-friendly design into buildings, central to Dubai's green strategy..

Wilson Associates brings a Moroccan touch to Old Town Dubai in the newly launched Palace hotel.

Saudi joint venture stalls after problems getting necessary permissions for the $11bn project.

UAE property giant currently ranks in the Financial Times Global 500 firms.

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Dubai property giant Emaar plans to float on London Stock Exchange next year.

Burj Dubai builder Arabtec says it has has acquired 60% of UAE construction firm.

MEDIA & MKTING 2007: Mohammed Alabbar says regional companies in the Middle East should take on the world in business now

Labourers working at world's tallest building refuse to go back to work unless pay demands are met.

Dubai developer says Q4 profit will be similar to previous quarter, does not expect further losses.

Emaar Properties has appointed Yves Delmar as CEO of Emaar Morocco.

EXCLUSIVE: First pictures of sumptuous interior of Burj Dubai apartments designed by Giorgio Armani.

There will be more projects and we will make announcements about them at the time, official says.

A focus on the companies steering real estate development in the Middle East.

A waterway from Dubai to Fujeirah has been a dream for generations. Perhaps its time has come.

The 'topping out' of the Burj Dubai is expected to take place at the end of October.

CITYSCAPE: Cost of raw materials one of the major challenges for region's real estate industry, Emaar says.

Arabian Property selects the property projects shaping the future of real estate throughout the Gulf and the Middle East.

Samsung awards Eversendai $14.7mn contract to construct spire at top of world's tallest building.

Emaar Properties PJSC has contributed US $6.9 million (AED25 million) to the Dubai Cares initiative, which has been set up by HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice president and ruler of Dubai, to help needy children around the world get primary educa

The UAE construction industry is facing a critical shortage of qualified and reliable sub-contractors due to too much work, tight deadlines and makeshift sub-contractors, according to industry experts.

Developer to build four projects around Algiers in country's largest ever property deal.

Property developers world-wide are increasingly entering the country's enticing real estate market.

Innovative materials and global initiatives are transforming the skyline in Dubai.

Emaar Malls Group LLC will open the Souk Al Bahar in Downtown Burj Dubai this December.

Emaar Properties has launched Claren at Downtown Burj Dubai.

AT Kearney is one of the globe's oldest consulting firms. Claire Ferris-Lay talks innovation and sustainability with the key men in the Middle East.

It seems appropriate that a world-class venue is now being built to host Dubai World Cup.

South Korean firm looking to build new tower in region that will top the Burj Dubai.

Dubai developer says it has not breached any contract or law in relation to joint venture with Jadawel.

Shares fell yesterday following report that Saudi firm is seeking $1.2bn compensation from developer.

Following a strong investor response to the recent launch of Tower 1 of 29, Burj Dubai Blvd, Emaar Properties has launched the project's second tower.

Emaar Properties is planning to invest around US $7 billion (MAD57.6 billion) in Morocco's real estate, tourism and entertainment sectors by 2010, according to reports.

The managing director of Hircon International, Darshan Hiranandani has criticised the newly introduced escrow account law, describing it as an unnecessary extra cost.

A look at the past, present and future of the mergers and acquisitions phenomenon that has swept the globe in 2007.

Dubai developer's stock price recovers on news it has dropped share-swap deal.

How the Arab world needs to grasp communications and technology to take its place at the table of leading nations.

Developer's credit rating could be reassessed if land for shares deal with Dubai govt falls through.

Dubai firm says third quarter results at its US unit will be below earlier forecasts.

The region's largest property developer see share price tumble as foreign investors dump Gulf Arab stocks.

Uncertainty over UAE property laws has real estate agents calling for clarification.

Hyder Consulting, the award-winning engineering, environmental, planning and management consultancy, has given academics and business leaders in New York a unique insight into how Dubai has become "the fastest growing city in the world", its ambitions and the policies that are driving it.

With the Middle East region developing some of the tallest buildings in the world, Becca Wilson reports on the fire safety measures both developers and FM's should be thinking about.

Emaar chairman and former Daily Mirror editor to speak at Arabian Business media conference.

An emerging trend among developers in the Middle East is to look further afield for project opportunities. Conrad Egbert explores the reasons why many companies are choosing to focus their attention elsewhere.

Arabian Business scales Burj Dubai's full height, and takes photographs from the highest point of any structure on the planet.

EXCLUSIVE: World's tallest set to open in style next year with glitzy New Year's Eve bash.

The 40 degree heat and 70% humidity of a Dubai in July is not for me.

Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority has signed a partnership agreement with Emaar Properties to formalise existing ties.

Each week Arabian Business turns the spotlight on a leading company.

Emaar Properties has recorded half-yearly net profits of US $893 million (AED 3.279 billion), an increase of 7% over half-year 2006 profits.

Boom or bust? The region's property CEOs tell us why the current boom is self-sustaining.

Did you know the tip of Burj will be visible up to 95 kilometres away...

The Burj Dubai has overtaken Taipei 101 to become the tallest building in the world.

How to apply for a mortgage that can unlock the door to your dream home in Dubai.

The Dubai property giant's first credit ratings could be precurser to bonds sale as it looks to fund expansion.

World-renowned architectural lighting designers Jonathan Speirs and Mark Major discuss the challenges of working in the Middle East.

Developer is to build a $2.1bn community in the hills where Great Pyramids of Giza stones were quarried.

Plans include construction of business park, sports and leisure facilities and residential communities.

As new research delves deep into the total facilities management market, facilities management Middle East asks industry professionals what they think of the findings.

Property investors are increasingly building homes, and tapping the capital markets, in Asia.

Boosted relations could see a joint investment fund, bank and property development firm.

Melissa Hancock speaks to GE's Middle East CEO Nabil Habayeb, on the company's strategy for the Gulf region.

Facilities management company Imdaad, formerly known as Serco Gulf, is being ‘phased out' of the Burj Dubai project, Construction Week has learned.

After nearly 12 months of waiting for its building permit, a record-breaking concrete pour on Torch Tower's raft has just been completed. Christopher Sell reports from the base of what will be the 10th tallest building in Dubai.

After years of stagnation, the construction sector of Turkey has found a new sense of optimism, allowing it to post record growth rates in two successive years.

The general manager of The Palace hotel in The Old Town tells us what to expect from his property.

Business Council has 'lost relevance', says Emaar chairman.

A model of the Samarah Dead Sea Golf and Beach Resort, a US $500 million (JOD354 million) mixed-use development by The Dead Sea Touristic and Real Estate Investment Company - formed by Emaar Properties and several regional investors - was unveiled on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Jordan last week.

Royal Gulf has won a contract to supply more than 4,000 fan coil units to Emaar Properties' Burj Dubai.

South Africa's largest hotel company Southern Sun has revealed aggressive plans to roll out properties across the region.

Dubai homeowners are slowly making moves to consolidate with the new UAE owner's association law set to be passed.

The new deal will see private sector play a bigger part in expanding UAE's healthcare system.

Spatial layouts, evolving technology and an increase in sociability have all affected contemporary kitchen design.

Dubailand CEO Mohammed Alhabbai tells Andrew White why he's having the time of his life.

Christopher Sell weaves between the various developments to see The Palace hotel on Old Town Island, as it nears completion, to understand how the construction team has dealt with site access, utilities and water.

A $131.7m deal will see four residential towers at King Abdullah Economic City erected in 16 months.

Why high-concept advertising and impressive plastic models may no longer be enough to attract investors.

The first of two Boulevard Plaza towers in the Burj Dubai district is set to launch this Sunday.

Emaar Properties is developing a US $600 million (AED2.2 billion) mixed-use project in Indonesia's Central Lombok Island.

With the rise of equality in the region an increasing number of women executives are finding their way to the forefront of their fields.

Overseas expansion will pause after the multi-billion dollar development on Lombok island.

Two projects valued at $1.7bn keep property giant on track for global domination.

Arabian Business has published its '50 Most Admired' list of regional companies.

The Burj Dubai - set to be the world's tallest building - will break the world record for the highest vertical distance of pumped concrete within the next few months, according to developer Emaar Properties.

Samsung Corporation, the trading and construction arm of South Korea's largest industrial group, has won a US $350 million (AED1.2 billion) contract to build a bridge to Nakheel's Palm Jebel Ali.

Dubai's property giant is in talks with the Egyptian government on a large leisure development.

Construction giant approaches investors who requested extra shares in 2005.

Each week Arabian Business turns the spotlight on one of the region's leading companies.

Details of Dubai Holdings' deal to acquire Emaar Properties stock in return for land are still not released.

Cladding for Emaar Properties' Burj Dubai is due to arrive in the UAE from China in May.

Cladding work on the world's tallest tower will begin in June.

Dubai's government has taken a majority stake in Emaar Properties, the largest Arab real estate developer by market value, by exchanging land for US$7.6bn worth of stock.

We've done the maths, so you don't have to.

Full text of a statement made to the Dubai Financial Market today.

Shareholders crave further details of the proposed 'partnership' with Dubai Holding.

Emaar will issue 2.364 billion new shares to Dubai Holding.

Emaar Properties has revealed a new equity structure, which will facilitate the company's diversification into six new business segments - retail, education, healthcare, finance, industry and hospitality and leisure.

UAE property giant buys out regional partner Emaar Misr for an undisclosed fee.

A lower than expected cash dividend prompted angry scenes at the Dubai property giant's AGM.

Local developer Emaar focuses on Emiratisation at the Careers UAE 2007 Exhibition.

Emaar Properties and India's MGF group have launched a voluntary conditional cash offer for retailer RSH.

An innovative Dubai-based travel agency has started selling overseas real estate to clients who like the holiday so much they want to buy the villa.

Property giant's income will soon be boosted by revenue from overseas operations.

Innovations in the fencing and site-hoarding market are moving towards the use of recycled plastic for building perimeters. Christopher Sell reports on the rise of a new competitor in the steel-led Dubai market.

America's preeminent technology institute will ensure Red Sea city is fully wired.

Let’s get ready to roll — as exclusively revealed in Arabian Business two weeks ago, the Formula One circus is coming to Abu Dhabi, with the first race scheduled for around October 2009.

Construction has started on Dubai World Central, which will include the largest airport in the world.

Property developer says that delays currently affecting project will be caught up.

The media-friendly ‘du' - the UAE's new telecoms operator - accounts for more than its fair share of column inches in today's UAE Arabic press.

Novel formwork techniques are emerging throughout the emirate, as contractors across the region strive to keep their projects within deadline. Christopher Sell casts his eye over the city to see who is doing what to keep ahead of the chasing pack.

Plans to slice the East and West Parallel Roads through the Springs and Meadows have been met with defiance by local homeowners. Conrad Egbert reports on how the residents committee is proposing an alternative route for the East Parallel scheme to lessen the impact on 6,000 families.

Emaar Properties says that it has projects worth US$79.8bn of which USD$60bn were from outside the UAE and that it may consider listings in India and Egypt to raise needed finance for projects.

In a city that loves to shop, residents are eagerly awaiting the completion of the Dubai Mall. As the first areas are handed over for tenant fit-out, Alison Luke visits the site to find out how this entertainment giant is being serviced.

Emaar Properties is to invest US $5 billion (AED18.35 billion) on the construction of hospitals, clinics and medical centres across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia, over the next 10 years

The need to meet cooling demands in an energy efficient way is yet more vital with the increasing scale of projects in the Middle East. Baltimore Aircoil International marketing manager Georges Hoeterickx explains to MEP Middle East an icy method that is being installed at the Burj Dubai Developmnent.

What will be the key spa trends this year? Leisure Manager talks to spa experts from around the Middle East and gets their predictions for what will be the seven biggest trends in 2007

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and attended by HH Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at a glittering event at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the top achievers of the year were honoured at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2006.

Overseas property buyers, looking for a safe haven in Dubai, are on the upsurge. Alexandra Dubsky reports on the growing number of foreign buyers.

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wa international opts for bygone glamour in its art deco inspired design of The Sky Bar.

Across the Middle East, architectural model-makers are today applying the finishing touches to displays that will fill the halls of the Dubai International Exhibition Centre when the Cityscape circus rolls into town next week.

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Burj Dubai could miss December 2008 deadline as contractor battles cladding hold-up.

Alexandra Dubsky

Push email is an application that is gaining traction in the Middle East region, and as it does, the market for smart devices is being proportionately impacted upon. Dylan Bowman looks at the trends helping to shape the market for push email services, and assesses how corporates are benefiting.

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Voltas has been awarded a US$106 million (BD40 million) electro-mechanical contract for work on Bahrain City Centre.

Smart maintenance enters Middle East with first Control Command Centre

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