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Ground breaking commences on new i-Rise office tower in TECOM

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 08 - 2007 at 08:52
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Realty Capital Middle East FZ LLC has recently announced that ground breaking has commenced on its Dubai's office tower 'i-Rise', a 37-storey development earmarked to become one of the most prominent business towers in the Arab World.

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  • Left to right: Cherine Mohsen Chalaby , Rasmala Investments , Chairman supervisory Board Amer Al Khayyat, Khayyat Group Ali Al Shihabi, Founder and CEO, Rasmala Investments Dr Issam al Rahbi,  iHilal Ahmad Khayyat , Khayyat Group Sheikh Saeed  Baghlaf Tamer Bazzari, Executive Partner, Rasmala Investments Marwan Mansour, CEO, Realty Capital.
    Left to right: Cherine Mohsen Chalaby , Rasmala Investments , Chairman supervisory Board Amer Al Khayyat, Khayyat Group Ali Al Shihabi, Founder and CEO, Rasmala Investments Dr Issam al Rahbi, iHilal Ahmad Khayyat , Khayyat Group Sheikh Saeed Baghlaf Tamer Bazzari, Executive Partner, Rasmala Investments Marwan Mansour, CEO, Realty Capital.
Upon completion in late 2009, the development will feature a striking curvilinear design in a total built-up area of more than one million square feet. Strategically located at TECOM Site-C, Dubai's Technology and Media Free Zone, the i-Rise Tower will incorporate a modern business infrastructure in a corporate hub, offering investors freehold ownership opportunities.

Commenting on the launch, Marwan Mansour, Chief Executive Officer, Realty Capital said,

"The increasing demand for office space in Dubai has encouraged us to create a unique corporate concept based around the dynamics and demands of a challenging business environment. The i-Rise Tower will become an iconic feature of TECOM, with its visually striking design incorporating a high-tech, modern environment conducive to success."


"With the enabling works already commenced, we are now dedicated to making the i-Rise project a successful investment and a well-known corporate address in Dubai. Dubai's corporate real estate market is considered to be a valuable investment opportunity as the current occupancy rate of office space is almost 99 per cent," Mansour added.

In addition to premium office space, the i-Rise Tower will incorporate unique office layouts, restaurants, coffee shops, retail space, a fitness centre and a multi-storey car park. Several executive offices will also be available, featuring office space with maximum levels of natural light, private high speed elevators, helipad access and en-suite restrooms.

Realty Capital Middle East FZ LLC is owned by Rasmala Investments, the Khayyat group from UAE and the Saudi Baghlaf group.

The completed project will present an unusual architectural design, in the form of a wave-like profile finalized by Khatib & Alami Consolidated Engineering Company, a leading architectural and engineering consultancy firm in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The project will be showcased during Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2007, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from May 08 - 10, 2007.
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Notes and media contacts

P.O. Box 124908, Dubai - UAE, Tel +971 4 363 5657, Fax +971 4 363 5658

About Rasmala:
Rasmala is a regional Investment Bank, headquartered in the Dubai International Financial Centre, with operating subsidiaries in Riyadh and London.

Rasmala's activities cover:
Private Equity
Corporate Finance
Fund Management
Brokerage
Islamic Finance

Rasmala is led by a team of partners who combine considerable international experience in the financial services industry with an intimate knowledge and understanding of the Middle East region.

About Saeed Ahmed Baghlaf & Partners Holding Group:
Saeed Ahmed Baghlaf & Partners Holding Group is one of the leading investment companies in the national, regional and international market and processes a number of renowned global activities and investment opportunities. Saeed Ahmed Baghlaf & Partners Holding Group is renowned for its modern outlook, distinguished values and investing excellence and operates in diverse fields of expertise with clear analysis and distinctive strategies. The company's corporate activities comprise services, real estate, marketing, shipment, education, training and industry.

About Al Khayyat Group:
Al Khayyat Group owns a portfolio of companies, including Alfamed, one of the leading marketing and publishing companies in the region. In addition to commercial activities, the Group also owns more than 40 pharmacies and six UAE-based health and fitness centres, in addition to other activities in real estate and finance. Al Khayyat Group is the sole agent for two international automotive manufacturers, Peugeot and Mazda in Jordan and is also actively involved in fitness and health supplies, environmental and animal care, consumer substances, library supplies, and medical and laboratory equipment.

For more information please contact:

Marwan Mansoor,
Chief Executive Officer, Realty Capital,
Tel +971 4 363 5657,
Fax +971 4 363 5658

Or Orient Planet PR and Marketing Communications
P O Box 23345, Dubai, UAE
Tel: 00 971 4 3988901; Fax: 00 971 4 3988941
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