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Sama Dubai donates land worth AED 50 million in 'The Lagoons' to 'Dubai Cares'

  • United Arab Emirates: Saturday, September 22 - 2007 at 16:42
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Sama Dubai, the international real estate investment and development arm of Dubai Holding, has donated land, in its 'The Lagoons' project, worth AED 50 million to the 'Dubai Cares'.

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  • Farhan Faraidooni, Executive Chairman, Sama Dubai.
    Farhan Faraidooni, Executive Chairman, Sama Dubai.
The charitable initiative was unveiled last week by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai with the aim of raising funds for primary education for one million children in poor countries around the world.

The donated land has 170,000 sq.ft of building area in 'The Lagoons', a leading project being developed by Sama Dubai on the Dubai creek. Sama Dubai will auction the land under the supervision of the Government of Dubai land department, which will announce the auction date at a later stage, with the proceeds going to the 'Dubai Cares' campaign.

Farhan Faraidooni, Executive Chairman, Sama Dubai, said:

"Sama Dubai's contribution to 'Dubai Cares' initiative is in response to His Highness' call for the private sector to substantially support the humanitarian campaign's goal of providing primary education to every child in the world by 2015."


"Our participation stems from our faith in our Islamic religion and our traditions that prompts us to maintain the highest levels of social ethics and equality in the community. Moreover, we strongly believe that any business should have social and cultural dimensions as integral parts of it.

"The United Arab Emirates enjoys a prosper economy, which has created economic opportunities that have benefited many people. Such prosperity can be further leveraged through this charity drive by funding education, a crucial part of the fight against poverty," added Faraidooni.

Inviting businessmen and investors to take part in the land auction, an opportunity that offers both social and economic returns, Faraidooni said: "Dubai has exported its economic success story to the world and we are confident that we will export our success in humanitarian initiatives as well."

Sama Dubai's participation is inline with its corporate social responsibility policy, an integral component of the company's business model. Sama Dubai has a strong commitment to its vision to operate both profitably and ethically. It believes the best way to achieve this is to find the common interest which exists between the company's growth and the community's welfare.
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About Sama Dubai
Sama Dubai is a private company wholly owned by Dubai Holding. The international real estate investment and development company focuses on leveraging synergies across international, regional and local real estate sectors. Its aim is the creation of a world class portfolio of partners, properties and investments which distinguish it as a market leader.

Sama Dubai is active across several segments of the real estate development sector including tower buildings (under the 'Dubai Towers' brand), large scale resorts (under the 'Salam' brand), business developments, mega malls and more.

Sama Dubai's existing projects are:
• Dubai Towers - Doha, Qatar
• Dubai Towers - Istanbul, Turkey
• Dubai Towers - Casablanca, Morocco
• Dubai Towers - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Amwaj - Rabat, Morocco
• Salam, Beach Resort & Spa - Bahrain
• Salam Mountain Beach Resort & Spa - Yiti, Oman
• Marina de Casablanca, Morocco
• The Lagoons - Dubai, UAE

About 'The Lagoons'
Sama Dubai's 'The Lagoons' development is located in the heart of Dubai. Spread over an area of 70 million sq. ft it will feature seven beautifully landscaped islands, comprising of residential units, shopping centers, office buildings, and marinas. The Lagoons will enhance Dubai's position as an international destination with its cultural attractions, including a theater, museum, arts center and Dubai's only Opera House.

Regional corporations and multi-nationals can establish their headquarters in the Central Business District (CBD). 'The Lagoons' will offer freehold property with 100 per cent ownership to all nationalities. Half of the project will be sold to third party investors and the remaining 50 per cent of the area will be developed, marketed and operated by Sama Dubai.

Sama Dubai has committed to undertake comprehensive Integrated Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), following international standards, across all phases of 'The Lagoons' project.


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