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Wednesday, November 11 - 2009

Emaar Properties wins Best Developer in MENA region at Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards

  • United Arab Emirates: Saturday, October 04 - 2008 at 10:23
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Emaar Properties, the global property developer, has been adjudged Best Developer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at the Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards.

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  • Emaar Properties has been adjudged as the Best Developer in the Middle East and North Africa region at Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards.
    Emaar Properties has been adjudged as the Best Developer in the Middle East and North Africa region at Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards.
Emaar won six awards in all, including awards for Best Developer in the UAE, and for Best Residential and Best Mixed-Use Developer in the MENA region and the UAE.

Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards honour the world's leading developers for their commitment to industry best practices in overall project management and strong investor relations and corporate governance practices, as reflected in the company's financial fundamentals. Euromoney Liquid Real Estate is a publication focused on international real estate financial markets, and the winners are selected from a global poll amongst industry professionals.

Mr Arif Amiri, Senior Director - Investor Relations and Corporate Governance, Emaar Properties, said: "The Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards are a reiteration of Emaar's thought-leader position in the real estate sector of the MENA region. Emaar is recognised as the pioneer of master-planned communities, and leveraging on the strength of forward-looking government policies, continues to explore growth options in developed and emerging markets."

He added:
"The driving force in Emaar's global expansion has been a sustained focus on maximising value for our stakeholders through best practices in investor relations and corporate governance. As we go global, it is imperative that we inculcate international standards that enhance investor trust and build the basis for a fundamentally strong company. The Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards are recognitions from the real estate industry peers for the financial and developmental track-record we have built for the company."


Introducing the concept of master-planned communities in Dubai with path-breaking projects such as Emirates Living, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches and Downtown Burj Dubai, Emaar expanded geographically and into new businesses such as education, healthcare, financial services, shopping malls and hospitality & leisure. This was in line with its Vision 2010 to become one of the most valuable companies in the world.

Today, Emaar has a strong portfolio of projects in 36 markets globally, with a development value for the international projects alone over AED 367 billion (AED 100 billion). Emaar has set industry benchmarks with project such as Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building; The Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping and entertainment destinations; and King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia, the single largest private sector project in the Middle East region. Emaar has unveiled integrated communities in Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Canada and the US.

Emaar's projects energise local economies by creating new job opportunities and supporting ancillary industries. The company's development ethos is to create full-fledged communities that offer a spectrum of lifestyle amenities in integrated mixed-use neighbourhoods.
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About Emaar Properties PJSC:
Emaar Properties PJSC is one of the world's largest real estate companies and is rapidly evolving to become a global provider of premier lifestyles. Powered by its Vision 2010 to become one of the most valuable companies in the world, Emaar is charting a new course of growth with a two-pronged strategy of geographical expansion and business segmentation. Emaar has been assigned A- and A3 ratings with stable outlook by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Services, respectively.

Replicating its successful business model in Dubai, Emaar is extending its expertise in creating master-planned communities to international markets. Emaar is also developing new competencies in malls, hospitality & leisure, education, healthcare and finance, which have evolved from its integrated approach to customer service and property development.

Listed on the Dubai Financial Market, part of the Dow Jones Arabia Titans Index and certified to ISO9001:2000 for quality standards, Emaar is developing Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building and free-standing structure, and The Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping and entertainment destinations. In Saudi Arabia, Emaar is developing King Abdullah Economic City, the region's largest private sector-led project. Emaar's portfolio currently covers the following countries: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, Libya, Algeria, India, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, the US, the UK, France and Canada.

An award-winning developer, Emaar has strengthened its product sale competencies, market reach and best practices through strategic acquisitions and joint ventures. Emaar acquired John Laing Homes, America's second largest privately held home builder; Hamptons International, UK's premier realtor; and formed a joint venture with US-based Turner International to strengthen execution capabilities.

Emaar has joined hands with Giorgio Armani and Accor Hotels to strengthen its presence in hospitality, and will launch ten luxury Armani Hotels & Resorts world-wide and 100 Formule 1 budget hotels in India. The company is opening educational institutions and healthcare centres in South Asia, Middle East and North Africa and the Subcontinent. Emaar acquired Singapore-based leading education provider, Raffles Campus, to extend expertise to its educational institutions.

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Home / Nivine William
ASDA'A BURSON-MARSTELLER
Dubai, UAE
Tel: (+971 4) 334 4550

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