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Friday, December 4 - 2009

"Nasmah West" freehold project piling commences

Bahrain-based Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions the innovative Islamic mortgage finance provider today announced that piling commenced recently in "Nasmah" West, a residential development in Juffair.

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  • (LtoR) 'Mr. R. Lakshmanan, Chief Executive Officer of Sakana and Mr. Ishaq Rashid Al Kooheji, President and CEO of RMK Projects'
    (LtoR) 'Mr. R. Lakshmanan, Chief Executive Officer of Sakana and Mr. Ishaq Rashid Al Kooheji, President and CEO of RMK Projects'
This freehold project is being developed by RMK Projects, a division of R. M. Kooheji & Sons.

This 25-storey tower development will offer 124 apartments to Bahraini and GCC nationals, as well as expatriates - all at highly competitive rates. The project is expected to be completed by December 2010.

Mr. R. Lakshmanan, Chief Executive Officer of Sakana said:

"Despite current market conditions, we believe that we have an extremely attractive proposition to offer to customers - quality apartments at affordable prices, reputed developer, backed by competitive mortgage financing up to 90% of property value and up to 30 years term. The successful launch of "Nasmah" Tower Sakana's first venture under its property consultancy arm in partnership with RMK Projects prompted the development of "Nasmah West."


Mr. Ishaq Rashid Al Kooheji, President and CEO of RMK Projects said: "Despite the uncertainty in the market; "Nasmah West", located in the popular residential area of Juffair is a hot spot for customers to own freehold apartments either to live or to rent. The project provides housing solutions for the vast number of middle class customers who have been underserved in the market".

"Nasmah West" will provide a welcome breath of fresh air, just as the name, "Nasmah" means in Arabic. The tower consists entirely of 2-bedroom apartments, each with a balcony and offering either city or seaside views. The building has a rooftop swimming pool, a fully-equipped fitness centre, squash court, party hall and a 24-hour security and facilities management services.
Sakana and RMK Projects are reviewing further projects for joint co-operation and development
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About Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions

Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions commenced operations in December 2006 as a dedicated mortgage finance provider in Bahrain, offering a comprehensive range of Sharia'a-compliant mortgage products. Sakana's holistic approach is paving the way for significant change in the Kingdom's mortgage market by making Islamic finance easier to understand and acceptable, as well as making it available to an ever-wider group of customers.

The company demonstrated significant growth in its first year of business and has broadened its holistic focus by adding property consulting and property development to its portfolio.

Sakana is a finance company regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and is a 50:50 joint venture between BBK and Shamil Bank.

For press information contact:

Mark Lawlor
Hill & Knowlton
Tel: +973 17 53 35 32
Fax: +973 17 53 33 70

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