Real Estate
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Dubai waits for strata law
A law that would legalise independent homeowners' associations in Dubai and would allow properties to be managed independently remains pending, The National has reported. Chief executive Peter Crogan of BCS Strata Management Services, a property management firm was quoted saying, 'We had three or four release dates when we thought that it was coming out, and none of us are any the wiser.' No response from Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency or Rera has been reported regarding the issue.- » Burj Dubai opening postponed until January
- » Jordan real estate trades down 31%
- » Deyaar to develop retirement communities
- » Dubai property prices up 7% in Q3
- » Drake and Scull 9-month profit nearly doubles
- » Oman to issue residency after home completion
- » Dubai property prices climb 9% since April
- » Dubai Land Department launches free legal services initiative
- » Dubai Properties appoints acting chairman
Real Estate press releases
Burooj confirms plans to develop middle income projects
Burooj Properties, the real estate arm of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) and the developer behind multiple realty projects in the UAE and Middle East, held its annual strategic planning workshop, focusing on the company's previous achievements and future plans in light of the current market conditions.- » AGi Architects wins the Commercial Building / Mixed-Use Future Category Award by Cityscape
- » Global awarded 'Best Real Estate Fund Manager' in Middle East
- » SODIC announces a fully underwritten EGP550m rights issue and the extension of its management team...
- » Halliburton awarded integrated turnkey drilling contract for South Ghawar
- » Taiyo delivers Yas Marina Circuit's Grandstand membrane roofs
- » Land transactions in Dubai top Dhs1.60bn
- » Land transactions in Dubai top Dhs308.88m
- » Qatari Diar announce construction progress at its prestigious development in Khartoum, Sudan
- » Yemeni Prime Minister officially announces groundbreaking for Al Rayyan Hills development
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Analysis
Saudi real estate sector to exceed $400bn in 2010
The real estate sector in Saudi Arabia continues to retain its appeal, despite the global recession and property market downturn. Saudi Arabia, the GCC's largest economy, continues to focus on diversifying its economic activities. It is expected that the total investment in the kingdom's real estate sector will exceed the $400bn barrier by 2010.- » Dubai apartment prices to come under renewed pressure
- » UAE Cost of Living Report 2009: Accommodation
- » Muted Cityscape ends with industry looking beyond the downturn
- » Dubai's property market still in 'downward phase of the cycle'
- » Dubai property market surveyed as Emaar miss Cityscape
- » Qatar Pearl progress continues
- » Dubai property asking and achieved sale prices converge
- » Dubai landlords accept changing rental terms
- » Aldar H1 results boost confidence in Abu Dhabi market

