http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=15&title=Real+Estate%2fConstruction MENAFN.com Real Estate/Construction en-us Copyright © 2013 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=15&title=Real+Estate%2fConstruction http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636517/UAEfunded-housing-project-starts-Kabul?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636517/UAEfunded-housing-project-starts-Kabul?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) In line with its drive to support progress in developing countries, Acting Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi and his ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 02:17:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636515/UAE-Emaars-villa-sales-revenue-doubles?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636515/UAE-Emaars-villa-sales-revenue-doubles?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Emaar Properties announced on Thursday that its first-quarter revenue from villa sales doubled from a year earlier in line with a general upswing in demand and prices of ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 02:13:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636450/Qatar-Holding-to-acquire-stake-Milans-Porta-Nuova?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636450/Qatar-Holding-to-acquire-stake-Milans-Porta-Nuova?src=RSS (MENAFN) Qatar Holding LLC announced that it will acquire a stake of 40 percent in Milan's Porta Nuova, reported The Peninsula. The announcement confirms reports last month that Qatar was in ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 17 May 2013 04:52:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636449/Dubai-Emaars-revenue-from-villa-sales-up-to-USD84m-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636449/Dubai-Emaars-revenue-from-villa-sales-up-to-USD84m-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) Emaar Properties stated that its revenue from villa sales grew to USD84.02 million in the first quarter, compared with USD41.91 million in 2012's same period, reported Khaleej Times. The ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 17 May 2013 04:48:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636341/Avant-launches-its-revolutionary-products-the-Middle-East?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636341/Avant-launches-its-revolutionary-products-the-Middle-East?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Avant, the manufacturer of superior construction and interior products for commercial and domestic sectors, has announced the official launch of its revolutionary flooring, walling, ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 08:23:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636078/Dubais-SKAI-Holdings-to-open-USD1b-Viceroy-Palm-Jumeirah-hotel-2016?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636078/Dubais-SKAI-Holdings-to-open-USD1b-Viceroy-Palm-Jumeirah-hotel-2016?src=RSS (MENAFN) SKAI Holdings CEO, Kabir Mulchandani, announced that the property investment company will open the USD1-billion Viceroy Palm Jumeirah hotel during the fourth quarter of 2016, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 01:38:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636076/Gulf-Prime-Services-upbeat-on-KSA-residential-projects?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636076/Gulf-Prime-Services-upbeat-on-KSA-residential-projects?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The recent passage of real estate finance regulations by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency seeks to ease the pent-up demand within Saudi Arabia's residential sector. ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 01:35:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635931/Tabari-has-no-intentions-to-sell-stake-DSI?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635931/Tabari-has-no-intentions-to-sell-stake-DSI?src=RSS (MENAFN) Drake and Scull's CEO announced that he isn't going to sell his stake in the company, reported Reuters. Khaldoun Tabari, who owns nearly 44 percent of Drake directly and through other ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 04:43:24 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635850/Kuwait-KREC-posts-KD-1.62-mln-Q1-net-profit?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635850/Kuwait-KREC-posts-KD-1.62-mln-Q1-net-profit?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Kuwait Real Estate Company (KREC) reported that the Board of Directors met on May 14, 2013 and approved the interim financial statements for the first quarter ending March 31, ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:19:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635814/Dubai-Union-Properties-Q1-profit-down-2.2?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635814/Dubai-Union-Properties-Q1-profit-down-2.2?src=RSS (MENAFN) Union Properties announced that its net profit fell by 2.2 percent in the first quarter, reaching USD5.96 million, reported Arabian Business. The real estate developer, which was hit by ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:06:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635778/Saudi-Arabia-needs-200000-housing-units-over-next-decade?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635778/Saudi-Arabia-needs-200000-housing-units-over-next-decade?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Saudi Arabia will need to build 200,000 residential units annually over the next decade, said Dhafer Al-Khalali, general manager of Gulf Prime Services (GPS), an integrated real ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 01:44:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635379/Saudi-New-rental-system-to-ease-househunting?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635379/Saudi-New-rental-system-to-ease-househunting?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) A new system to reveal apartment rents and ensure a monthly or quarterly payment strategy is to be introduced before November, said Mohammed Al-Zumai, spokesman for the Housing ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 01:44:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635376/Saudi-88-percent-urbanization-forecast-2025?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635376/Saudi-88-percent-urbanization-forecast-2025?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MMRA) has forecast that 88 percent of the Kingdom's inhabitants will live in urban areas by 2025, which could consequently have an ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 01:43:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635352/Saudi-Real-estate-development-stocks-gain-strength?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635352/Saudi-Real-estate-development-stocks-gain-strength?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) passed through a lean session yesterday, shedding more than 36 points. The index dived in the south earlier yesterday and reflecting a ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 01:33:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635228/UNEC-to-build-90-villas-Jumeirah-village?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635228/UNEC-to-build-90-villas-Jumeirah-village?src=RSS (MENAFN) United Engineering Construction (UNEC) has secured a 90 homes contract in Jumeirah from Nakheel, reported Arabian Business. The contract's value is USD28.8 million, and the work is ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 09:01:24 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635216/Patron-to-invest-USD1.3b-German-real-estate-sector?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635216/Patron-to-invest-USD1.3b-German-real-estate-sector?src=RSS (MENAFN) USD1.3 billion is to be invested in Germany over the next two years by Patron Capital Partners, reported Bloomberg. Patron founder Keith Breslauer, said that they will take opportunities ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 07:45:28 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635215/Dubai-Better-Homes-to-increase-recruitment?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635215/Dubai-Better-Homes-to-increase-recruitment?src=RSS (MENAFN) Due to strong demand on Dubai's real estate, Better Homes is recruiting 150 more agents, after it recruited 100 agents in the last year, reported Arabian Business. Better Homes CEO Ryan ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 07:44:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635136/Dubai-expects-5-increase-commercial-rents?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635136/Dubai-expects-5-increase-commercial-rents?src=RSS (MENAFN) According to a survey by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a 5-percent increase will occur in Dubai's commercial property rents during this quarter, reported Arabian ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 03:08:29 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635036/UAE-New-land-fee-law?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635036/UAE-New-land-fee-law?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, has issued law No. ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 01:57:32 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635034/Kuwait-Changes-to-housing-units-require-permit?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635034/Kuwait-Changes-to-housing-units-require-permit?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Municipal authorities have urged citizens and residents to be aware of legal requirements and terms for renting or buying housing units in residential districts. Fahad ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 01:54:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634964/Australia-reports-5.2-rise-March-home-loan-commitments?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634964/Australia-reports-5.2-rise-March-home-loan-commitments?src=RSS (MENAFN) The Australian Bureau of Statistics announced that home loan commitments grew by 5.2 percent in March from a month before to a seasonally adjusted 48,071, reported Reuters. The agency ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 01:20:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634865/RAK-Properties-offers-sales-packages-giving-full-ownership-over-two-and-three-year-periods?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634865/RAK-Properties-offers-sales-packages-giving-full-ownership-over-two-and-three-year-periods?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) RAK Properties, Ras Al Khaimah's biggest property developer listed on Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, has launched sales packages for customers allowing them full ownership of units in Mina ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 07:40:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634855/Work-on-Qatars-HIA-not-finished-yet?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634855/Work-on-Qatars-HIA-not-finished-yet?src=RSS (MENAFN) Arabian Profile Company Limited (APL) director, Harald Halvorsen, stated that work on Qatar's USD15.5-billion Hamad International Airport (HIA) is still taking place, reported Arabian ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 05:18:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634840/ICDBrookfield-property-fund-to-start-investments-Dubai-end-of-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634840/ICDBrookfield-property-fund-to-start-investments-Dubai-end-of-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD)-Brookfield real estate fund's manager, Douglas Kirkman, announced that the USD500 million fund will launch investments in the emirate's property sector ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 03:29:39 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634769/Kuwait-Changes-to-housing-units-require-permit?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634769/Kuwait-Changes-to-housing-units-require-permit?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Municipal authorities have urged citizens and residents to be aware of legal requirements and terms for renting or buying housing units in residential districts. Fahad ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 02:23:58 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634761/Brazil-Gafisa’s-loss-widens-to-USD27.2m-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634761/Brazil-Gafisa’s-loss-widens-to-USD27.2m-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) Brazil’s Gafisa SA announced that it incurred a loss of USD27.2 million in the first quarter, up from a loss of USD15.56 million in the same period a year before, reported Reuters. The ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 02:22:05 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634724/Saudi-Construction-projects-hit-Nitaqat?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634724/Saudi-Construction-projects-hit-Nitaqat?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Businessmen here say that the Nitaqat program is raising construction costs and causing a hike in wages of up to 15 percent. In addition, many projects have had to stop ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 01:58:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634693/Saudi-Ministry-calls-for-healthy-residential-buildings?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634693/Saudi-Ministry-calls-for-healthy-residential-buildings?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs has issued recommendations that tracks for walking, jogging and sports fields be included in the specifications for new residential ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 01:40:00 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634638/USD-600-bn-Saudi-projects-to-be-awarded-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634638/USD-600-bn-Saudi-projects-to-be-awarded-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The GCC projects industry is expected to have another stellar year in 2013 as the value of contracts to be awarded is expected to reach $1.35 trillion by year-end, significantly ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 01:13:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634508/Abu-Dhabis-TDIC-loses-USD585m-2012?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634508/Abu-Dhabis-TDIC-loses-USD585m-2012?src=RSS (MENAFN) Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) announced that it incurred a USD585 million loss last year mainly due to non-cash items, reported Arabian ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 11 May 2013 02:39:56 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634481/Emaar-awards-Jeddah-construction-deal-to-Azmeel?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634481/Emaar-awards-Jeddah-construction-deal-to-Azmeel?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Emaar Middle East, a subsidiary of global property developer Emaar Properties, has awarded the construction contract for its newest project, the Abraj Al-Hilal 2 residential ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 11 May 2013 01:30:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634371/Hansons-Wyandotte-Windows-Developing-Straightforward-Online-Assessment-Graphs-for-Consumers-for-best-deal?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634371/Hansons-Wyandotte-Windows-Developing-Straightforward-Online-Assessment-Graphs-for-Consumers-for-best-deal?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, May 09, 2013 ) Wyandotte, MI -- Hansons Windowswyandotte.blogspot.com/' style=''Windowswyandotte.blogspot.com/' style=''Wyandotte Windows, a principal provider of ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 11:23:18 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634233/Emaar-ME-grants-Abraj-Al-Hilal-2-construction-contract?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634233/Emaar-ME-grants-Abraj-Al-Hilal-2-construction-contract?src=RSS (MENAFN) Emaar Middle East announced that it has granted a construction contract to Saudi Azmeel Contracting & Construction Corporation, reported Gulf News. Azmeel will be responsible for ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 05:31:12 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634190/Kuwait-Municipality-to-complete-construction-of-AlMetla-new-city-fortnight--Min?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634190/Kuwait-Municipality-to-complete-construction-of-AlMetla-new-city-fortnight--Min?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Kuwaiti Minister of Communication and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Salem Al-Utheina said Wednesday the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) will ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 03:49:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634015/Saudi-214-new-hotels-to-be-built-two-years?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634015/Saudi-214-new-hotels-to-be-built-two-years?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) A total of 214 new hotels will be built in the Kingdom over the next two years, according to an official from the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA). Salah ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:24:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633997/Saudi-Governor-orders-Makkah-plan-for-poor-neighborhoods?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633997/Saudi-Governor-orders-Makkah-plan-for-poor-neighborhoods?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has ordered officials to prepare a plan to develop unplanned neighborhoods in the province over the next five years. Chairing a meeting ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 09 May 2013 01:03:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633878/Standard-&-Poors-Revises-Dar-AlArkan-Credit-rating-outlook-to-Positive?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633878/Standard-&-Poors-Revises-Dar-AlArkan-Credit-rating-outlook-to-Positive?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Dar Al-Arkan Real-Estate Development Company ("DAAR") announces that the International credit rating agency, Standard & Poor's ("S&P"), has today revised DAAR's Credit rating outlook ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 07:02:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633819/DAMAC-Properties-launches-new-property-project?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633819/DAMAC-Properties-launches-new-property-project?src=RSS (MENAFN) DAMAC Properties launched "Akoya by DAMAC", a 28-million-square-feet master development in Dubai, reported Saudi Gazette. "Akoya by DAMAC" will include mansions, villas, townhouses and ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 03:10:06 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633796/UAE-Mohammed-orders-to-give-out-52-houses-to-Emiratis?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633796/UAE-Mohammed-orders-to-give-out-52-houses-to-Emiratis?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered the allocation of 52 houses completed in Al ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 02:56:32 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633763/Qatar-Director-of-Green-Buildings-Council-Calls-for-Implementing-Biotecture-Real-Estate-Projects?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093633763/Qatar-Director-of-Green-Buildings-Council-Calls-for-Implementing-Biotecture-Real-Estate-Projects?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Director of Qatar Green Buildings Council (QGBC) Meshal Al-Shamari called Tuesday on investors standardizing the use of hanging gardens and Biotecture in real estate ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 08 May 2013 02:22:23 GMT