Union Properties, one of the leading property investment developers in the UAE, has appointed Ahmed Yousef Abdulla Hussain Khouri as its new chief executive officer.

A key player in the region, Union Properties have developed a diverse portfolio that consists of iconic landmarks in commercial, residential and leisure developments and residential communities - from mixed use high-rise towers to multi-use complexes, hotels and theme parks.

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Leading property development firm RAK Properties PJSC has announced record half year results, with revenues exceeding (AED 211 Million). The reported half-year figures reveal an increase from (AED 39 Million) to (AED 62 Million) in net profits from January to June 2017 – an increase of 59% compared to the same period last year.

The firm, which is listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, currently"...

DP World said its gross container volumes grew by 10.7 percent in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last year, as a result of an improvement in global trade.

The UAE-based ports operator handled 34.0 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the first half of 2017, it reported on Tuesday.

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The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has provided a total of Dh4 billion ($1.08 billion) worth of grants and concessionary loans to Egypt spanning across 64 development projects, a report said.

The constructive cooperation between ADFD and the Government of Egypt continues to promote sustainable development in vital economic sectors that benefit the citizens of Egypt, reported Wam, the Emirates official news agency.

The funded projects spanned over diverse sectors, most notably transport, housing,"...

UAE-headquartered real estate development company, Emaar Properties, has signed on as the official ‘Knowledge Sharing Partner’ at this year’s Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW).

In a statement, MECTW organiser, VIS Exhibitions, said that the partnership will see Emaar holding an educational seminar on best practices and technologies that are employed in the maintenance of its properties.

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Cityscape Global, a major real estate exhibition in Dubai, is offering an opportunity for developers of UAE-based projects to sell on-site to homebuyers and investors for the first time.

Taking place from September 11 to 13 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Cityscape Global will feature some of the foremost developers from the region and internationally, who will showcase a range of ground-breaking real estate projects.

The 16th edition of the event will, for the first time, see visitors interested in"...

The Arab Region’s leading think tank and sustainability centre Arabia CSR Network will hold a host of trainings in the second half of 2017. Starting with a certified training on GRI Standards in July and a few more of the same in September and December, ACSRN will offer more trainings to build capacity of individuals and organisations in CSR and sustainability. A two-day training on Integrated Reporting will be held in October, an accredited 3 day CSR Advanced course"...

Aurecon, a global engineering and infrastructure advisory company, said it has started offering unlimited Architect of Record (AOR) services in the key UAE markets of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The new AOR service will allow Aurecon to take a lead consultant role in projects through integrating local code requirements with its engineering design solutions and facilitating a smooth approval process with the relevant authorities.

With a strong"...

Aldar Properties, a leading Abu Dhabi-based property development company, is on track to hand over Ansam during the fourth quarter, while also making strong progress across a number of other developments in key destinations.

The Andalusian-style apartment project located on the west side of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s most exciting destination, is entering its final stages of construction.

The building façade work is already completed and community roadworks and landscaping will follow this"...

In recognition of the increasingly important role of technology in developing smarter and more integrated building projects, UAE-based Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC) has appointed its first chief information officer (CIO), Herbert Fuchs, to drive the company’s digital transformation efforts.

A leading UAE construction group, ASGC said the move is indicative of the sector’s increasing investments in technology-enabled processes.

Based in Dubai, Fuchs will help lead the award-winning"...