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<title><![CDATA[Dubai property prices &#039;bottoming out,&#039; says Deutsche Bank]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Prices fell only 4% in the past six months while transactions jumped by as much as 60% from lows in the first half of the year.  Apartment and villa rents rose 1.8% and 5.5% respectively from the previous month, according to the report ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai sets up committee to rule on real estate bounced cheques]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai&#039;s Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has issued a decree setting up a judicial committee tasked with looking into cases of bounced cheques in real estate transactions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Interiors UAE 2010 adopts theme of high fashion]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Interiors UAE will explore the increasing influence of high fashion and its fusion with traditional and contemporary interiors on 29 - 31 March 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Burj Dubai opening delayed to January 4th     ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The opening has already been delayed for about a year, but will now mark the day when the ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum took office four years ago.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Moody&#039;s downgrades five Dubai state-linked firms  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The ratings outlook for DP World, Dewa, DIFCI and Jafz is negative, reflecting ongoing economic pressures. The ratings of both DHCOG and Emaar have been maintained on review for downgrade.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar buys US embassy in London]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The 600-room embassy, completed in 1957, is one of the early works of modernist architect Eero Saarinen and was given protected status by English Heritage.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Major projects set to attract investors to Ras Al Khaimah]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The wealth of infrastructure projects which Ras Al-Khaimah needs to set in motion will provide great investment opportunities for the global business community, according to Sheikh Omar Bin Saqr Al Qasimi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Site visits to Hydra Village shows off progress to investors]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Most of Hydra&#039;s investors took the opportunity to combine their visit to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a progress update and site visit to Hydra Village. 
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai house price index climbs 7%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Colliers International today released its Dubai house price index for third quarter 2009, which indicates a 7% increase in the overall value of residential properties between July and September 2009. 
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<title><![CDATA[Tekla&#039;s BIM Solution creates world&#039;s most inclined tower]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Tekla has announced that its Structures BIM software has been used to design Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company gravity-defying tower in the UAE capital. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai property prices rose 9%, says HCSI report    ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Agreed property prices in Dubai rose 9% since bottoming in April, with the pace of decline in rents slowing and the emirate&#039;s property sector showing signs of a pick up.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Investor survey predicts Abu Dhabi to become MENA region&#039;s top real estate market]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &#039;The outlook for Abu Dhabi&#039;s property sector is very positive, as construction and real estate presently account for only 9% of local GDP. 

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<title><![CDATA[Qatari Diar eyes Yemen real estate project ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. A Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Co. unit plans to start work on a US$600 million real estate development project in Yemen.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Investment Properties to complete &#039;Single Business Tower&#039; ahead of time]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DIP has announced that their latest commercial development, &#039;Single Business Tower&#039;, which is located off Sheikh Zayed road, is scheduled to be completed at the end of November 2009, four months ahead of the planned completion date of March 2010. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Properties Chairman arrested on suspicion of embezzlement ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41571</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Hashim Al Dabal is accused of abusing his position and earning millions in illegal profit, the attorney general said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sorouh Real Estate third quarter net profit falls 75% ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sorouh Real Estate today announced its third quarter results for the period ended 30 September 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Interior designers survey new challenges in recovering regional markets]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Leading property developers and market analysts will evaluate the anticipated performance of the local construction sector at the 24th World Interior Design Congress of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) in Dubai on 10-11 November 2009. 

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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s Aldar Properties third quarter profit falls 43% ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Aldar&#039;s profit fell 43.4% from the same period last year, but beat an analyst forecast and was up from its second-quarter earnings.

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<title><![CDATA[Ultra-prestige property developer Zaya at Real Estate Investment World Summit in Riyadh]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Naseba is set to host the second annual Real Estate Investment World Summit, taking place on 9-10 November 2009 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. 

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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain Bay achieves 5 million accident free man hours]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. announced today that its key construction contractors, Nass Murray &amp; Roberts, AMA Group, Unicorp, Al Hassanain, Sumitomo and Chappo have together exceeded five million accident free hours whilst working on the project.

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<title><![CDATA[Jones Lang LaSalle MENA wins top award at 2009 Arabian Property Awards ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Jones Lang LaSalle MENA has been named &#039;Best Commercial Property Agency Arabia&#039; at the 2009 Arabian Property Awards in association with CNBC Arabiya where the firm also won the &#039;Best Commercial Property Agency - Dubai&#039; award. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Land Department lauds timely delivery and handover of &#039;Le Grand Chateau&#039; project]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The DLD has lauded Al Fara&#039;a Properties for the timely completion and handover of its US$61.31 million LGC project in Jumeirah Village. 

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<title><![CDATA[European Industrial Investment activity set to rise]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Investment turnover in Europe&#039;s industrial and logistics real estate sector totaled nearly US$3.75 billion in the first half of 2009, maintaining its 10% share of the wider investment market, and with the potential to increase, according to CB Richard Ellis&#039;latest EMEA Industrial &amp; Logistics MarketView report. 

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<title><![CDATA[Emaar shares gain on quarterly earnings ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emaar Properties climbed in early trading on Sunday as the UAE&#039;s biggest real- estate developer reported third-quarter profit that beat estimates. 

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<title><![CDATA[Diyar Al Muharraq, Trowers &amp; Hamlins supports training program for Bahrainis ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41379</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. The initiative is the first of its kind in Bahrain, comes as part of the company&#039;s commitment to sponsor community building activities and encourage fellow leading private sector organisations to initiate similar programs.

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<title><![CDATA[Bawabat Al Sharq construction on fast track, 40% completed]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. BID has announced that the construction work for Phase I of Bawabat Al Sharq world-class, mixed-use development under construction in Bani Yas city, is progressing as per schedule.

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<title><![CDATA[Average rents in Abu Dhabi remain stable]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Landmark Advisory today launched its latest lease guide for Abu Dhabi, which can be used as a reference tool when  looking to rent property in the UAE capital. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Construction on US$213.9 million &#039;Paradise Lakes Towers&#039; advancing at breakneck pace, says Sweet Homes Holdings]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sweet Homes confirmed that construction works is continuing despite the challenges of the current recessionary period. 

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<title><![CDATA[Bahrain property developers shifts focus to low-income housing]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[Bahrain. Real estate developers have scaled down projects still in the design phase and have significantly slowed down construction of projects already under way to postpone delivery until the markets recover.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emaar third quarter profit rises 53% to US$178 million]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emaar has recorded third quarter net operating profit of  AED655 million (US$ 178 million) on a strategy of strengthening customer-oriented initiatives and a commitment to project delivery. 

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<title><![CDATA[DAMAC Properties&#039; safety review reports significant improvement ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DAMAC Properties recorded an accident free third quarter 2009, marking a 40% improvement on overall safety figures from last year.  

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<title><![CDATA[INDEX&#039;s new survey reveals the region&#039;s favourite iconic furniture, , buildings and interior designers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier has been voted as the favourite all-time piece of designer furniture, the Burj Al Arab as the most iconic hotel and landmark, and Zaha Hadid as the most influential interior designer/architect in the Middle East.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulf states to spend more than US$100 billion on rail projects]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41242</link>
<description><![CDATA[ UAE. Over the past few years the world has looked on in amazement as the unprecedented amount of investment in rail projects continues to grow at astonishing rates in the Middle East.

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<title><![CDATA[Rents still falling in UAE&#039;s Northern Emirates but at slower rate]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Umm Al Quwain the most affordable emirate; Sharjah the most expensive in which to live, says Asteco report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Atkins awarded phase III of Durrat al Bahrain]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Atkins has been awarded the architectural and infrastructure design on phase III of Durrat al Bahrain, a 20 km2 reclaimed series of paradise islands at the southern tip of Bahrain.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deyaar posts third quarter net profit of US$22.23 million, a drop of 74% ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai-based Deyaar Development, the emirate&#039;s second-largest developer by market value, announced today its financial results for the three months ending 30 September 2009. 

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<title><![CDATA[Iconic London West end freehold comes to market]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Jones Lang LaSalle has been appointed by the Rock Group of Companies to sell the freehold interest of one of its trophy assets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nakheel settles US$1.2 billion securitised bond ahead of maturity date]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Dubai developer reportedly negotiated with bankers to extend the maturity of the notes to November 15. It then elected to settle the debt a month early.

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<title><![CDATA[Dohaland shares concept of ecological development at  Qatar Today Green Awards ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Delegates at the second QTGA were treated to a unique insight into long-term plans for sustainable development within Qatar, in a special presentation from Dohaland. 

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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Properties wins Euromoney &#039;Best Developer&#039; Awards ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Euromoney Real Estate Awards honour the world&#039;s leading property companies for upholding global best practices in overall project management.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Downtown Burj Dubai apartments see 8% price increase]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Communities with completed facilities are preferred choices, but rental rates see minimal change, says Asteco report.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai, Abu Dhabi need to create 150,000 jobs to fill homes, says Nomura ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41109</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai and Abu Dhabi need to create about 150,000 white-collar jobs to provide enough buyers for the houses and apartments being completed in the next two years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai World restructures, cuts UAE workforce by 25%]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. As a result of the overall reorganisation, the company is scheduled to benefit by more than US$800 million in operating savings over the next three years.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DAMAC Properties wins two CNBC Arabian Property Awards ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DAMAC Properties won the Best Developer Website award for a fifth consecutive year, whilst the company&#039;s in house Corporate Communications team picked up the award of Best Public Relations for the first time.

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<title><![CDATA[Colliers MENA overview 2009 report highlights the deterioration of regional property markets]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41082</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAl. The second edition of the most comprehensive regional overview of its kind provides comparative key performance indicators across seven markets in the Middle East and North Africa.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai housing market set to drop another 20% on oversupply, says Colliers]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41081</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The report said one in four homes is vacant in Dubai and a quarter of office space lays empty due to oversupply.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Big 5 Exhibition bringing the best of the best from the global construction industry]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Big 5 exhibition 2009 is set to provide a unique one stop shop for the international construction industry.  

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<title><![CDATA[Landmark Property offers &#039;Condition Surveys&#039; 

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<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=41031</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. A Condition Survey provides buyers with an in-depth picture of their property at the time of handover and a list from which the developer can work to ensure greater buyer satisfaction and better return on investment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ishraq announces the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Bahrain]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Ishraq has announced that it has broken ground at the site of the Holiday Inn Express hotel in Manama, officially marking the commencement of construction on the 22-storey limited service hotel. 

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<title><![CDATA[Consortium acquires Qatar Engineering &amp; Construction Company]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40972</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. A Consortium comprising of institutions from  The Consortium formed a close partnership to structure the transaction according to Shari&#039;ah principles. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Overwhelming investor response to launch of Venus towers]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40951</link>
<description><![CDATA[BAHRAIN. Venus Real Estate Development has announced the overwhelming investor response to the launch of Venus towers in Beirut, including US$100 million in off-plan sales booked in just 48 hours. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai mortgage lenders Amlak, Tamweel may merge into Islamic bank ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40944</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Amlak Finance and Tamweel, the UAE mortgage lenders being reorganised by the federal government, may merge into a new Islamic bank, the country&#039;s economy minister said. 

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<title><![CDATA[Burj Dubai will open on 2 December, says Emaar Chairman  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40933</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Chairman of Emaar Properties, the Middle East&#039;s largest developer, said he expected the world&#039;s tallest tower Burj Dubai to open on 2 December, to coincide with the UAE national day.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai World close to Nakheel debt deal ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40926</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai World and its financial advisors are close to a deal with banks on easing part of the conglomerate&#039;s US$20 billion debt burden.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Egypt banks in loan agreement for Cairo Festival City]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40917</link>
<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Al-Futtaim and a consortium of banks reached agreement for an EGP2 billion  syndicated loan Facility to finance the state-of-the-art retail precinct Festival Centre.
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai developers focus on customer service, &#039;back to basics&#039; at Cityscape 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40910</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. There has been a more sombre mood at Dubai&#039;s property show Cityscape, as developers showcased projects that are unfinished and speak of lower cost developments.

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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull International awarded US$108.9 million Abu Dhabi  contract ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DSI has successfully been awarded a US$108.9 million MEP contract for a neighbourhood project in Abu Dhabi.

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<title><![CDATA[Mall of the Emirates expansion to boast second glass dome]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40895</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The new stores will cover three levels including ground, first and second, plus a central fountain feature which will be a two tier hand carved marble sculpture. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nakheel&#039;s Al Furjan project on schedule]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40901</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Al Furjan, a Dubai community development by Nakheel, is on target to hand over the first stage of its planned community in the fourth quarter of 2010.

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<title><![CDATA[Hydra towers construction contract awarded to Kele contracting]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40899</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Hydra Properties today announced the selection of Kele Contracting as its lead construction contractor for Hydra Towers, a series of five uniquely-shaped high-rise buildings in Business Bay, Dubai.

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<title><![CDATA[SMEs hold key to UAE real estate growth
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Increased liquidity for small and medium sized businesses will drive demand for office space as well as affordable residential property, says expert.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s TDIC to build affordable accommodation ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Tourism Development and Investment Company has commenced work on &#039;Deyar Al Mafraq&#039; hotel staff accommodation development in the UAE capital.

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<title><![CDATA[Urban Planning Council unveils new identity for Abu Dhabi beach project]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi UPC has highlighted key world class facilities and recreational activities that the Abu Dhabi Corniche will soon begin offering to the Emirate&#039;s residents and visitors. 

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<title><![CDATA[Deyaar to hand over six projects in 2010 ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Deyaar Development has announced that it will hand over six projects in 2010, including premier developments in Dubai&#039;s master planned communities. 


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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Property Society to participate in Cityscape 2009

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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DPS today highlighted the status of the global and local real estate market during its participation in an &#039;invitation-only&#039; networking event during the eighth edition of Cityscape Dubai.

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<title><![CDATA[Iraq: the new emerging real estate market]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Iraq is becoming the new emerging real estate investment market of the Middle East, led by a groundbreaking residential project in the northern Kurdish region, according to a development company.

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<title><![CDATA[Middle East real estate professionals earn on average US$10,340 per month, reveals survey ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Current average base salary of real estate professionals in the region down by 3.7% from last year.

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<title><![CDATA[Hydra Properties &#039;Customer Zone&#039; to offer new financing options at Cityscape Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The company is to announce new financing options for its properties at Cityscape, in addition to those already available.
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<title><![CDATA[Key real estate exhibition Cityscape Dubai 2009 opens today]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. &#039;Focus on Dubai,&#039;  the most comprehensive report of its type on the current state of the real estate market is being made available free of charge to visitors to Cityscape Dubai 2009.
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<title><![CDATA[Cityscape marks a year of tough challenges but solid progress for DAMAC]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DAMAC Properties in spite of a turbulent 12 months the company is confident that it can show investors and end users that it has continued to make solid progress on all fronts. 

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<title><![CDATA[&#039;We may have possibly reached a price floor for villas in Dubai,&#039; says Landmark Advisory]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Real estate markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were active in the third quarter, with some unusual trends developing in both cities. 

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<title><![CDATA[Deyaar showcases Central Park at Cityscape Dubai 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Deyaar Development today showcased Central Park , a premier integrated development located within Dubai International Financial Centre. 
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<title><![CDATA[Reem Finance partners with Hydra Properties ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40776</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Reem Finance and Hydra Properties has announced  a cooperation agreement which sees Reem Finance extending its Islamic mortgage finance to all properties within the Hydra Village development. 

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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Environmental Group to participate in Cityscape 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.  EEG has announced that it will participate as environmental partner in the 8th Cityscape Dubai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sustainability and recession major challenge for construction industry]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40771</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Sustainability regulations and the global financial crisis have posed major challenges for the construction industry that are set to continue unless key measures are met, says an expert in the field of construction management.

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<title><![CDATA[SODIC announces participation in Cityscape Dubai 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Egyptian real estate development leader announced its participation in the upcoming Cityscape Dubai exhibition, taking place between 5th to 8 October at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

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<title><![CDATA[MENA region represents US$30 billion in asset management revenue opportunities for developers]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. AT Kearney sees an untapped revenue opportunity of US$30 billion in ancillary revenues for developers in the MENA region, of which around US$5-10 billion are in UAE and an additional US$8-12 billion are in Saudi Arabia. 

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<title><![CDATA[RAKIA to leverage business &amp; tourism interest in Ras Al Khaimah at Cityscape ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40759</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority Al Hamra Real Estate and Rakeen will leverage the growing global interest in Ras Al Khaimah as a leading business investment and tourism destination during their participation at Cityscape Dubai 2009. 

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<title><![CDATA[Emaar highlights project delivery and customer care initiatives at Cityscape 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40763</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emaar Properties is highlighting its focus on project delivery and customer care initiatives at Cityscape 2009, the premier property expo to be held from 5-8 October at the Dubai International Convention Centre. 

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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Finance to launch new mortgage solutions]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi Finance has announced it will launch a new mortgage solution developed specifically for the Al Muneera, Al Zeina and Al Bandar districts within the Al Raha Beach development at Cityscape Dubai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World&#039;s tallest building Burj Dubai set to open in December, exterior now complete  ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The tower, reported to have reached 818 metres, has accomplished a world record for the highest installation of an aluminium and glass fa&Atilde;&sect;ade.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai real estate becoming competitive as MENA market sentiment improves]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40721</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The real estate markets of the MENA region have seen a marked improvement in sentiment, according to findings from the third semi-annual Real Estate Investor Sentiment Survey conducted by Jones Lang LaSalle in association with Cityscape Intelligence.  

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<title><![CDATA[Setting project management standards is key to progress in construction sector]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The US$340 million worth of construction projects in the UAE has highlighted the importance for real estate developers to adopt stricter measures to avoid project failures and delays that result in substantial losses to individual companies and the economy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World&#039;s top architect backs Cityscape ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei to showcase sustainable strategy with latest regional &amp; international projects at Dubai real estate showcase.  

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<title><![CDATA[CEO of Drake &amp; Scull presented with award for international achievement ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DSI Khaldoun Tabari was presented with the award for international achievement at the annual CEO awards ceremony held on 29 September.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bloom Properties showcases its major projects at Cityscape Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Bloom Properties is set to showcase its projects before the world&#039;s leading real estate players at this year&#039;s Cityscape Dubai.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Khoie Properties denies insolvency allegations]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The developer had recently agreed to the appointment of Rakeen as Project Managers of the  &#039;La Hoya Bay&#039; project in Ras Al Khaimah. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Deyaar to showcase select properties at Cityscape 2009 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40685</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Deyaar Development today announced that it will showcase select properties from its diverse portfolio, including projects set for delivery in 2010 at the upcoming Cityscape Dubai 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Investments Real Estate Company announces handover of new warehouse complex in DIP]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40681</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DIRC has announced the handover of all warehouse and office units at its new warehouse complex located in Dubai Investments Park.

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia&#039;s construction industry expected to reach over US$23 billion in 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Build/Stone 2009 has witnessed an exceptional 50% growth in line with the sustained positive performance of Saudi Arabia&#039;s construction sector.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai freezone office rents slump on sluggish demand]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40656</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Duabi office lease rates in some of the newer freezones has fallen up to 70% and the decline is expected to continue on sluggish demand and new supply coming on board, a CB Richard Ellis Middle East survey revealed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai banks&#039; real estate exposure seen at 23% ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40663</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The exposure of Dubai banks to the troubled real estate sector is 23%, the second highest in the GCC after Bahrain, a report by Kuwait Financial Centre, or Markaz, has revealed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tasweek real estate development plans fund to target UAE projects ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Tasweek, the Abu Dhabi-based property advisor, said it plans a real estate investment portfolio worth US$250 million featuring key Dubai and Abu Dhabi projects.

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<title><![CDATA[Thames Gateway Forum 2009 announced ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40646</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. This is the most important event for the physical and economic regeneration of the Thames Gateway region, stretching for 40 miles along the Thames Estuary from the London Docklands to Southend in Essex and Sheerness in Kent.

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<title><![CDATA[Emaar Misr&#039;s Marassi drives strong sales ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40643</link>
<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Emaar Misr has recorded further customer interest in Marassi, its pioneering master-planned resort development in Sidi Abdel Rahman. 

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<title><![CDATA[Major developers show confidence in Cityscape]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40607</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Participation of key master developers underscores strategy to boost market confidence.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull International win first contract in Thailand]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=40604</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. DSI awarded US$35 million contract for complete MEP works for The River condominium building in Bangkok.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Light at the end of the construction tunnel: The Big 5 sees positive signs for upturn]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. With exhibitor space increased, and pre-registrations already at record levels, dmg, the event organisers of The Big 5 Exhibition, are seeing very positive signs for an upturn in the construction industry in the UAE.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[La Defense to attend Cityscape Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. L&#039;EPAD will be attending Cityscape Dubai, where it will be presenting La D&Atilde;&copy;fense, the premium business district of Paris, to its Middle East investors.

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<title><![CDATA[Oversupply to drive Dubai property prices lower]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cairo and Casablanca are best positioned to attract long-term investment into their real estate markets over the next two to three years, Jones Lang LaSalle said in a report.]]></description>
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