Middle East property and real estate news

New real estate watchdog for Ras Al Khaimah

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:29:13 +0100

A new property regulatory authority has been introduced in Ras Al Khaimah giving a new layer of protection to real estate investors in the emirate.

Apartment sales increase in Kuwait

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:45:41 +0100

The real estate market in Kuwait has slowed considerably with property sales down 17% in May, according to a new report.

Investors demand money back on famous sporting names towers in Dubai

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:03:13 +0100

International property investors are demanding their money back from the investment company behind the Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher and Boris Becker towers in Dubai.

Real estate analysts raise questions about Dubai property developer Emaar merger plans

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:08:12 +0100

The proposed merger between Dubai developer Emaar and three entities owned by Dubai Holding raises a number of questions about the future of real estate development in the region, it is claimed.

Plan for Dubai Olympic 2020 bid met with enthusiasim in real estate sector

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:45:26 +0100

The ruler of Dubai has launched an initiative aimed at putting together a bid for the 2020 Olympic Games in what is regarded as a move that will inject much needed enthusiasim into the emirate's depressed property market.