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Ajman streamlines villa building permits with new automated system for citizens

Miguel Hadchity 10/02/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — Ajman’s Municipality and Planning Department has launched an automated mechanism for issuing residential villa building permits for UAE nationals. The system, operated through specially authorized five-star-rated engineering offices, aims to

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Dubai to build world’s first street made of gold

News Editor 28/01/2026

Photo Crediet : Dubai Gold District Dubai is set to construct the world’s first street made of gold, a landmark project to be developed within the emirate’s newly launched Gold District. The announcement was made as Ithra Dubai officially unveiled the Gold District, with further details on the gold-built street expected to be revealed in […]

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Sharjah’s diverse coastline fuels boom in waterfront property transactions

Miguel Hadchity 26/01/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The Emirate of Sharjah is experiencing a major surge in waterfront property transactions, a trend driven by its unique geography featuring coastlines on both the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, as well as internal lakes and waterways. This natural diversity has significantly increased the appeal […]

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Sharjah unveils enhanced Real Estate Excellence Award for 2025, championing sustainability and innovation

Miguel Hadchity 17/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department has officially opened nominations for the highly anticipated 2025 cycle of the “Real Estate Excellence Award,” introducing a comprehensively upgraded set of criteria focused on sustainability, digital transformation, and corporate transparency. Registration is now active for

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Sharjah launches unified digital hub for seamless real estate rental services

Miguel Hadchity 09/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — In a significant step toward a unified digital future, the Sharjah Digital Department, in partnership with Sharjah Municipality, has launched a comprehensive enhancement of rental services on the Aqari platform. According to the Emirates News Agency, this initiative places Aqari at the heart of Sharjah’s real […]

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Sharjah cuts transaction fees to boost real estate investment at ACRES 2026

Miguel Hadchity 04/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Sharjah’s Real Estate Exhibition ‘ACRES’ 2026 has received a major boost following a decision by the Sharjah Executive Council to reduce property transaction fees for deals completed during the event. This comes as a move hailed as a significant milestone in reinforcing the emirate’s strategy to […]

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Atara Development to execute the first Sheraton Residences project in the GCC

Arnold Pinto 24/08/2025

At Al Marjan Island Marriott International and Atara Development signed a new partnership agreement on August 21, 2025, that will see the launch Sheraton The Residences at Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first Sheraton-branded residential property in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. In […]

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Al Huzaifa Properties banks on full-cycle, design-driven offering for its initial real estate venture

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2025

At Al Marjan Island Al Huzaifa Properties, the newly launched real estate development arm of Dubai-based Al Huzaifa Furniture, has outlined its ambitious strategy to transition from luxury interiors into end-to-end residential development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategy involves delivering fully furnished residential properties with a focus on design-led,

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India’s Casagrand bets on research and price edge to compete with UAE real estate leaders

Arnold Pinto 25/07/2025

On Dubai debut With India’s real estate sector witnessing increased interest from global investors, Chennai-based Casagrand is instead turning its attention to the Arabian Gulf, more specifically, the UAE. The real estate company’s Founder & Managing Director, Arun MN, sat down with Middle East News 247 in Dubai on July 23, 2025, to discuss the […]

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It is perfect timing as Mantra Properties collaborates with Jacob&Co

Arnold Pinto 12/07/2025

For upscale UAE development With a decade of dominance in India’s real estate sector, Pune-based Mantra Properties is stepping onto the international stage by launching Jacob&Co Residences by Mantra, its first overseas luxury development at Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. In an exclusive interview in Dubai, Ankit Gupta, Executive Director of Mantra Properties,

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New Dubai housing project draws strong demand before sales launch

Arnold Pinto 11/07/2025

Arlington Park is in DLRC Majid Developments has unveiled a new affordable luxury residential project in Dubai, amid strong investor interest and a fast-growing demand for housing in the Gulf emirate. Arlington Park, a 140-unit apartment project strategically situated in the Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC), expands the footprint of the Dubai-based, family-owned

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Jacob&Co to launch first ultra-luxurious branded residential tower with Mantra

Arnold Pinto 10/07/2025

On Al Marjan Island Global luxury retail and jewellery brand Jacob&Co and Indian real estate developer Mantra Properties have signed a strategic partnership to deliver the first ultra-luxurious Jacob&Co fully branded and fully furnished residential tower on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement, which was […]

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2025 marks a new era of growth for Takmeel Real Estate Development

Arnold Pinto 07/07/2025

Says company’s new CEO Dubai-based Takmeel Real Estate Development is a boutique developer crafting stylish and sustainable villas and apartments across Dubai, Ajman, and other emirates in the United Arab Emirates. Focused on intelligent design, quality materials, and timely delivery, the company has completed projects such as Divine Residences and Divine Golf Villas, with

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Syncrow unveils SyncOS platform to advance smart building systems in GCC

Arnold Pinto 03/07/2025

UAE firm was set up in 2021 UAE-based technology company Syncrow has launched SyncOS, a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed to modernise building management across the Arabian Gulf region, by enabling energy-saving operations and improving building efficiency. The launch comes as regional public and private sector organisations increasingly turn to

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Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island sales commence

Arnold Pinto 29/06/2025

As UAE luxury housing demand spikes Dubai-based Ardee Developments has commenced sales for Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island, a large-scale branded residential development located in Ras Al Khaimah emirate in the United Arab Emirates. The announcement was made during a real estate broker event held in Dubai on June 24, 2025. Ardee Developments CEO & […]

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Imran Khan motivates real estate professionals at Norah Residence launch in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 23/06/2025

“We have struck the fire” In a powerful and poetic address, Imran Khan, Founder and CEO of PIXL Global – a premier off-plan real estate marketing agency based in Dubai – delivered a speech that left a lasting impression on real estate professionals at the by-invitation launch event of Norah Residence, a new residential development […]

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Dubai Islands’ exceptional investment potential comes under scrutiny

Arnold Pinto 01/06/2025

At AYS Developments event in Dubai A compelling panel discussion explored the burgeoning Dubai Islands mega-project from a real estate investment perspective during an event held in Dubai on May 31, 2025, by AYS Developers. The half-day event, endorsed by the Dubai Land Department, brought together UAE-based real estate professionals and investors. The primary purpose […]

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Monaco tops the 20 most expensive global luxury real estate markets listing

Arnold Pinto 28/05/2025

No Middle East destination makes the cut Monaco is the most expensive real estate market globally in a world where location determines more than just the view from your window. As of December 2024, data from New World Wealth and Henley & Partners reveal that the tiny Mediterranean principality commands an astounding $38,800 per square […]

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Dalands Holding CEO: The juggernaut of Ras Al Khaimah has just begun

Arnold Pinto 23/05/2025

With W Residences Al Marjan Island Since its founding in 2005, Dalands Holding has established itself as a boutique powerhouse in India’s residential and hospitality-led real estate development. With a portfolio rich in foresight and strategic execution, Dalands is poised to reshape the luxury living narrative in the Northern Emirates by partnering with Marriott

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AYS Developers expands portfolio with Heritage Collection on Dubai Islands

News Desk 01/05/2025

Investment of AED1 billion Dubai-based AYS Developers has further solidified its presence in Dubai’s competitive luxury real estate market by announcing plans to launch multiple high-end residential projects under its Heritage Collection brand on the Dubai Islands, with an investment value of AED1 billion. These upcoming projects offer a blend of proximity to the bustling