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In a move that highlights Sorouh's continuous commitment to offering value to its customers', Sorouh Real Estate today announced the opening of its new sales centre in Abu Dhabi.

In an effort to meet the needs of investors, residents and shareholders, the sales centre features models of the major Sorouh projects including The Gate District and Alghadeer. Aimed at helping people to better understand Sorouh's developments, professional and friendly sales staff are available to provide detailed information on each project within a warm and welcoming atmosphere to deliver a unique and interactive experience.

The journey at the Centre starts with the Shams Abu Dhabi Hall where all 6 districts of the development (Gate District, Theatre District, Marina District, Central park, Coastal Walks, and Canals), are displayed. Visitors are then escorted to the Alghadeer Hall in which the development's model as well as some of its enchanting images, are displayed. The third station includes Saraya, the Golf Gardens and Tala Tower, to be followed by the last stop with a farewell briefing on Sorouh's contribution to Abu Dhabi 2030 plan.

"We are very excited to celebrate the launch of our new sales centre in Abu Dhabi. The centre acts as a central location that customers can visit to find out more about Sorouh's unique projects. We believe that Sorouh's current and future integrated lifestyle communities highlight the ways in which we support the 2030 overall strategy for Abu Dhabi. Through our vision of bringing communities to life in perfect balance, we hope to help shape the emirates' economic landscape," said Masood Al Awar, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Sorouh Real Estate.

The project models mainly showcased at the sales centre include: The Gate District, a cluster of eight towers located at the entrance to SHAMS Abu Dhabi; and Alghadeer, an integrated multidimensional mixed-use development in Saih As Sidairah between Abu Dhabi and Dubai expected to be home for around 18,000 people. The Sorouh sales centre, located on Khalifa Street in Abu Dhabi, is open to the public from March 3^rd 2008 from 9am to 6pm, seven days a week.

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About Sorouh Real Estate P.J.S.C.

Abu-Dhabi based Sorouh was established on 26 June 2005, with a capital of AED 2.5 billion. Today, it is one of the largest real estate developers listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market with a market cap close to AED 21 billion. It is one of the most widely-held issues with approximately 55,000 shareholders. Sorouh's corporate vision is to "bring communities to life in perfect balance."

Its real estate projects are master-planned and designed to meet all core needs of human wellbeing. Sorouh employs in excess of 184 highly qualified professionals operating in the field of master-planning and master-development. Sorouh now has in excess of AED 45Bn of projects under development.

These include: SHAMS Abu Dhabi, Sorouh's flagship project - a AED 25Bn landmark development on Al Reem Island. A complete new city for 55,000 residents, SHAMS Abu Dhabi will be a self sustaining city of canals and parks which integrates world-class master planning practices and extends the lush green of Abu Dhabi's landscape.

The Gate District at SHAMS Abu Dhabi - a cluster of 8 towers located at the entrance to SHAMS Abu Dhabi. Now architecturally renowned worldwide, the AED 11Bn residential, office and retail development is designed as a gateway to the peninsula from Al Reem Island. The Gate District also includes the 74 storey Sky Tower which will be a pinnacle of luxury for its residential and commercial occupants when completed.

Alghadeer - a development located in Saih As Sidairah between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Expected to be home to over 18,000 people, the 3 million sq m site is a complete community featuring affordable homes yet offering easy access to the UAE's commercial centers airports and ports.

Sorouh is also developing the Golf Gardens close to the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, the Abu Dhabi Aviation Authority residential project, Al-Shamkha national housing project, the Tala Tower, as well as Saraya development on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

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