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Friday, 27 November 2009 05:58 UAE time

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Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Corruption probe to test economy

Real Estate
Four police probes into execs at major real estate and financial firms have raised fears over a lack of regulation and transparency.


Blind justice

Real Estate
Dubai government's widening corporate corruption investigation is going to fully test the regional financial hub's justice system.


Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Business on the edge - the new rules

Real Estate
Innovation may be important - but what is it and how can you do it? David Westley provides the tool kit.


Sunday, 10 August 2008

Dubai Property Prices - the truth

Real Estate
Together we know where property prices are heading - we just need to extract the truth from our collective instincts.


Is the Gulf ready for home-grown subprime?

Real Estate
Price inflation in the real estate market needs to slow down otherwise the consequences could be severe.

Is the Gulf ready for home-grown subprime?

Friday, 08 August 2008

Green revolution

Real Estate
The U.S. Green Building Council has established a green building rating system known as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), which has been adopted worldwide.

Green revolution

Wednesday, 16 July 2008

Pushing the boundaries

Real Estate
The recent inaugural Arabian Property Middle East Awards 2008 were a resounding success. Our evening of industry recognition saw over 21 companies and 300 of the region's most innovative leaders across the world of real estate all under one roof.

Pushing the boundaries

Thursday, 26 June 2008

Back to school

Real Estate
So estate agents are to be given ethics exams. It seems cruel. Like forcing wolves to take evening classes in shepherding and flock management.

Back to school

Thursday, 12 June 2008

Law of the land

Real Estate
Dubai's 'Strata Law' aims to regulate the property market and provide consumer protection through control, disclosure and prohibition.

Law of the land

Hope springs eternal

Real Estate
The internet's power became clear in 2002 when the BBC opened their website for votes to decide the best song of all time.

Hope springs eternal

Wednesday, 04 June 2008

Cityscape reflects boom

Real Estate
There is no doubt the Middle East market is going from strength to strength as investors reap rewards.

Cityscape reflects boom

Thursday, 29 May 2008

Mortgage industry needs to wake up

Real Estate
We read with tedious frequency how real estate, that most machiavellian of industries, needs more regulatory policing.

Mortgage industry needs to wake up

Tuesday, 06 May 2008

Will Oman be the next Dubai?

Real Estate
It is clear Oman is preparing for the future of its economic stability by establishing a thriving tourism and real estate sector.

Will Oman be the next Dubai?

Sunday, 04 May 2008

In greed we trust

Real Estate
Cracks are appearing but will the Dubai love affair with real estate go sour? Inevitably the answer will be no; we have endless capacity for greed.


Tuesday, 22 April 2008

Relationship SOS

Real Estate
Not having much luck in love lately? Relationship falling apart? Maybe it's those upside down dried flowers hanging in your hallway.

Relationship SOS

Wednesday, 16 April 2008

Shaky foundations

Real Estate
Recent project cancellations suggest the risks now outweigh the rewards of buying off plan real estate in the Gulf.

Shaky foundations

Sunday, 06 April 2008

Entrepreneurial spirit

Real Estate
The real estate industry across the UAE is made up of numerous, dynamic individuals who create mind-blowing projects.

Entrepreneurial spirit

Sunday, 23 March 2008

Just a gimmick?

Real Estate
Almost every gimmick in the book has been used to sell real estate in the UAE - from record-breaking attempts to celebrity endorsements.

Just a gimmick?

Thursday, 07 February 2008

Easements and real estate

Real Estate
Each property owner is in principle presumed to have the absolute right to exclusively enjoy and utilise his property.

Easements and real estate

Wednesday, 06 February 2008

Par for the course

Real Estate
Given the phenomenal success of golf communities, it won't be long before more golf developments are launched.

Par for the course

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