Author: Kasun Illankoon

Over 50 staff members from the company’s construction and facilities management businesses, each serving the company for more than 25 years, including many with over 30 years of service, were recognised with certificates and awards for their dedication and hard work over the years. In total, those recognised, clocked up more than 1400 years of service, with many starting their careers with Khansaheb soon after graduating. Contractors Manager, Sajeev Pavithran, who was awarded for his 30 years of service, said, “I’ve been working with Khansaheb since the first offices in Dubai were established. It’s been an incredible journey watching the…

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wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the sell-out of Gardenia Townhomes II, which had launched for sale in its second phase. The project is scheduled for handover in Q3 2024 and is part of the wasl gate master development in Jebel Ali. Townhomes at the project start from AED 2.9 million, with an attractive payment plan comprising a 40% down payment and 60% upon handover. A limited number of additional units will be released to the market soon for interested buyers as part of the third and last sales…

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Following the announcement of 12 new real estate projects, Samana Developers, the Dubai-based trendsetter real estate company, today launched first two projects – AED 320 million Santorini and Mykonos luxury residential projects in Dubai Studio City. The design and name inspiration of the new projects reflects the popular two islands in Greece – Santorini and Mykonos in Aegean Sea. At the start of 2023, Samana Developers announced its bullish outlook for 2022 and its plans for the launch of 12 new projects across 2023, including five-star properties. Santorini and Mykonos are the first two projects out of 12 that have…

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Facilio, a leader in the property operations & maintenance software space, today announced its agreement with Dubai World Trade Centre’s One Central, an award-winning, Grade-A commercial development, to optimize energy consumption & reduce carbon emissions using a software-led approach. One Central, which is built to LEED Gold standards and is a key part of the iconic skyline of Dubai’s Central Business District, is committed to aid the government’s efforts in consolidating the foundations for a low-carbon economy and achieving the UAE’s ‘Net Zero by 2050’ vision. To align with this goal, One Central has chosen Facilio’s IoT-led Connected Buildings solution…

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Following the success of Phase One and Phase Two of the Reem Hills luxury residential community on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, Q Properties, a subsidiary of Q Holding, announced the launch of a new phase of the leading gated community in the heart of the capital. “This project was designed to embody our vision which stresses sustainability and leadership in quality life. It provides a destination of choice for those who look for a life of luxury, creativity, and serenity. The residential units of this phase were designed to be the new benchmark in terms of interior and exterior…

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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the New Murabba Development Company (NMDC), announced today the launch of the New Murabba Development Company which aims to develop the world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh, contributing to the city’s future development in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The New Murabba project will be built around the concept of sustainability, featuring green areas and walking and cycling paths that will enhance the quality of life by promoting healthy, active lifestyles and community activities. It will also feature an iconic museum, a technology and…

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DarGlobal, the luxury real estate developer, is set to begin main works on the highly anticipated W Residences and has awarded the W-Residences project construction, worth AED273mn, to China State Construction Engineering Corporation -Middle East (CSCEC ME). CSCEC ME is the world’s largest transnational multidisciplinary conglomerate in civil & industrial engineering and real estate development and one of the world’s most renowned home builders. Ziad El Chaar, CEO of DarGlobal, said: we are committed to delivering all our projects on time, matching the promised specifications and amenities. W Residences is already sold-out and anticipated to mark the first standalone…

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Taraf, the recently-launched real estate division and prime residential property developer of UAE-headquartered investment holding group Yas Holding, has revealed its first property – Luce, a new landmark on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, offering contemporary luxury and an enhanced living experience in spacious light-filled homes with sweeping panoramic views. Luce guarantees unrivalled waterfront views over Dubai’s coveted blue waters and private beach access to the pristine white sands of Palm Jumeirah. The building’s design is inspired by nature, the beach, and the sand’s elegant curves and organic lines, and takes its cues from the fluidity within both Dubai’s desert and seascapes.…

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Sharjah Sustainable City – the first sustainable master-planned community developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers – has kicked off a sustainable community engagement program with its first event, the ‘Discover Your Urban Farm’ initiative. ‘Discover Your Urban Farm’ is designed to introduce Sharjah Sustainable City’s residents to urban farming with access to Agri Pods on which they can grow their own plants or vegetables. ‘Discover Your Urban Farm’ will invite the first of the community’s residents to a planting activity in the community garden pockets, with workshops on learning how to compost…

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Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been appointed as a Delivery Partner organization for THE LINE at NEOM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A civilizational revolution that will have no roads, cars or carbon emissions, THE LINE is set to provide an unprecedented urban living experience. A linear development, THE LINE, once completed, will be 170 kilometers long and only 200 meters wide cognitive city run on 100% clean energy. It will eventually accommodate nine million residents and will be built on a land area of 34 square kilometers – a footprint unheard of compared to other…

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