Sanctions imposed by other Arab states are continuing to push up food prices in Qatar while hurting the real estate market, but not to the point of damaging the economy severely, according to inflation figures released by the government on Tuesday.

The annual inflation rate fell back sharply to 0.2 percent in July. It had spiked to 0.8 percent in June from 0.1 percent in May after Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic"...

As a result of continuous terrorist attacks following the government’s move to carry out development projects in the Eastern Province city of Awamiya, many of its residents have decided to leave their homes while authorities have offered to provide them with housing.

The project was launched in May 2017 as part of a campaign to destroy hideouts of terrorists and other troublemakers. Awamiya residents have welcomed the government’s humanitarian gesture to provide them with housing in coordination with"...

(ME NewsWire)-- Ceruzzi Properties (Ceruzzi) and Madison Realty Capital (MRC) announced the closing of a $300 million construction loan for completion of a major mixed-use development at 138 East 50th Street in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan. MRC, an institutionally-backed real estate investment firm focused on real estate equity and debt investments in the middle markets, provided the loan for the project, which Ceruzzi is developing in partnership with SMI USA (SMI)."...

UAE based Select Group has appointed ALEC, the multi award winning company for the main works of Jumeirah Living Marina Gate, its flagship waterfront development in Dubai Marina. The current contract valued at AED 600 million brings the total project value for The Residences at Marina Gate to AED 1.6 billion.

Launched in Q1,2017, Jumeirah Living Marina Gate is the third, and last tower within the luxury Marina"...

Ezdan Real Estate Company has announced its most exclusive offer to date, which consists of 8 months free lease for every new tenant in the first phase of “Ezdan Oasis”. The project has seen the inauguration of 1,875 residential units of various sizes ranging from fully furnished 1, 2 to 3 bed room units for prospective tenants.
The units offered for lease in the first phase consist of 329 one-bedroom, 1,425 two-bedroom and 58 three-bedroom apartments. The Units are spread over 76 buildings, all of which"...

Leading property development firm RAK Properties PJSC has announced record half year results, with revenues exceeding (AED 211 Million). The reported half-year figures reveal an increase from (AED 39 Million) to (AED 62 Million) in net profits from January to June 2017 – an increase of 59% compared to the same period last year.

The firm, which is listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, currently"...

The Arab Region’s leading think tank and sustainability centre Arabia CSR Network will hold a host of trainings in the second half of 2017. Starting with a certified training on GRI Standards in July and a few more of the same in September and December, ACSRN will offer more trainings to build capacity of individuals and organisations in CSR and sustainability. A two-day training on Integrated Reporting will be held in October, an accredited 3 day CSR Advanced course"...