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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar records best quarter ever on deals, with Dh2.69b in Q3-21

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Occupied offplan dispatch plan is actually benefiting Aldar, and drawing in more youthful purchaser

Dubai: Abu Dhabi ace engineer Aldar is feeling the full advantages from consistent off arrangement dispatches and its expectation on conveying progressing projects. Net benefit for the initial nine months of 2021 are at Dh1.54 billion – and that comes from a 28 percent year-on-year increment.

In the July to end September period, the organization recorded improvement deals of Dh2.69 billion – its most noteworthy ever in any quarter. A “enhancing private purchaser and financial backer profile with expanding number of more youthful and female purchasers” was refered to by the engineer for the business spike.

“Aldar’s solid monetary and working presentation this year proceeded into Q3, mirroring our capacity to support development,” said Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO. “As post-pandemic recuperation built up speed, our enhanced organizations kept on bouncing back at pace, with the second from last quarter conveying Dh2.69 billion being developed deals, supplemented by strong renting movement for our retail and business venture property portfolios.”

Aldar was the main designer in the UAE to get once again into offplan dispatch mode after the COVID-19 made break and it has kept the dispatches coming through occasionally this year too, focussed for the most part on the Yas Island.

“We hope to see working exercises across our business and retail resources keep on developing in accordance with the macroeconomic recuperation that is well in progress,” the CEO added. “Aldar keeps on looking for alluring and worth accretive speculation freedoms to develop our arrangement of working resources and we intend to carry all the more new advancements to the market, driven by our extending customer base, including abroad financial backers.”

Last quarter, the Abu Dhabi organization additionally made a drive into Egypt through a proposal for SODIC, one of the greater players in that market.

Income gains in same direction

With initial nine-month improvement deals at Dh6.14 billion, Aldar’s general incomes for the period was Dh6.32 billion, up 8 percent on 2020. Net benefits were at Dh2.43 billion. (In another enormous silver lining, the income accumulation likewise hit a record Dh5.86 billion, “supporting future income perceivability”.) All of the new deals age is assisting Aldar with hardening its money position, which was parted between Dh3.6 billion of unlimited money and Dh4 billion in undrawn submitted offices. These will assist with ‘feasible long haul development openings,” the designer said.

Obviously, the retail portfolio – with resources like Yas Mall – likewise recorded a ricochet back, with higher footfall and deals coming to up to “close pre-Covid” levels.

Update on Egypt bargain

Aldar is as yet anticipating administrative leeway in Egypt for the SODIC securing. Aldar has lined up with another Abu Dhabi substance – ADQ – in setting up the deal.

It was recently that Aldar talked about a section into new business sectors, mirroring an adjustment of its functional model and a selective spotlight on its headquarters.

SODIC is one of the greater names in the Egypt land space, with a portfolio that ranges for the most part upscale masterplanned networks.

Closer home

Aldar additionally sees openings opening up to gain huge land banks in Abu Dhabi – and somewhere else in the UAE. That would incorporate retail and instructive resources just as private, as per Fewer. Additionally, there will a nearer investigation of potential outcomes in the coordinations and warehousing, which after the pandemic drove interruption has become hot property.

“We think there is opportunities for loads of combination in Abu Dhabi,” said Greg Fewer, Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer. “Aldar has the solid capacity to make groundbreaking acquisitions.”

Obviously, it has the money close by to make those arrangements conceivable, when one appears The close to Dh7 billion has its employments. “Stay fluid when enormous portfolios become accessible out of nowhere,” said Fewer.

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Dubai Ruler calls on citizens and residents to raise UAE flag in nationwide show of unity and resilience

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In a powerful message of national unity, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called on everyone across the nation to raise the UAE flag over homes, buildings, and institutions.

The call underscores a renewed emphasis on national identity, collective responsibility and social cohesion, reinforcing the flag’s role as a unifying symbol across the country.

Sheikh Mohammed said the UAE had navigated recent challenges with strong unity, emerging more cohesive and aligned across all segments of society, including citizens and residents, as well as public and private sectors.

“The UAE faced recent challenges united and has come through them stronger and more cohesive. Everyone stood behind one flag,” he said.

“The UAE flag reflects our strength and what we have built as a country. I invite everyone to raise it across homes and workplaces.”

He added: “We take pride in our country, our President, our Armed Forces, our economy, and all citizens and residents who move this country forward every day.”

Sheikh Mohammed further urged that the flag be raised across every home and building, describing it as a reflection of unity and a shared sense of belonging.

The initiative highlights the importance of national identity and shared values, while recognising the contributions of individuals and institutions across the country, including frontline teams and those supporting the UAE’s continued development.

It also reinforces that raising the flag is a collective expression of solidarity, reflecting cohesion across society and a shared sense of belonging.

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Dubai’s new shop and park cashback initiative to help motorists offset parking fees by supporting local businesses 

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As the city navigates a complex month of regional shifts and unsettled weather, Parkin Company, Dubai’s largest provider of paid public parking, has launched a timely initiative to revitalise local commerce. The new Spot for Shops programme, unveiled on Thursday, allows motorists to offset their parking fees by supporting neighbourhood shops across the city.

Turning parking into local support
Under the new scheme, customers making qualifying purchases at participating small businesses can have their parking fees credited back to their Parkin wallet. The validation process is handled seamlessly via the Parkin app using the customer’s mobile number.

“Small businesses play a vital role in Dubai’s economic landscape,” said Osama AlSafi, Chief Operating Officer at Parkin. “By connecting parking with everyday retail experiences, we are making it easier for customers to access neighbourhood destinations while supporting the city’s growth.”

The first wave of ‘Hidden Gems’
The pilot phase, set to go live in early May 2026, includes 15 initial outlets. High-profile neighbourhood staples such as the legendary Ravi Restaurant, Beirut Blendz, Cycle 2 Cycle, and Naif Bakery are among the first to join the programme. This move is expected to significantly boost footfall for community retailers at a time when residents are staying closer to home due to intermittent rainfall and regional travel caution.

Navigating a shifting landscape
The launch comes as the Dubai entertainment and music industry continues to pivot toward localised experiences. With international event schedules being recalibrated due to the ongoing regional crisis, the “Spot for Shops” initiative aligns with a broader city-wide trend: a return to community-centric living.

How to claim your parking cashback:

  1. Park: Use any paid Parkin space near a participating business.
  2. Pay: Complete your initial parking fee via the app or SMS as usual.
  3. Shop: Visit a participating outlet (look for the Spot for Shops signage).
  4. Validate: The merchant validates your parking via your mobile number.
  5. Earn: The cashback value is credited instantly to your Parkin wallet.

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Dubai mosques to get EV charging stations in new sustainability move

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Your local mosque parking lot is get about to become a green hub. Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has signed a major deal to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to mosque parking spaces across the city.

The 8-year agreement was signed (April 8), with the Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV). This move turns mosque parking areas into convenient spots for residents to power up their cars during prayer times or visits.

This isn’t just about a few plugs; it’s a full-scale smart infrastructure project:

  • Advanced Tech: Installation of modern, high-speed charging units.
  • Smart App: A dedicated digital application will show you exactly where the nearest available mosque charger is in real-time.
  • Easy Payments: Secure, integrated smart payment systems for a seamless experience.
  • Continuous Care: UAEV will handle all maintenance and performance monitoring.

This initiative follows just days after the announcement of 600 new supercharging spaces being installed at public parks and beaches.

  • Community Hubs: Mosques will now serve as multi-functional spaces that support sustainable mobility.
  • Environmental Goals: The project supports the UAE’s mission to have 50% of vehicles on the road be battery-electric by 2050.

Finding a charger in Dubai is getting much easier. By integrating clean energy into community spaces like mosques, Dubai is making eco-friendly living a natural part of daily life.

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