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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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Kuwait launches 15-year residency visa: How it compares to UAE Golden Visa

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Kuwait has unveiled a new long-term residency programme that will allow eligible foreign investors and business leaders to live in the country for up to 15 years, marking one of the region’s latest efforts to attract international capital and strengthen economic growth.

The residency scheme is designed to provide greater stability for investors looking to establish, operate and expand businesses in Kuwait, while supporting the country’s broader plans to diversify its economy and enhance its competitiveness as an investment destination.

Who can apply?

Under the new framework, residency permits of up to 15 years will be available to:

  • Foreign investors meeting approved investment criteria
  • Immediate family members of eligible investors
  • Senior executives accredited by approved investment entities
  • Recognised business partners linked to qualifying investment projects

Authorities say the programme aims to encourage long-term commitments from investors while creating a more attractive business environment.

Investment requirements

To qualify, applicants must satisfy a number of conditions set by Kuwaiti authorities.

Eligible investors must own or be associated with investment entities licensed by the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA). Businesses must also maintain active operations within Kuwait and comply with national workforce requirements, including quotas related to the employment of Kuwaiti citizens.

The framework requires a minimum investment capital of KD1 million in approved business activities. In addition, licensed investment entities must maintain a total investment value of at least KD5 million.

Officials believe these requirements will help attract high-quality investments that contribute to economic development and job creation.

How it compares with UAE Golden Visa

One of the most prominent examples is the UAE’s Golden Visa programme, which was launched in 2019 and offers eligible individuals residency of up to 10 years.

The scheme is available to investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, scientists, exceptional students, creatives and humanitarian contributors. It allows holders to live, work and study in the UAE without requiring a national sponsor, while also enabling them to sponsor family members.

The programme has become a key pillar of the UAE’s strategy to attract talent, innovation and long-term investment, helping cement its reputation as one of the region’s leading destinations for business and residency.

Kuwaiti authorities said the programme builds on existing investment legislation and forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise Kuwait’s business and regulatory environment.

Kuwait’s latest move reflects a growing trend across the Gulf, where governments are introducing long-term residency options to attract investors, entrepreneurs and highly skilled professionals.

Countries across the region have increasingly adopted residency programmes designed to encourage foreign investment, support economic diversification and attract global talent.

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Dubai motorist alert: Who can skip vehicle inspection bookings under new RTA rules?

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that certain motorists will not need to book vehicle inspections in advance, offering greater flexibility while maintaining its appointment-based testing system across the emirate.

The move applies to five specific customer groups and service categories, allowing eligible motorists to access vehicle inspection services without securing a prior appointment at approved testing centres.

Who is exempt?

According to the RTA, the following categories are exempt from advance booking requirements:

  • Senior citizens and People of Determination
  • Vehicles undergoing a repeat inspection after failing a previous technical test
  • Vehicles being inspected for export or transfer purposes without registration plates
  • Inspections linked to vehicle sale transactions
  • Vehicle data verification and confirmation inspections

The authority said the exemptions are intended to make services more accessible while ensuring smoother operations at testing facilities across Dubai.

Appointment system remains in place

The RTA continues to encourage customers to book inspections in advance to help reduce waiting times, improve service efficiency and manage customer flow across vehicle testing centres.

Motorists who do not qualify for an exemption can still access inspection services without a booking by paying an additional service fee.

The authority added that its Licensing Agency, together with approved testing centres, will continue to guide booking procedures and eligible services to improve customer awareness and transparency.

Expansion of vehicle testing services

The announcement comes as Dubai expands its vehicle testing and registration network to meet growing demand driven by population growth and urban development.

Earlier, the RTA invited investors and operators to establish new vehicle testing and registration centres in Deira, Bur Dubai and Mohammed Bin Rashid City, subject to regulatory approvals.

The expansion is expected to increase testing capacity and improve accessibility for residents.

Sunday testing option

To further enhance convenience, the RTA recently introduced Sunday vehicle inspection services at nine testing centres across Dubai. The initiative aims to provide additional scheduling options for motorists and ease pressure on facilities during the working week.

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Free Public Parking Announced In Dubai For Hijri New Year

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Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced free public parking and a revised public transport schedule for the Hijri New Year 1448 holiday on Monday June 15.

Public parking across Dubai, except for multi-storey parking facilities will be free with parking fees will resume on Tuesday June 16.

All RTA Customer Happiness Centres will be closed on Monday, but customers will still be able to access services through the Customer Happiness Centre in Umm Ramool and Smart Kiosks located in Deira, Al Barsha, Al Tawar, Al Kifaf and the RTA Headquarters.

Dubai Metro services on both the Red and Green Lines will run from 5am until midnight on Monday while Dubai Tram services will operate from 6am until 1am the following day.

Passengers using public buses are advised to check the S’hail app for updated holiday schedules.

The RTA also announced that Bus Route E100, which normally operates between Al Ghubaiba Bus Station and Abu Dhabi, will be suspended from June 13 to 15. Passengers heading to Abu Dhabi during this period can use Route E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station instead.

Marine transport services will be unaffected during this period.

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