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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.

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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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New UAE rule: Emirates ID renewal now allowed one year before expiry

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The UAE has doubled the early renewal period for Emirates ID cards, allowing renewals up to 12 months before expiry under a new decision by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). Effective July 14, the change applies to UAE nationals for now.

Renew passport and Emirates ID together

The extended renewal window means citizens whose passport and Emirates ID expire around the same time can now renew both documents in a single transaction, reducing paperwork and saving time.

ICP said the initiative forms part of its strategy to simplify government services, improve customer experience and provide greater flexibility through digital services.

Supporting zero government bureaucracy

Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of ICP, said the decision reflects the UAE’s commitment to delivering proactive government services while giving citizens more flexibility to complete transactions at a time that suits them.

He added that the initiative supports the UAE’s Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme by reducing procedural steps, improving service integration and using advanced digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, to streamline the customer journey.

The authority said the new policy is part of its wider effort to deliver integrated, digital-first government services while strengthening the UAE’s position as a global leader in identity and public service innovation.

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Dubai warns media against publishing false news after Downtown explosion claim

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Dubai authorities have warned media organisations against publishing false or unverified reports after claims circulated that explosions had been heard in Downtown Dubai.

In a statement posted on X, the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) said the emirate would take the necessary legal measures against outlets that publish inaccurate information, in line with local and federal laws.

The warning came after a brief Reuters report cited witnesses claiming they had heard booms in Downtown Dubai on Thursday. The report did not identify the source of the sounds or confirm that any incident had taken place.

The Dubai Media Office rejected the claims, stating that no explosions had occurred in the Downtown area and describing the report as false.

Authorities also urged media organisations and the public to rely on official sources for information and avoid sharing rumours or unverified reports that could cause unnecessary confusion.

The statement reinforces Dubai’s long-standing approach to combating misinformation, particularly during fast-moving events, with authorities stressing the importance of accurate reporting and verification before publication.

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Why Indian passport renewals in the UAE could face longer delays

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Indian expats in the UAE waiting to renew their passports or access other consular services could face continued delays after the Why Indian passport renewals in the UAE could face longer delaysCourt ordered a fresh tender process for outsourced consular operations.

The ruling affects the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai, as well as Indian missions in Kuwait, Singapore and Australia.

The court cancelled the previously awarded contract and directed India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to issue fresh Requests for Proposal (RFPs) within one month.

Why did the court intervene?

The case was brought by two companies that were eliminated during the technical evaluation stage of the bidding process.

While they did not challenge the technical assessment itself, they argued that the evaluation lacked transparency.

The Delhi High Court agreed, ruling that the authorities had failed to disclose how technical marks were awarded, effectively invalidating the tender process.

What happens now?

The contract had been awarded to Alhind Tours & Travels, which was due to take over consular operations from July 1 after submitting the lowest financial bid.

The Kerala-based company had already prepared to operate 16 service centres across the UAE, including a large facility in Bur Dubai with more than 45 service counters.

However, following the court’s ruling, Alhind can no longer formally assume the contract until a fresh tender process is completed.

How are passport services operating now?

Since July 1, passport, visa and other consular services have been handled directly by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai, marking the first time in 17 years that the missions have managed these services in-house.

The missions currently process applications for:

  • Passport renewals
  • Visa services
  • Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards
  • Police Clearance Certificates (PCC)
  • Surrender Certificates (SC)
  • Global Entry Programme (GEP) verification
  • Document attestation

Authorities have also warned applicants against unauthorised agents claiming to secure appointments, stressing that bookings through the official portal are free of charge.

Will services be disrupted?

The High Court said existing service providers may be allowed to continue temporarily to minimise disruption, but the final decision now rests with the Indian missions and the Ministry of External Affairs.

Until a new tender is completed and a service provider is officially appointed, applicants may continue to experience longer waiting times for appointments and document processing.

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