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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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Dubai Police Academy launches one-year master’s in cybersecurity

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Dubai Police Academy has unveiled a new master’s degree in cybersecurity, the first of its kind among police colleges in the Arab world. The one-year programme, which begins in December 2025, comes with tuition fees of Dh60,000 and is open to both UAE citizens and residents.

Dr Ebtsam Al Awadhi, Director of Graduate Studies at the academy, said the degree will cover four key areas: policies and management, digital forensics, digital infrastructure and security, and scientific research and publishing. Unlike traditional police academic programmes that usually take two to three years, this one is designed to be completed in a single year, requiring 30 credit hours across three semesters and a summer term.

Eligibility/Admission
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in law, security sciences or a related field from a university recognised by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. At least five years of professional experience in cybersecurity is required, alongside English proficiency (IELTS 5.5, TOEFL CBT 5.5, TOEFL IBT 550, or equivalent). Candidates must also pass an academic exam and a personal interview.

Industry-driven approach
Dr Saeed Al Rashdi, a cybersecurity expert, said the programme has been designed in line with market needs. “Practical training will take the largest share, supported by theoretical study, and industry specialists will deliver the teaching,” he explained.

Cybercrime expertise
Dubai Police has been at the forefront of tackling digital crime, with its Criminal Data Analysis Centre working alongside the CID to use AI and advanced systems for detecting criminal hotspots and predicting cyber threats. The force has successfully disrupted high-value cyber fraud operations, including tracking a gang behind a multi-billion-dirham scam.

Graduates of the new programme will be well-placed to support such missions, with strong prospects for roles in the cybersecurity sector, and potentially within Dubai Police’s own cybercrime units.

Registration is now open on the Dubai Police Academy website, with the first intake expected to include 15–20 students.

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Dubai Ruler renames Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment

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In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued a new decree to rename the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment.

The organisation will now be officially known as the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment.

The foundation, first established in 1997, continues to run humanitarian and charitable initiatives in the UAE and abroad. Its work includes supporting education, health, culture, social welfare, religion, and relief efforts for communities affected by crises and disasters.

It also provides financial aid to families in need, supports patients with medical treatment, and offers assistance to students and educators.

The Establishment will remain under the supervision of Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department and the Community Development Authority, ensuring compliance with local laws regulating charities and fundraising.

The decree took effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette.

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Dubai warns engineering firms over costly villa designs

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Dubai Municipality has issued warnings to several engineering consultancy offices after finding that they exaggerated structural designs for citizens’ villas.

According to officials, these inflated designs went against the Dubai Building Code and led to unnecessary construction costs for property owners, without any real engineering need.

The move is part of the Municipality’s efforts to regulate Dubai’s construction sector and protect residents from extra financial burdens. Consultancy offices across the emirate had already been reminded through circulars to strictly follow approved engineering standards.

Eng. Maryam Al Muhairi, CEO of the Buildings Regulation and Permits Agency, said:

“Compliance with the Dubai Building Code is not only a legal requirement but also a professional and ethical responsibility. The goal is to ensure safe, high-quality construction without forcing citizens to pay more than necessary.”

She added that Dubai Municipality will continue to monitor consultancy offices and contractors to prevent excessive use of building materials, including steel, and ensure construction remains efficient, safe, and cost-effective.

Repeat offenders could face disciplinary measures, including poor annual evaluations or even suspension. Earlier this year, two consultancy offices were banned from licensing new projects for six months due to violations.

By cracking down on such practices, Dubai Municipality says it aims to strengthen the emirate’s construction sector, cut waste, and support sustainable urban growth.

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