LAICO: Developing Africa Through US$ 1.2 billion of Investment Projects
Bashir M. Elmadani, Managing Director of Libyan African Investment Company (LAICO) presence LAICO and its investments in Africa.
Real-Estate: Affordable Housing a Success Despite Problems in the Industry
Aaref Hejres, Managing Director of Diyar Al Muharraq
The other thing is affordable housing. We have been very successful and have designed around 340 affordable homes. Stage 1 sold out within ten days and Stage 2 will be released soon with more affordable homes.
Real Estate in Rio Grande do Norte: Presentation of Ecocil
Silvio Bezerra, President and CEO of Ecocil, a real estate company which has been acting in the market since 1948, gives an overview of the sector in Rio Grande do Norte.
Bahrain: Real-Estate Industry Sees Signs of Renewed Activity
Robert Jonathan Lee, CEO of Bahrain Bay
You can see that the frequency and locations are increasing weekly. Is it a massive increase? No, but you can see there is something new going on. It is that kind of anecdotal signs which show there is a renewed element of risk-taking.
Serene Group: Office and Residential Real-Estate Rental Market Bottomed
Mohammed Younis Shafi, Director of Serene Landmark Bahrain
We have had two crises – one of which was the world economic crisis. We were slowly recovering with all the projects going at that time. Some projects have been on hold due to the crisis.
Ecocil: Real Estate and Property Market in Rio Grande do Norte
Silvio Bezerra, President and CEO of Ecocil
Silvio Bezerra introduces the property market in Rio Grande do Norte and presents his company, Ecocil. He mentions some of its projects and discusses the company’s main differentials. He also talks about international partnerships and shares his vision for the future.
Bahrain: Land Prices to Increase in 2013-2014
With land prices set to increase in two or three years time, Aaref Hejres, Managing Director of DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ, makes a case for — what he calls — the most opportune time to start developing.
Banking Industry in Bahrain: Changing Landscape
Following the mergers between Ithmaar Bank and First Leasing Bank and a 3-way merger between Elaf Bank, Capital Management House and CAPIVEST, Abdul Karim Ahmed Bucheery, Chief Executive of BBK Bahrain and Chairman of the Bahrain Association of Banks, outlines the future structure of the banking industry in Bahrain.
Rekan Group: Ahmed Rikany on Rekan Group and the Real-Estate Sector in Iraqi Kurdistan
Ahmed Rikany, Chairman of Rekan Group and President of Kurdistan Investors Union talks about the real estate bubble in Iraqi Kurdistan and Rekan Group.
“Iraqi Kurdistan Needs 500,000 New Houses” says Ahmed Rikany, Chairman of Rekan Group
However, we see that there is a need for 350,000-500,000 houses while there are currently only 120,000. Moreover, the number of residents is increasing so the demand for houses is there.