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‫ما الأخبار في الإمارات العربية المتحدة‬Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister and Ruler of DubaiWhat’s news in UAE?



UAE private wealth to surge to $800bn by 2021Households to grow wealth by average 7.4 percentPrivate wealth in the UAE will surge 7.4 Overall growth of UAE wealth - not justpercent over the next five years to a private wealth - is expected tototal of $800 million, a new report decrease to 7.4 percent in the next fiveshows. years. In the coming five years, cashBroken down, private wealth held by deposits at 5.5 percent, and bonds atultra high-net-worth households (UHNW 3.6 percent, are expected to be the- those with above $100 million) in the primary contributors to this overallUAE is set to grow by 9.4 percent wealth, BCG’s report said.through 2021, having achieved a Markus Massi, senior partner andcompound annual growth rate (CAGR) of managing director of BCG Middle East’s8.8 percent in 2016. Financial Services practice, said: “In theThe upper high-net-worth (HNW) Middle East and Africa (MEA), wealthsegment - households with between $20 expansion should stem, in relativelymillion and $100 million - saw the equal portions, from existing assets andstrongest growth in 2016 at 11.2 percent higher household savings.and is set to slow to 9.9 percent through2021. Source: Boston Consulting Group / 2016-2017Private wealth held by the lower HNWsegment (those with between $1 millionand $20 million) is set to grow by 8.8percent in the next five years, havingseen steady growth of 10.5 percent in2016.However, the total number of millionairehouseholds (those with more than $1million in net investable assets) in theUAE is set to slow from 5.9 percent in2016 to 4.8 percent through 2021.The report by Boston Consulting Group(BCG) found that, to date, growth inprivate wealth in the UAE was drivenprimarily by equities. This grew by 9.3percent in 2016, in comparison to cashand deposits at 8.4 percent and bonds at3.8 percent. 57



“Looking ahead, the share of wealth allocated to each asset class is expected to remainstable, with regional wealth projected to rise at an annual rate of roughly 8 percentthrough 2021.“In the coming years, more local players will enter the wealth management market astraditional revenue pools become more competitive.”Over the next five years, wealth in the MEA region is set to reach $12 trillion, the reportadded, with the UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia’s contribution accounting for 21.1percent of the total.Switzerland remained the largest destination for MEA offshore wealth in 2016,accounting for 31 percent with a projected CAGR of 4.7 percent over the next fiveyears. This was followed by the UK/Channel Islands at 23 percent with a CAGR of 5percent, and Dubai at 18 percent, with a CAGR of 4.5 percent, according to BCG. No matter how many buildings, foundations, schools and hospitals we build, or how many bridges we raise, all these are material entities. The real spirit behind progress is the human spirit, the able man with his intellect and capabilities. “ The late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan



More global millionaires pick Dubai to buy second homesNew World Wealth report ranks emirate higher than Paris, Los Angeles and SydneyDubai is cementing its place in the list of millionaires buying second homes across theglobe, according to a new report.New World Wealth, in its 2017 “Wealth Migration Report”, said the number of multi-millionaires rose by over 2 percent to 8,600 last year compared to 8,400 in 2015. Thecity has 2,400 resident millionaires.The report ranked the emirate higher than more established cities such as Paris,Zurich, Los Angeles, Rio and Sydney.Abu Dhabi is also named a rising hotspot for wealthy, with the London-basedconsultancy estimating over 500 millionaires with second homes in the city.London, however, topped the list with 21,500 multi-millionaires with second homesin the city. This is in addition to the 12,100 resident multi-millionaires.Second on the list is New York City with 18,400 multi-millionaires, followed by HongKong (15,000) and Singapore (11,700). Dubai is followed by The Hamptons, Geneva,Miami Paris, and Zurich rounding up the top 10 list. The report defines HNWI ashaving a wealth of $10 million or more. news 61

Abu Dhabi's new $125bn investment firm set to launch in MayMubadala Investment Co has been formed by merging two of theemirate's biggest fundsA $125 billion Abu Dhabi state investment The new firm's total assets of about $125firm, formed by merging two of theemirate's biggest funds, is expected to start billion, based on valuations at the end ofoperating in May, its chief executive saidon Thursday. 2015, will make it the world's 14th largestMubadala Investment Co is being formedthrough a merger of Mubadala sovereign fund, according to data from theDevelopment Co and InternationalPetroleum Investment Co, which own Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.corporate stakes in the energy industry andother sectors in the United Arab Emirates Mubarak said the fund will have fourand around the world.The company will help to diversify the Abu investment platforms - petroleum andDhabi economy beyond oil throughstrategic investments at home and abroad, petrochemicals, alternative investments andKhaldoon Khalifa al-Mubarak said in astatement. infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and mining, and aerospace, information and communications technology and renewables. news

New Dubai skyscraper to surpass the world’s tallest buildingThe architect behind a new US$1 billion “There’s no doubt that the Eiffel TowerDubai tower that will stand higher than has inspired over 100 years,” said MrBurj Khalifa says it will represent a nation Calatrava. “Itrepresents a city, a wholelike The Eiffel Tower. nation. It still today is a monument. I feelThe Paris landmark was built for the so proud to be part of a team that aims1889 Paris Expo. Now Dubai’s Emaar to obtain a similar achievement.”Properties is aiming to emulate that Mr Calatrava’s design was chosen byarchitectural impact as preparations get Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Viceunder way for Dubai’s own Expo 2020. President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,Emaar Properties will attempt to deliver in February following an internationalthe new Dubai Creek tower and a linked competition between five of the world’s“mega-retail district” at the same time so top practices.that they are both open by the time Mr Alabbar said that the UAE had only 44Dubai’s Expo 2020 event begins . years of history compared to Paris, butMore project details were revealed by believed that this as-yet-unnamed towerthe Emaar Properties chairman could serve as a similar landmark in theMohamed Alabbar and the Spanish-Swiss future.architect Santiago Calatrava yesterday.“There’s no doubt that the Eiffel Tower newshas inspired over 100 years,” said MrCalatrava. “Itrepresents a city, a whole 63

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Although the overall height of thetower, which will cost about $1bnto construct, was not revealed, MrAlabbar said it would probably “bea notch taller” than Burj Khalifa –currently the world’s tallest towerbut due to be surpassed by theproposed 1km-high KingdomTower in Jeddah in 2018.The Dubai Creek tower will mainlyserve as an architectural towerthan a working building, but therewill be between 18 and 20 upperfloors used for a hotel withrestaurants, function rooms, aninterior garden space and anobservation deck.The tower is likely to be builtunder three packages, with onecompany handling the foundation,another building its concrete coreand a third carrying out thefabrication of the steel cables,which will be among some of thelongest ever used.Structurally, the tower will have aconcrete core and will be clad inglass and steel. An observationdeck will offer unencumbered,360-degree views of the city. MrCalatrava said that it will alsofeature spinning platforms that cantake guests outside of the deckinto the tower’s void to offer moreimpressive views. 65

Work on foundation piling is likely to begin “in late June or early July”, Mr Alabbar said yesterday, with a view to the entire tower being ready in four years. The 6-square-km Dubai Creek Harbour project is being developed in a joint venture with Dubai Properties. It features a 4.5km Creek boardwalk and will also house nine lifestyle districts, 22 hotels, a yacht club, marina and a harbour. Mr Alabbar said that the new “mega-retail district” that will be linked to the tower is currently under the design phase, but should be announced within the next one to two months. When asked if Emaar’s ambition was to complete this element at the same time as the tower, he said: “We are pushing day and night. We would like to finish it together. It would make sense.” Source: The National / M.Fahy 2017 news66



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Crete is the largest Greek island of Greece,located in the southern side of the Aegean Sea.One of the most popular destinations of thecountry, holidays in Crete is the dream of alifetime for millions of tourists. However,despite the tourist development in some places,Crete Greece also keeps intact its uniquecharacter. Its long history has left evident markson the Greek island: Minoan palaces, Venetiantowns, Medieval Castles, Ottoman mosques andByzantine monasteries constitute the mostimportant sightseeing. A hidden treasure forforeign home buyers. In Association with

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nterview with Mrs Ellen Ellen Hansen, is the General Director and Owner of Kreta Eiendom S.A. Hansen, General Director and With over a decade of experience her Owner of Kreta Eiendom in Crete company has become the most - Greece reputable developer in Crete with all her customers highly satisfied. Every member of her staff is committed to providing excellent customer service. Her dedicated and experienced work force make up the many divisions of her company; sales, after sales, administration, finance, legal, construction and maintenance. Her staff speaks a number of languages including English, Greek, German, Scandinavian, Arabic and Estonian and are committed to making her clients feel at home. Her motto: “Satisfaction & peace of mind for her clients is her number one priority.” 1 As one of the most reputable property developers The residency permit is on Crete, please tell us more about your company and granted for five years what makes you so special? and it is renewable for as long as the property remains in the possession of the owner. The permit may be Kreta Eiendom SA was established in 2002 by Ellen extended to the members of the family of the owner. Hansen. The company has grown rapidly over the years Greece is a member of the Schengen area and holders and is now one of the biggest property developers and of the Greek residence permit enjoy the same travel real estate agents on the island of Crete. We have privileges with a Greek citizen in the Schengen Area. constructed more than 400 apartments and houses in This means one can visit any of the 26 Schengen developments and a wide variety of private villas with countries without lengthy customs’ checks and reside swimming pools and landscaped gardens. to these countries up to three months every six month period with the right of multiple entries. Kreta Eiendom also acts as a broker selling investment The geographical location is an advantage for Greece - properties all over Greece. Our extensive listings it is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, include: luxury villas, holiday apartments, hotels, plot Asia and Africa. You are able to reach within 1 hour by of lands for construction and even private islands. plane any of these continents and in maximum 3 hours to be in any part of Europe. As an international company, we are proud to say that Due to the unique position and its long tradition in we are able to communicate in many languages, tourism, Greece is renowned for its hospitality. Greece including Arabic. This enables us to maintain our is a melting pot of various cultures and traditions and philosophy of assisting our clients with simplicity and continues to be a very safe place to live. The fact that a ease throughout the whole purchasing procedure and large portion of the population speaks English makes beyond. communication very easy. We offer the services of a local lawyer, financial 3.What has been your experience with wealthy Arab assistance and a comprehensive package of after sales clients so far? services tailored to suit the client’s individual This is a new and very interesting market for Kreta requirements. We take full care of the client’s Eiendom and we are working towards to get much property and offer a complete range of rental services, more involved in this. Up to now we have had a few so investing in Crete pays off. Arab clients but we notice that the interest is growing steadily due to the Greek “Golden Visa” program. We 2. Buying property in Greece for Non-EU Citizens has have a wide selection of properties that offer stable become recently a very attractive alternative. Please income as an investment but also a very pleasant place tell us more about the Greek Residency Program and to stay for the whole family. what are the advantages for wealthy Arab families It is very easy to feel at home for the Arabs in Greece always scouring for nice opportunities outside their and in Crete. Our cultures, traditions and even cuisine territories. are in many ways similar and it is safe to say that Cretans feel culture - wise closer to the Middle East than North Europe.86

4. Coming back to Crete, the saying goes: municipal gardens and follows a different“Crete has it all”. You are based in Rethymno, program every evening. In July or August a largeone of several prefectures in Crete but with Renaissance festival is held, with nightlythe most marvelous beaches, gorgeous theatrical performances in the open airmountainscapes – please tell us a bit more. Venetian Fortress included in its program. The main event of the year is the Carnival. The . Second largest Greece, Rethymno Carnival lasts for two days. However, many activities takeRethymno was carefully chosen by Kreta place over the three week period leading up toEiendom, not only for its beauty, but also for its the Carnival’s colourful and exciting finale.location. Situated in the heart of the island,Rethymno is within easy reach of Chania in the Rethymno has a lot to offer and the island as awest, capital city of Heraklion in towards east whole even more. As a famous poet once saidand the unspoilt south coast. ‘Crete is not a place you leave, but a place thatWith the White Mountains to the west and you return to’….Psiloritis to the east, the prefecture ofRethymno is the most diverse and mountainous 5. How do you see the real estate marketof the four counties. Flourishing valleys and within the next 5 years?wonderful ravines meet rocky coves and sandy I noticed a positive change in the real estatebeaches. The natural beauty and greenery is market from 2015. The prices are stable herenot only astounding, but in many ways unique. and the market is active again, especially in theThe fauna and flora include over two hundred area of investments as hotels and luxury villas.species of plants and trees that cannot be The tourism is growing steadily each year asfound anywhere else in the world. Crete remains a very safe and politically stable place. Crete is an attractive location for bothThere are forty thousand inhabitants residing in Greeks and foreign customers. This means thatRethymno city, the third largest on the island. especially the investments market keepsThe Old town of Rethymno has strong Venetian, growing intensively. The positive thing is thatByzantine and Turkish influences, visible the prices remain stable and do not changethroughout the narrow streets dramatically. Therefore buying property in Crete here is a good investment as it is easy toThere are a whole array of cafés, taverns and rent it out and the prices do not fluctuate.restaurants in Rethymno catering to every taste Every year Crete gets more flight connectionsin which to sit back and relax. The Greeks with Europe and has a very good connectioncertainly know how to enjoy themselves, their with hourly flights to Athens all year round. Ihospitality is famous - it was after all the home general, Crete has an excellent infrastructureof Zeus, the God of Hospitality! and has the best life quality in Greece.Throughout the year various events and festival Mrs. Hansen we thank you for the interview.are organized by the local people. The winefestival is held usually in July. This two weekcelebration of Cretan culture takes place in the Therefore buying property inCrete here is a good investment as it is easy to rent it out and the prices do not fluctuate

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