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Mid East Info
30-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Dubai Land Department collaborates with ‘Dubai Awqaf' to strengthen the competitiveness of the foundation's real estate portfolio
Majid Al Marri: The collaboration reflects our commitment to empowering government partnerships, serving the public interest, and supporting the emirate's vision to be a global model in real estate management. Khalid Al Thani: The collaboration enhances the development of endowment properties to ensure their sustainability and investment in line with best practices. Under the memorandum, 'Awqaf Dubai' properties will be valued and classified according to the Building Classification Project developed by DLD. The Building Classification Project uses five criteria to achieve the highest levels of survey accuracy: engineering and technical standards, sustainability, documentation, health and safety, and management and finance. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 2025: Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of collaboration with the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (Awqaf Dubai). The aim is to develop the properties within the foundation's real estate portfolio and enhance their competitiveness in the emirate's real estate market. This will be achieved through the Department's Building Classification Project, strengthening cooperation across various areas of mutual interest. The memorandum was signed at the DLD's headquarters by Mr. Majid Al Marri, CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector at the Dubai Land Department, His Excellency Khalid Al Thani, Deputy Secretary General, several division managers from AWQAF Dubai, and several CEOs from both sides. The areas of collaboration under the memorandum include evaluating the properties of the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation and classifying them according to the standards approved by the Dubai Land Department. It also encompasses revaluing the foundation's properties to upgrade their classification following improvements made to the targeted properties. The memorandum also enables inquiry services for all lands and properties belonging to deceased individuals, minors, and those under similar legal status, with access to all related documents. Majid Al Marri said: 'Our collaboration with the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships among government entities in the emirate, serving the public interest, and supporting Dubai's vision of becoming a global model in real estate management, including the management of endowment properties. Through this memorandum, we will work on developing and classifying the foundation's properties according to the highest standards, enhancing their competitiveness in the market. We will also provide advanced mechanisms to enable more efficient and transparent management of lands and properties belonging to deceased individuals and minors, which aligns with our commitment to offering innovative services that meet the community's aspirations. This collaboration will foster greater government integration, help us achieve our shared goals of promoting real estate sustainability, and support the national economy fully aligned with Dubai's vision of building a brighter future for future generations.' For his part, Khalid Al Thani emphasised that the collaboration with the Dubai Land Department reflects the Foundation's commitment to enhancing opportunities for strategic cooperation, contributing to inclusivity and sustainability in foundation operations. Al Thani stated that the collaboration represents a step toward unifying joint efforts to provide proactive services and solutions to the Foundation's clients, including endowments and minors. It also strengthens the development and advancement of the Foundation's real estate assets. It supports the competitiveness of its real estate portfolio in the emirate's market by classifying properties according to engineering and technical standards and awarding each building the appropriate star rating it deserves. Al Thani added that, based on this classification, the Foundation will valuate and develop its buildings to ensure their sustainability and investment in line with best practices, while striving to achieve optimal returns in support of the objectives of endowers and minors. He noted that the memorandum will also contribute to establishing a shared system between both parties to facilitate access to endowment property data and streamline various requests, thereby enhancing the quality of services provided and presenting an integrated model of collaborative government work. Under the memorandum of collaboration, designated personnel from the Inheritance Department at the Foundation will be enabled to access Dubai Land Department's Ejari valuation system to verify rental contracts related to deceased individuals, minors, and those under similar legal status. The shared system between the Foundation and the Department will also be enhanced to allow for the issuance of specific orders, such as requests for cancellation studies, registration requests, endowment registration requests, and land valuation requests. In addition, users can view all detailed data related to endowments, including land coordinates and attachments. The system will also be further developed to streamline the process of approving the sale of assets belonging to minors and those under guardianship. It is worth noting that Dubai Land Department's Building Classification Project is based on five key criteria to achieve the highest levels of survey accuracy. These criteria include engineering and technical standards, sustainability, documentation, health and safety, and management and finance. Each criterion comprises a set of questions designed to extract detailed data and to assign each building the appropriate classification based on a star rating system ranging from 1 to 4 stars, with an additional 4+ rating for buildings that meet the highest standards of green sustainability. The classification also considers the available facilities and the quality of the building's maintenance, such as parking, elevators, air conditioning, façade quality, and more. The project offers a wide range of proactive services and solutions to serve real estate sector stakeholders, benefiting various groups, including investors, property owners, tenants, real estate developers, government entities, and private sector companies.
Arabian Business
29-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai Land Department and Awqaf Dubai team up to boost real estate classifications
Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of collaboration with the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (Awqaf Dubai). The aim is to develop the properties within the foundation's real estate portfolio and enhance their competitiveness in the emirate's real estate market. This will be achieved through the Department's Building Classification Project, strengthening cooperation across various areas of mutual interest. Dubai Land Department and Awqaf Dubai The areas of collaboration under the memorandum include evaluating the properties of the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation and classifying them according to the standards approved by the Dubai Land Department. It also encompasses revaluing the foundation's properties to upgrade their classification following improvements made to the targeted properties. The memorandum also enables inquiry services for all lands and properties belonging to deceased individuals, minors, and those under similar legal status, with access to all related documents. Majid Al Marri, CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector at the Dubai Land Department, said: 'Our collaboration with the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships among government entities in the emirate, serving the public interest, and supporting Dubai's vision of becoming a global model in real estate management, including the management of endowment properties. 'Through this memorandum, we will work on developing and classifying the foundation's properties according to the highest standards, enhancing their competitiveness in the market. We will also provide advanced mechanisms to enable more efficient and transparent management of lands and properties belonging to deceased individuals and minors, which aligns with our commitment to offering innovative services that meet the community's aspirations. 'This collaboration will foster greater government integration, help us achieve our shared goals of promoting real estate sustainability, and support the national economy fully aligned with Dubai's vision of building a brighter future for future generations.' Khalid Al Thani, Deputy Secretary General, emphasised that the collaboration with the Dubai Land Department reflects the Foundation's commitment to enhancing opportunities for strategic cooperation, contributing to inclusivity and sustainability in foundation operations. Al Thani stated that the collaboration represents a step toward unifying joint efforts to provide proactive services and solutions to the Foundation's clients, including endowments and minors. It also strengthens the development and advancement of the Foundation's real estate assets. It supports the competitiveness of its real estate portfolio in the emirate's market by classifying properties according to engineering and technical standards and awarding each building the appropriate star rating it deserves. Al Thani added that, based on this classification, the Foundation will evaluate and develop its buildings to ensure their sustainability and investment in line with best practices, while striving to achieve optimal returns in support of the objectives of endowers and minors. He noted that the memorandum will also contribute to establishing a shared system between both parties to facilitate access to endowment property data and streamline various requests, thereby enhancing the quality of services provided and presenting an integrated model of collaborative government work. Under the memorandum of collaboration, designated personnel from the Inheritance Department at the Foundation will be enabled to access Dubai Land Department's Ejari valuation system to verify rental contracts related to deceased individuals, minors, and those under similar legal status. The shared system between the Foundation and the Department will also be enhanced to allow for the issuance of specific orders, such as requests for cancellation studies, registration requests, endowment registration requests, and land valuation requests. In addition, users can view all detailed data related to endowments, including land coordinates and attachments. The system will also be further developed to streamline the process of approving the sale of assets belonging to minors and those under guardianship. Dubai Land Department's Building Classification Project is based on five key criteria to achieve the highest levels of survey accuracy. These criteria include: Engineering and technical standards Sustainability Documentation Health and safety Management and finance Each criterion comprises a set of questions designed to extract detailed data and to assign each building the appropriate classification based on a star rating system ranging from 1 to 4 stars, with an additional 4+ rating for buildings that meet the highest standards of green sustainability. The classification also considers the available facilities and the quality of the building's maintenance, such as parking, elevators, air conditioning, façade quality, and more. The project offers a wide range of proactive services and solutions to serve real estate sector stakeholders, benefiting various groups, including investors, property owners, tenants, real estate developers, government entities, and private sector companies.
Emirates 24/7
29-04-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Land Department collaborates with ‘Dubai Awqaf' to strengthen the competitiveness of the foundation's real estate portfolio
Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed a memorandum of collaboration with the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (Awqaf Dubai). The aim is to develop the properties within the foundation's real estate portfolio and enhance their competitiveness in the emirate's real estate market. This will be achieved through the Department's Building Classification Project, strengthening cooperation across various areas of mutual interest. The memorandum was signed at the DLD's headquarters by Mr. Majid Al Marri, CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector at the Dubai Land Department, His Excellency Khalid Al Thani, Deputy Secretary General, several division managers from AWQAF Dubai, and several CEOs from both sides. The areas of collaboration under the memorandum include evaluating the properties of the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation and classifying them according to the standards approved by the Dubai Land Department. It also encompasses revaluing the foundation's properties to upgrade their classification following improvements made to the targeted properties. The memorandum also enables inquiry services for all lands and properties belonging to deceased individuals, minors, and those under similar legal status, with access to all related documents. Majid Al Marri said: "Our collaboration with the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening partnerships among government entities in the emirate, serving the public interest, and supporting Dubai's vision of becoming a global model in real estate management, including the management of endowment properties. Through this memorandum, we will work on developing and classifying the foundation's properties according to the highest standards, enhancing their competitiveness in the market. We will also provide advanced mechanisms to enable more efficient and transparent management of lands and properties belonging to deceased individuals and minors, which aligns with our commitment to offering innovative services that meet the community's aspirations. This collaboration will foster greater government integration, help us achieve our shared goals of promoting real estate sustainability, and support the national economy fully aligned with Dubai's vision of building a brighter future for future generations." For his part, Khalid Al Thani emphasised that the collaboration with the Dubai Land Department reflects the Foundation's commitment to enhancing opportunities for strategic cooperation, contributing to inclusivity and sustainability in foundation operations. Al Thani stated that the collaboration represents a step toward unifying joint efforts to provide proactive services and solutions to the Foundation's clients, including endowments and minors. It also strengthens the development and advancement of the Foundation's real estate assets. It supports the competitiveness of its real estate portfolio in the emirate's market by classifying properties according to engineering and technical standards and awarding each building the appropriate star rating it deserves. Al Thani added that, based on this classification, the Foundation will valuate and develop its buildings to ensure their sustainability and investment in line with best practices, while striving to achieve optimal returns in support of the objectives of endowers and minors. He noted that the memorandum will also contribute to establishing a shared system between both parties to facilitate access to endowment property data and streamline various requests, thereby enhancing the quality of services provided and presenting an integrated model of collaborative government work. Under the memorandum of collaboration, designated personnel from the Inheritance Department at the Foundation will be enabled to access Dubai Land Department's Ejari valuation system to verify rental contracts related to deceased individuals, minors, and those under similar legal status. The shared system between the Foundation and the Department will also be enhanced to allow for the issuance of specific orders, such as requests for cancellation studies, registration requests, endowment registration requests, and land valuation requests. In addition, users can view all detailed data related to endowments, including land coordinates and attachments. The system will also be further developed to streamline the process of approving the sale of assets belonging to minors and those under guardianship. It is worth noting that Dubai Land Department's Building Classification Project is based on five key criteria to achieve the highest levels of survey accuracy. These criteria include engineering and technical standards, sustainability, documentation, health and safety, and management and finance. Each criterion comprises a set of questions designed to extract detailed data and to assign each building the appropriate classification based on a star rating system ranging from 1 to 4 stars, with an additional 4+ rating for buildings that meet the highest standards of green sustainability. The classification also considers the available facilities and the quality of the building's maintenance, such as parking, elevators, air conditioning, façade quality, and more. The project offers a wide range of proactive services and solutions to serve real estate sector stakeholders, benefiting various groups, including investors, property owners, tenants, real estate developers, government entities, and private sector companies. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Gulf Today
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Moroccan athletes reign supreme in road races at NAS Sports Tournament
Moroccan runners dominated nearly all categories at the road running races held as part of the 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, late on Saturday. By far, the largest sports competition of its kind launched and sponsored by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and held annually during the holy month of Ramadan, Saturday's racing was held at the Meydan Racecourse as one of the NAS Sports Tournament events conducted under the directives of Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, under the slogan 'Limitless Capabilities'. The road runs were a huge success with more than 4,300 athletes participating in various categories. The running race night was attended by Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, and Faris Al Mutawa, Secretary General of the UAE National Olympic Committee, who signalled the start of the men's 5km race. Ali Al Mutawa, Secretary General of the Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation, and member of the Board of Directors of the Dubai Sports Council, gave the starting signal for the women's 5km race, while Adel Darwish, member of the UAE Athletics Federation, gave the starting signal for the 4km race. The races were also attended by Nasser Aman Al Rahma, Assistant Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, Hassan Al Mazrouei, Director of the NAS Sports Tournament and Adel Al Bannai, Chairman of the Technical Committee of the tournament. Hogging the limelight were a clutch of runners from Morocco with Yasser Al Shashoui leading a clean sweep for the North African nation while winning the men's 10km race in a time of 27.52 minutes, while countrywoman Ruqayya Al Mazrouei won the women's 10km race with a time of 38.36 minutes. Shashoui was followed by countryman Mohammed Ait Mammas Touda (27.52 mins) and Ismail Al Kharshi (28.02). In the 10km race for female citizens, Al Mazrouei finished in a time of 38.36 minutes, and was followed by Alia Al Shamsi (40.50 minutes) and Fatima Al Shamsi (42.30 mins). The 10km race for male citizens also witnessed the presence of Africans on the podium with Abdul Karim Tiki Abdul Rahman winning first place with a time of 28.15 minutes, followed by Obaid Al Nuaimi in second place (30.21 mins), and Abdullah Surour Khamis Jumaa came in third place (30.51 mins). Morocco further sealed their superiority on the night in the 10km race for the open women's category with Rokia Al Moqim winning top place with a time of 34.37 minutes, followed by another Moroccan Wafaa Zeroual (35.19 mins), while Belgium's Liesbeth Verheyden came in third with a time of 35.45 minutes. The runners from Morocco further asserted their supremacy in the shorter distance as well with Hamid Al Moalla winning the 5km national men's category in a time of 15.41 minutes, followed by Abdullah Al Hadrami in second place (15.55 mins) and Mahmoud Saleh Al Naqbi in third (16.05). In the 5km race for the open men's category, Moroccan Amin Souida won first place (14.45 mins), followed by Kenyan Victor Kiprono Korir (15.08 mins), and Uganda's Guido Grace Okadabau in third (15.16 mins). Hessa Al Jasmi won first place for national women with a time of 23.48 minutes, followed by Hamda Al Ali (24.08 mins) and Fatima Saeed Juma Saeed in third (25.00 mins). The 5km race for the open women's category was won by Poland's Emilia Mangilinan in a quick time of 22.11 minutes, followed by Morocco's Wiam Al Fathi (22.13 mins) and Russia's Alisa Petrova (22.18 mins). Frenchman Jean-Claude Haramburi claimed the top spot in the 5km senior citizens and residents race in a time of 16.58 minutes, followed by Moroccan Mubarak Rayhan (18.32 mins), and Emirati Salem Atiq Saeed Al Muhairi (19.36 mins).
