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Zawya
27-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
MGS unveils new phase of Dubai Islands waterfront project
MGS Development, a renowned real estate company, has announced the launch of a new phase of the Edgewater Residences, an exclusive waterfront development located in the serene Dubai Islands. Nestled within the iconic Dubai Islands, the development offers residents access to 40km of new coastline, 21km of sandy beaches, nine exclusive marinas, 80 world-class hotels, a championship golf course and ultra-luxury villas. MGS Development has partnered with Ayenk, a Miami-based architectural firm known for its expertise in luxury waterfront design. Together, they have created a masterpiece that perfectly balances elegance and functionality. For this project, Metropolitan Premium Properties, the flagship property company of the Metropolitan Group, is the exclusive sales and marketing partner. Announcing the new phase, MGS Development said this comes following the near sellout of first two phases of Edgewater Residences. The project comprises three 12-storey towers with two podium floors featuring one-, two- and three-bedroom semi-fitted apartments with Bosch kitchen appliances. According to the developer, the project boasts stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and championship golf courses from the 5th floor upward as well as a range of indoor and outdoor amenities designed for wellness, recreation and relaxation. Mohab Samak, Executive Director – Exclusive Projects and Off-plan at Metropolitan Premium Properties, said: "Edgewater Residences exemplifies the pinnacle of luxury waterfront living in Dubai." "This premium project blends modern sophistication, breathtaking sea views and world-class amenities with developed infrastructure in the surrounding area providing residents with access to an array of shops, restaurants and entertainment options," he stated. "From fine dining and boutique shopping to wellness retreats and pristine shorelines, this development is ideal for those who seek refined living in one of Dubai's most coveted and up-coming destinations," he noted. With the Edgewater Residences located only 50m away from the beach, residents will get to enjoy stunning waterfront views and beachside activities. Its outdoor amenities include an overflow and kids pool, padel court, jogging track, open air gym, table tennis, seating promenade, kids playground, yoga space and a quiet zone for relaxation, said Samak. Indoor amenities will include a kids play room, gym including male and female changing rooms and meeting and co-working spaces, he added.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
26-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
MGS unveils new phase of Dubai Islands waterfront project
MGS Development, a renowned real estate company, has announced the launch of a new phase of the Edgewater Residences, an exclusive waterfront development located in the serene Dubai Islands. Nestled within the iconic Dubai Islands, the development offers residents access to 40km of new coastline, 21km of sandy beaches, nine exclusive marinas, 80 world-class hotels, a championship golf course and ultra-luxury villas. MGS Development has partnered with Ayenk, a Miami-based architectural firm known for its expertise in luxury waterfront design. Together, they have created a masterpiece that perfectly balances elegance and functionality. For this project, Metropolitan Premium Properties, the flagship property company of the Metropolitan Group, is the exclusive sales and marketing partner. Announcing the new phase, MGS Development said this comes following the near sellout of first two phases of Edgewater Residences. The project comprises three 12-storey towers with two podium floors featuring one-, two- and three-bedroom semi-fitted apartments with Bosch kitchen appliances. According to the developer, the project boasts stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and championship golf courses from the 5th floor upward as well as a range of indoor and outdoor amenities designed for wellness, recreation and relaxation. Mohab Samak, Executive Director – Exclusive Projects and Off-plan at Metropolitan Premium Properties, said: "Edgewater Residences exemplifies the pinnacle of luxury waterfront living in Dubai." "This premium project blends modern sophistication, breathtaking sea views and world-class amenities with developed infrastructure in the surrounding area providing residents with access to an array of shops, restaurants and entertainment options," he stated. "From fine dining and boutique shopping to wellness retreats and pristine shorelines, this development is ideal for those who seek refined living in one of Dubai's most coveted and up-coming destinations," he noted. With the Edgewater Residences located only 50m away from the beach, residents will get to enjoy stunning waterfront views and beachside activities. Its outdoor amenities include an overflow and kids pool, padel court, jogging track, open air gym, table tennis, seating promenade, kids playground, yoga space and a quiet zone for relaxation, said Samak.
BBC News
24-02-2025
- BBC News
Joanne Samak: Jury discharged in murder trial of husband
A jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering his wife has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict. Mohamed Samak, 42, has denied murdering Joanne Samak, 49, at their home in Chestnut Spinney, Droitwich Spa, on 1 July last year. Jurors, who had been considering the case at Worcester Crown Court, were thanked by the judge for their service during the trial. Mr Samak, a former Egyptian international hockey player and coach, will remain in custody while the Crown Prosecution Service decides how to proceed. The family of Mrs Samak previously paid tribute to her as a "loving, sensitive, generous person". Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
17-02-2025
- BBC News
Murder accused Droitwich man 'portrayed wife as alcoholic'
A man accused of murder portrayed his wife as an alcoholic as part of a "character assassination" to support his "lies" that she took her own life, a court Samak, 42, claims he woke up in the early hours to see his wife Joanne Samak, 49, stabbing herself at their home in Chestnut Spinney, Droitwich have told Worcester Crown Court that Mr Samak, who denies murder, killed his wife, at about 03:00 GMT on 1 July last year, because he had financial problems and was interested in another jury has also heard the couple were sleeping in separate bedrooms, with Mr Samak saying he missed the "romance" in their relationship. The court heard how Mr Samak, a hockey coach, did not call the emergency services until 70 minutes after Mrs Samak suffered six stab injuries, including one to her abdomen and a fatal wound to the cross-examination, prosecutor Harpreet Sandhu KC said Mr Samak's claims that his wife was an alcoholic were made up to support the defendant's lies that her wounds had been self-inflicted."A pathologist told us her liver was basically normal and didn't have any signs of long-term alcohol abuse," Mr Sandhu said. "The evidence of her friends is that she enjoyed a drink but wasn't a drunk."It is part of a character assassination in an effort to support your lying account about how she died." 'You wanted her to die' Mr Samak denied that and told the court his late wife's drinking habits had increased after the Covid-19 pandemic and in the last year."When you see bottles on the side and bottles in the fridge, you worry about your wife. I shared [my concerns] with her brother," the defendant Friday, Mr Sandhu put it to Mr Samak he had not called the emergency services after Joanne sustained the knife wounds because he "wanted her to die".Mr Sandhu rejected claims Mr Samak did not know the emergency number to call, especially because he had called 999 months before his wife's death to report a car accident he had been involved in on 17 March, Mr Samak said: "I never called the ambulance before. I was going through a lot."He told the court he knew he was wrong for not making "any call", but he was "panicking and didn't know what to do."He also admitted he did not carry out "proper" CPR on his wife, despite being fully qualified to do so because of his job and his previous role as a lifeguard, and having a first aid kit in the trial continues. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
17-02-2025
- The Independent
Murder accused ‘said wife was alcoholic to support lies she took her own life'
A hockey coach accused of his wife's murder portrayed her as an alcoholic as part of a 'character assassination' to support his 'lies' that she took her own life, a court has heard. Mohamed Samak, 42, claims he woke up at around 3am on July 1 last year to see his interior designer wife Joanne Samak, 49, stabbing herself at their home in Chestnut Spinney, Droitwich Spa. Prosecutors allege that Samak, a former Egyptian international hockey player and coach who worked with the Wales under-18s team, killed his wife because he was suffering financial problems and had become interested in another woman. Worcester Crown Court had also been told of issues within their marriage and that they slept in separate bedrooms, with Samak claiming he missed the 'romance' in their relationship. Samak did not call the emergency services until one hour and 10 minutes after Joanne suffered six stab injuries, including one to her abdomen and a fatal wound to the heart, claiming he was 'crying, shivering and panicking' after the incident and did not know what number to call for an ambulance. He also admitted he did not carry out 'proper' CPR on his wife, despite being fully qualified to do so because of his job and his previous role as a lifeguard, and having a first aid kit in his bedroom. Denying her murder, Samak said his wife had suffered issues with her mental health and alcohol and that she had taken her own life. During cross-examination on Monday, prosecution KC Harpreet Sandhu told Samak his claims that his wife was an alcoholic were made up to support his 'lies' that she had inflicted the wounds upon herself. He said: 'You have tried to portray Jo as someone who had an alcohol problem. The reality is that Jo didn't have an alcohol problem, she drank socially and there may have been times she had more glasses of wine than allowed her to feel comfortable the next day, but she wasn't a problem drinker. 'A pathologist told us her liver was basically normal and didn't have any signs of long-term alcohol abuse. The evidence of her friends is that she enjoyed a drink but wasn't a drunk. 'You know fully well that Jo did not have any alcohol issues but you have made out she did to support your lying account that she took her own life. Over the hour and 10 minutes during which she was dying, you wanted her to die didn't you? If you didn't, you would have done something to help her Prosecution KC Harpreet Sandhu 'It is part of a character assassination in an effort to support your lying account about how she died.' Samak replied: 'No, it's not true, it's not correct. 'I didn't say she was an alcoholic but the alcohol raised after Covid and raised more in the last year. I highlighted that and when she got stressed she used to drink. 'When you see bottles on the side and bottles in the fridge. You worry about your wife. I shared (my concerns) with her brother.' On Friday, Mr Sandhu put it to Samak that he did not call the emergency services after Joanne suffered the stab wounds because he 'wanted her to die'. He said: 'Over the hour and 10 minutes during which she was dying, you wanted her to die didn't you? I was in shock, I was panicking. My brain went blinded. I didn't make any call and I know I was wrong, but I was panicking and I didn't know what to do Mohammed Samak 'If you didn't, you would have done something to help her. You wanted her to die when you took that knife and thrust it into her body didn't you?' Samak replied: 'I did not kill my wife. Jo stabbed herself. That is the truth.' Mr Sandhu also rubbished claims that Samak did not know what number to call for the emergency services, because he had called 999 months before his wife died to report a car accident he had been involved in on March 17. The prosecutor said: 'The point is this isn't it – when you said you didn't know what number to call as you weren't from the UK, that was nonsense wasn't it?' Samak responded: 'I never called the ambulance before. I was going through a lot. 'I was in shock, I was panicking. My brain went blinded. 'I didn't make any call and I know I was wrong, but I was panicking and I didn't know what to do. 'The question in my head was: 'Why has she done it, was it because of me?' 'I didn't know what to do. My brain, it was difficult to think. I was emotional and I was shocked.' Continuing the cross examination on Monday, Mr Sandhu said Samak was a 'deceitful' man. 'You didn't wake up to find Jo stabbing herself did you?' he said. Samak said: 'I did. I didn't lie about this. I probably might have lied because I was the only person in the house and thinking I would take the blame for it and I will say that always because that is what happened.' The trial continues.
