Dubai mega-developer names new Chairman after pausing construction
Mohamed Alabbar has stepped down as Chairman of Emaar, becoming Managing Director instead. He has been replaced by Jamal Bin Theniyah.
Irish property mogul Ronan plots a return to London next year
Johnny Ronan once again has "ambitions on the scale of Battersea" in London, says Ireland's Business Post, and expects to have his first return project underway next year.
Top Dubai developer installs a new Head of Sales on Park Lane
Nikhil Brij Kapur has joined Sobha Realty's new London operation to run sales for the firm's flagship Sobha Hartland project in Dubai
Keller Williams names new top table team
Marc King has taken over from Josh Team as President of tech-led Texan real estate franchise Keller Williams, which has a growing presence in the UK.
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Middle Eastern buyer splashes £10mn on penthouses at new Kensington scheme
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