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ARADA confirms AED1 billion loan for Sharjah mega-project

ARADA has arranged an Islamic syndicated loan of AED1 billion (US$ 274m) as financing for its the 24 million square foot master-planned community development, Aljada. The property developer’s finance facility was arranged by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Dubai Islamic Bank as joint-lead arrangers and bookrunners. ARADA was formed in early 2017 as a joint-venture between KBW Investments and ...

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Sharjah’s achievements set stage for further economic growth

Improving oil prices, narrowing deficits and continued public spending are expected to support economic growth averaging 2.5 percent across the GCC next year, according to Moody’s Investors Services, while the credit agency predicts 2.7 percent real GDP growth for Sharjah in 2018. In Sharjah’s case, a wide range of achievements have helped it maintain stability in the face of regional ...

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