Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Forum, Sharjah grandly celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi in Sharjah

This comes in line with Gandhi Jayanti’s 153rd Birthday Celebration held in Rajghat, India

By Anitha Lakshminarayanan

Sharjah,2nd October-In line with Gandhi Jayanti’s 153rd birthday celebrations held in Rajghat, India Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Foundation Sharjah (MGCF) an associate of the Indian association Sharjah celebrated Gandhiji’s birthday (who is also known as a global leader who fought for non-violence and his birthday that is the 2nd of October is also observed as International Non-Violence Day across the world) in Sharjah in a grand manner. 

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Day full of Celebrations:

It was a day full of celebrations that kicked off at 9 a. m. with flower offerings or the pushparchana known in India and bhajans headed by DR. E.P.Johnson former president of the Indian Association Sharjah(IAS) followed by an Introductory speech by P.R. Prakash, General Convenor, IAS, Sharjah, and the function was presided by Pradeep Nemmara, President MGCF Sharjah.

Mr.Pradeep Nemmara said “It is a great honor for us at MGCF to be celebrating Gandhiji’s birthday celebrations in line with the 153rd Gandhiji’s celebrations at Rajghat. We respect the father of our nation, and we have a day full of activities planned out in Sharjah including a photo exhibition showcasing Gandhiji’s simple life, a blood donation camp, and a cultural show”

Photo Exhibition:

Grand Photo exhibition was inaugurated by Sreenathan T.K, Treasurer of Indian Association Sharjah(IAS) in an impressive manner which highlighted the importance of Bapu’s (Gandhiji was fondly known as Bapu in India) modest way of living and his motivations to free India from British rule.

Not to mention the welcome speech by Sreelatha Pradeep and the vote of thanks by Gafoor Palakad were quite warm and inviting.

Seminar:

The seminar was informative and empowering to the guests present at the celebrations as it was inaugurated by Jabir and a spectacular introductory speech from Mr.P.R. Prakash, General Convenor, MGCF, which ended with a vote of thanks by Fasil Mangad.

Award Function:

Awards

After the Seminar, the award function was inducted by T.V. Nazir, Gen.Secretary I.A.S.Along with a warm welcome from Prabhakaran Panthroli and a vote of thanks by Hamza Perinchery 

Lunch and Cultural forum

Cultural forum

Not only there was a gala lunch after the seminar, but also a great lineup of entertainment via cultural programs from MGCF and Indian association members

Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by Mathukutty Kadone Chairman, NT.V.

The celebrations were completed with a blood donation camp and medical camp to support the Indian community living here in the UAE.

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Dubai’s total number of housing units approaches 1 million mark, beating analyst estimates

• Property milestone expected to be reached before 2030, beating analyst estimates that Dubai requires an average of only 25,000 new residential units annually 
• Accelerated supply will be driven by pent-up demand as economy recovers from COVID-19 and population growth rebounds 
• Over 740,000 residential units completed and more than 50,000 currently under development
• Dubai is home to more than 8,000 active real estate brokers and over 3,000 registered brokerage firms

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – May 18, 2022: The total number of housing units in Dubai is expected to reach one million before the end of this decade, beating analyst estimates about Dubai’s capacity to accommodate an average of only 25,000 new residential units annually, according to real estate brokerage Union Square House (USH). 

Currently, more than 740,000 residential units are completed and over 50,000 are under development in Dubai. The accelerated supply of the remaining units to reach the one-million milestone before 2030 will be driven by pent-up demand as the economy recovers from COVID-19 and the city’s population growth regains momentum. 

According to the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Dubai’s population has grown more than 80-fold over the past 60 years. Analysts estimate that the city needs an average of 550,000 additional residential units to meet the projected 5.4 million population by 2040. Gaurav Aidasani, Founder & Managing Director, Union Square House, said: “With the new visa regulations and rapid economic recovery, Dubai is truly becoming a place to call home for individuals and families, and a haven for long-term investors. The city’s attractiveness is owed to many factors, including government efforts to ease residency, facilitate business set up and encourage inbound investment.

Other reasons demand for property will likely lead to a surge in supply include the city’s ongoing development efforts on countless fronts, its strategic location and excellent connectivity to major destinations internationally, favourable developer reputations, a relatively higher ROI compared to global investment hubs, availability of flexible payment plans and extended mortgages, as well as easy access to qualified real estate advisors.”

Dubai is home to more than 8,000 active real estate brokers and over 3,000 registered brokerage firms. With a growing population and more residential units coming into the market, real estate brokers play a key role in addressing the complexity of finding the right property for one’s needs. 

In 2021, USH achieved AED 3 billion in real estate transactions, expanded its customer-base from six to 30 nationalities, saw a threefold growth in business performance and a twofold growth in team members. The real estate brokerage also focused on new markets, capitalizing on demand for luxury homes from European, American and Canadian customers.

USH has recently claimed the number one spot as the most awarded real estate agency in Dubai. The company has received the “Top Real Estate Agency” award from Emaar Properties for the past 10 years in a row, Dubai Properties (seven consecutive years), Meraas Properties (two consecutive years), RERA (2021), Dubai Holding (2021), and DAMAC Properties (2021). Other notable awards include Majid Al Futtaim (First Performing Partner for 2021), Nakheel (Top Performing Number Two Agency for 2021) and District One Meydan (Number One Agency for 2021).

Top Real Estate apps in the UAE for Realtors,investors and Developers.

By Anitha Lakshminarayanan

Covid Pandemic taught us many great life lessons. It also gave us the greatest technology gift and how it can make our tasks simple and easy. 

That is how many markets tend to operate now and will work in the future.

For example, the real estate industry is one industry that makes use of the technology effectively, whether it is for selling homes online or creating new trends for its investors and home buyers alike. 

Many apps in the industry help home buyers make their big purchase decision, and here are the top Apps in the real estate industry and their features and functions.

DLD RDC

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One of the most valuable contributions of the Dubai Land Department (DLD) is creating and making an app that offers solutions to both tenants and owners, the Rental Dispute Center.

This online system makes rental dispute registration and follow-up easy and accessible for both tenants and owners. 

Regardless of the property type you own/rent:

1. you can use the RDC app to register your rental dispute online

2.Make relevant payments, appeal cases, and even make special requests about your case (if any). 

And this app provides a complete portfolio of disputes, mediation, rental issues, and other disagreements.​

Salient Features: 

· Hassle-free online registration for rental disputes

· Dispute resolution through mediation

· Online payment feature 

EJARI

Ejari smart app allows you to register yourself online and upload the relevant documents. Register Ejari online https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/download-ejari-certificate/#/ 

on your own. Register yourself on the app, upload the relevant documents and required rental contract data and submit your application. Once the owner or leasing company approves your application, you can pay the Ejari fee (AED 170) through the app. 

Besides registering Ejari, the app also allows you to calculate the rental increases and locate typing centers for tenancy contract registration. The app also brings the ease of printing your Ejari certificate via your smart devices.

Salient Features :

· Register Ejari online

· Print Ejari certificate

· Calculate rental increases

BAYUT

While it may not be one of the DLD real estate apps in Dubai, Bayut has made searching for homes and properties in Dubai simple for everyone.

THE BAYUT MOBILE APP

The Bayut App is one of Dubai’s best real estate apps if you are looking for properties for rent and sale in the city. 

Whether you’re interested in villas, townhouses, offices, shops, or rental apartments in Dubai – this Dubai property app has you covered. 

The Bayut App brings you a vast database of active properties on Bayut searchable through a refined search tool that allows you to shortlist properties with the exact specifications you want.

Salient Features :

· Provision of all property-related information

· Customised searches with location, price, area, and property type filters

· Mark, save, and share properties and property information 

· Call the listing phone number(s) 

BAYUTPRO

BayutPro is an exclusive app specially designed for real estate agents based in the UAE. The app provides customized lead management tools aimed at maximizing productivity. Real estate agents registered on Bayut can now download the app and use it to track and manage their leads. 

This app features valuable tools like TruCheck™ and SmartLeads™ to monitor listings, interact with prospects and respond to leads. 

Salient Features :

· Single tap interaction with leads via email, call, or WhatsApp

· Data-backed insights into consumer choices based on an average budget preferred property type and location, and more

· Listing validation via TruCheck™

· Easy profile management

MAKANI

This DLD application allows you to access the official geographic addressing system. One of the unique real estate apps in Dubai, Makani, uses the 10-digit “Makani Number” to locate the building’s entrance’s exact location. 

 The app uses no codes, names, or directions to locate different locations and implements simple addressing techniques.

Makani makes it easier for tourists and residents to search and locate places and navigate their desired locations by simply using their mobile phones, tablets, or GPS navigational devices. 

Owing to its innovative technology, Makani has become one of the best property apps in UAE.

Salient Features :

· Voice search and QR code compatibility

· Syncing with a contact list for direct access

· Voice-guided navigation

INVESTMENT MAP PORTAL

Currently, one of the most valuable real estate apps in Dubai is the Investment Map Portal. Launched by the Real Estate Investment Management and Promotion Center – the 

Investment wing of DLD, this app opens up the world of off-plan projects in Dubai to investors. 

The Investment Map portal features integrated applications paired with Dubai real estate best practices and the Google search tool to enable smart device-access to investment opportunities for investors. 

This secure government portal makes decision-making and transacting online easier. It represents an intelligent real estate market – from the beginning to the end where you can explore, select and invest in off-plan properties in Dubai from your smart device. 

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Luxurious, lusciously green living: Al Zahia breaks ground on its Al Yasmeen neighbourhood

• Al Yasmeen will offer 200+ premium properties upon completion in 2022
• Residents will find themselves among tranquil surroundings with easy access to a complete variety of amenities
• Al Yasmeen’s construction moves Al Zahia closer to its 2023 completion

Sharjah, UAE, 13 October 2020: Al Zahia — Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination — has moved one step closer to completion with the ground-breaking ceremony of its highly sustainable Al Yasmeen neighbourhood.

Scheduled for completion in 2022, Al Yasmeen is designed for discerning families and young couples that demand luxury and tranquillity from the place they call home. The neighbourhood will comprise a mix of more than 200 two and three-bedroom villas and townhouses nestled within lush green surroundings — complementing the other premium neighbourhoods within the masterplan, where more than 800 homes in the Al Jouri and Al Narjis neighbourhoods have already been handed over to the families of Al Zahia, and homes in Al Lilac are currently under construction.

Shadi Al Azzeh, Al Zahia Projects Head at Majid Al Futtaim Properties, said, “Al Yasmeen will be an exciting demonstration of Al Zahia’s unique philosophy of creating memorable spaces. It has been crafted to inspire social connections and is set against a backdrop of relaxing green spaces, reinforcing the community’s position as a one-of-a-kind destination. It will be a place for families to grow, socialise, and thrive — one part of the wider Al Zahia community that offers everything a family could need. Breaking ground is a proud moment for us, and it means we are one step closer to creating more great moments for the people of Al Zahia.”

United Engineering Construction Co. (UNEC), which boasts a portfolio of premium developments in the UAE, will oversee the construction of Al Yasmeen, ensuring the neighbourhood lives up to the high expectations placed on every Majid Al Futtaim community.

Walid Al Hashimi, Sharjah Holding’s Chief Executive Officer, added, “Sharjah is full of ambition, and we’ve been sure to instil the same across Al Zahia. Contrasting the emirate’s urban energy with luxurious modern homes, Al Yasmeen is the next piece in the puzzle. The neighbourhood redefines the modern living experience while reflecting Al Zahia’s commitment to respectfully upholding Sharjah’s rich culture and traditions. Al Yasmeen is also yet another investment in the community, being a place that will empower residents to live the fulfilling lives they deserve. We’re pleased to push on with our partners toward Al Zahia’s completion in 2023.”

Like the wider Al Zahia community, Al Yasmeen neighbourhood will reflect the traditional values of Sharjah in a progressive, welcoming community. Its homes will be nestled among six themed sensorial parks, each designed to stimulate and rejuvenate residents. The exclusive-to-residents Clubhouse will provide resort-style living and a place to socialise and unwind, while a direct connection to the upcoming City Centre Al Zahia — the northern emirates’ largest mall — will ensure ultimate convenience.

Al Yasmeen also upholds Al Zahia’s status as the first development in the UAE and the Middle East to be awarded the BREEAM Communities Interim Certification — a measure of the community’s unwavering commitment to sustainable design and development.

Al Zahia is part of the strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management. On completion, the entire Al Zahia development will include a total of 3,700 homes. Al Zahia is located off Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and directly on University City Road. To date, 55 per cent of the project has been sold, with 800 families already in residence.

Four key factors to shape the future of office space demand

After working from home has been effective

By Anitha Lakshminarayanan

Due to this outbreak of the Pandemic world over, there have been measures on reducing costs across all industries, whether it is hospitality, technology, or real estate. And for this reason, the commercial real estate owners are rethinking office space as they have not seen any new workplace handover after work from home has been efficient for employers.

As per the gulf news property weekly report, the total number of available stock in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is 3.8 million and 8.7 million sqm Of GLA, respectively.

However, The JLL Q2 report says a total of 312,000 sqm of GLA is expected to handover in Dubai in the second half of the year.

And here are the top reasons why property developers and businesses are reconsidering workroom places

1. First and foremost is the impact of office commute stress and cost. Due to this reason, customers, residential and commercial are going to be looking at real estate differently.

Consolidated Operations The pandemic has forced corporates to continue to consolidate operations. The Demand is more on smaller fitted-out units of less than 1000 sq.m, and grade A rents decreased by 13 percent in Dubai as per JLL reports.

1. Remote offices in Demand 

The idea of a remote office will mean that every home will have a dedicated working space at home. Due to this, the businesses will question why to pay high rents and also incur additional expenditure on maintenance and upkeep of office space when employees have been productive working from home during this period of isolation.

1. A new Hybrid model in the future

As per Gulf News Reports Dana Salbak, Head of JLL, Mena says, “Looking ahead, corporations will adopt a hybrid model of working, with some of their employees based in HQ offices, while others continue to work from home, or inflexible office spaces.”

Under these conditions, the market remains favorable for tenants as Landlords are willing to offer attractive incentives as well as contributions to capital expenditures to reduce costs on tenants.

District one creates new trend

As one of the sought after high-end community
By Anitha Lakshminarayanan

District one becomes the sought after community for high-end buyers and creates a new trend.

Over the years and traditionally, Emirates Hills has been the hottest community for high-net-worth buyers, and recently the trends are changing.

Andrew Cummings, co-founder and manager of luxuryproperty.com, said, “District one is the hottest community for buyers as it boasts a stunning crystal lagoon and premium location close to Downtown.”

He added “Particularly, in 2020 and recently District one recorded a Dh 90 million transaction for a contemporary villa “

Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Forum Sharjah, an associate of Indian Association Sharjah, held a Three-day educational workshop For Students

Dr.T.P.Sashikumar’s Be a Warrior, not Worrier Workshop, was a hit among all the wards.

By Anitha Lakshminarayanan

Sharjah, December 16th, 2019 – Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Forum an associate of Indian Association Sharjah held a three-day workshop Be a Warrior not a Worrier for high school students conducted by Shiksha, which was founded by Dr.T.P.Sashikumar, a space scientist with several accolades in various fields such as science, spirituality, and Psychotherapy 

Mr.Sashikumar ‘s Shiksha is a house to inspire and encourage young students, primarily through their teachings, that is similar to the Gurukul style of living and teaching students. 

Many schoolchildren in the Sharjah workshop were also mesmerized by their teacher’s style of delivering the lectures and Tina; a Grade 10 student said: “We enjoyed this three-day workshop and would like Sashikumar Sir to extend it for another day.”

Dr.P.Sashikumar is a Space scientist who took voluntary retirement from ADRIN Hyderabad based (Advanced Data Process Research Institute) and was associated with India’s space mission for 20 years.

In addition to being a science enthusiast, he has also written several books on philosophy and life lessons.

Medallion Associates teams up with Dubai Land Department to attract more British investors to Dubai

Partners with Huxley Estate  Sky TV A1 News and to highlight opportunities in Dubai across UK & Europe 8

London,8th December 2018-Dubai Land Department (DLD) partnered with the international promotional Trustee Medallion Associates, the leading real estate consultancy and advisory service provider in the UAE, to generate interest and confidence in Dubai real estate among British and international investors, the partnership was kicked off during the third Dubai Property Show – London, recently organized by DLD in London.

During the Dubai Property Show in London, DLD inaugurated the real estate promotion trustee office of Medallion Associates, which has initiated new partnerships with Sky TV A1 News and Huxley Estate to promote investments in Dubai and bolster media coverage across the UK and Europe through their top three offices.

HE Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Real Estate Promotion andInvestment Management Sector at DLD, said: “Partnering with MedallionAssociates consolidates our mission to promote Dubai’s real estate sector foreign investors and most notably those from the UK. The heightened interesting Dubai’s real estate is evidence of the Emirate’s appeal and is a result of the investment policies that were put in place by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.”

Masood Al Awar, CEO of Medallion Associates, thanked DLD for its confidence in his company’s support and for its successful efforts in casting the global spotlight on Dubai’s flourishing real estate sector.

Al Awar said: “London and Dubai are both key markets for investors worldwide. As Dubai continues its growth, we would like to contribute to the forging of new and exciting mutually-beneficial partnerships with the UK  market through partnerships with Huxley Estate knowledge and A1TV exposure in UK and Europe. We are committed to supportingDLD’s international real estate road shows and workshops to strengthen Dubai’simage as a preferred real estate investment destination.”

Medallion Associates is the appointed custodian of DLD’sinternational real estate promotion efforts. It assists DLD position Dubai as a premier global investment destination and a haven for innovation, trust, and happiness. 

Statistics from DLD’s Department of Real Estate Studies& Research reveal that British citizens are the second-highest foreign investors in Dubai real estate. Through its comprehensive services, ranging from development and asset management to private equity placement and advisory & consulting services, MedallionAssociates aims to facilitate a higher uptake of Dubai properties from British and other foreign investors.

HH Sheikh Hamdan visits Falconcity of Wonders stand at Cityscape Global 2018

FCW’s recently launched Eastern Residences villa project takes centre stage at the exhibition

Dubai, October 2, 2018:HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, visited today (Tuesday, October 2, 2018) the stand of Falconcity of Wonders LLC (FCW), the developer of the ongoing Falconcity of Wonders multipurpose mega project in Dubai, during its participation at Cityscape Global 2018 exhibition running from October 2 to 4, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. His Highness lauded FCW’s efforts in sustaining global interest in Dubai’s real estate landscape through its unique ‘World in a City’ project. HH Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the latest updates on the project during the visit.

The major highlight of FCW’s participation at this year’s edition of Cityscape Global is undoubtedly the Eastern Residences, a meticulously-planned gated community that houses contemporary, elegant, 5 and 6 master-bedroom villas with exquisite high-end finishing that are ideal for families of any size. Visitors to the FCW stand at the event are also taking advantage of the special offers, which include 0 DLD fees, 0 services charges for 5 years and flexible payment plans. Scheduled for delivery in September 2021, the villas come with a guarantee of AED 150,000 that will be paid to buyers annually in case of delay (terms & conditions apply).

H.E. Salem Almoosa, Chairman and General Manager, Falconcity of Wonders LLC, said: “Cityscape Global 2018 is the perfect platform for us to showcase the most recent addition to the Falconcity of Wonders, the recently launched Eastern Residences project. We conceived this project after considering various actual living scenarios of families that will reside in these units and the value proposition is reflected in all aspects. These villas reflect engineering excellence and thus offer a superior value proposition. Our confidence in the success of the project is further underscored by the highly positive response it continues to garner at CityscapeGlobal 2018.”

Featuring a built-up area of 3,208 sq ft to 4,581 sq ft, the unique features of Eastern Residences include villas with large plot sizes; wide 3-car shaded parking; and easy access to the already completed Falconcity Community Centre, among many others.

FCW is located at Stand No S3F10 at Sheikh Saeed Hall 2 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attended by officers exclusively catering to clients and prospective buyers at the event.

How Ramadan helps in building a strong bond in a community

 

When we think of Ramadan, what pops into our mind or visit our thoughts are spirituality, and most importantly this is the time of giving, particularly to charities and organisations that support and aid poor down and out and homeless people. Not only is this Holy month of Ramadan considered as the month of helping the poor but also to revive friendships, build community bonds and receive gifts and wishes from your loved ones.

On that beautiful note, a few days before, I was invited to my friend’s house for an iftar get-together and after meeting her and partaking in their tradition, I realised the significance of Ramadan and how this holy month transforms individuals and its community into a sacred one…

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