Dubai, UAE; June 11, 2013: Emaar Community Management (ECM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Emaar, has received the most prestigious accreditation from the US-based Community Associations Institute (CAI) by becoming an Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC®). ECM is now the first and only company outside the US to receive this accreditation.

The AAMC accreditation is the world's only recognition awarded to companies that meet specific criteria in community management. Through advanced education and training, staff members of an AAMC have the knowledge, experience, and integrity to provide the best possible service to a community.

ECM, one of the first licensed association management companies, is currently the largest provider of professional association and community management services in the UAE, managing over 50 owners associations consisting of over 150 buildings and 12,000 villas.

Ahmad Matrooshi, Managing Director, Emaar Properties PJSC, said: "As the pioneer in developing integrated master-planned communities, Emaar has been at the forefront in bringing world best practices in community management. The prestigious AAMC accreditation cements our industry standing, and demonstrates our on-going commitment to our investors, homeowners and residents.

"With this accreditation, our customers can be assured of the highest level of services and qualification on par with the best in the world. Emaar customers can be confident of not only the quality of the property but also superior community services that help enhance the value of their properties and sustain a world-class lifestyle."

An international organisation dedicated to building better communities, CAI provides information, education and resources to all community association stakeholders, including community managers and homeowner leaders.

Thomas M. Skiba, CEO of CAI, said: "The AAMC accreditation demonstrates a company's commitment to providing superior service to their community association customers. An Accredited Association Management Company makes a commitment to ensure their staff has the skills, experience, and integrity to help communities succeed. Its managers have advanced training and dedication to the industry. We are pleased to have ECM as the first internationally accredited community management company and believe their achievement reflects Dubai's commitment to strong management and governance in communities."

ECM was formally inducted as an AAMC in front of over a 1,000 professionals in San Diego recently during the annual CAI conference.

As part of its services ECM routinely conducts in-house audits on all areas of community operation to enhance quality standards, and works in collaboration with owners associations.

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About Emaar Properties PJSC:
Emaar Properties PJSC, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is a global property developer with a significant presence in key emerging markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. In addition to building residential and commercial properties, the company also has proven competencies in shopping malls & retail, hospitality & leisure and financial services sectors. Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, and The Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination, are some of Emaar's trophy developments.

Apart from an ongoing 1 million sq ft expansion to The Dubai Mall, Emaar is also redefining the cultural scene of the city with The Opera District, to feature the city's first opera house and several design galleries.

The company is also partnering in implementing Mohammed Bin Rashid City, a new city within Dubai, announced recently by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Among the various components of the new development is the Cultural Crossing, connecting Mohamed Bin Rashid City with Downtown Dubai, which is envisaged to be the largest area for arts in the region.

Emaar has launched a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Dawahi Development, a next-generation developer of 'value housing' projects within full-service community developments. Dawahi Development will develop 'value homes' at attractive price points in key emerging markets across the Middle East & North Africa region, while also creating robust employment and business opportunities for the local population.

In Saudi Arabia, Emaar is developing King Abdullah Economic City, the region's largest private sector-led project in Saudi Arabia, featuring a Sea Port, Central Business District, Industrial Zone, Educational Zone, Residential Communities and Resort District. www.emaar.com

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Home / Nivine William
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
+9714 4507 600
kelly.home@bm.com; nivine.william@bm.com

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