Dubai, Feb 15th, 2009 (WAM): Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Dubai Land Department Chairman, launched the Dubai International Property Show (IPS 2009) on Sunday 15 February 2009, as experts confirmed that the decision to hold the prestigious show at this time will help boost confidence in the property market.

IPS 2009 is being held from 15 to 17 February 2009 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and this year features 150 participating companies from 20 countries, including the UK, Thailand, Spain, Malaysia, South Africa, the USA, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Cyprus, Egypt, Kuwait, Turkey and the UAE.

Cornerstone Properties, one of the regions providers of integral real estate solutions, began its participation in the show by showcasing a portfolio of high-profile projects under development by master developers, including Falcon Crest and Dynasty Towers by Rakaa Properties, The Beach Towers by Al Badie Group, Atlantis Towers by Dhafir, and Juman Towers by Tamouh, all located at Al Reem Island, as well as the Ain Al Fayda project, developed by Al Qudra Real Estate, in the emirate of Al Ain.

Cornerstone also presented projects in Amman, Jordan, including the Avenue project at Al Abdali, Amman; Madaen Al Shorouq at King Abdullah city, North of Amman; and the Seascape Villa complex at Al Aqaba.

Cornerstone CEO, Ziad Bushnaq, said of his companys participation in IPS 2009: 'IPS is a very important exhibition in the regional real estate market, and also one of the largest, and we feel it is important that high-profile companies participate in the exhibition. This show of faith will have a very positive effect on the regional property sector, and will definitely help to boost confidence in the real estate sector'.

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