New intranet solution helps Emaar staff access shared information more quickly
Dubai - Emaar Properties, the region's largest developer of lifestyle real estate has completed the deployment of an internal communications portal allowing employees quicker access to shared information, thus enhancing internal communication and productivity. Based on Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003, the portal will link employees from all Emaar offices and sales centers. The deployment was completed within five weeks.
The portal will host important employee documents and information and will also integrate with Emaar's existing Microsoft Exchange Server 2000. The solution is based on Windows Server 2003 platform, with Microsoft SQL 2000 as the back end database.
"As Emaar expands its business its employees need to be able to access important business data and information more efficiently," explained Arvind Bhatnagar, CEO of Sahm Technologies, the technology subsidiary of Emaar Properties. "Emaar realized the need for an integrated communications portal and wanted to put a solution in place as quickly as possible - Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server allowed us to design and implement a fully working portal for the company in just five weeks.
"Having the right channel of communication plays a major role in the growth of any organization. Emaar is one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East today, leading in a sector that is experiencing dramatic growth. Microsoft is very pleased that Emaar chose Microsoft technology to help its workers to manage its business information and to enhance internal communications," said Abdullatif Al Mulla, General Manager, Microsoft South Gulf.
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About Emaar Properties PJSC
Emaar Properties is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. With an asset base of US$7.7 billion including the land bank, the Company's vision is 'Shaping the Future. Today' and focuses on innovation, meticulous planning and the pursuit of excellence. The Company has witnessed tremendous growth since its inception in 1997 and boasts a rapidly growing tenant base. Currently, it has several major real estate projects under various stages of development including Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, Emirates Hills, The Views, The Meadows, The Springs, The Lakes, Hattan Homes, The Greens, Emaar Towers and The Residences at Burj Dubai. The company also owns and manages the Gold and Diamond Park. Emaar has started construction on its most ambitious project to date, the Burj Dubai Development, which comprises The Burj Dubai, The Dubai Mall, The Boulevard, The Old Town, man-made lakes, landscaped parks, etc. In 2004, Emaar was included in the newly created Dow Jones Dubai International Financial Centre Arabia Titans Index.
While Emaar continues to actively pursue expansion in its core business of innovative, high quality real estate development, it has diversified into related business lines to further build value for its 41,000 shareholders. In line with this corporate belief, Emaar also owns and manages three subsidiaries - Dubai Bank, focused on retail and commercial banking, EMRILL, a joint venture with the UK-based Carillion which provides innovative property and facilities management services, and its technology and communications company, Sahm Technologies. Emaar is also the majority single shareholder in Amlak Finance, UAE's first mortgage finance company.
About Microsoft Corporation
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft opened its Dubai-based Middle East office in 1991. Microsoft today has five subsidiaries in the Middle East region: Microsoft South Gulf which oversees Microsoft activities in the UAE, Oman, Yemen and Pakistan, Microsoft North Gulf which oversees Microsoft activities in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, Microsoft Arabia covering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Microsoft East Med covering, Lebanon, Jordan, Cyprus and Malta and Microsoft Egypt. Microsoft Corporation's address on the World Wide Web is: www.microsoft.com Microsoft Middle East's Web site is: www.microsoft.com/middleeast
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Dubai
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ASDA'A Public Relations
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