Nakheel, the UAE's leading property developer, yesterday welcomed H.E Alhaji Aliu Mahama, Ghana Vice President to the Nakheel Sales Centre, where he praised Nakheel's projects "as highly impressive" and "courageous."
The ten strong delegation, led by H.E Alhaji Aliu Mahama, was greeted by James Wilson, Chief Executive Nakheel and Manal Shaheen, General Manager VIP Sales.
The group were treated to a tour of the Nakheel Sales Centre, including a look at the project models, the trunk of The Palm Jumeirah, and a theatre presentation about Nakheel's developments such as the The Palm, The World and Dubai Waterfront.
H.E Alhaji Aliu Mahama, Vice President Ghana said, "These projects illustrate the outcome of what man can do for humanity. What we have seen here today is highly impressive; you need great courage and extraordinary vision to do such a job."
Manal Shaheen, General Manager VIP Sales said, "We are delighted that H.E Alhaji Aliu Mahama has taken time out of his packed itinerary to visit Nakheel, and pleased that he was so impressed by the ambition and magnitude of our projects. This visit again illustrates that internationally Dubai is being seen as a beacon in terms of progressive property development - and Nakheel iconic projects are a fundamental part of that."
The Vice President is in Dubai to help bolster bilateral ties between Dubai and Ghana.
Trade between Dubai and Ghana has risen dramatically in recent years, with two-way trade between Dubai and Ghana reaching AED 267 million in 2004; the total value of Dubai's exports and re-exports to Ghana reached AED 220.6 million in 2004, while Dubai's imports from Ghana AED 46.2 million.
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About Nakheel
Nakheel is the uniquely focused property development company behind a variety of new landmark developments in Dubai. Nakheel aims to redefine the concept of property development whether residential, tourist, commercial or retail. It has therefore placed great importance on examining the requirements of the different sectors of the community and developing its visionary projects around these findings.
Nakheel's has a portfolio of 14 developments which currently includes The Palm, The World, Jumeirah Islands, The Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jumeirah Golf Estates, The Lost City, International City, Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Village and Dubai Waterfront.
Nakheel has US$30 billion worth of projects under development
The Palm Islands, when complete, will be the largest three man-made islands in the world
The World is 300 islands, 4km of the coast of Dubai, located to form the shape of the world
Dubai Waterfront is the world's largest waterfront development, and when complete will create a city on the sea for more than 1/2 million people
When complete Nakheel's waterfront projects will add 1,500km of beachfront to the Dubai coastline
For further information please contact:Benedict Fisher
Nakheel
Tel: +971 4 390 6948
Tel: +971 50 553 8446
Email: benedict.fisher@nakheel.ae
Website: www.nakheel.ae
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Press Release 2006
