26 June 2008
The three-day event, sponsored by Hydra Properties, focuses on real estate boom in UAE

DUBAI (United Arab Emirates): Hydra Properties, the leading UAE-based international property developer, showcased its iconic projects to the investment community in Asia-Pacific as the three-day Asian International Investment & Property Show (AIPS), began today in Seoul, South Korea.

The AIPS inauguration ceremony was attended by H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister for Foreign Trade, H.E. Mr. Jong-Hwan Chong, South Korean Minister for Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, and a host of real estate luminaries.

The current edition of the AIPS focuses on the property and real estate sector in a growing Asia-Pacific market. Mr. Mohamad Al-Habech, Commercial Director, Hydra Properties, in his keynote address during the seminar on Emerging Markets in Asia, pointed out that UAE has fast emerged as the prime destination for global real estate investors thanks to an unprecedented property boom fuelled by a spectrum of factors ranging from soaring oil prices to friendly investor climate. Hydra Properties is one of the leading sponsors and exhibitors at the AIPS.

Dr. Sulaiman Al Fahim, the Chief Executive Officer, Hydra Properties, expressed hope that participation at the AIPS will contribute towards the growth of the company. "Hydra Properties seeks to enhance its brand equity as the finest real estate developer in the Asia-Pacific region with tangible global ambitions. Hydra Properties is always open to the exchange of ideas and we are keen to explore the potential for further growth and investment in the Asia-Pacific region."   

AIPS has brought together in Seoul Asia's potential investors, property developers, government and development authorities, leading architects, designers, consultants and key senior professionals involved in real estate industry.

Hydra Properties has blazed a new trail in the global real estate landscape by raising landmark projects across the continents, stretching from Hydra Waves in Mexico to Al Aqeeq Marina in Kuwait. Hydra Properties' major ventures in the UAE include Hydra Village Abu Dhabi, Hydra Village Sharjah, Hydra Avenue Towers, Hydra 55, Marina Spirit, Abu Dhabi Golf Walk, Hydra Corporate Towers, Hydra Heights, Hydra Downtown Towers Dubai, Hydra Towers Business Bay Dubai and Hydra Twin Towers, Jumeirah Village, Dubai. 

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About Hydra Properties
Hydra Properties is a privately owned company, established in 2006 in Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE. The company was established with a vision to provide the UAE, Middle East and the world with unprecedented development concepts which are reflected in the company's various landmark projects. Since inception, the company has embraced the best international building criteria and has introduced fresh concepts in design and materials.

At Hydra Properties there is a firm belief in the humanizing factor. Real estate is not only about space, steel and concrete but is actually a living organism. That is why we always aspire to create spaces that nurture and accommodate the human side of real estate.

Hydra Properties does not only see itself as only a real estate development company.  Hydra Properties has clear social commitments and responsibilities. Hydra never misses an opportunity to give back to society through its endless community activities in the areas of cultural awareness, support to sport activities and providing major community service through its active and ongoing role in supporting health, education and social institutions.

Hydra Properties has rapidly expanded in the UAE with several mega projects in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Relentless efforts have allowed it to expand globally into Mexico, where it has developed 'Hydra Waves', one of the finest luxury projects in North America.

The company nurses more global ambitions and will soon launch projects across the continents.

On the web www.hydraproperties.com

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