Khaleej Times

Property listings on Nasdaq Dubai to get easier

- Staff Report

dubai — The Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Nasdaq Dubai have signed a memorandum of understand­ing (MoU) to collaborat­e in order to facilitate the listing of companies active in the real estate sector as well as real estate-related asset classes.

The MoU includes the operation of a channel to streamline communicat­ion between the DLD and Nasdaq Dubai regarding administra­tive matters, which may provide support for entities that are considerin­g listing or are already listed.

Sultan Butti bin Mejren, directorge­neral of the DLD, said: “This collaborat­ion is in line with our vision to position Dubai as the world’s premier real estate destinatio­n and a byword for innovation, trust and happiness. Our work with Nasdaq Dubai will support the aspiration­s of the private sector, specifical­ly those working in various real estate activities, who want to register a great presence in the market through being listed. This cooperatio­n underlines the DLD’s contributi­on to the achievemen­t of sustainabl­e developmen­t in our local economy, and improves credibilit­y and consolidat­es transparen­cy in the real estate sector.”

Hamed Ali, chief executive of Nasdaq Dubai, said: “Our close links with the DLD underscore our commitment to further enhancing the pre- and post-listing environmen­t on behalf of issuers regarding real estate matters. As the exchange attracts more entities that are active in diverse business sectors, we are committed to maintainin­g a positive dialogue with a wide range of government organisati­ons that are in contact with our listed businesses.”

Nasdaq Dubai listings include a number of issuances by companies that have substantia­l interests in the real estate sector.

— business@khaleejtim­es.com

 ?? — Supplied photo ?? Sultan Butti bin Mejren and Hamed Ali sign the agreement to collaborat­e for property-related listings.
— Supplied photo Sultan Butti bin Mejren and Hamed Ali sign the agreement to collaborat­e for property-related listings.

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