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Former M3M India Marketing Head steps into leadership role at real estate giant

Emaar India has announced the appointment of Rahul Taneja as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Taneja, who expressed that leading a brand of this stature is both a "privilege and a responsibility," brings a wealth of experience spanning the real estate, telecom, and consumer sectors to his new role. Prior to joining Emaar India, Taneja served as the Vice President and Marketing Head at M3M India Private Limited for three years. His distinguished career also includes significant tenures at several prominent organizations, such as: Samsung Electronics Bharti Airtel Limited Vodafone Essar HDFC Life This strategic appointment marks a significant addition to the Emaar India leadership team as they continue to strengthen their market presence.

Mohamed Alabbar remains optimistic about Dubai's long-term real estate resilience amid the Iran and US-Israel conflict.

Market Resilience: Alabbar argues that Dubai’s historical ability to weather global and regional shocks is rooted in its long-term strategic planning and strong economic base, making it an attractive destination for international capital even during geopolitical crises. Perspective on Supply: While some analysts fear that a surge of new property supply in 2026 and 2027 could soften prices, Alabbar views this influx as a healthy, natural part of the property cycle that will stabilize growth and ensure long-term expansion rather than trigger a downturn. Investor Appeal: The city continues to attract wealthy international buyers, with luxury real estate transactions hitting record levels. The emirate’s combination of tax advantages, modern infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies remain key drivers of this sustained demand. Long-Term Outlook: For industry leaders, the focus remains on long-term resilience rather than short-term speculation. The market is seen as a cornerstone of the UAE’s economic growth, poised to emerge stronger despite ongoing global uncertainty.

Real estate major achieves recognition for the second consecutive year for its commitment to workplace culture and employee well-being.

Core Recognition: The certification is based on rigorous workplace assessments and direct employee feedback, highlighting the company’s emphasis on fairness, trust, and employee engagement. HR Strategy: According to the company, the achievement is a result of implementing transparent performance management systems, structured recognition programs, and a strong focus on learning and development. Leadership Perspective: Kalyan Chakrabarti, CEO of Emaar India, noted that the company strives to create an environment described as "A Home Away From Home," where employees feel supported professionally, physically, and emotionally. Organizational Values: The company highlighted its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as its focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and holistic employee well-being as key drivers behind its current workplace culture.

"Shram" initiative focuses on upskilling blue-collar workers in safety, technical skills, and digital literacy.

Program Scope: "Shram" covers essential construction trades, including bar bending, steel fixing, masonry, shuttering, and carpentry. Holistic Training: Beyond technical proficiency, the curriculum includes digital and financial literacy, soft skills development, and rigorous education on health, hygiene, and on-site safety protocols. Implementation: The program debuted at the Urban Oasis project and was scheduled for implementation at the Emaar Business District in Sector 114, Gurugram. Strategic Vision: According to Kalyan Chakrabarti, CEO of Emaar India, the program aligns with the national vision of "Viksit Bharat by 2047" by improving the quality of the talent pool and creating a more productive, safe, and ethical construction environment.

Company prioritizes health and wellness for its construction workforce through site-based medical screenings.

Health Initiative: The checkup program, held from October 17th to 29th, 2016, provided screenings and medical prescriptions from certified practitioners for staff at multiple major sites, including Digital Greens, Palm Drive, and various Emerald projects. Proactive Wellness: According to Arman Chaudhary, then-Chief of Human Resources, the initiative was driven by the belief that a healthy body supports a healthy mind, making regular screenings imperative for the well-being of on-site personnel. Corporate Social Responsibility: Beyond these health camps, Emaar India’s long-term CSR calendar has included blood donation drives, support for mobile crèches for workers' children, and relief contributions for various natural disasters in India.

Caring for the Community and Creating Long-term Value.

With an international team of highly qualified experts, Emaar Community Management (ECM) is the UAE’s largest provider of professional association and community management services. ECM is the first and only organisation outside the USA to become an Accredited Association Management Company® (AAMC®), the most prestigious certification in the industry, from the US-based Community Associations Institute (CAI). While essentially focused on working with assets to ensure their sustainability, ECM provides necessary capabilities to manage Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) assets, as well as extend the assets lifecycle through preventive and reliability Centered maintenance. ECM handles every aspect of a community’s financials, from consulting, research and planning, to its day-to-day expenses and management. Established relationships within the industry means ECM can advise and offer economies of scale. ECM has gone beyond being a community and association management company, evolving naturally into a community lifestyle manager and integrator.