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May 13 , 2024

Kuwait City by URC | Press Release

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýµÇ¼ƽ̨ Real Estate Company (URC), the real estate arm of KIPCO Group, announced its financial results for the first three months ending 31 March 2024. The company reported a net profit of KD 2.05 million, compared to 2023 first three months net profit of KD 2.03 million.

Despite recording an increase in net profit, operating revenues in the first quarter of 2024 witnessed a decline reaching KD 20.02 million, compared to total revenues of KD 23.43 million in the same period of 2023. The decline in operating revenues is attributed to the decrease in income from the construction contracting sector.

URC’s key financial indicators demonstrate stability and resilience, reflecting the company's performance during the first quarter of the year. This was characterized by an increase in operating revenues in the hospitality sector. In addition, the company's debts were reduced by KD 9 million as part of efforts to strengthen its financial position.

Commenting on the company’s financial results, Mr. Mazen Hawwa, URC Vice-Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “Despite the challenging economic conditions and market fluctuations, we succeeded in maintaining a net profit thanks to the continuous efforts to improve operational efficiency and closely monitor any potential implications on the operating environment in the markets we operate in.”

We remain confident in our ability to achieve further successes by continuing to offer products that cater and prioritize the needs of our customers” Mr. Hawwa concluded.


About URC

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýµÇ¼ƽ̨ Real Estate Company. K.S.C.P (URC) is one of the leading real estate developers in Kuwait and the MENA region, with consolidated assets of Approx. KD 668 million (US$ 2.2 Billion) as of 31 December 2022. Headquartered in Kuwait, URC was founded in 1973 and was listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange in 1984.

URC primarily operates through a number of operating subsidiaries and investment arms across the MENA region. URC's core business is real estate development and operations and enjoys a diversified portfolio of assets that include retail complexes, hotels, residential properties, and high-rise office buildings.

URC’s operations extend to construction and contracting services, facility management, and project management through its several subsidiaries. URC's portfolio of assets is geographically spread throughout the MENA region and includes Marina World, Marina Hotel, and KIPCO Tower in Kuwait, Salalah Gardens Mall & Residences in Oman, Abdali Mall in Jordan, Raouche View 1090 in Lebanon, Hilton Cairo Heliopolis & Waldorf Astoria Hotels, and Aswar Residences in Egypt, and Assoufid development including a golf resort, five-star hotel, and premium residences in Morocco.

URC is the real estate arm of its majority shareholder, Kuwait Projects Company – Holding (KIPCO Group), a holding company that focuses on investments in the Middle East and North Africa. It’s strategy of acquiring, building, scaling and selling companies in the MENA region has worked successfully for over 30 years. KIPCO’s main business sectors are financial services, media, real estate, and industry. KIPCO’s financial service interests include holdings in commercial banks, insurance companies, asset management, and investment banking.

Contact Info

Salem Al Khulaqi

Communications Manager – Sales & Marketing
ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýµÇ¼ƽ̨ Real Estate Company

T (+965) 2295 3671

F (+965) 2244 1003

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