Emaar Properties, claimed to be the world’s No. 1 real estate developer in terms of market capitalization of over $40 billion, was awarded “Best real estate brand in the GCC” at the recent Middle East Excellence Awards ceremony. Ahmad Al-Matrooshi, Emaar MD for the UAE, was presented with the award in recognition of Emaar’s outstanding contribution to the real estate sector in the GCC. “It’s always an honor to receive awards that recognize the hard work and success of Emaar’s real estate projects. To be recognized as the best real estate brand in the GCC is a real achievement and it is proud to be considered as an industry leader in this highly competitive sector,” he added. With a judging panel comprising experts, analysts, regional and global government representatives, and business leaders, Emaar was awarded the award on a range of criteria including financial results, corporate responsibility, service integrity, customer satisfaction, range of services, commitment to nationalization, leadership and innovation.