DUBAI, 26 June 2006 — Dubai Properties (DP) will participate in the US-Arab Economic Forum today through Wednesday as part of its strategy to promote Dubai and encourage investments from the West. To be held in Houston, Texas, the three day forum will bring together over 1,500 heads of major companies and institutions as well as US and Arab government leaders to discuss and initiate partnerships to promote economic growth through investments in the region. Hashim Al Dabal, CEO of Dubai Properties said: “Our long term strategy is to strengthen US-Arab relations with a focus on business and economics.”