
Dubai-based developer Emaar Properties reported increases in its net profits last year and the fourth quarter, AFP reported.
Emaar posted a net profit of USD 234 million in the fourth quarter, up 14% on the USD 206 million posted in the corresponding quarter of 2013, a company statement said.
Net profit in 2014 rose 28.3% to USD 897 million from USD 699 million the previous year, it said.
"2014 was a robust year for Emaar as we recorded positive growth across each of our three core businesses -- property, shopping malls and hospitality -- as well as in our international markets," chairman Mohamed al-Abbar said.