United Real Estate Company Records a Net Profit of KD 4 million for the First Half of 2024

Aug 08 , 2024

Kuwait City by URC | Press Release

United Real Estate Company (URC) announced a net profit of KD 4.01 million for the first half of 2024, compared to KD 4.04 million reported for the same period in 2023. Earnings per share for the first half of 2024 came to 3.08 fils compared to 3.10 fils for the same period last year.

In the second quarter of 2024 ended June 30, URC reported a net profit of KD 1.96 million, compared to KD 2.01 million reported during the same period in 2023. Consolidated revenue for the second quarter came to KD 20.20 million, an increase of 3% from KD 19.66 million reported for the same period in 2023.The gross profit for the second quarter came to KD 7.57 million, an increase of 33% from KD 5.70 million reported for the same period in 2023.

URC's total equity stood at KD 195.28 million, an increase of 5% from the KD 186.63 million reported at year-end 2023.

Commenting on the financial results, Mr. Mazen Issam Hawwa, URC Vice Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, said: "URC‘s accomplishments in maintaining positive results reflect the success of our operating performance in our core segments.” Mr. Hawwa added, “URC’s adaptability and agility to the market shifts within the Real Estate landscape reinforces our strategic approach to maximizing value for our shareholders.".”

Mr. Hawwa concluded that URC’s commitment to seizing further opportunities in developing and expanding its business both locally and regionally has remained focused on prioritizing our clients' and the market’s needs.


About URC

United 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 651 million (US$ 2.12 Billion) as of 30 June 2024. Head quartered 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
United Real Estate Company

T (+965) 2295 3671

F (+965) 2244 1003

s.alkhulaqi@urc.com.kw