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20/01/2010

  • United States Trade and Development Agency Awards Grant to Palestinian Company, MENA Geothermal, to Help Develop Alternative Energy Sources:

    U.S. Consul General in Jerusalem Daniel Rubinstein and Khaled Sabawi, President of MENA Geothermal Ground Energy and Investment Company Ltd. (MENA), signed a grant agreement today from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in support of a district geothermal heating and cooling system for a planned 500-unit affordable housing complex near Ramallah. The $438,612 grant will study the feasibility of applying geothermal technology on a massive scale, potentially reducing the entire development’s energy consumption by up to 70% and significantly reducing CO2 emissions.

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    20/10/2009

  • A Press release issued by the Palestine securities Exchange entitled:

    Union Construction and Investment Company submitted its annual report for the third quarter of the year 2009.

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    20/10/2009

    Union Construction and Investment Company presents its annual report for the third quarter of the year 2009.

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    04/10/2009

    Education for Employment Foundation (EFE) hosted an event, titled “Life is Better with a Job Opportunity” In Hebron, October 4rd at the Chamber of Commerce & Manufacturing. As a board member for the Charitable Foundation, Dr. Mohamed Al Sabawi, was proud to attend the workshop in Hebron in support of EFE, Jobs For Hope.

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    07/09/2009

    In an Interview with Al Hayat Al Jadeeda newspaper, Dr. Mohamed Al Sabawi forewarns, “In the event of continued Israeli harassments of Palestinian Investors, a Palestinian economic setback is imminent”.

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    06/09/2009

    Al-Bireh Municipality & Local government Ministry announced a tender for construction, and pavement of Road for Etihad Subdivision Residential Complex.

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    03/09/2009

    Under patronage of Chairman of Board for respective sister companies, AIG, UCI & MENA Geothermal, Dr. Mohamed Al Sabawi, hosted a Ramadan feast for staff, friends & associates.

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    03/08/2009

    UCI is Gold Sponsor of the First Annual Palestine Real Estate Exhibition.

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    27/06/2009

    Grand Opening of Etihad Subdivision in the news.

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    25/06/2009

    These pictures have been taken in the office of prime minister of Northern Cyprus Dr.Dervish Eroglu.

    Our Chairman and CEO Dr. Sabawi toured UCI's investment project, "Meditterea" in his visit to the coastal city of Karinya, Cyprus..

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    23/04/2009

  • A Press release issued by the Palestine securities Exchange entitled :

    Union Construction and Investment Company presents its annual report for the first quarter of the year 2009.

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    29/03/2009

    The 3rd Annual General Assembly and 2nd Annual Board Member Meeting for 2009, have been convened in Cairo Egypt on March 28th 2009, as Palestinian cities, Ramallah & Gaza were present over video conferencing.

    Talal Abu Ghazala have been nominated by Investors to be the 2009 Financial auditors, for Union Construction Investment Co.

    Please see annual report of 2008 in Finance Section or News section, for more information.


    28/03/2009

  • The 3rd Annual General Assembly meeting, in Cairo has been relocated to the following address:

     Egyptian Micro Solutions

     Madinat Nasser, AlHayy ElSabe’

    Malak Fahd Commercial Complex

    8 Abu Thir Al Ghufary Street

    Tel:20224044583 .

     

    16/03/2009

    Union Construction and Investment Company presents its annual report for the ended year 2008.

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    16/03/2009

  • A Press release issued by the Palestine securities Exchange entitled :

    Union Construction and Investment Company presents its annual report for the ended year 2008.

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    15/03/2009

    MENA Geothermal has been awarded the prestigious Globe Energy Award 2008 for geothermal system in the UCI Headquarters Building in Ramallah.

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    15/02/2009

  • A Press release issued by the Palestine securities Exchange entitled :

    Union Construction and Investment Company presents its preliminary annual report for the ended year 2008.

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    22/01/2009

    The first annual board meeting for year 2009 has convened in Amman, Jordan on 17/01/2009 at the LeRoyal Hotel.

    The Draft for Annual Report, which includes Chairman's report & Financial statement was reviewed by respective board members and approved preliminary for general assembly. As well, it has been decided that the second board meeting and general assembly will be held in last week of March, 2009.


    29/10/2008

    UCI has announces the completion of its flagship office building, UCI-1, which will host the company’s headquarters, and the headquarters of its partner in the project, Ahliea Insurance Group.  This building is widely regarded as a milestone in design innovation, and has received extensive media and press coverage, for its inclusion of a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system, that is the first of its kind in the region, and is expected to reduce heating and cooling costs by 70%.


    29/10/2008

    UCI also announced that it is approaching completion of its Etihad Subdivision residential community in Ramallah, and has commenced sales of the completed properties.  The project is expected to be completed by end of 2008.


    22/10/2008

     UCI releases financial results for 3rd Quarter FY 2008.

    Key Points:

    • 3rd Quarter results indicate a healthy financial position and balanced growth across all assets and investments
    • UCI also announced excellent growth in net profits of USD 3,735,684 YTD, versus USD 566,921 for the same period in FY 2007, an increase of 558%.

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    17/08/2008

    UCI proudly announces the launch of MENA geothermal, a subsidiary of UCI and Ahliea Insurance Group (AIG), which offers state-of-the-art Geothermal Heating and Cooling systems for commercial and residential applications.  MENA Geothermal was announced in a spectacular media event, attended by local dignitaries, business leaders, environmental and non-governmental organizations, and representatives of the European Union Energy Initiative, and hosted at the Grand Park Hotel in Ramallah, Palestine.  The event also marked the launch of the first successful Geothermal system in Palestine, and the first to be installed by certified geothermal engineers in the MENA region.  

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    12/08/2008

  • A Press release issued by the Palestine securities Exchange entitled :

    Union Construction and Investment Company presents its annual report for the second quarter of the year 2008.

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    16/04/2008

    The second meeting of the UCI's shareholders, ordinary general assembly was held in Cairo on 30/03/2008 by using video conference with Ramallah and Gaza strip.

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    27/03/2008

  • A Press release issued by the Palestine securities Exchange entitled :

    Union Construction and Investment Company presents its annual report for the financial year 2007.

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    27/03/2008

    Engineer Musa Muhamad Qadimat is appointed as a Real estate projects coordinator at the head office in the city of Ramallah.
    We wish them all progress and success in their work.


    20/11/2007

  • "JOB VACANCY Mechanical Engineer/ HVAC Engineer

    According to the U.S. Environment Protection Agency, geothermal heating and cooling systems are "the most energy efficient. Environmentally clean, and cost-effective space conditioning systems available.

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HVAC engineer to work with the most innovative HVAC system in the world. Salary is very competitive.

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    15/10/2007

  • Sponsored by UNDP & Paltrade UCI participated at Gaza Career Day

    Under the patronage of UNDP & Paltrade , the first Career Day in Gaza was held on september 30, 2007 at Rashad Shawwa Center,Gaza.

    This event aims at introducing the fresh graduate students to the private sector leaders. seventy three companies have participated in the event including UCI, AIG, ARIC, UMS, and Aqaria.

    Hundreds of people visited UCI`s booth to learn about UCI projects in West Bank and Gaza and to enjoy the video show for ongoing and future construction projects.


    11/10/2007

    Under the patronage of the chairman, Dr. Sabawi Joint Iftar party for UCI and AIG On the occasion of holy month of Ramadan, the Chairman Dr. Mohammed Sabawi met with UCI, AIG staff and agents over Iftar.

    The event were held concurrently in Ramallah and Gaza on October 6,2007 and attended by many prominent business figures.


    20/09/2007

  • M/S : Shareholders who have not paid the fourth installment

    Under the board of directors , decision and  in accordance with the provisions of the UCI's by – law the following announcement is made to the attention of the shareholders who have not paid the fourth installment of the value of shares registered in their names With effect from 15/10/2007 the UCI  will announce the sale of all the shares...

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    31/07/2007

  • "Al Aqariya: significant achievements on the progress of UCI projects."


    On 28 July 2007 Al Aqariya, a specialized real estate newspaper, has reported significant achievements on the progress of UCI projects.

    Currently, UCI has launched four construction projects and is being prepared for other set of projects.

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    30/07/2007

  • "Job Vacancy - Interior Design Engineer."


    Union Construction & Investment Corp. P.S.C. (UCI) seeking highly talented Interior Design Engineer.

    He/She must have the ability to plan and design Interior commercial projects, and will be involved in new buidlings design.

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    25/07/2007

  • "Construction of Arkadia Residential Compound Project has begun."


    The Board of Directors, second meeting for 2007 was held in Amman on 17/07/2007, during the meeting the following decisions were taken:

    UCI awarded the contract for construction of the first phase of Arkadia Residential Compound to Al Zein contractor who will start the construction activities on July 23, 2007. Works will be concluded in 365 days as per the signed contract.


    18/07/2007

  • "Results of the second meeting of the Board of Directors for 2007."


    The Board of Directors, second meeting for 2007 was held in Amman on 17/07/2007, during the meeting the following decisions were taken:

    1. The UCI's semi-annual balance sheet and achievement for the period from 01/01/2007 to 30/06/2007 were approved.

    2. Appointing Sheihk Saeed Baghlaf, president of Baghlaf Investment Group, as member of the Board of Directors in place of Mr. Yousif Al Khlawi was approved.

    3. The due date for the payment of the 4th Installment is extended to 15/09/2007.


    17/07/2007

  • "The UCI is the first company listed on the investment sector in Palestine Securities Exchange to have released its financial statement for the second year quarter of 2007."


    The Palestine Securities Exchange has received the financial statement audited by UCI's external auditors as at 30/06/2007.
    The release regulations in force give each company listed on the Palestine Securities Exchange a period of one month and a half to release the financial statements of the second quarter of this year.
    The release has been made through preparing the semi-annual report to which the unified electronic release form for the investment sector approved by the market is attached.
    The UCI's statements for the first half of this year indicated that the net profit before being taxed reached US$ 604,472.
    The UCI's assets reached US$ 33,908,143 and liabilities reached US$ 104,620.
    The Shareholders, net equity rose to US$ 33,803,523.



    10/07/2007

  • "Board of Directors second meeting 2007."


    The second meeting this year for the Board of Directors will be held as follows:

    Date : Tuesday, 17 July, 2007
    Time : 19:00
    Venue : Le Royal Hotel, Amman, Jordan.

    The Board will review the outstanding performance of the company so far, and the financial report for the first half of the year 2007.


    28/06/2007

    Effect of UCI's outstanding performance.
    Regional Investment portfolios invested in UCI.
    Base of shareholders distributed geographically to 4 continents.


    One of the regional investment portfolios has recently purchased 4 million UCI shares through the trading screen on the Palestine Securities Exchange.

    This step came after this portfolio had made a thorough study of the investment reality in the companies listed on the Palestine Securities Exchange.

    The UCI's performance was outstanding in a relatively short time which strengthened investors', confidence in the UCI resulting in expanding its business at both the regional and international levels.

    This made most of the investors consider the UCI's share as one of the leading and promising shares.

    The base of the UCI's shareholders is expanding to include Palestine, Middle East, Europe and North America.

    The work of implementing a set of real estate projects in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip is still well under way. These projects include:-

    Etihad sub-division, Arkadia residential compound, First administrative complex, Second administrative complex and a crown tower building, a set of future projects such as a residential township on the beach of khan yunis, a Le Royal Hotel & Central shopping complex (Ramallah), a tourist and recreational complex (Gaza).


    18/06/2007

  • "Payment of Fourth Installment - REMINDER"

    Dear Shareholders,

    Based on the Board of Directors’ decision and in compliance with directives issued by Palestinian Capital Authority and reference to our previous announcement in the local newspaper dated January 12, 2007.

    This is to remind our respected shareholders that the payment of fourth installment is due by July 15, 2007 that represents 25% of their shares.

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    10/06/2007

  • "UCI's Headquarter Moved"

    The UCI Headquarter moved to a new premise as follows:
    Address : Al Hurja Building (Second Floor),
                    Tera Street,
                    Ramallah.
    Tel : +972-2-2974992/3/4/5.
    Fax : +972-2-2974978.


    14/04/2007

  • "Good performance of the UCI's shares in the Palestine Securities Exchange."

    On 14/04/2007 Al Ayyam newspaper reported a through analysis of the performance of investment sector in the Palestine securities exchange for the week ending April 12, 2007 that includes trading of the UCI's shares.

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    08/04/2007

  • UCI is the first company listed in the investment sector on the palestine securities exchange to have released its financial statement for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2007.

    UCI has released its audited financial statement for the first quarter of the financial year 2007.

    The Palestine Securities Exchange has received this statement electronically through the unified electronic release form and in accordance with the release regulations in force in the market.

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    05/04/2007

  • Employment Opportunity

    UCI announces it’s need for the following jobs:-
    1- Mechanical Engineer/ HVAC Engineer.
    2- Property/Real Estate Sales Manager.

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    23/03/2007

  • The Union Construction and Investment Corporation -UCI is the sixth company listed on the Palestine Securities Exchange to have submitted its annual report for the financial year 2006 to the Palestine Securities Exchange.

    The Palestine Securities Exchange has received the Union Construction and Investment Corporation (UCI)'s annual report containing the audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2006.
    The report contains the following:
    The Chairman of the board of director's report submitted to the corporation's general assembly, the Auditor's independent report, the Financial Statements consisting of the balance sheet, the income statement, the changes in shareholders, equity, the cash flows statement and the notes on the financial statements as well as an attached letter containing information that needs to be explained in the annual report in accordance with the explanation regulations.

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    06/03/2007

  • Results of the first meeting of the ordinary general assembly of the UCI's shareholders.

    The first meeting of the ordinary general assembly of the UCI shareholders was held in Cairo as scheduled and the following decisions were made:

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    18/02/2007

  • Invitation to attend the first meeting of the shareholders ordinary general assembly.

    Messrs The Union Construction and Investment UCI's shareholders
    In accordance with the approval of the board of directors and in view of the continued closure of the border crossings resulting in failure to have a quorum , we are pleased to invite you to attend the first meeting of the shareholders' ordinary general assembly due to be held at 6 pm on 04/03/2007 at the UCI's liaison office in Cairo " Try Tech company " at the following address:
    96, Nile Cornish street - pearl towers – 14th floor.

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    14/02/2007

  • The Union Construction and Investment Company reveals its financial data for 2006.

    The Palestine Securities Exchange has received the closing financial data audited by the UCI chartered auditors as at the end of December 2006.
    Data shows the following:
    Revenues were US $ 1031727 during the fiscal year 2006. The UCI's expenses during the same period were US $ 567113 The UCI's net profits were US $ 438719.
    The year 2006 is the first fiscal year in which the UCI reveals its financial data. The UCI was established in 2005 and included on the list of the Palestine Stock Exchange in early 2006.
    The financial data received was published on the Palestine securities exchange website.

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    21/01/2007

    The shares of the Union Construction and Investment Corporation (UCI) went into circulation on 21/01/2007.
    Circulation will be floating at the first session provided that the price is not reduced less than the nominal value ($ 1.00).
    The allowed fluctuation rate will then be applied to shares circulation after the first session.


    18/01/2007

  • In a symposium organized by the Palestine securities exchange giving an overview of the Union Construction and Investment Corporation (UCI) – the Union Construction and Investment Corporation (UCI) announces a series of real estate projects in the Palestinian territories.

    An overview of the Union Construction and Investment Corporation (UCI), its investments and expansionist plans was organized on 17/01/2007 by the Union Construction and Investment Corporation (UCI) in cooperation with the Palestine securities exchange at Grand park hotel in Ram Allah " The construction philosophy of the Union construction and Investment corporation (UCI) will be different from the traditional methods leading to random ...

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    14/01/2007

    The Palestine Securities Exchange has announced that the shares of the Union Construction and Investment will be included on the list of the Palestine Stock Exchange on Sunday, 21/01/2007 which will be the first day in which the UCI's shares will go into circulation.
    On this occasion, and in cooperation with the Palestine Securities Exchange a symposium on the UCI's activities and real estate investment fields will be held on 16/01/2007 from 12 AM to 2 PM at Grand Park Hotel, Ramallah.
    The UCI's share is the first to be included on the list of the Palestine Stock Exchange this year bringing the number of companies included on the list of the Palestine Securities Exchange to 34.


    25/12/2006

    On 10/12/2006, Mr. Mamoun A. M. Besaiso has been appointed as the manager of Gaza Branch..


    06/12/2006

    "At a reception held by the union construction and investment Company in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Dr. Muhammad Al Sabawi called on the Palestinian businessmen in the UAE to invest in Palestine".

    Dr. Al Sabawi, Chairman of UCI's Board of Directors met with a group of Arab and Palestinian investors and businessmen in the UAE during a reception held by the UCI at The Rottana Beach Hotel in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on 05/12/2006.

    The motto "Investing in Palestine" dominated the meeting. "it is the moral and national duty of each Palestinian or Arab investor to contribute towards building Palestinian economy" Dr. Al Sabawi said.

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    25/09/2006

  • Extension of payment period of the Capital’s 3rd Installment.
    UNION CONSTRUCTION AND INVESTMENT CO. announces that the period for payment of the 3rd installment of the capital has been extended until 31/10/2006.


    15/09/2006

  • Payment of the 3rd Installment

    Dear Shareholders,
    In accordance with the Board of Directors’ decision dated 12/8/2006 and upon the request of large percentage of shareholders to pay the third installment of the company’s capital and in order to facilitate the listing of UCI in the Palestine Exchange Securities market.

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