During Gitex Global 2024, the Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) has entered into a partnership with ADRES Real Estate Services to enhance and streamline real estate services in the emirate of Sharjah via a unified platform that ensures reliable and precise information about the sector. The partnership announcement coincided with the launch of “Aqari,” an integrated real estate platform designed to revolutionize real estate services in Sharjah.
The agreement was formalized by Lamiya Al Shamsi, director of the Sharjah Digital Department, and Muath Maqbool, general manager of ADRES Real Estate Services, with notable attendees including Sheikh Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, head of the Ruler’s Office, Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, director general of the Sharjah Digital Department, and Faisal Fulknaz, CEO of Financial Affairs and Sustainability at Aldar Properties Group.
Features of the “Aqari” platform
The “Aqari” platform is a key component of Sharjah’s innovative digital initiatives, aimed at enhancing service accessibility through a multi-channel approach, which includes an electronic portal and mobile applications compatible with both iOS and Android.
Impact on real estate transactions
By digitizing and simplifying real estate transactions, the platform is set to improve transparency and foster economic growth in Sharjah, featuring a centralized database for all properties. Services offered will encompass lease agreements, property ownership documentation, agency management, dispute resolution, and the facilitation of buying, selling, mortgaging, and issuing property certificates.
Enhancing customer experience
Additionally, the platform aims to cultivate a comprehensive real estate ecosystem that enhances customer experience and provides a complete overview of the market for decision-makers.
Launch timeline and initial services
Scheduled to launch in December 2024, the “Aqari” platform will initially focus on property leasing services, including the endorsement and renewal of lease agreements, issuance of clearance certificates, and investment contract services, as well as dispute resolution.
Future phases and goals
In its first phase, the emphasis will be on rental services and effective dispute resolution, with plans to incorporate all other real estate services in later phases. Moreover, the “Aqari” platform marks a pivotal advancement in Sharjah’s digital transformation, offering the public efficient and user-friendly real estate services.
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