Emaar and Indonesian Government Extend JV to Develop The Lombok Project by Six Months

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(News Source: Emaar Properties)

(DUBAI, U.A.E.) -- The Indonesian Government has extended the joint venture between Emaar Indonesia and PT Pengembangan Pariwisata Bali (Persero), a government entity, to develop The Lombok Project by six months. This followed a meeting between the representatives of the Indonesian Government and Emaar International in Dubai.

As per the agreement, the joint venture partnership has been extended till December 31, 2009, to complete all modalities associated with developing a mixed-use project set on the Kuta and Tanjung beaches on the island of Lombok.

Dr Alwi Shihab, President's special Envoy to the Middle East, representing the Indonesian Government, said: "The Lombok Project has the strong potential for the development of the social and economic welfare of Lombok to complement other existing tourist infrastructures available in the region. To undertake such a complex project, taking into account all environmental and development considerations, it is important to evaluate all aspects thoroughly. We have therefore extended the joint venture by six months."

He added: "Emaar has the proven competencies to undertake complex development projects and we look forward to completing all formalities very soon to expedite the development process."

Mr Sergio Casari, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar International, "We are thankful to the Indonesian Government for their trust in Emaar in undertaking The Lombok Project. Indonesia is one of the key markets for Emaar, and our expansion to the country is in line with the company's growth strategy of geographic expansion and business segmentation."

He added: "The Lombok Project will create a new dynamics to the property sector of the region, and the resort-style project will catalyse inward investments to Indonesia. Emaar has completed the master-plan for the project already, and we look forward to completing all necessary formalities and obtaining governmental approvals for commencing development."

At the meeting held in Dubai, several aspects of the joint venture were finalized, thus adding to the development momentum of The Lombok Project.

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