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May 14 , 2025

Kuwait City by URC | Press Release

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýµÇ¼ƽ̨ Real Estate Company (URC), the real estate arm of KIPCO Group, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025. The company reported a net profit of KD 2.28 million compared to a profit of KD 2.05 million for the same period in 2024 recording a growth of 11.3%. Also, earnings per share increased to fils 1.75, compared to fils 1.57 in the first quarter of last year reflecting a growth of 11.3%. Gross profit reached KD 7.6 million, compared to KD 7.1 million in Q1 2024, a growth of 7.9%.

The financial indicators demonstrated stability and support for the company's performance, which included an increase in operating revenue in the hospitality, real estate services sectors and income from associate. Total revenue recorded a growth of 18.4% to reach KD 23.70 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to KD 20.02 million for the same period in 2024.

Commenting on the financial results, Mr. Mazen Issam Hawwa, URC Vice Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “These positive results for the first quarter of 2025 were driven by the sustained performance momentum from last year and our continuous efforts to enhance operational efficiency. This was achieved while closely monitoring market dynamics and potential challenges across the regions where we operate.”

Mr. Hawwa added: “We remain committed to identifying promising opportunities that strengthen investor confidence and support long-term growth. Our focus continues to be on developing high-quality investment opportunities, reinforcing URC’s role as a strategic partner in driving development projects and delivering innovative housing solutions, ultimately contributing to the prosperity of the national economy.”


About URC

ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýµÇ¼ƽ̨ 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 672 million (US$ 2.2 Billion) as of 31 December 2024. Headquartered 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

VP - Corporate Communication –
ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýµÇ¼ƽ̨ Real Estate Company

T (+965) 2295 3671

F (+965) 2244 1003

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