Emaar appoints new director

Mr Heuze is mandated to expand the group's businesses and align its global growth goals with the overall vision of Emaar Properties to become one of the most valuable companies in the world by 2010.

He will select and evaluate potential business partners and third-party operators to work with Emaar Hospitality Group. Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality Group, said: "Emaar Hospitality Group is fast consolidating its diverse portfolio in the UAE and expanding to new markets in line with the overall geographic expansion of Emaar Properties."