Rekan Group Looks to the Future with Batumi View

Rekan Group is a group of leading companies specializing in the field of investment and construction. Throughout its existence, Rekan Group has carried out various projects in the tourism and recreation industry, marketing and housing, as well as in the fields of telecommunication and infrastructure, most commonly implemented in Erbil and Iraqi cities. The capital of the Rekan Group reaches a total sum of $500 million.

Since its inception in 1997, Rekan Group in reconstruction and investment has been chaired by Engineer Ahmed Ali Aziz Rekani, who also leads the Kurdistan Contractors Association. Over the past 10 years, the company has linked the Group to the implementation of projects of the highest levels of importance.

Prior to founding Rekan Group, Mr. Rekani occupied the position of President of the Kurdistan Contracting Union for 10 years. He was rewarded for the Best Enterprise by the Europe Business Assembly in Oxford in December 2013. The first major project of Rekan Group was launched in 2005 in Erbil - the New City Modern Shopping Center, which stretched across an area of 24,000 m2 and comprises the first hypermarket, a complex of motels, a bowling area, fuel station and restaurants. New City became the starting point for commercial projects labelled under the name ‘Mega Mall’ and spread throughout different cities of Iraq. The first Mega Mall opened in 2014.

Other significant projects launched by Rekan Group include Kirkuk Mall with a 5-star hotel; the Roj Commercial Towers; and residential complex ‘Greenland,’ on an area of 1250000m2 in Erbil and integrating up to 500 villas and 740 apartments

The Group also has a number of other projects in different fields being carried out in other cities inside and outside of Kurdistan, including the Rekan Cement factory in Al – Muthana and the residential projects New Town in Thi Qar and Pel City in Duhok. Rekan Group also constructed the Rekan Hospital in the city of Erbil.

On December 25, 2014, the Rekan Group launched its very first overseas investment in the Republic of Georgia. The Group commenced the project as a result of purchasing 15,000 m2 of land in the city of Batumi on the Black Sea coast.

Batumi is a major tourist destination and one of the most outstanding ‘jewels’ of Georgia. It is also one of the oldest cities in the country.

Batumi View is a major project for the Rekan Group. Batumi View is a dream project located on the Black Sea coast at the beginning of the 7km-long Boulevard which was built in 1881 and represents one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the city. It has recently been modernized by the establishment of cafes, restaurants, children's parks, benches and sculptures. Batumi View is the first building there, situated only 20m from the sea.

Batumi View offers apartments and a 5-star hotel for a luxury life, with incredible views and a great variety of facilities, including shopping areas, restaurants and cafes, entertainment areas for children and a swimming pool and fitness center. The given project guarantees a tranquil environment and comes with 24/7 security, front desk service and a private car parking area.

The total land of the Batumi View project consists of 15,000 m2 and is divided into three residential blocks and one hotel. Apartments start at 30m2.

By launching the Batumi View project, the Rekan Group aims to to create the highest performance levels for any property under its management, through utilizing the most sophisticated and appropriate practices.

This will deliver significant new returns on investment for owners while keeping customers happy in the best traditions of the hospitality industry.

By Ketevan Kvaratskheliya