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News
Qatari power consumption increases 14 per cent
Kahramaa to raise electricity capacity over the next two years
Muscat awards Duqm advisory deal to UK firm
Project will be Oman’s first coal-fired plant
Jordanian firm bids low for Kuwaiti power work
Winning contractor to supply cables for electricity transmission networks
Saudi Aramco awards pipeline construction work to Dutch firm
Nacap-Suedrohrbau won engineering and design deal in April
Citadel to list on Egyptian Exchange
Private equity firm plans to float 12.5 per cent of shares
Shell delays deadlines for Qatar gas schemes
Gas developments delayed by 12 months
Analysis
Taking the initiative on regional solar power
An ambitious project in the Sahara desert is at the forefront of a series of regional renewable energy schemes
Special Report
Special Report: Banking - State-backed institutions in demand
After years of strong asset growth, the onset of the credit crunch late last year hit Gulf banks hard. Stock markets plummeted and the real estate bubble burst, leaving many investors and customers in trouble.
MEED Comment
Desertec solar power plan should benefit North Africa
The Desertec initiative opens up new possibilities for trade between North African states and Europe. Desertec will set a precedent for international energy co-operation.
Adnoc is setting pace for region
Adnoc could cement its new-found reputation as one of the region’s most agile national oil companies
Barzan offers welcome boost for contractors seeking deals in Qatar
Contract-hungry firms that fail to win the Barzan job could face a long wait before new gas schemes from the North field are tendered
Islamic banks will fill finance gap
The new generation of Islamic institutions can finance projects where conventional banks cannot
Dubai must finish building metro
Dubai’s financial position continues to be of concern and agencies are seeking fresh sources of funding
Business Close-up
Oman Cement Company
The firm is growing its profits and expanding capacity despite the downturn and increasing competition
Briefings
MENA Mining 2009: A mixed picture for foreign investors
A review of the Middle East and North Africa mining sector and assessment of the outlook for what is widely acknowledged as an under-developed industry.
Upcoming Events
Middle East Oil & Gas Brownfield Projects 2010
The only regional event of its kind designed to bring together local and international oil and gas operators to discuss the ongoing developments and future plans for Brownfield projects.
Latest Tenders
Trends
Reforms improve regional business climate
The World Bank’s Doing Business 2010 report praises the Middle East for making it easier to set up firms
Contract Awards
Last Word
Regulation shapes revolution in Gulf sustainable buildings
Abu Dhabi will make sustainability compulsory from 1 January. The argument that the Gulf doesn’t care about the environment is false
Gulf Projects Index
Gulf Projects 19 November 2009: Index falls 1.6 per cent
The value of projects in the region is now $2.65bn
