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News
Riyadh power plant to reach financial close next month
Independent power project will have a capacity of 2,000MW
Technical bids in for Borouge's Ruwais infrastructure expansion
At least 12 international firms bid on $1bn Abu Dhabi Polymers Company contract
Adia restructures board of directors
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund publishes first annual review
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First Solar joins Desertec Initiative
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Sohar rolling mill to diversify
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Islamic Development Bank considers Iranian power plant
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Galfar frontrunner for Qatar pipelines deal
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Emal asks banks to commit on export credit facility
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Egyptian wastewater tender draws 10 responses
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National Bank of Abu Dhabi prices bond issue
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Kuwait extends acid-gas facility deadline
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Zain Saudi Arabia to launch $500m recapitalisation
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Saudi firm to complete $1bn loan deal
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Construction to start on two King Abdullah Financial District schemes
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Abu Dhabi plans $1.5bn aluminium rolling mill
Analysis
Riyadh’s race to build homes
Saudi Arabia needs more housing, but its expanding population does not have the financing to buy them
Special Report
Special Report: Metals & Mining - Gulf states target copper
The Middle East is well placed to take advantage of a anticipated surge in global copper prices. Saudi Arabia is leading the way in mining its copper deposits, with two new mines in the kingdom scheduled to start commercial production by the end of 2011, the largest of which, the Jabal Sayid project, will produce 57,000 tonnes a year of copper in concentrate.
MEED Comment
China prepared to take the gamble to secure future oil supplies in Iraq
The country is now the biggest foreign investor in Iraq’s oil sector
Manama needs to convince lenders on housing scheme
Bahrain must promise payments for its social housing scheme to raise private sector funding for it
Business Close-up
Almabani General Contractors
The Saudi Arabian firm is focusing on its home market this year to increase revenues
Supplements
Gulf Construction 2010: A regional projects guide
Most people working in the Gulf construction industry will have been glad to see the back of 2009 - a year that saw billions of dollars’ worth of projects put on hold, thousands of workers made redundant and contract payments delayed.
Gulf Projects Index
Gulf Projects 15 March 2010: Index down 0.2 per cent
The MEED Projects index decreased by 0.2 per cent in the week to 15 March.
Upcoming Events
Arabian Power & Water Summit
The Arabian Power & Water Summit (APWS) is the premier gathering of energy and water decision-makers in the Arab world. This year we will host Government Officials, Chief Executive Officers, Regional Directors, Chairmen and industry experts who gather at this one event for invaluable networking and knowledge sharing.
Dubai's debt crisis
Dubai World to meet UAE banks for debt talks
Emirates NBD and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to represent UAE creditors in debt talks
Latest Tenders
Contract Awards
Last Word
Gulf states revise sustainable building principles
Pressure is easing for radical action to cut carbon emissions and regional states are beginning to realign their environmental priorities
Trends
Global trade slowdown hits maritime carriers
Middle East maritime industry finds its growth constrained by the financial crisis
