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Analysis

Yas Island marina in the UAE

Moody’s financial downgrades rock Abu Dhabi-backed companies

By Matthew Martin

Borrowing costs likely to rise in wake of Dubai debt, as analysts question assumptions of government support for its businesses

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Special Report

Special Report: Kuwait - New optimism inspired by parliament

Issue No 45 12-18 March 2010

A new optimism can be sensed in Kuwait, following parliament’s approval in February of a $102bn development plan proposed by the governing cabinet. For the first time in years, the legislative and executive bodies are pulling in the same direction.

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    Commuter looking a Tehran metro map

    Iranian politics must take back seat

    Issue No 45 12-18 March 2010

    Tehran’s plans for a $10bn rail upgrade is welcome news for commuters in the congested capital

    Kuwait must step up momentum

    Issue No 45 12-18 March 2010

    The emirate must back approval for a new capital market authority by naming a credible team to head it

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    Business Close-up

    Joseph Daher EVP Operations Almabani

    Almabani General Contractors Subscription Required

    Issue No 46 19-25 March 2010 | By Christopher Sell

    The Saudi Arabian firm is focusing on its home market this year to increase revenues

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    Supplements

    Construction workers on a building site

    Gulf Construction 2010: A regional projects guide

    16-Mar-2010 | By Richard Thompson

    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.

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      Gulf Projects Index

      Gulf Projects 15 March 2010: Index down 0.2 per cent

      17-Mar-2010 | By Verity Ratcliffe

      The MEED Projects index decreased by 0.2 per cent in the week to 15 March.

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      Upcoming Events

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      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.

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      Dubai's debt crisis

      Dubai World to meet UAE banks for debt talks

      11-Mar-2010 | By Matthew Martin

      Emirates NBD and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to represent UAE creditors in debt talks

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      Last Word

      Gulf states revise sustainable building principles

      4-Mar-2010 | By Edmund O'Sullivan

      Pressure is easing for radical action to cut carbon emissions and regional states are beginning to realign their environmental priorities

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      Trends

      Riyadh slashes wheat output Subscription Required

      By Adal Mirza

      Saudi farmers are leaving wheat cultivation faster than anticipated under a plan to save water

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