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Qatari power consumption increases 14 per cent Subscription Required

23-Nov-2009 | By Karin Maree

Kahramaa to raise electricity capacity over the next two years

Muscat awards Duqm advisory deal to UK firm Subscription Required

23-Nov-2009 | By Karin Maree

Project will be Oman’s first coal-fired plant

Jordanian firm bids low for Kuwaiti power work Subscription Required

23-Nov-2009 | By Karin Maree

Winning contractor to supply cables for electricity transmission networks

Saudi Aramco awards pipeline construction work to Dutch firm Subscription Required

23-Nov-2009 | By Perry Williams

Nacap-Suedrohrbau won engineering and design deal in April

Citadel to list on Egyptian Exchange Subscription Required

23-Nov-2009 | By Karin Maree

Private equity firm plans to float 12.5 per cent of shares

Shell delays deadlines for Qatar gas schemes Subscription Required

23-Nov-2009 | By Perry Williams

Gas developments delayed by 12 months

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Analysis

Solar power panels in the desert

Taking the initiative on regional solar power

By Karin Maree

An ambitious project in the Sahara desert is at the forefront of a series of regional renewable energy schemes

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Special Report

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Special Report: Banking - State-backed institutions in demand

18-Nov-2009 | By Sophie Evans

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.

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MEED Comment

Desertec solar power plan should benefit North Africa

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009 | By Karin Maree

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

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009 | By Peter Salisbury

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

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009 | By Perry Williams

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

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009 | By Sophie Evans

The new generation of Islamic institutions can finance projects where conventional banks cannot

Dubai must finish building metro

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009 | By Colin Foreman

Dubai’s financial position continues to be of concern and agencies are seeking fresh sources of funding

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Business Close-up

Oman Cement Company Subscription Required

17-Nov-2009 | By Adal Mirza

The firm is growing its profits and expanding capacity despite the downturn and increasing competition

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Briefings

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MENA Mining 2009: A mixed picture for foreign investors

16-Aug-2009

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.

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Trends

Top 10 MENA countries in World Bank Ease Of Doing Business rankings

Reforms improve regional business climate Subscription Required

By James Gavin

The World Bank’s Doing Business 2010 report praises the Middle East for making it easier to set up firms

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Last Word

Regulation shapes revolution in Gulf sustainable buildings

23-Nov-2009 | By Edmund O'Sullivan

Abu Dhabi will make sustainability compulsory from 1 January. The argument that the Gulf doesn’t care about the environment is false

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Gulf Projects Index

Gulf Projects 19 November 2009: Index falls 1.6 per cent

19-Nov-2009 | By Dominic Dudley

The value of projects in the region is now $2.65bn

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