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News
Riyadh power plant to reach financial close next month
Independent power project will have a capacity of 2,000MW
Qatar completes expansion of Al-Shaheen oilfield
$6.2bn project with Maersk Oil set for inauguration
Majid al-Futtaim to build 10 new malls in the Middle East by 2020
Expansion plans include a $817m development in Syria
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Final bids in for Ruwais refinery gasoline deal
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Qatar extends Mesaieed gas pipelines tender by two weeks
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Egyptian power plant secures additional finance
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Rio Tinto Alcan calls for Middle East co-operation
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Bahrain's Mina Salman port to be used for construction materials imports
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Rival bidder enters race to buy Shadeed Iron & Steel
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Solar power project planned for Jordan
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Partners ask for more time on $10bn Shah gas management deals
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Turkish bank's loan receives strong interest from Gulf lenders
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Sipchem selects HSBC as adviser for $1.1bn polymers plant
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Saudi Arabia approves first exchange-traded fund for foreigners
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Iraq to invite bids for Baghdad metro in 12 months
Analysis
Moody’s financial downgrades rock Abu Dhabi-backed companies
Borrowing costs likely to rise in wake of Dubai debt, as analysts question assumptions of government support for its businesses
Special Report
Special Report: Kuwait - New optimism inspired by parliament
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.
MEED Comment
Iranian politics must take back seat
Tehran’s plans for a $10bn rail upgrade is welcome news for commuters in the congested capital
Kuwait must step up momentum
The emirate must back approval for a new capital market authority by naming a credible team to head 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
Riyadh slashes wheat output
Saudi farmers are leaving wheat cultivation faster than anticipated under a plan to save water
