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Iran Analysis

Global trade slowdown hits maritime carriers Subscription Required

Issue No 46 19-25 March 2010 | By Karen Thomas

Middle East maritime industry finds its growth constrained by the financial crisis

Tehran courts Latin America Subscription Required

Issue No 40 5-11 February 2010 | By James Gavin

Iran is increasing trade flows with Latin America amid the threat of tougher US-led sanctions

Majid Al-Futtaim Group Subscription Required

Issue No 33 29 January - 4 February 2010 | By Paul Melly

The growing Gulf lifestyle and entertainment markets have boosted the success of this retail developer

Iran Banking Subscription Required

Issue No 32 22-28 January 2009 | By Sophie Evans

The six leaders of the Iranian banking and finance community are: Mahmoud Bahmani, Mahmoud Reza Khavari, Mohammad Jahromi, Peyman Noori Brojerdi, Ali Divandari and Ali Soleimani Shayesteh

Iran Special Reports

Trucks in a mining quarry

Special Report: Metals & Mining - Gulf states target copper

Issue No 46 19-25 March 2010

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.

Special Report: Oil & Gas - Focus turns to downstream developments

Issue No 3 15-21 January 2010 | By Sophie Evans

Over the next five years, contractors will be working hard to help Riyadh achieve its goal of doubling its oil refining capacity by 2015.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Special Report: Iran - Regime prepares to face down critics

29-Dec-2009 | Updated: 24-Dec-2009 | By Sophie Evans

The year ahead is certain to be a difficult one for Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, not least for his economic policies. In the face of sustained opposition to his victory in last June’s disputed presidential elections, he will find it increasingly hard to gather support for the necessary reforms.

Iran Data

Tapping the demand for copper Subscription Required

Issue No 46 19-25 March 2010 | By James Gavin

The region has huge potential for copper mining, with Saudi Arabia becoming the latest country to show growth in the market

Finance 2010: Reasons for cautious confidence

Supplement: MEED Yearbook 2010 | By James Gavin

Banks in the region have fared well amid the global downturn but must start lending to boost business

King Abdullah Financial District

Projects 2010: Market begins to recover in the region

Supplement: MEED Yearbook 2010 | By Sophie Evans

Contract awards are expected to pick up significantly in the year ahead, with more than $500bn worth of projects currently being tendered across the region as clients take advantage of lower construction costs

Pearl Qatar - latest island rendering

Construction 2010: Public sector offers best opportunities

Supplement: MEED Yearbook 2010

The real estate market is set to remain subdued in 2010, but infrastructure projects will push ahead

Transport 2010: Railway building enjoys a revival in the Middle East

Supplement: MEED Yearbook 2010 | By Will Hadfield

Countries across the region are upgrading their rail transport systems but investment in roads is lacking

Iran Contracts Awarded

Middle East contracts awarded: February 2010 Subscription Required

1-Mar-2010 | By Clynton Wratten

Almost $3.5bn worth of contracts have been awarded across the Middle East in February 2010, according to this selected checklist compiled from MEED reports

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