Databank
Middle East economic and market data.
Data updates
Tapping the demand for copper
The region has huge potential for copper mining, with Saudi Arabia becoming the latest country to show growth in the market
Algeria bringing in foreign expertise to develop the Tala Hamza mine
International firms are sparking a revival in the Algerian mining sector with their investment and new technologies
Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia support drives projects market
The prospects for contract awards in the Gulf region look brighter this year as Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia drive major projects forward
Riyadh slashes wheat output
Saudi farmers are leaving wheat cultivation faster than anticipated under a plan to save water
Roads: Making the right links
From Qatar’s $20bn road building programme to Kuwait’s $3.7bn Subiya Causeway and major ring road schemes, road building is enjoying a renewed focus in the region as governments concentrate on improving transport infrastructure.
Oil prices: Caution is the watchword
Oil price conservatism is likely to remain a key theme of Middle East states’ budget calculations
2009 Review: Trends - Gulf aluminium producers take advantage of low gas costs
With access to cheap gas feedstock, regional producers are boosting their capacity while rivals cut back.
Finance 2010: Reasons for cautious confidence
Banks in the region have fared well amid the global downturn but must start lending to boost business
Economy 2010: Middle East returns to growth
Most of the region’s economies are expected to enjoy a recovery in 2010 as oil prices stabilise and Opec increases production
Gulf Projects Data
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.
Sector Data
Contract Awards Monthly Round Up
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Middle East contracts awarded: January 2010
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Middle East contracts awarded: December 2009
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Middle East contracts awarded: November 2009
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Middle East contracts awarded: October 2009
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Middle East contracts awarded: September 2009
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Middle East contracts awarded: August 2009
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Middle East contracts awarded: July 2009
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Middle East contracts awarded: June 2009
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Middle East contracts awarded: May 2009
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Middle East contracts awarded: April 2009
Economic data
Economy 2010: Middle East returns to growth
Most of the region’s economies are expected to enjoy a recovery in 2010 as oil prices stabilise and Opec increases production
