Databank
Middle East economic and market data.
Data updates
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
Projects 2010: Market begins to recover in the region
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
Construction 2010: Public sector offers best opportunities
The real estate market is set to remain subdued in 2010, but infrastructure projects will push ahead
Energy 2010: Industry starts year in a strong position
With oil prices rising, a series of major projects will be launched in the energy sector in the year ahead
Gulf Projects Data
Gulf Projects 8 March 2010: Index down 0.1 per cent
The MEED Projects index decreased by 0.1 per cent in the week to 8 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
