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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

Algeria bringing in foreign expertise to develop the Tala Hamza mine Subscription Required

Issue No 46 19-25 March 2010 | By Paul Melly

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

16-Mar-2010

The prospects for contract awards in the Gulf region look brighter this year as Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia drive major projects forward

Bahrain Air

Bahrain Air

Issue No 45 12-18 March 2010 | By James Gavin

Bahrain Air aims to carry 1 million passengers a year by the end of 2010

Riyadh slashes wheat output Subscription Required

Issue No 45 12-18 March 2010 | By Adal Mirza

Saudi farmers are leaving wheat cultivation faster than anticipated under a plan to save water

Roads: Making the right links Subscription Required

Issue No 43 26 February - 4 March 2010 | By Bernadette Redfern

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 Subscription Required

Issue No 43 26 February - 4 March 2010 | By James Gavin

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

24-Dec-2009 | By Sophie Evans

With access to cheap gas feedstock, regional producers are boosting their capacity while rivals cut back.

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

Arab traders in a stock exchange

Economy 2010: Middle East returns to growth

Supplement: MEED Yearbook 2010 | By Matthew Martin

Most of the region’s economies are expected to enjoy a recovery in 2010 as oil prices stabilise and Opec increases production

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