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Major project financings in the Middle East Premium Content

MEED lists the Middle East's top projects financings from the year 2006 to date.
  • Published:23 March 2008 11:14 GMT

Middle East macroeconomic data: 1980-2005 Premium Content

The table of macroeconomic statistics for some of the major economies of the Middle East shows just how far the the region has come in the last 30 years. Some nations have fared better than others, but all have seen their economies at least double, and in some cases triple, over the period.

Middle East Economic Indicators: 2006 and 2007 Premium Content

The latest figures on the Middle East economies including GDP, population, imports and exports, budget surplus/deficits, inflation and debt as well as the latest sovereign ratings.

Selected Middle East construction labour costs: 2003 - 2008 Premium Content

Labour costs in the region have been steadily rising since the construction boom in the region began in 2002. Using data from cost consultant Davis Langdon MEED tracks the typical monthly salaries of critical construction related staff from expatriate project managers to local site staff. The data also tracks typical daily rates of foremen, carpenters and labourers.

Specialist materials costs in selected Middle East markets, April 2008 Premium Content

Using data from cost consultant Davis Langdon, MEED tracks the value of the specialist construction materials such as glazing, ceramic tiles and waterproofing.

Major tourism projects in the GCC Premium Content

The number of tourism related investments in the Gulf is at an all time high as investors seek to profit from the region's growth in visitor numbers. MEED Projects shows a total of $194 billion projects are planned or underway across the GCC. 

Data: Selected Middle East oil and gas projects Premium Content

Major projects currently under way in the Midle East's hydrocarbons sector are worth in excess of $300bn, according to MEED's latest update of oil and gas projects in the region. 

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