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Demand for electricity soars in Abu Dhabi
28 March 2010, 12:14 GMT
While the rate of electricity demand growth slows in other emirates, consumption in the UAE’s biggest emirate will double by 2015 -
Saudi Arabia straining to meet demand
28 March 2010, 12:11 GMT
Electricity demand in the kingdom is rising by about 8 per cent a year, driven by a rapidly expanding population and industrial base -
Doha considers power exports
28 March 2010, 12:07 GMT
Following the start-up of the Mesaieed plant, Qatar has the capacity to export electricity via the GCC interconnected distribution grid -
Muscat faces fuel dilemma
28 March 2010, 12:04 GMT
Historically, Oman has sought to maximise its oil and gas revenues by exporting the bulk of its output, but this has resulted in a domestic shortage of gas for power generation -
Kuwait: Testing the appetite of investors
28 March 2010, 12:00 GMT
Kuwait is pushing ahead with its first independent power and water project. Its success will determine the future strategy in the country -
GCC Power: Harnessing the elements
28 March 2010, 11:50 GMT
Traditionally the Gulf states have relied on gas to fuel their power stations, but a shortage of supplies is forcing them to consider renewable energy -
Water shortages tip into crisis
Issue No 10 5-11 March 2010
More than half of the 22 Arab states are critically short of fresh water, according to UN figures, with conditions worst in the Gulf -
Analysis: The Kuwaiti Economy
Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
The decline in private investment in infrastructure has been offset by an upsurge in public spending -
The Al-Ghanim family
Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
Branches of the Al-Ghanim dynasty have expanded to become highly diversified businesses -
The Al-Ghanim family: MEED Assessment
Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
Alghanim Group heavily dependent on Kuwaiti market -
Solving the problem of subsidies in Iran
29 December 2009, 10:00 GMT
In the face of civil unrest and falling living standards, US sanctions could offer Tehran an opportunity to implement unpopular subsidy reforms while blaming it on the West -
Saudi science university a beacon for development
Supplement: Kaust
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology is intended to become a global leader in the field of applied science and lead the kingdom’s transition to a knowledge economy -
Saudi university Kaust is an international achievement
Supplement: Kaust
The delivery of the Kaust project has been the result of a huge collaborative effort involving both local companies such as Saudi Aramco and leading firms from the US and Europe -
Bahrain calls on private finance for wastewater funding
Supplement: Gulf Wastewater
The Bahraini government is turning to the private sector for help with funding wastewater projects, with the development of a plant at Al-Dur acting as a template for future schemes -
Kuwait relieving pressure on the wastewater system
Supplement: Gulf Wastewater
With the country’s ageing wastewater network struggling to cope with increasing demand, the government is planning to install 800,000 cubic metres a day of treatment capacity by 2015 -
Saudi Arabia tests case for wastewater privatisation
Supplement: Gulf Wastewater
The public-private partnership approach adopted for the Riyadh and Jeddah wastewater networks is a model for the development of the sector in Saudi Arabia, with similar schemes planned across the country -
Sustainability without sacrifice in the Middle East
Supplement: Sustainable Development in the Gulf
While the Middle East is one of the world’s greatest energy consumers, it is also one of the biggest investors in developing green energy sources and is navigating its way to sustainable growth -
Gulf telecoms operators struggle to grow
Issue No 44 30 October - 5 November 2009
The Gulf’s mobile phone market has become increasingly saturated as more licences are granted, with operators forced to move into higher-risk markets if they wish to expand -
Manama builds on market strength
Issue No 42 16-22 October 2009
The launch of a second financial exchange in 2010 will help the kingdom attract private investors and cement its position as the Gulf finance hub -
Qatar: Dominating world gas markets
Issue No 37 11 - 17 September 2009
Qatar is leading the Gulf in exploiting its huge gas reserves, but its long-term future will depend on developing its giant North field -
Bahrain reversing the trend for overseas care
14 August 2009, 12:56 GMT
Manama aims to tap into the lucrative ‘health tourism’ market by developing facilities such as Bahrain Health Oasis that can provide medical services to foreign nationals as well as its own population. -
Nass Group
7 August 2009, 12:25 GMT
With its cautious expansion strategy, the Bahraini construction company risks outgrowing its home market. -
Nass Group: MEED Assessment
7 August 2009, 12:24 GMT
The group’s cautious approach to expanding abroad may seem sensible in light of the economic downturn -
Manama addresses housing costs
9 July 2009, 16:53 GMT
As activity in Bahrain's real estate sector slows, private developers are scaling back their ambitious plans, while the government is committing funding and land for affordable homes. -
Solving the Saudi housing shortfall
9 July 2009, 16:42 GMT
With a rapidly growing population, the kingdom faces a shortage of 1 million housing units by 2012 unless urgent action is taken to address the problem. -
Solving the Saudi housing shortfall
9 July 2009, 16:42 GMT
With a rapidly growing population, the kingdom faces a shortage of 1 million housing units by 2012 unless urgent action is taken to address the problem. -
National Oil Company Survey: Saudi Aramco
19 June 2009, 21:45 GMT
Although the world's biggest oil company has deep pockets, Saudi Aramco also has a reputation for being a shrewd operator. In November last year, the state-owned firm played true to type when it put its spending plans on hold and called in its main contractors. -
National Oil Company Survey: Bahrain Petroleum Company
19 June 2009, 20:55 GMT
After several decades of quiet decline, Bahrain's oil and gas industry can expect a fleeting taste of its former glory from 2010 onwards. In May, the country's parliament approved a 10-year masterplan that will involve a $5bn upgrade of the country's refinery and the tripling of production from its sole oil field. -
Investors return to the emirates
28 May 2009, 20:24 GMT
While the international financial crisis has hit Dubai hard, federal support and a wealth of investment opportunities are triggering a revival in economic activity. -
Regional power providers feel the strain
14 May 2009, 16:00 GMT
Despite concerted efforts to develop new gas reserves to fuel the region’s electricity plants, supplies remain constrained and power failures are set to continue. -
Regional power providers feel the strain
14 May 2009, 16:00 GMT
Despite concerted efforts to develop new gas reserves to fuel the region’s electricity plants, supplies remain constrained and power failures are set to continue. -
Saudi faces cement glut
17 May 2007, 12:30 GMT
Fears of a cement shortage are leading to a production boost in Saudi Arabia that could outstrip demand. -
Rising labour and raw material costs hit profits
15 May 2007, 14:28 GMT
Contractors' profit margins are under pressure as labour and raw materials costs rise, driven by demand for higher quality.
