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News
Dana Gas makes new Egypt gas find
Fourth discovery this year as gas production increases 20 per cent
US magistrate judge rules in favour of Agility
The Kuwait-based logistics company was indicted in November 2009 on allegations of overcharging the US army
Al-Habtoor Leighton wins Dubai tower contract
The contractor takes over on The Buildings by Daman project from Oger Dubai
Investigators recover Dubai crash flight recorder
Both crew members were killed in the UPS cargo plane that crashed on Friday
Loan losses exceed $20bn for Gulf banks
Ratings agency says banks have lost $20bn on bad loans since 2008
Comment
Local oil producers now dominate the Middle East
National oil companies no longer rely on internationals. Gulf states now have the upper hand as Asia opens as a new market
Kuwait oil needs a strong leader
Restructuring resulting from subsidiary mergers aims to cut out bureaucracy in Kuwait’s oil sector. A more cordial national assembly should allow change
Analysis
Tadweer Waste Treatment
The Dubai-based waste management firm is looking to boost current levels of production
National Bank of Fujairah
The UAE-based lender is looking to regain ground lost in the aftermath of the global crisis
Supplements
MEED Education survey: Standards still fail to match expectations
A higher-quality, more diverse learning experience is needed to produce well-educated and ambitious GCC students, MEED’s survey reveals
Gulf Projects Index
Gulf Projects 2 September 2010: Bahrain market continues to grow
Only Iraq has grown faster over the past year as the total value of projects in the Gulf falls
Insight Briefings
MENA Mining 2009: A mixed picture for foreign investors
A review of the Middle East and North Africa mining sector and assessment of the outlook for what is widely acknowledged as an under-developed industry.
Special Report
Special Report: Power & Water
The top GCC power and water developers are preparing for a surge in business over the next two years
Tenders
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