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Special Reports

Construction

Construction Special Report: Foreign firms lose out to locals Subscription Required

Issue 5 3-9 February 2012

In the wake of the global financial crisis and the subsequent property crash, government-backed infrastructure projects have become an important source of activity in the GCC construction sector

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    News

    Egypt invites bids for government housing scheme

    2 February 2012, 8:24 GMT | By Andrew Roscoe

    Work will involve construction of more than 2,000 housing units

    Strata to be directly financed by Mubadala

    31 January 2012, 12:10 GMT | By Matthew Martin

    Al-Ain-based aircraft parts manufacturer may raise debt at later stage

    Jeddah wastewater treatment plant in qualification stage Subscription Required

    30 January 2012, 13:24 GMT | By Verity Ratcliffe

    Wastewater treatment plant will also generate power

    Abu Dhabi extends Masdar headquarters tender closing date Subscription Required

    29 January 2012, 11:18 GMT | By Colin Foreman

    Contract will now submit bids on 19 February

    Dubai’s improving real estate market to provide limited opportunities for contractors Subscription Required

    22 January 2012, 12:22 GMT | By Colin Foreman

    Jones Lang LaSalle says market will be mixed in 2012 ahead of growth in 2013

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    Comment

    Protests continue: The unrest may eveolve into civil war

    Unrest in Syria takes on sectarian hue

    The ruling Alawi sect will ensure the unrest continues to avoid handing over power to the Sunni majority

    In dire need of insolvency law in Saudi Arabia

    To deal with rampant corporate defaults, the kingdom’s banks need a legislative framework that ensures restructuring is worked out quickly

    Energy: China depends on oil exports from the region

    Slowing China resets priorities Subscription Required

    With China’s economy forecast to slow further in 2012, petrochemicals producers will need start looking for alternative export markets

    Al-Rajhi plans gather pace Subscription Required

    The huge steel complex will make a big contribution to the kingdom’s industrial diversification

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    MEED Blog

    Edmund O'Sullivan

    Islam, John Locke and the future of the internet

    30 January 2012, 6:22 GMT | By Eddie O'Sullivan

    Business leaders spoke out at the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority’s annual summit, but had little to say about the latest storm over the internet

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    Research Report

    The GCC Infrastructure Guide

    One of the most interesting trends to have emerged from the GCC projects boom over the past 10 years has been the development of public-private partnerships (PPPs), projects funded and operated through a partnership between the government and the private sector.

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