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Special Reports
Construction Special Report: Foreign firms lose out to locals
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
News
Egypt invites bids for government housing scheme
Work will involve construction of more than 2,000 housing units
Strata to be directly financed by Mubadala
Al-Ain-based aircraft parts manufacturer may raise debt at later stage
Jeddah wastewater treatment plant in qualification stage
Wastewater treatment plant will also generate power
Abu Dhabi extends Masdar headquarters tender closing date
Contract will now submit bids on 19 February
Dubai’s improving real estate market to provide limited opportunities for contractors
Jones Lang LaSalle says market will be mixed in 2012 ahead of growth in 2013
Comment
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
Slowing China resets priorities
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
The huge steel complex will make a big contribution to the kingdom’s industrial diversification
MEED Blog
Islam, John Locke and the future of the internet
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
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.
New Research
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