MEED
Issue 45 5-11 November 2010
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Abdolhossein Bayat
A key person responsible for developing the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market in the GCC -
Abdulwahab al-Sadoun
A key peson people responsible for developing the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market in the GCC -
Abu Dhabi invests in port for the long term
Emirate is prepared to build up port’s customer base gradually and generate its own demand -
Abu Dhabi wakes up to Jebel Ali port
Work is under way on a multi-billion-dollar port and industrial project in Abu Dhabi, but shipping lines will only come if it generates the volumes needed to justify a port call -
Airlines compete in crowded Middle East skies
The relaunch of Rak Airways, amid fierce competition from the region’s established carriers, has left observers wondering if the Ras al-Khaimah-based airline will run into trouble again -
Algeria prequalifies 14 for mosque contract
Mosque will be one of the world’s largest -
Arabic language dilemma mounts in the UAE education sector
As the education system in the region adapts to the demands of the modern economy, the debate over the use of Arabic as the main teaching language in the UAE is heating up -
Aramco to award Wasit and Shaybah contracts by end of 2010
Generator and gas compressor contracts winners to be announced in December -
Batelco
The Bahrain-based telecoms provider is responding to growing competition by expanding overseas -
Batelco: MEED Assessment
Despite Bahrain being one of the smaller telecoms markets in the region, it is also one of the most competitive -
Big four are first in line for Iraq oil fields
Prospects look good for the only oil services companies eligible to bid for work on Iraq’s oil fields -
Clock ticking at Mecca project
Progress at the Jabal Omar scheme is being hindered by new problems. Rebidding at lower margins does not appeal to Saudi Binladin Group -
Cyber criminals change tactics
The trend towards going mobile and taking up cloud computing services is leaving businesses more vulnerable to cyber attack -
Dow and Aramco to decide on $15bn Jubail scheme in mid-2011
Dow’s Middle East president says technology and product mix will not be disclosed until feed is complete -
Dubai hopes to launch secondary stock market by late 2011
Market would provide small businesses with much-needed growth capital -
Facing up to higher gas prices in the UAE
The Dolphin deal secured gas supplies at subsided rates, but as the supply deficit deepens, the UAE will have to accept that higher prices will be the new reality -
Index remains flat ahead of Eid break
Lack of movement reflects some projects being initiated and others being cancelled -
Iran cyber attack puts war in new light
A sophisticated cyber weapon forces Tehran back to the nuclear negotiating table -
Iraq allows only five oil field services firms to bid for work
Four US companies plus local Oil Serv have been prequalified to bid on existing oil fields -
Jabal Omar looks to replace Saudi Binladin
Change in contract terms may result in Saudi contractor exiting the project -
Korek misses out as Etisalat signs Zain takeover deal
UAE telecoms major was in talks with Iraqi operator before choosing Zain -
Merger talk lifts mood for UAE stock exchanges
With a merger of the Abu Dhabi and Dubai stock exchanges looking increasingly likely, investor sentiment in the UAE is improving -
Oman schemes boost Gulf index
Index records first increase in three weeks as GCC projects market achieves positive growth -
Private schools lead education reform in the Middle East
Governments are investing heavily in the education sector, but private providers are also playing an increasingly important role in the Gulf -
Q&A: Peter Kaliaropoulos, group CEO, Batelco
The telco is exploring a number of acquisition opportunities around the region -
Rajnish Sinha
A key person responsible for developing the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market in the GCC -
Rakesh Gothi
A key person responsible for developing the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market in the GCC -
Reshaping learning in the region
There is a growing interest in using technology to improve education provision in the Middle East, but political will is crucial to speed the uptake of new technologies -
Riyadh extends deadline for Medina airport bids
Prequalified consortiums now have until 28 February to submit bids -
Saudi Binladin bids low for King Abdullah International Gardens
Project involves external construction services for the 1.6 million square-metre site and building -
Small businesses play valuable role in Dubai economy
The proposed second-tier market is proof that Dubai recognises the economic importance of small firms -
SNC-Lavalin wins Libya water project
Canadian contractor will develop Al-Kufra wellfield -
Special Report: UAE - The emirates forced to look to others to meet its energy needs
Despite being a country that ranks among the world’s largest hydrocarbons producers, the UAE is becoming increasingly dependent on gas imports -
Taqa gives banks 29 November deadline for loan deal
Abu Dhabi firm aiming to raise $3bn by early December -
The Wave issues tenders for Kempinski hotel in Muscat
Seven groups prequalify for construction deal -
UAE federal budget under scrutiny
Following Abu Dhabi’s bailout of Dubai last year, pressure is growing for more equitable contributions to the federal budget -
UAE's Union Iron & Steel up for sale
Abu Dhabi-based steel mill is being sold by its owner -
Union Railway invites prequalification for material supply
The UAE rail agency expects to award the contract in the second quarter of 2011
