MEED
Issue No 37 11 - 17 September 2009
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Abdullah bin Abdul-Rahman al-Hussayen
A leading figure in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s public utilities sector -
Abu Dhabi delays bidding on Shah scheme by two months
Deadlines for sour gas project changed after pressure from potential bidders -
Abu Dhabi reaps what it sows
Demand for food will rebound; the world will need 187 million more tonnes a year of fertilisers by 2014 -
Ali Saleh al-Barrak
A leading figure in the Saudi Arabia public utilities sector -
Baghdad to use existing revenues to fund electricity deal
The Iraqi government is to pay for a crucial electricity contract out of existing revenues, after the country’s parliament rejected a $3bn bond issue the government wanted to use to finance the project -
Can Samer Majali save Gulf Air?
The appointment of the airline’s fourth chief executive officer in three years could be its last hope -
Doubts cast over bid to cut lending rate
Economists welcome reforms but claim new bank panel will have little impact on the cost of borrowing -
Fareed Zedan
A leading figure in the Saudi Arabia public utilities sector -
Fehied Fahad al-Shareef
A leading figure in the Saudi Arabia public utilities sector -
Fertil to award $1bn Ruwais expansion
Three groups bid for delayed construction and technology contract to expand fertilisers capacity -
Focus on Eibor is a distraction
Reducing the cost of borrowing has become a major policy challenge; The central bank is treating the symptoms rather than the cause -
Gas: Struggling to realise its potential
Middle East gas producers must tackle the region’s reliance on associated gas and the legacy of subsidising domestic consumers if they are the make the most of their reserves -
GCC states invest in water supply
The housing boom has led to an increase in sewage inflows, forcing the region to upgrade capacity -
Gulf Air costs government $2.4bn a year
Despite receiving $200m a month in support from the government, daily losses remain at $1m -
Gulf Air may just have a future
Majali hopes to prove that the airline can be more than just another basket-case flag carrier -
Gulf Pharmaceuticals Industries
The UAE drugs supplier is seeking to consolidate the Middle East market as it expands -
Gulf Pharmaceuticals Industries: MEED Assessment
The company has been pursuing an aggressive expansion plan in order to ramp up production in the UAE -
Gulf Projects 14 September: Index falls 0.3 per cent
The MEED Projects-CMI index fell 0.3 per cent in the week to 14 September -
Impregilo wins deal on Abu Dhabi Island sewer project
Uitility selects preferred bidders on a further two contracts on $1.4bn scheme -
Iraqi gas has hurdles to clear
Baghdad must overcome two obstacles if it is to return production to the levels of the 1980s -
Iraqi gas: Addressing the hurdles to progress
While Iraq rebuilds itself in the post Saddam era, political infighting continues to hamper its gas sector and undermine hopes of developing a rich stream of export revenues -
Iraqi gas: Addressing the hurdles to progress
While Iraq rebuilds itself in the post Saddam era, political infighting continues to hamper its gas sector and undermine hopes of developing a rich stream of export revenues -
Kuwait rolls out $17bn utilities upgrade
Electricity & Water Ministry to more than double generating and desalination capacity by 2017 -
National Hotels seeks $400m
Abu Dhabi National Hotels is seeking to raise AED1.5bn ($408m) from a group of up to four banks to help fund the company’s developments in the emirate -
Qatar: Dominating world gas markets
Qatar is leading the Gulf in exploiting its huge gas reserves, but its long-term future will depend on developing its giant North field -
Re-evaluating the case for sour gas
Abu Dhabi is leading the way among Gulf states in reconsidering the economics of processing its huge reserves of toxic sour gas, which have the potential to mitigate current shortages -
Special Report: Oil & Gas - Exploiting the Gulf's gas potential
Despite being home to more than a third of the world’s proven gas reserves, the Middle East’s share of global gas production remains a fraction of its potential.While some Gulf countries are inviting international oil majors to bid for new exploration rights, and others are investing in liquefaction facilities to boost their exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), low gas prices are causing investors to question how they could make a decent return on their investment.Globally, g -
State must set efficiency goal
There will need to be a concerted effort by state bodies to ensure the contracting process becomes quicker and more transparent -
Takreer seeks firm to build storage depot
Takreer is inviting interest in the first construction package on its scheme to build a network supplying fuel from Abu Dhabi’s refineries to Abu Dhabi International airport -
Thamer Saud al-Sharhan
A leading figure in the Saudi Arabia public utilities sector -
Three groups remain in race for nuclear deal
The UAE is to retain all three bidding groups on its nuclear programme to ensure it receives the best prices possible -
World’s tallest tower moves a step closer to realisation
Three groups shortlisted for concept design work on Jeddah’s Kingdom Tower
