MEED
Paloma Minter
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Foreign firms maintain local ties in Saudi Arabia
17 October 2008, 10:47 GMT
While directly investing in Saudi Arabia has become easier for foreign companies since a change in investment laws, the benefits of local relationships mean few are prepared to strike out on their own. -
Logistics: Outsourcing the supply chain
27 June 2008, 15:03 GMT
As Riyadh concentrates on upgrading its transport infrastructure, international and local logistics firms are investing heavily in their warehousing and distribution networks. -
Airports: The race to increase capacity
14 March 2008, 12:37 GMT
With UAE airports struggling to keep up with the boom in cargo handling, a series of projects are under way to increase capacity. But will they be finished on time? -
The 100 biggest companies in the Middle East in 2008
7 March 2008, 13:04 GMT
Financial services firms make up 40 per cent of MEED’s list of the 100 largest listed companies, with real estate and telecoms businesses joint second. -
UAE ports sector: six key people
29 February 2008, 16:35 GMT
The six most important people in the UAE ports sector: Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah al-Qasimi, Ahmed Saeed al-Calily, Sheikh Saleh bin Mohammad al-Sharqi, Jorn Hinger and Ven Govinda. -
Gulf cargo market defies slowdown
22 February 2008, 14:13 GMT
Regional cargo carriers are experiencing strong growth despite the difficulties being experienced elsewhere. -
Congestion takes its toll at Jebel Ali port
14 December 2007, 16:57 GMT
Ports in the region are catching up with Dubai’s Jebel Ali as the emirate’s traffic problems force potential customers to go elsewhere.
