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MENA Mining 2009: A mixed picture for foreign investors
A review of the Middle East and North Africa mining sector and assessment of the outlook for what is widely acknowledged as an under-developed industry.
MENA Aluminium 2009: The region's rise as a global producer
The Middle East is emerging as a significant region for primary aluminium production. In 2008 it produced 2.6 million tonnes of primary aluminium, accounting for around 6.5 per cent of world market share.
GCC Cement 2009: Facing up to over-supply
Cement supply in the GCC is forecast to outstrip demand this year for the first time since 2005, according to the new MEED Insight report GCC Cement 2009.
GCC Wastewater 2009: The drive for capacity
Sewage treatment capacity will have to more than double over the next six years, according to new MEED Insight report GCC Wastewater 2009.
Outlook positive for Middle East steel
The collapse in global commodity prices has cast a shadow over the regional steel industry. Here we present a white paper of MEED Insight’s report, free to registrants.
The GCC in 2009: Facing up to the downturn
GCC economies will face sharp contractions in 2009, but a recovery is possible in 2010.
Is district cooling the answer to the Gulf's power demand?
With billions of dollars being invested in real estate and a growing need to rein in spiralling power demand, district cooling has experienced rapid growth in the GCC over the past decade
Keeping GCC power and water supply ahead of demand
With record economic and population growth, demand for power and water has never been greater, and GCC utilities are facing the most challenging time in their history.



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