Industry
Middle East industry news and analysis, tenders, contracts awarded, commentary and economic data.
Industry News
Technical bids in for Borouge's Ruwais infrastructure expansion
At least 12 international firms bid on $1bn Abu Dhabi Polymers Company contract
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Sohar rolling mill to diversify
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Emal asks banks to commit on export credit facility
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Abu Dhabi plans $1.5bn aluminium rolling mill
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Rio Tinto Alcan calls for Middle East co-operation
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Aramco considers location change for Ras Tanura petrochemicals scheme
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Rival bidder enters race to buy Shadeed Iron & Steel
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Sipchem selects HSBC as adviser for $1.1bn polymers plant
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Sohar Aluminium chief stakes claim for gas allocation
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Bids in for Alexandria petrochemicals complex
Industry Analysis
Riyadh slashes wheat output
Saudi farmers are leaving wheat cultivation faster than anticipated under a plan to save water
Industry Special Reports
Special Report: Metals & Mining - Gulf states target copper
The Middle East is well placed to take advantage of a anticipated surge in global copper prices. Saudi Arabia is leading the way in mining its copper deposits, with two new mines in the kingdom scheduled to start commercial production by the end of 2011, the largest of which, the Jabal Sayid project, will produce 57,000 tonnes a year of copper in concentrate.
Industry Data
Tapping the demand for copper
The region has huge potential for copper mining, with Saudi Arabia becoming the latest country to show growth in the market
Algeria bringing in foreign expertise to develop the Tala Hamza mine
International firms are sparking a revival in the Algerian mining sector with their investment and new technologies
Riyadh slashes wheat output
Saudi farmers are leaving wheat cultivation faster than anticipated under a plan to save water
2009 Review: Trends - Gulf aluminium producers take advantage of low gas costs
With access to cheap gas feedstock, regional producers are boosting their capacity while rivals cut back.
Industry Tenders
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Iraq: Chemical protection suits and gas detectors
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Iran: Aluminium fluoride
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UAE: Chlorine dioxide dosing system
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Iran: Coal tar pitch
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Iran: Sulphuric acid and smelting plants
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Libya: Hazardous waste storage facilities
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Kuwait: Sanitary drainage network renovation
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Jordan: Filling and packaging machine
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Kuwait: Environmental laboratory equipment
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Iran: Irrigation and drainage tertiary system
Industry Contracts Awarded
Daelim wins Jubail plastics plant contract
Deal is worth $425m
