MEED
Supplement: Middle East's Engines of Growth
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Acwa Power Projects
The meteoric rise of Acwa has staggered observers and made it one of Saudi Arabia’s leading developers. -
Al Jaber Group
Abu Dhabi’s largest contractor is developing divisions to provide basic materials and secure its supply chain. -
Al-Arrab Contracting Company
Director Samer Arafa explains how the company is stepping up its international expansion plans. -
Alba
As Aluminium Bahrain considers a sixth production train, its main challenge is securing gas feedstock. -
Aldar Properties
With $100bn worth of real estate developments planned, project delivery is key for the UAE developer. -
Barwa
The Qatari developer is rapidly diversifying beyond property into a wide range of sectors. -
Consolidated Contractors International Company
The family-owned construction business is keen to expand into Africa, Central Asia and the Far East. -
Emal
The joint venture of Abu Dhabi and Dubai is aiming to create the world’s largest aluminium smelter. -
Emirates Group
The Dubai carrier is gradually building market share and plans to double its fleet by 2012. -
Engines of Growth: The Middle East's most important companies
Six years of incredible growth in the Gulf came to a shuddering halt in the final quarter of 2008, when the full impact of the global financial crisis and the subsequent slowdown in the global economy hit the region. -
Etisalat
The Middle East’s largest telecoms company is attracting greater scrutiny as it increases in size. -
Ezz Steel
Having dominated the Egyptian market, the firm plans to spread its influence across North Africa. -
First Energy Bank
The newly formed institution aims to be the first Islamic investment bank to target the energy sector. -
Global Banking Corporation (GBC)
The fledgling Bahrain-based finance house is seeking to grow its business internationally. -
Haya Water
Established to drive the reuse of water in Muscat, the Omani company aims to become profitable by 2014. -
Jadwa Investment
With firm foundations, Jadwa aims to become the region’s leading investment bank within five years. -
Kuwait Finance House
Making a clear choice to maintain levels of liquidity, the sharia-compliant bank is well placed for growth. -
Kuwait Finance House: MEED Assessment
An established, flagship finance house in the Middle East, its real estate exposure will inevitably cause it some discomfort -
MA Al-Kharafi & Sons
The Kuwaiti family firm is now seeking to balance its core business of construction with tourism. -
Metito
Managing director Fady Juez outlines plans to float the company within three years. -
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
Although it is no longer the largest UAE bank, NBAD could become the first international Arab banking brand. -
Qatalum
Qatar’s first aluminium smelter project marks the beginning a new, collaborative approach. -
Qatar Electricity & Water Company
The Qatari firm is keeping power generation one step ahead of the growth in domestic demand. -
Qatar Petrochemicals Company
The Qatar Petroleum subsidiary is at the heart of the state’s bid to diversify its petrochemicals sector. -
Qatar Shipping Company
The Doha Securities Market-listed company plans to expand its fleet while the market is in a downturn. -
Sabic
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation is increasingly moving downstream as it aims for global dominance. -
Saudi Electricity Company
The state utility is introducing a series of changes to improve efficiency and performance. -
Saudi Telecom
With domestic competition growing, the former monopoly operator has an ambitious expansion strategy. -
Sunir
UN sanctions may have limited opportunities for Sunir, but it is involved in several high-profile projects. -
Taqa
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company is pursuing an aggressive expansion strategy across the sector. -
Yamama Cement Company
As domestic cement demand falls, the Saudi firm is pushing for the government to lift the export ban. -
Zain
The launch of the Kuwaiti telecoms operator’s Saudi operation is the latest step in its expansion strategy.
