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MEED Business Review: November 2026

Gulf projects keep moving amid conflict; UAE’s state spending and oil output flexibility cushion Iran war shock; Project finance lenders weigh risk against infrastructure needs; and much more in the latest issue:

  • GCC projects market holds its nerve
  • UAE economy shows resilience
  • Project financiers hold the line
  • PPP activity fades amid regional instability

  • Find out more about the November issue here
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    Analysis

    Bahrain construction activity remains subdued

    Manama’s lenders hold out for better times

    Bahrain creaks under the strain of war

    Leadership

    Bahrain’s eight-week race to ready Sepang for Formula 1

    The Gulf’s competitive edge is bigger than any one city

    The leadership shift reshaping GCC mining and metals

    Interviews

    Adnoc Distribution targets growth beyond fuel

    H&H continues to deliver Dubai projects

    Building resilience into infrastructure delivery

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