Gulf Projects index inches upwards despite changes to project spending across the region
The Gulf Projects Index grew 0.2 per cent in the week ending 12 November following significant contractions the previous week.
The biggest contraction was in Bahrains market, with only two new projects, including a$250m expansion to a gas pipeline in Sitra, added to the index this week. The index was also brought down by little activity in the $1bn Bapco Bahrain Petrochemicals Complex.
In numbers
$1bn Value of projects on hold in Iran
5 Number of new projects in Iraq
$1.1bn Value of revived projects in the UAE
Qatars projects market increased slightly by 0.3 per cent with approximately $900m of new projects being added to the index. Budget changes to a number of major schemes, amounting to approximately $900m, has brought down the weekly index after remaining flat last week
Projects planned or under way 12 November 2015 ($m) | |||||
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12-Nov-15 | 06-Nov-15 | Change on week (%) | 11-Nov-15 | Change on year (%) | |
Bahrain | 72,035 | 72,785 | -1 | 61,451 | 18.4 |
Kuwait | 245,925 | 246,128 | -0.1 | 202,429 | 21.6 |
Oman | 167,893 | 168,451 | -0.3 | 149,736 | 12.5 |
Qatar | 279,875 | 279,069 | 0.3 | 280,806 | -0.6 |
Saudi Arabia | 1,036,487 | 1,037,675 | -0.1 | 1,228,230 | -15.5 |
UAE | 855,403 | 848,229 | 0.8 | 804,496 | 5.4 |
GCC | 2,657,618 | 2,652,337 | 0.2 | 2,727,148 | -2.7 |
Iran | 250,899 | 250,399 | 0.2 | 225,790 | 10.9 |
Iraq | 371,183 | 370,183 | 0.3 | 411,800 | -10.1 |
Gulf Total | 3,279,700 | 3,272,919 | 0.2 | 3,364,738 | -2.7 |
For further information visit www.meed.com/projects/gulf-projects-index |
A 5.4 per cent year-on-year gain for the UAE was boosted by a 0.8 per cent increase this week, as $6.5bn-worth of projects were added to the UAE market. This mostly comprised the $5bn mixed-use Aldar Yas Island South Yas schem in Abu Dhabi and the Nshama al-Fursan residential and retail project in Dubais Healthcare city. The market grew despite several budget changes, including to the Aldar Yas Island development.
Project updates this week | ||
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Project name | Project status | |
Iran | Sohrab oil field development | On hold |
Saudi Arabia | Karan gas development: platforms and power cables | Complete |
UAE | Ajman One: phase 1 | Revived |
UAE | Ras al-Khaimah financial city | Revived |
UAE | South Yas development | New project |
For further information visit www.meedprojects.com/home |
Omans year-on-year growth of 12.5 per cent was dented by a contraction of 0.3 per cent, mainly due to new projects being added to its market this week and budget changes made to approximately $500m worth of projects.
Upcoming tender deadlines | |||
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Client | Contract | Submission date | |
Saudi Arabia | Saudi Aramco | Hasbah gas field | Late Nov |
Kuwait | Directorate General of Civil Aviation | Passenger support building | 01-Dec |
Saudi Arabia | Saline Water Conversion Corporation | Jeddah 4 reverse osmosis desalination plant | 01-Dec |
UAE | Roads & Transport Authority | Route 2020 metro extension | 06-Dec |
UAE | Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority | Hamriyah power plant expansion | 07-Feb |
For further information visit www.meed.com/news/tenders |
Following major declines the past couple of weeks, including the inactivity of Saudi Arabias KA-Care renewables programme, the kingdom fell 0.1 per cent as state control on capital spending and the projects market continue.
Iraq and Iran gained 0.2 per cent and 0.3 per cent respectively. Irans market continues its 10.9 per cent year-on-year growth with the addition of the $1.5bn Miyaneh combined-cycle power plant to its market this week.
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