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Date & time: 17 April (Thursday) at 11:00 AM GST

Agenda:

1. What tariffs have been implemented by the US on the GCC 

2. What do the tariffs mean for GCC businesses

3. The immediate economic impact of them 

4. How will the region suffer or benefit from the tariffs 

5. The impact of tariffs and the oil price fall on capital expenditure in different sectors, real estate activity and commodities pricing 

6. The long-term outlook and structural adjustments 

7. Q&A session

Watch: A first glance at the impact of US tariffs on the GCC and its projects market by MEED industry experts

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Hosted by: Edward James, head of content and analysis at MEED

A well-known and respected thought leader in Mena affairs, Edward James has been with MEED for more than 19 years, working as a researcher, consultant and content director. Today he heads up all content and research produced by the MEED group. His specific areas of expertise are construction, hydrocarbons, power and water, and the petrochemicals market. He is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on the Mena projects market. He is a regular guest commentator on Middle East issues for news channels such as the BBC, CNN and ABC News and is a regular speaker at events in the region.

Colin Foreman, editor of MEED 

Colin Foreman is editor and a specialist construction journalist for news and analysis on MEED.com and the MEED Business Review magazine. He has been reporting on the region since 2003, specialising in the construction sector and its impact on the broader economy. He has reported exclusively on a wide range of projects across the region including Dubai Metro, the Burj Khalifa, Jeddah Airport, Doha Metro, Hamad International airport and Yas Island. Before joining MEED, Colin reported on the construction sector in the Middle East and Hong Kong.