Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Watania Group
consists of three companies in Egypt and The Middle East area which are one-stop shop specialized mainly in the field of fire protection.
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Where our team of guest writers discuss what they think about the current trends and issues.
Francis Ho
Senior Associate, King & Spalding LLP
Senior Associate, King & Spalding LLP
2010: A Modernising Odyssey*
Guest writer Francis Ho predicts what legislative developments we can expect to see in the United Arab Emirates over the year.18 Jan 2010
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Latest News
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Abu Dhabi's $2bn power need
What do you do if you're an emirate that has pumped US$1 trillion into improving your country's infrastructure, energy demand is set to triple over the next five years and you...Read more
08/02/2010 15:48
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Is Dubai's construction sector recovering?
While everyone agrees that Dubai will be able to drag itself out of the financial hole it has found itself in, they are divided on how long it will take the emirate to get back...Read more
05/02/2010 10:59
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Is The World sinking?
As if Dubai World and Nakheel didn't have enough problems already, rumours are circulating that their much-delayed, high-profile man made archipelago The World is now sinking...Read more
03/02/2010 14:24
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Qatar's $1bn 'subsea' tunnel
Qatar once again proves it's serious about bolstering its infrastructure by announcing it will go ahead with plans for a US$1 billion, 12-kilometer subsea tunnel that will link...Read more
02/02/2010 16:27
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Robo-window cleaners in Dubai
When the Burj Khalifa was opened to much pomp and circumstance last month, a great number of press outlets picked up on the fact that clearly the windows of the world's tallest...Read more
01/02/2010 13:27
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Qatar's multi-billion-dollar hospital pr...
Qatar is determined to establish itself as a forerunner in UAE infrastructure, first with the 'Heart of Doha' project and now with a multi-billion-dollar healthcare project that...Read more
29/01/2010 15:20
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Editor’s Choice
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In the new issue: UAE Power Shift?
In the new issue of Infrastructure MENA, we look at how Dubai's recent debt restructuring could give Abu Dhabi the opportunity to eclipse its neighbour by attracting the...Read more -
Part of the process
Is risk management finally being fully embedded in the way projects are planned and managed? Faithful+Gould's John Cowling explains why he believes the industry has come a long...Read more -
Adding a gloss to the construction industry
Emphasising the value of quality is the key concern for both paints and coatings manufacturers and applicators alike in the Middle East region.Read more -
Streets ahead
Abu Dhabi has launched an extensive audit of its road network in order to improve the safety of the emirate’s road users.Read more -
Driving smart
Caroline Visser of the International Road Federation details the benefits intelligent transportation systems can bring, both for travellers and the environment.Read more -
On the right track
Serco's Ramadan Abdullah, Director of the Rail Operations Department, explains the unique challenges and reveals the crucial role of technology for the network.Read more
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Security and recession
How the need for Biometrics in increasing despite the economic downturn! By L-1 Identity SolutionsRead more -
Powering the region
Since its foundation over 45 years ago, Aggreko has grown to become the world’s leading provider of rental power and temperature control solutions. With more than 3,500...Read more -
The changing power industry
Phil Burns, Managing Director for Aggreko Middle East, reveals why rental equipment is an attractive option in times of limited liquidity.Read more -
Festival of sound
With so many spectacular shopping malls in Dubai, it takes something special to separate one from the pack. In Festival City, Voice Evacuation manufacturer Ateis believes it has...Read more -
PmB: A Sustainable Technology for Roads
TOTAL is the leader of the European and African bitumen markets as manufacturer of bitumen. TOTAL operates bitumen refineries as well as modified bitumen and emulsion plants...Read more -
Crunch time
In recent years, the Gulf has been a magnet for developers attracted by the prospect of big returns. But with a global economic downturn starting to bite, the region's...Read more
Executive Interviews
A line of defence
Panolin's Patrick Laemmle examines the latest trends and developments in the lubrication sector.
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The business of aviation
Gordon Rosen, President of the ASI Group, explains how cutting-edge technologies are improving aviation solutions.
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Traffic management
Poul Svensgaard explains the importance of road signs and markings and reveals why standards are key to improving driving conditions.
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Next Generation MENA Oil and Gas Summit
6th – 8th April 2010
MENA accounts for two thirds of proven global oil reserves and is regarded as the world’s most influential oil province, eclipsing all other regions by some margin. Over the next five years, the region will see strong growth in hydrocarbon production as the world becomes increasingly reliant on oil supplies within the region.
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