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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

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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Top Stories

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 investment once bound for the property-reliant emirate.

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Latest News

  • 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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
    29/01/2010 15:20
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Editor’s Choice

  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Driving smart

    Caroline Visser of the International Road Federation details the benefits intelligent transportation systems can bring, both for travellers and the environment.
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  • 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.
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Readers’ Choice

  • Security and recession

    How the need for Biometrics in increasing despite the economic downturn! By L-1 Identity Solutions
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  • 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...
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  • 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.
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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...
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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.