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The Sheikh Zayed Canal

The Sheikh Zayed Canal project

A US$100 million canal project, that was designed to bring water from the Nile river to the...

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Making road construction greener

Green asphalt to be used in UAE

When it comes to road construction, the production of asphalt is generally the most...

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A threat to national security?

Saudi Blackberry - User privacy or national security?

With Research in Motion’s Blackbery causing such controversy in the Middle East, namely Saudi...

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Strong Saudi construction

Saudi construction sector sees strong growth

It appears the Middle Eastern construction industry is almost fully recovered from the global...

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UAE solar investment is up

UAE's $400m solar power plant

The UAE is slowly but surely embracing renewable energy and the news that MBM Holdings has...

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Profits have slumped

Aldar Properties profits slump for Q2

Abu Dhabi-based property developer Aldar has reported its third consecutive quarterly loss as low...

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Dr Sultan Al Jaber

UAE renewable plans: 7% by 2020

The UAE is rapidly becoming a hub for renewable energy innovation with projects such as Masdar...

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Doha, Qatar

Qatar leads GCC infrastructure projects

Business Monitor International has reported that Qatar is on course to lead the Middle East Gulf...

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Worth $1.3 trillion

GCC projects value above $1.3tn

According to MEED, the combined value of the 100 largest projects currently underway or completed...

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Emirates Aluminium

Emirates Aluminium signs export credit funding deal

Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) has signed financing agreements with three Export Credit Agencies to...

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Next Generation MENA Oil and Gas Summit
1st - 3rd March 2011

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.