Gulf contractors face increasing competition
“The region’s construction sector is in a period of transition and is repositioning itself to tackle new challenges in 2019” “However, after five years of consistent project spending, it seems …
Gulf contract awards remain sluggish in first quarter of 2019
“After a disappointing performance in 2018, delays persist in approving awards and allocating budgets for projects” “At the end of the first quarter of 2019, it is possible to assess …
Projects market adapts to change
“Public-private partnerships and in-country value schemes are critical if the region is to meet economic challenges” “After the projects market’s lacklustre 2018 performance, two issues are at the heart of …
PRESENTATION: MEED Dubai Subscriber Briefing
The GCC and Dubai Projects Market in 2019 – Presented by Ed James Middle East megatrends 2019 – The outlook for business and projects in the Middle Eats and North …
Projects market supply chain hopes for positive change
“With the past few years painting a gloomy picture in the projects market, the hope is that 2019 will bring improvement” “The value of projects awarded for the whole of …
New spenders set to shake up oil sector
“The upward trend in regional spending is reflected in the number of megaprojects with a value above $10bn. ” Four years on from the precipitous decline in the oil price …
Ambitious projects surge amid uncertainty
“The upward trend in regional spending is reflected in the number of megaprojects with a value above $10bn. “After Neom, which remains in the study phase, the region’s largest upcoming …
MENA Oil and Gas 2018 – An Illustration
“The GCC accounts for the lion’s share of the project pipeline, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE holding about 29 per cent, but major opportunities exist in Iran, Iraq, Oman, …
Tourism shines in the gloom of the regional projects market
“The tourism and entertainment sector in the Gulf is booming, helping to support the region’s flagging construction industry” “While other construction sector segments in the region have declined amid the …
EPC industry majors cement project lead
“The Middle East’s top international contractors rack up big wins in their order books in 2018.” “A year-on-year, 12-month comparison of contract awards shows a strong improvement in regional investment …