This document provides information about the small Gulf States of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. It discusses their economies, which are largely based on oil and gas wealth. It notes that the Gulf States are diversifying their economies and using sovereign wealth funds to invest globally. It also discusses population trends, education investments, infrastructure projects like airports and ports, and tensions regarding their economic relationships with other countries.
The document discusses Oman's oil and gas industry history and current state. It began with unsuccessful exploration in the 1950s but commercial discoveries were made in the 1960s, leading to the first oil export via pipeline in 1967. Oil production increased from 300,000 barrels per day in 1972 to over 900,000 barrels per day currently. Natural gas was first discovered in 1978 and exports began in the 2000s. Oman has over $60-70 billion in planned investments in oil and gas exploration and production over the next decade, focusing on enhanced oil recovery projects like Qarn Alam steam injection and Marmul polymer injection. Oman has over 5 billion barrels of oil reserves and 24 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves.
Kasbah Resources is an emerging tin producer with two tin projects in Morocco. Its flagship Achmmach project has an indicated and inferred resource of 14.6 million tonnes at 0.9% tin containing 135,000 tonnes of tin. Kasbah is on track to become the next significant tin producer with a pre-feasibility study completed and development of the Achmmach project progressing, including drilling to expand resources. The company also has additional tin targets with potential to grow its resource base and development pipeline.
Western Copper and Gold holds significant gold, copper and molybdenum resources and reserves in its Casino Project located in the Yukon Territory, Canada. Casino contains 8.4 million ounces of gold, 4.4 billion pounds of copper, 494 million pounds of molybdenum and 61 million ounces of silver in proven & probable reserves.
The presentation discusses North American Palladium, a mining company focused on palladium and gold. It summarizes their two main assets - the Lac des Iles palladium mine in Ontario, Canada, which is currently on care and maintenance, and the Sleeping Giant gold mine in Quebec, which is expected to begin production in Q4 2009. It also discusses the positive fundamentals of the palladium market, including growing demand, limited supply, and an expected rise in palladium prices. The company aims to restart the Lac des Iles mine as palladium prices rebound and grow its gold production to 250,000 ounces through exploration and acquisitions.
Cambridge House Vancouver Resource Investment ConferenceVMS Ventures
The document discusses VMS Ventures Inc., a mineral exploration company focused on discovering copper and nickel deposits in Manitoba, Canada and Greenland. Key points include:
- VMS has a 30% stake in the high-grade Reed Copper deposit in Manitoba, which is undergoing underground development with production expected to begin in late 2013.
- The company has over $10 million in cash and a large land package in Manitoba that will see a $1.2 million drill program in 2013.
- VMS also owns 21 million shares of North American Nickel, which has a large property in Greenland prospective for nickel deposits. Historic drilling at the property has intersected high nickel grades over long intervals.
This weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and business news for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of August 21-27, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Saudi Arabia announced plans to establish new urban centers and invest SAR 172.5 billion in infrastructure projects.
- Consumer confidence increased 13% in the UAE but rents fell sharply, decreasing the consumer price index by 2.7%.
- Jordan's exports to the EU dropped 42% in the first half of 2009 while imports fell 19%.
Emerging trends in oil & gas sectors in india (6 jan'04)Sameer Ahmed
The document outlines a presentation on emerging trends in India's oil and gas sector. It discusses key topics like refining and marketing of petroleum products, natural gas, LNG infrastructure projects, recent major oil and gas discoveries in India, and estimates of India's hydrocarbon resource base and natural gas demand/supply projections. The presentation aims to provide an overview of India's petroleum sector and highlight significant achievements and new initiatives in oil and gas exploration and infrastructure development.
The document discusses Oman's oil and gas industry history and current state. It began with unsuccessful exploration in the 1950s but commercial discoveries were made in the 1960s, leading to the first oil export via pipeline in 1967. Oil production increased from 300,000 barrels per day in 1972 to over 900,000 barrels per day currently. Natural gas was first discovered in 1978 and exports began in the 2000s. Oman has over $60-70 billion in planned investments in oil and gas exploration and production over the next decade, focusing on enhanced oil recovery projects like Qarn Alam steam injection and Marmul polymer injection. Oman has over 5 billion barrels of oil reserves and 24 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves.
Kasbah Resources is an emerging tin producer with two tin projects in Morocco. Its flagship Achmmach project has an indicated and inferred resource of 14.6 million tonnes at 0.9% tin containing 135,000 tonnes of tin. Kasbah is on track to become the next significant tin producer with a pre-feasibility study completed and development of the Achmmach project progressing, including drilling to expand resources. The company also has additional tin targets with potential to grow its resource base and development pipeline.
Western Copper and Gold holds significant gold, copper and molybdenum resources and reserves in its Casino Project located in the Yukon Territory, Canada. Casino contains 8.4 million ounces of gold, 4.4 billion pounds of copper, 494 million pounds of molybdenum and 61 million ounces of silver in proven & probable reserves.
The presentation discusses North American Palladium, a mining company focused on palladium and gold. It summarizes their two main assets - the Lac des Iles palladium mine in Ontario, Canada, which is currently on care and maintenance, and the Sleeping Giant gold mine in Quebec, which is expected to begin production in Q4 2009. It also discusses the positive fundamentals of the palladium market, including growing demand, limited supply, and an expected rise in palladium prices. The company aims to restart the Lac des Iles mine as palladium prices rebound and grow its gold production to 250,000 ounces through exploration and acquisitions.
Cambridge House Vancouver Resource Investment ConferenceVMS Ventures
The document discusses VMS Ventures Inc., a mineral exploration company focused on discovering copper and nickel deposits in Manitoba, Canada and Greenland. Key points include:
- VMS has a 30% stake in the high-grade Reed Copper deposit in Manitoba, which is undergoing underground development with production expected to begin in late 2013.
- The company has over $10 million in cash and a large land package in Manitoba that will see a $1.2 million drill program in 2013.
- VMS also owns 21 million shares of North American Nickel, which has a large property in Greenland prospective for nickel deposits. Historic drilling at the property has intersected high nickel grades over long intervals.
This weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and business news for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of August 21-27, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Saudi Arabia announced plans to establish new urban centers and invest SAR 172.5 billion in infrastructure projects.
- Consumer confidence increased 13% in the UAE but rents fell sharply, decreasing the consumer price index by 2.7%.
- Jordan's exports to the EU dropped 42% in the first half of 2009 while imports fell 19%.
Emerging trends in oil & gas sectors in india (6 jan'04)Sameer Ahmed
The document outlines a presentation on emerging trends in India's oil and gas sector. It discusses key topics like refining and marketing of petroleum products, natural gas, LNG infrastructure projects, recent major oil and gas discoveries in India, and estimates of India's hydrocarbon resource base and natural gas demand/supply projections. The presentation aims to provide an overview of India's petroleum sector and highlight significant achievements and new initiatives in oil and gas exploration and infrastructure development.
This document analyzes the country risk of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It begins with an overview of the UAE, its economy, and its heavy reliance on oil and gas. The oil and gas sector in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is then discussed in depth. The impact of the 2008 economic crisis on the UAE's GDP and Dubai's financial position is examined. Finally, the types of risks facing investments in the UAE are identified, including sovereign, currency, financial, banking, political, and economic structure risks. The sovereign risk rating for the UAE was decreased to "Stable" from "Positive" due to the Dubai World crisis.
This weekly newsletter provides a summary of economic and financial news from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of July 24-30, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Stock markets in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, and other MENA countries increased slightly. Commodity prices like gold and oil were stable.
- Saudi Arabia is increasing domestic power production from oil to reduce imports. Its foreign assets declined due to increased public spending. Several Gulf countries connected their electricity grids.
- The UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain saw economic growth and recovery in sectors like real estate, banking, and trade. Inflation declined in the UAE and Qatar.
- Jordan
- The Qatari economy grew 11.9% year-over-year in Q2 2012, led by growth in the oil and gas sector of 8.2% and the non-oil sector of 16.9%.
- Nominal GDP is forecast to grow 12.7% in 2012 to QR711 billion, with oil and gas growing 8.8% and non-oil growing 18%.
- Real GDP growth is forecast to slow to 5.6% in 2012, with non-oil growth of 8% as major gas expansions are completed.
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This weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and business news from countries in the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of July 3, 2009 to July 9, 2009. Top stories include Saudi Arabia seeking duties on Chinese petrochemical imports, Kuwait spending on new hospitals, Dubai recording a drop in inflation rate, and Oman's non-oil sectors driving economic growth in 2008. Market indexes and commodity prices for various MENA countries are also presented.
MEED Projects Oil and gas webinar presentation 101212humeras
The document summarizes oil and gas contracts awarded from 2007-2012 in the GCC region. It finds that $182.2 billion in contracts were awarded over this period, with a peak of $52.3 billion in 2009. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share at $87.6 billion, followed by the UAE at $60.2 billion. Oil and gas production was the largest sector by value at $49.1 billion. The document also outlines major past and planned contracts in various GCC countries and forecasts increasing contract awards from 2013-2015 after a decline since 2009.
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The QSE Index rose marginally to close at 11,521.3, led by gains in the Insurance and Industrials indices. Top gainers were Gulf International Services and Qatar National Cement Co, while Mannai Corp and Ahli Bank were the top losers. Trading activity rose compared to the previous day but was lower than the 30-day average. In other news, DBIS announced agenda for shareholder meetings to approve bonus shares distribution, while QOIS's AGM approved an 8% cash dividend.
Meed projects oil and gas webinar (2012.12)Yang Lee
The document summarizes oil and gas contracts awarded between 2007-2012 in the GCC region. Key points include:
- Over $182 billion in contracts were awarded, with a peak of over $52 billion in 2009 and a decline since.
- Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share at $87.6 billion, followed by UAE at $60.2 billion.
- The majority of contracts were for oil and gas production projects, totaling $49.1 billion.
- Major contractors were predominantly South Korean, responsible for four of the top five largest contracts by value.
MEED Projects Oil and gas Webinar Presentation 10.12.12humeras
The document summarizes oil and gas contracts awarded between 2007-2012 in the GCC region. It shows that contracts worth $182.2 billion were awarded during this period, with a peak of $52.3 billion in 2009. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share at $87.6 billion, followed by the UAE at $60.2 billion. By sector, oil and gas production saw the highest value contracts of $49.1 billion. The document also provides an overview of major past and planned contracts in various GCC countries through 2012-2015.
NewBase Special 21 October 2015 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In todays’ issue you will find news about:-
• MENA urged to add ‘real value’ in NOC refinery expansion projects
• Saudi Butanol starts trial ops at Jubail
• Oman Orpic picks bidders for $5.2bn Liwa Plastics
• Egypt: Noble Group Bags LNG Supply Slot at 2nd Floating Terminal
• Iraq: Genel Cuts 2015 Oil Production Forecast on Iraq Payment Delays
• Indonesia: Pan Orient Energy Flows Gas from Sumatra Well
• Ghana: UAE Taqa starts up 330MW Gas power plant
• India's ONGC targets $10-$12 bln foreign oil and gas investments
• Oil falls after industry report shows surge in U.S. crude stocks
• Opec 'has stalled the shale revolution'
• Can BP plc, Royal Dutch Shell plc And Tullow Oil plc Cope With “Lower For Longer” Oil Prices
ACCELERATING THE REFRACTURING OPPORTUNITYref-iqhub
1. The document discusses how the global crude oil landscape has been reshaped by lower breakeven prices for US unconventional production. US unconventionals are now in the middle range for full cycle breakeven costs but have the shortest time to payback.
2. It forecasts that US unconventional production, specifically light tight oil, will drive incremental supply growth of 3-5 million barrels per day by 2026. This will make US unconventionals the largest source of global crude supply growth.
3. For refrac opportunities to accelerate and compete for capital, operators need compelling economics through improved recovery rates, rapid paybacks of less than 100 days, and lower costs compared to drilling new wells. However
The document discusses Abu Dhabi Co for Onshore Oil Operations (Adco) developing its sixth oil field called Al Dabb'iya to increase production by 200,000 barrels per day by mid-2006. Adco currently produces over 1 million barrels per day from five existing fields. It is also implementing new "smart wells" technology for improved oil recovery. The document also provides an overview of Mediterranean Oil & Gas's reserves and resources as of the end of 2013, noting decreases in some proven reserves but increases in contingent resources and prospective resources.
The document discusses challenges facing the refining and petrochemical industries related to reducing carbon emissions. It notes that while oil demand growth is expected to plateau after 2030 due to energy transition, new oil production will still be needed. Around 45% of projected new global oil supply in 2040 is expected to have a break-even price below $40 per barrel. Refining capacity additions are concentrated in Asia and the Middle East through 2026, while some refineries in other regions may close without integration with petrochemicals. The petrochemical industry recently added large amounts of new capacity but demand growth has not kept pace, suggesting earnings could decline. However, current supply chain disruptions and strong demand are keeping earnings higher
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The first unit of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE has reached 100% operational capacity, generating 1400 megawatts of electricity. Once all four reactors are online, the plant will provide about a quarter of the country's electricity and eliminate millions of tons of carbon emissions annually. Adnoc has awarded Occidental Petroleum exploration rights to onshore Block 5 in Abu Dhabi in a $140 million deal. Oman has established a new state-owned company, Energy Development Oman, to leverage its stake in the country's largest oil block to raise debt through bond issuances.
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This document provides feedback on essays and guidance for improvement. Key points include:
1) Students must thoroughly review comments and grading rubrics to understand where marks were lost.
2) Essays should be several pages long and include a variety of recent, global case studies from different sources to earn high marks.
3) Introductions need to clearly establish the purpose and include relevant context. Conclusions should thoroughly summarize case studies.
4) Analysis must discuss both positive and negative impacts on people and consider a range of perspectives, rather than simplistic statements.
This document contains data analysis from sampling points in the Lace Market/Creative Quarter area. It includes bipolar raw and mean data from 20 points, as well as counts of pedestrians, cycles, cars, and other vehicles at each point. Additional data sections provide information on graffiti, vegetation, activity surveys, and a pie chart showing land use percentages.
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This document analyzes the country risk of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It begins with an overview of the UAE, its economy, and its heavy reliance on oil and gas. The oil and gas sector in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is then discussed in depth. The impact of the 2008 economic crisis on the UAE's GDP and Dubai's financial position is examined. Finally, the types of risks facing investments in the UAE are identified, including sovereign, currency, financial, banking, political, and economic structure risks. The sovereign risk rating for the UAE was decreased to "Stable" from "Positive" due to the Dubai World crisis.
This weekly newsletter provides a summary of economic and financial news from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the week of July 24-30, 2009. Key highlights include:
- Stock markets in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, and other MENA countries increased slightly. Commodity prices like gold and oil were stable.
- Saudi Arabia is increasing domestic power production from oil to reduce imports. Its foreign assets declined due to increased public spending. Several Gulf countries connected their electricity grids.
- The UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain saw economic growth and recovery in sectors like real estate, banking, and trade. Inflation declined in the UAE and Qatar.
- Jordan
- The Qatari economy grew 11.9% year-over-year in Q2 2012, led by growth in the oil and gas sector of 8.2% and the non-oil sector of 16.9%.
- Nominal GDP is forecast to grow 12.7% in 2012 to QR711 billion, with oil and gas growing 8.8% and non-oil growing 18%.
- Real GDP growth is forecast to slow to 5.6% in 2012, with non-oil growth of 8% as major gas expansions are completed.
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New base 04 november 2019 energy news issue 1291 by khaled al awadi Khaled Al Awadi
Greetings,
Please to be able to share with our latest energy news via NewBase Energy News 04 November 2019 - Issue No. 1291, Senior Editor Eng. Khaled Al Awadi ,,,, Also note that you have the right to share with all.
Regards .
Khaled Al awadiGreetings,
Please to be able to share with our latest energy news via NewBase Energy News 04 November 2019 - Issue No. 1291, Senior Editor Eng. Khaled Al Awadi ,,,, Also note that you have the right to share with all.
Regards .
Khaled Al awadi
This weekly newsletter provides an overview of economic and business news from countries in the Middle East and North Africa region for the week of July 3, 2009 to July 9, 2009. Top stories include Saudi Arabia seeking duties on Chinese petrochemical imports, Kuwait spending on new hospitals, Dubai recording a drop in inflation rate, and Oman's non-oil sectors driving economic growth in 2008. Market indexes and commodity prices for various MENA countries are also presented.
MEED Projects Oil and gas webinar presentation 101212humeras
The document summarizes oil and gas contracts awarded from 2007-2012 in the GCC region. It finds that $182.2 billion in contracts were awarded over this period, with a peak of $52.3 billion in 2009. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share at $87.6 billion, followed by the UAE at $60.2 billion. Oil and gas production was the largest sector by value at $49.1 billion. The document also outlines major past and planned contracts in various GCC countries and forecasts increasing contract awards from 2013-2015 after a decline since 2009.
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The QSE Index rose marginally to close at 11,521.3, led by gains in the Insurance and Industrials indices. Top gainers were Gulf International Services and Qatar National Cement Co, while Mannai Corp and Ahli Bank were the top losers. Trading activity rose compared to the previous day but was lower than the 30-day average. In other news, DBIS announced agenda for shareholder meetings to approve bonus shares distribution, while QOIS's AGM approved an 8% cash dividend.
Meed projects oil and gas webinar (2012.12)Yang Lee
The document summarizes oil and gas contracts awarded between 2007-2012 in the GCC region. Key points include:
- Over $182 billion in contracts were awarded, with a peak of over $52 billion in 2009 and a decline since.
- Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share at $87.6 billion, followed by UAE at $60.2 billion.
- The majority of contracts were for oil and gas production projects, totaling $49.1 billion.
- Major contractors were predominantly South Korean, responsible for four of the top five largest contracts by value.
MEED Projects Oil and gas Webinar Presentation 10.12.12humeras
The document summarizes oil and gas contracts awarded between 2007-2012 in the GCC region. It shows that contracts worth $182.2 billion were awarded during this period, with a peak of $52.3 billion in 2009. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share at $87.6 billion, followed by the UAE at $60.2 billion. By sector, oil and gas production saw the highest value contracts of $49.1 billion. The document also provides an overview of major past and planned contracts in various GCC countries through 2012-2015.
NewBase Special 21 October 2015 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In todays’ issue you will find news about:-
• MENA urged to add ‘real value’ in NOC refinery expansion projects
• Saudi Butanol starts trial ops at Jubail
• Oman Orpic picks bidders for $5.2bn Liwa Plastics
• Egypt: Noble Group Bags LNG Supply Slot at 2nd Floating Terminal
• Iraq: Genel Cuts 2015 Oil Production Forecast on Iraq Payment Delays
• Indonesia: Pan Orient Energy Flows Gas from Sumatra Well
• Ghana: UAE Taqa starts up 330MW Gas power plant
• India's ONGC targets $10-$12 bln foreign oil and gas investments
• Oil falls after industry report shows surge in U.S. crude stocks
• Opec 'has stalled the shale revolution'
• Can BP plc, Royal Dutch Shell plc And Tullow Oil plc Cope With “Lower For Longer” Oil Prices
ACCELERATING THE REFRACTURING OPPORTUNITYref-iqhub
1. The document discusses how the global crude oil landscape has been reshaped by lower breakeven prices for US unconventional production. US unconventionals are now in the middle range for full cycle breakeven costs but have the shortest time to payback.
2. It forecasts that US unconventional production, specifically light tight oil, will drive incremental supply growth of 3-5 million barrels per day by 2026. This will make US unconventionals the largest source of global crude supply growth.
3. For refrac opportunities to accelerate and compete for capital, operators need compelling economics through improved recovery rates, rapid paybacks of less than 100 days, and lower costs compared to drilling new wells. However
The document discusses Abu Dhabi Co for Onshore Oil Operations (Adco) developing its sixth oil field called Al Dabb'iya to increase production by 200,000 barrels per day by mid-2006. Adco currently produces over 1 million barrels per day from five existing fields. It is also implementing new "smart wells" technology for improved oil recovery. The document also provides an overview of Mediterranean Oil & Gas's reserves and resources as of the end of 2013, noting decreases in some proven reserves but increases in contingent resources and prospective resources.
The document discusses challenges facing the refining and petrochemical industries related to reducing carbon emissions. It notes that while oil demand growth is expected to plateau after 2030 due to energy transition, new oil production will still be needed. Around 45% of projected new global oil supply in 2040 is expected to have a break-even price below $40 per barrel. Refining capacity additions are concentrated in Asia and the Middle East through 2026, while some refineries in other regions may close without integration with petrochemicals. The petrochemical industry recently added large amounts of new capacity but demand growth has not kept pace, suggesting earnings could decline. However, current supply chain disruptions and strong demand are keeping earnings higher
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The first unit of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE has reached 100% operational capacity, generating 1400 megawatts of electricity. Once all four reactors are online, the plant will provide about a quarter of the country's electricity and eliminate millions of tons of carbon emissions annually. Adnoc has awarded Occidental Petroleum exploration rights to onshore Block 5 in Abu Dhabi in a $140 million deal. Oman has established a new state-owned company, Energy Development Oman, to leverage its stake in the country's largest oil block to raise debt through bond issuances.
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This document provides feedback on essays and guidance for improvement. Key points include:
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2) Essays should be several pages long and include a variety of recent, global case studies from different sources to earn high marks.
3) Introductions need to clearly establish the purpose and include relevant context. Conclusions should thoroughly summarize case studies.
4) Analysis must discuss both positive and negative impacts on people and consider a range of perspectives, rather than simplistic statements.
This document contains data analysis from sampling points in the Lace Market/Creative Quarter area. It includes bipolar raw and mean data from 20 points, as well as counts of pedestrians, cycles, cars, and other vehicles at each point. Additional data sections provide information on graffiti, vegetation, activity surveys, and a pie chart showing land use percentages.
This document contains resource materials for an exam on global challenges, including figures and data related to topics like natural disasters, climate change, globalization, migration, population change, and technological innovation. Specifically:
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The following resources relate to Question 6
THE SMALL GULF STATES: Figure 2: Gulf States oil and gas reserves, 2007
EMERGING POWERS?
OIL GAS
On the western shore of the Persian Gulf is a cluster Thousand % of Trillion % of
of small, mostly oil rich states (Figure 1). These million world cubic world
are emirates or sultanates. Most have recently barrels reserves metres reserves
moved towards a constitutional monarchy form
of government where women have only very Kuwait 101.5 8.2 1.78 >0.05
recently gained the right to vote.
Qatar 27.4 2.2 25.6 14.4
Figure 1: The small Gulf States Bahrain - - 0.09 >0.05
I R A N UAE 97.8 7.9 6.09 3.4
IRAQ BAHRAIN Oman 5.6 0.5 0.69 >0.05
KUWAIT 0.8
3.4 21.9 0.9 500km Gulf States are aware that their oil and gas
Th
33.7 e 5.3 67.7 production will peak, if it has not done so already.
16.3 Gu 20.8 Oman’s oil production peaked in 2000, Kuwait’s is
lf Ras al-Khaimah
QATAR Sharjah expected to peak in 2013. The smaller Gulf States
Dubai
Riyadh
are rapidly diversifying their economies away from
Abu Dhabi
dependency on fossil fuel exports (Figure 3).
UNITED ARAB
EMIRATES
4.5
OMAN Figure 3: Economic sectors in the UAE in 2005
42.1 2.7
15.1 14.4
5.9
Gulf Co-operation Council figures, 2007
0.0 Population, million
0.0 GDP per person, $’000 INDIAN
0.0 Hydrocarbon revenues per person, $’000 OCEAN
Source: Institute of International Finance
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven
emirates (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah,
Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain).
The Gulf States’ wealth is largely based on oil
and gas. Many have significant oil and gas
reserves (Figure 2). These reserves make the Oil and gas wealth has allowed Gulf States to
area of considerable importance to a world still accumulate huge budget surpluses. Much of
dependent on fossil fuels. The wider Middle East the money is transferred to sovereign wealth
contains over 40% of global gas reserves and over funds and invested around the world. These
60% of global oil reserves. Much of the oil and gas are government owned investment companies
is transported out of the region by tanker, through (Figure 4).
the narrow Straits of Hormuz between Oman and
Iran.
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4. Some developed countries have become Figure 5: Gulf State airports in 2008
concerned that sovereign wealth funds (effectively
governments of foreign countries) could end Airport & Expansion
up owning strategic assets in their country. Gulf passenger numbers
States have used their sovereign wealth funds to
invest in companies around the world, buying up Dubai International Terminal 3 for Airbus A380 being
34.4 million constructed (capacity 70 million)
significant chunks of business and industry:
Doha International New airport to be completed in
• UK based P&O shipping, bought by Dubai 10 million 2015 with 90 million capacity
World in 2006 for $7 billion
Abu Dhabi Terminal 3 for A380 expected to
• Abu Dhabi Investment Authority bought a International open 2008, increasing capacity
4.9% stake in Citigroup, the USA’s largest bank 7 million to 12 million
in 2007 Kuwait International Expanded 1999–2000; terminal
6 million 2 opening 2010 increasing
• UAE wealth funds also own stakes in HSBC capacity to 12 million
and Standard Chartered, Travel Lodge, Sony
and MGM Mirage Al Maktoum International
New, 6-runway airport in the UAE with planned passenger
• Manchester City was bought by Abu Dhabi capacity of 120 million and cargo capacity of 12 million
United Group Investment in 2008. In 2008 tonnes. To be completed 2017.
Barclays plc saw a £5.3 billion investment
from Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Airlines in the Gulf are some of the fastest growing
in the world, including Etihad and Emirates
Figure 4: Sovereign Wealth Funds (both UAE) and Qatar Airways. All are expanding
aggressively, increasing their fleet size including
Country Name of Fund Value in 2008 orders for the Airbus A380. Within 10 years they
($ billions) are likely to be major players, similar in size to
major European carriers such as British Airways
Abu Dhabi Investment
Abu Dhabi 875 and KLM. Emirates Airline already ranks 7th in the
Authority (ADIA)
number of international passengers carried. It was
Kuwait Investment only founded in 1985.
Kuwait 264
Authority
Qatar Investment Figure 6: Airline fleet size and orders, 2008
Qatar 60
Authority
UAE
Number of Fleet Orders, 2008
Dubai World 100 aircraft 2008
(Dubai)
Emirates
119 250
Transport is a key area of growth for the Gulf Airline
States. As the region has a harsh climate and is Qatar
isolated by desert from other regions, shipping Airways 62 165
and air transport are playing a more important
role than road and rail. International airports are Etihad 26 226
growing very rapidly. The region has a role as a Airways
hub between the developed economies of Europe
and the rapidly expanding economies in Asia. Qatar, the UAE and Bahrain have invested heavily
in moves to develop global connections and enter
the knowledge economy. Trade and information
exchange are crucial to this diversification and the
Gulf States have invested heavily in an attempt to
ensure a successful transition from their petroleum
economies.
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5. • Dubai’s port at Jebel Ali is the 2nd largest Considerable investment in education and high
man-made port in the world and the 8th by quality research characterises the small Gulf
container traffic volume. States. In general, education is free from primary
to higher education, including free uniforms,
• Free Trade Zones have been set up, books, transport and meals. Many Gulf States
including Dubai Internet and Media cities have scoured the world to develop links with
and Dubai Knowledge village. TNCs such as world-class institutions. Masdar City in Abu Dhabi
Microsoft, IBM and CNN have been attracted. is supported by MIT. In Qatar, Education City has
campuses of Texas A&M University and Cornell
• Numerous landmark megaprojects have been
Medical College. In the UAE, numerous UK and USA
built including the $4 billion Burj Dubai
universities and schools have outposts, including
planned to be the world’s tallest building and
Heriot-Watt, Harvard and New York University.
the 7 star Burj-al-Arab hotel.
• In Abu Dhabi, Masdar City is an entirely This investment has improved school completion
new, $22 billion research and development rates and increased the number of females
‘conservation’ city powered by renewable entering the labour force (Figure 8). However,
energy and planned to become a global gender equality remains a major issue in the
centre for renewable energy research. Gulf States with some considering the talents of
women as under-utilised.
• Qatar opened its Science and Technology As a result of education, infrastructure
Park in 2004. developments and free trade policies and zones,
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the region
• Kuwait has the second largest stock exchange has risen sharply in most countries (Figure 9).
in the Arab world.
• Bahrain has used the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Figure 8: Education and labour force data
to gain international status and the current Primary Primary
round of WTO world trade talks began in Females school school
Doha, Qatar. as % completion completion
of labour rate rate
Figure 7: The Dubai Marina development is the force (male) (female)
second largest marina in the world Country 1999 2006 1999 2006 1999 2006
Bahrain 18 19 97 100 100 100
Kuwait 22 26 99 90 99 92
Oman 12 17 82 95 83 92
Qatar 14 14 89 99 89 99
UAE 12 15 80 100 82 100
Figure 9: Net flows of FDI
US$ billions 1996–99 annual 2007
average
Bahrain –0.6 2.0
Kuwait 0.4 –6.4
Oman 0.1 0.4
Qatar 1.2 4.7
UAE 0.3 6.1
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6. Overall economic growth has been strong as Figure 11: Climate graph for Doha, Qatar
investment and diversification has occurred at
break-neck speed (Figure 10). Inflation and price
rises are threats to the long-term affordability of
the Gulf for people and FDI.
Figure 10: Annual GDP growth (%)
% 2000– 2006 2007 2008
2005
average
Bahrain 6.0 6.5 6.6 6.7
Kuwait 7.6 6.4 4.6 7.8
Oman 4.8 7.0 6.9 4.8
Qatar 9.1 10.3 14.2 9.3
UAE 7.7 9.4 7.7 6.6 In this climate, it is perhaps not surprising that
water scarcity is rising as population and industry
The small Gulf States are significant labour expands (Figure 12). Filling the gap demands
importers. They have small indigenous huge investment in desalinisation plants to turn
populations and rely heavily on imported labour seawater into freshwater. This is a highly energy
to generate economic growth. Cultural traditions intensive process. Demands for air conditioning
and religious norms mean that foreigners living in and increased car use have pushed energy and
the region can find life very different from home. resource use to some of the highest levels in the
Nevertheless, the region has become a migration world. Ecological footprints in the small Gulf
hot spot initially for the oil and gas industry, States are very high at 7.3 global hectares per
but more recently in the construction, property person (gha) in Kuwait and 11.9 in the UAE. This
development, education, retail, financial and compares to the world average of 2.2 gha and 9.6
tourism sectors. Immigration has led to a situation in the USA.
where a large percentage of the population are
foreign born (about 33% in Bahrain, 85% in the UAE, Figure 12: Population and water availability
60% in Qatar and Kuwait and 30% in Oman). The
small Gulf States have some of the largest gender
Population Annual Per capita
imbalances in the world, as most immigrant
(millions) renewable annual
workers are male. Some have twice as many men
freshwater renewable
as women. Immigrant workers, even if they are
(km3) water
long-term residents, do not have voting rights and
availability
property rights are often restricted. Conditions for
(m3)
‘expat’ property developers and TNC workers are
very good, but severe criticism has been levelled 2001 2025 2001 2025
at the treatment, working conditions, pay and UAE 3.3 4.5 0.2 60 44
living conditions of the hundreds of thousands
of temporary construction workers from India, Bahrain 0.7 1.0 0.1 140 97
Bangladesh and Pakistan who are building the Qatar 0.6 0.8 0.1 170 129
Gulf’s dreams.
Kuwait 2.3 4.2 0.02 9 5
The Gulf States have an arid climate (Figure 11). Oman 2.4 4.9 1.0 416 206
Most settlement clings to the thin coastal strip. In
the past fishing and pearl diving were important
industries.
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7. As coastal land is developed, pressure for Opinions on the small Gulf States:
residential and hotel development has led to the
construction of artificial islands offshore such as Opinion 1:
The World, the Palm Islands and the Waterfront in Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff
Dubai, Durrat Al Bahrain in Bahrain, and the Pearl is defending the Bush administration’s review
in Doha. There are concerns that these islands will of an international shipping deal two days
destroy coastal and offshore habitats. The UAE, in after one company in the Port of Miami sued to
particular, faces growing air pollution problems prevent an Arab-owned firm from taking over
due to a combination of desert dust storms, port operations. Chertoff said the US Committee
construction dust and vehicular air pollution. on Foreign Investment in the United States had
The number of cars in Abu Dhabi grew by 650% carefully reviewed the Dubai World purchase
between 2001 and 2006. of London-based P&O, which runs ports in
New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, New Orleans,
Tensions in the Gulf remain high. Following the Miami and Philadelphia. ‘We make sure there
first and second Gulf Wars, USA military aid are assurances in place, in general, sufficient
(and economic support) was provided to many to satisfy us that the deal is appropriate from
countries including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and a national security standpoint,’ Chertoff told
Israel. In the wider Middle East there is considerable ABC.
superpower involvement. Despite USA support Fox News, 2006
for Saudi Arabia, that country supports Hamas
in Palestine and possibly Sunni muslims in Iraq.
Iran’s long running war of words with the USA Opinion 2:
is backed up by support for Syria in the form of It was the birth of his second daughter that
cheap oil, and military support for Hezbollah in finally forced Raju Singh’s decision to leave
Lebanon. Historic tensions between Israel and home. The stonemason borrowed $2,500 from
Palestine, as well as their neighbours have proved a labour recruiter in his village in Rajasthan to
a constant source of destabilisation. Iran supports pay for an air ticket to Dubai. Three years on,
Shiite muslims in Iraq. China and Russia support his dream seems as elusive as a desert mirage.
Iran both economically and politically and with In February he finally paid off his debts to the
Chinese and Russian-made arms (Fig13). labour recruiter in Rajasthan, including 42%
interest on the loan. Sitting in a labour camp
Figure 13: Tensions in the Middle East Region in the sprawling workers’ district of Sonapur
outside Dubai, Singh says he now spends most
of his monthly income of about $190 feeding
himself. Six days a week he wakes at 4am to
travel to the building site, where he begins his
11-hour day at 6:30am.
Time Magazine, 2008
Opinion 3:
The potential for greater instability and conflict
is growing. Poverty is increasing in some areas
of the region. A new Oxfam study indicates
that the people of Iraq are in dire need of
emergency assistance. There are other familiar
areas of political volatility in the region.
Al Jazeera, 2008
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In Oman the inflation rate is 11.1%. In the UAE
and Qatar it is also well into double digits.
Behind these disturbing numbers lie three
economic forces. First is the rise in the world
price of commodities, especially food. Second is
the fall of the dollar, to which all Gulf currencies
are pegged except the Kuwaiti dinar. The third
force is less familiar. It is the rise in the price
of non-traded goods, principally housing and
office space, which is arguably a natural result
of the oil boom. The high price of food can tax
even the hardiest consumer.
The Economist, 2008
Opinion 5:
The next president of the USA will face a
Middle East in turmoil and an American public
weary of engagement there. That challenge
requires a return to diplomacy in order to begin
the withdrawal from Iraq, cap Iran’s nuclear
ambitions and promote a comprehensive Arab-
Israeli peace.
Brookings Institute, 2008
Internet research sources
These websites represent a range of sources which
will provide you with background information:
www.bp.com allows you to access the most
recent annual Statistical Review of World Energy
produced by BP.
http://english.aljazeera.net an international
news website based in Qatar.
http://uaeinteract.com is a website containing
detailed economic data on the United Arab
Emirates. It has a wide range of links to other
useful websites.
www.worldbank.org contains detailed data on
the gulf states including a major report, the ‘2008
MENA Economic Developments and Prospects’.
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