Despite the liquidity squeeze, the countries of the Middle East remain among the most active customers for structured finance. MEED estimates that the value of project finance deals likely to be signed by the end of 2008 will be close to US$40,000 billion.

 

Demand for project finance is being driven by the unprecedented project boom in the Gulf where MEED Projects reports US$2.2 trillion worth of major schemes are being executed. These include about US$100 billion in power and water projects due to be completed in the next 10 years. All will require long-term private finance.

 

Middle East Project Finance 2008 conference participants:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEED’s Middle East Project Finance conference is the most significant annual event for all those involved with developing, building and financing major projects in the region. Created in 1997, the conference has played a seminal role in defining the world’s most dynamic project finance market. In 2009 MEED expects to welcome approximately 250 delegates in Bahrain on 25th - 27th January.

 

“Best project finance event in the region” Terry Newendorp, Chairman & CEO, TAYLOR-DEJONGH