Gulf airlines have navigated the worst of the global economic crisis, but further liberalisation is needed if the region is to harness the full economic impact of the industry
Defensive measures
A local defence industry is growing in the United Arab Emirates, as commercial ventures in firearms, surveillance and weapons systems take aim
The Square Mile reboots its Gulf appeal
Despite old ties, London is having to fight harder to win business from the GCC
Rebuilding Iraq
Housing tops Baghdad’s growing to-do list, but as work begins on infrastructure ranging from airports to sewage plants, Iraq’s modest contracting capacity is being stretched to its limits
