Gulf Construction Tracker: 2017 Trends in Contract Awards
April 4, 2018
The aim of this newly developed Gulf Construction Tracker is to provide a central public online database of new construction projects likely to employ low-wage migrant workers in the Arab Gulf region. It also will provide up-to-date information on the types of projects being awarded and the companies awarding and winning contracts across the region. According to our findings, in 2017 new construction awards in the Gulf totaled at least US$ 88.6 billion in value, with 412 contracts awarded to 296 companies.
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