Qatar Water Report Q2 2009

Table of Contents

Executive Summary 5
SWOT Analysis6
Water Industry SWOT 6
Qatar Political SWOT 6
Qatar Economic SWOT 7
Qatar Business Environment SWOT 7
Market Overview8
Pricing Mechanisms and Regulatory Framework10
Sectors 11
IWPPs 11
Desalination 11
Wastewater 12
Water systems 13
Table: Major Projects 13
Industry Forecast Scenario 14
Table: Qatar Water Sector Data 14
Regional Overview: The Water Sector In The Gulf 16
Business Environment 19
Regional Infrastructure Business Environment Ratings 20
Table: Middle East Infrastructure Business Environment Ratings 21
Project Finance Ratings 22
Table: Middle East Design And Construction Rating 23
Table: Commissioning And Operating Rating 24
Table: Overall Project Finance Rating 26
Global Trends 27
Mega-Urban Regions: Opportunities And Challenges For Infrastructure 27
Mega-Urban Regions: Investment Opportunities And Risks 27
Table: The World' s 30 Largest Urban Agglomerations, 2005 And 2025 29
The Economic Implications Of Urbanisation 31
Table: The World' s Richest Cities By GDP, 2020 34
Table: The World' s Fastest Growing Urban Areas 36
Company Profiles38
Qatar Electricity and Water Company 38
BMI Water Forecast Modelling40
How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts 40
Infrastructure Business Environment Ratings 41
Table: Infrastructure Business Environment Indicators 42
Project Finance Ratings 43
Table Design And Construction Phase 44
Table: Commissioning And Operating Phase - Commercial Construction 45
Table: Commissioning And Operating Phase - Energy And Utilities 46
Table: Commissioning And Operating Phase - Transport 48