Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 9

2-Mar-2009

MEES Agenda

Focus Shifts To Restructuring As Financial Crisis Unfolds

As the effects of the global economic downturn started to be felt across the region, a growing number of MENA projects have been put on hold, and other types of deals, such as bond launches, IPOs, mergers, and plans for asset securitization, have also been shelved, awaiting more favorable market conditions. However, as the crisis continues to unfold, a number of transactions,...