The upgraded platform covers a live database of 6,000 large projects across MENA markets
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 11 February 2013 - Zawya Limited, a regional provider of business intelligence and tools for finance professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced the launch of its new Zawya Projects platform.
Zawya Limited, which was acquired last year by Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, now has an upgraded version of its Zawya Projects service covering a live database of 6,000 major projects across MENA.
The platform continues to focus and improve on the core elements which have added value to Zawya's customer base over the past years, such as early stage information on projects and the full life cycle of project tracking. The platform provides comprehensive coverage of all stakeholders including owners, developers, and subcontractors. One of the key differentiators of Zawya's service is its constantly growing database of MENA companies. This database, which includes more than 20,000 companies, is the most comprehensive list covering projects across all MENA markets.
"After extensive research into the construction market across the MENA region and consultation with our clients, we are proud to announce the launch of our new projects platform," said Russell Haworth, Managing Director, Middle East & North Africa at Thomson Reuters.
"We will be offering customer exclusive news for Zawya Projects through an enhanced editorial capacity that focuses on projects related news. With these additional resources, Zawya Projects will be providing the most accurate, insightful, and timely market moving information," he added.
Mr. Haworth concluded: "The platform directly links all companies and projects allowing customers to benefit from the full value of this unique Zawya offering. This connection provides access to more than $US 5 Trillion of project opportunities that are currently available under the Zawya Projects platform."
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About Zawya Limited
Zawya is the leading online business intelligence platform focusing on the Middle East and North Africa. Zawya's wide range of unique content and tools include detailed profiles of companies in the region, live news, as well as comprehensive industry and asset class research, empowering its online network of professionals focusing on the region. Thomson Reuters in 2012 acquired Zawya from a group of shareholders led by Saffar, a MENA focused financial services and investment group. For more information, go to www.zawya.com
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