Dubai: proposed deep water harbour

This file contains correspondence relating to:

• Possible complaint by Sir William Halcrow & Partners Limited Dubai against Arabicon Development Consultants to the Association of Consulting Engineers about Arabicon's allegedly unprofessional methods in dealing with the government of Dubai over a planned deep-water harbour; a letter from H Ridehalgh of Halcrows to the Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum reminding the latter of the services rendered by Halcrows and Arabicon's inexperience; and a reply from Sheikh Rashid citing the conclusion of a preliminary contract with Arabicon
• Letter from A B Grant of Alan Grant and Partners to Ridehalgh of Halcrows informing him of Grant's appointment as consultants for the development of a deep-water harbour for Dubai; the confirmation by Halcrows of their intention to follow through with their complaint, including a notification to Admiral P D H R Pelly of the Association of Consulting Engineers
• Discussions involving Mahdi Al Tajir, British Bank of the Middle East, National Bank of Dubai and others to finance the construction of the deep-water port and the possible roles of Kleinwort Benson, Hochtief Aktiengesellschaft and Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD)
• Revised offer from Ridehalgh to Sheikh Rashid and a possible contract with Halcrows; and the confirmation of a new contract with Halcrows for construction of a four-berth harbour
• Successful application by Tajir to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial backing