Consultancies struggle to collect cash from recession-hit UAE clients

Association of Consultancy and Engineering

Firms persist in behind-the-scenes negotiations with Middle East clients as trade body's call for UK Government assistance is met by discreet silence

20-May-09 Speaking with Environment Analyst, a series of spokespeople representing multinational technical and environmental consultancies acknowledged the problem but declined to comment in any detail, owing to the “delicate” nature of ongoing discussions between consultancies and clients. Difficulties in securing payment from some Middle Eastern clients, particularly property development clients in Dubai, have been acknowledged by several...

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