UAE and Israel take first FDI steps together
The Abraham Accords could lead to a fundamental change in trade and investment across the Middle East, although a sudden spike in FDI flows between the UAE and Israel is unlikely.
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The state of play: FDI in Algeria
FDI into Algeria has been stable over the past decade, but it is frequently outshone by its North African neighbours despite being rich in resources.
What does responsible foreign investment look like?
Investors are seeking business resilience in the sweet spot between responsible investing and FDI amid the Covid-19 crisis.
The state of play: FDI in Qatar
FDI into Qatar had been pummelled by an economic blockade imposed by neighbouring countries, even before the sucker punch of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Where are the agritech hotspots?
Agritech is booming across the world, affecting everything from the growing process to final consumption, but which locations are at the forefront of the industry?
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The state of play: FDI in Israel
Israeli tech companies have proved attractive acquisition targets in recent years but greenfield investment had already been declining as Covid-19 hit.
The state of play: FDI in Bahrain
After gathering momentum over several years, FDI into Bahrain slumped in 2019 and, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the picture is unlikely to get any brighter in the near future.
The state of play: FDI in Egypt
Egypt is one of the largest economies in Africa, and one of the continent’s biggest recipients of FDI. The Covid-19 crisis has hit the country hard, but it should avoid a recession.
The state of play: FDI in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s largely underwhelming FDI performance over the years saw the country launch its Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy and attract more foreign investment.
Selling a sunlit future in the Saudi renewables market
Saudi Arabia is promising to finally deliver on its renewable energy ambitions despite the Covid-19 pandemic and depressed oil prices.
Egypt’s international cooperation minister looks to make an opportunity out of a crisis
Dr Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation, tells Investment Monitor how the pandemic has accelerated change in the country, especially in terms of gender policy.
The state of play: FDI in the UAE
Foreign direct investment into the UAE has been growing in recent years and 2020 has seen positive developments despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
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