
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.
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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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.
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.
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