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Otaviano Canuto, World Bank Group: BRICS Apart as Oil Prices Plunge
The oil price plunge since last June has been deemed, overall, as a boon for the global economy. However, that depends on where one stands as a producer or user, as illustrated here with the divergence of impacts on BRICS
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The Saudi Arabian Stock Exchange: Opening to Foreign Investors in June
As of June 15th this year, the largest stock market in the Middle East– Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul – will be open to foreign investors for the first time. The Saudi exchange, which is worth well over $500 billion, is dominated
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Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), Ministry of Economy, United Arab Emirates, 2015
AIM 2015, which was held from 30 March – 1 April at the Dubai international Convention and Exhibition Center, focused on ‘Sustainable Development through FDI Induced Innovation and Technology Transfer’. This was an important gathering of some of the world’s
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Egypt: Investors Rally Billions to Empower Development
Governments and private investors earmarked well over $36bn to underwrite projects in Egypt at a three-day economic conference held over the weekend in the Red Sea resort Sharm el Sheikh. The mega-event, hosted by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, was attended
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Egypt: Set for Growth and Showcasing Opportunities
As the most populous Arab country with over 88 million inhabitants, Egypt has a definitive edge over most other emerging economies: a robust domestic market that allows for economies of scale. That – and the country’s privileged geographic position at
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Oil Price Plunge Analyzed In New World Bank Policy Research Note
Rapid expansion of oil supply from unconventional sources, a significant change in OPEC’s policy stance, and weak global demand are driving the recent plunge in oil prices, according to a new paper by the World Bank. These underlying forces are
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Cityscape Abu Dhabi Expects Double Digit Growth in Exhibition Space as Real Estate Market Stabilises
This year’s Cityscape Abu Dhabi is gearing up to host more than 130 exhibitors over 18,000m2 of exhibition space, with an expected double digit increase reflecting the steady growth of the UAE real estate market. According to the Q4 2014
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MIGA (World Bank): FDI – Treading Carefully into Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations
More than 1.5 billion people – about one in five of the global population – live in what the World Bank Group terms “fragile and conflict-affected situations” (FCS). For many investors, these countries are “no-go” zones due to their weak
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Cityscape Jeddah 2015
Cityscape Jeddah 2015, the Jeddah Urban Development and Real Estate Investment Event, will give you the best view into the region’s largest real estate market, as well as providing you with an unrivalled opportunity to network with the largest gathering
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AIM 2015 Focuses in FDI Based on Innovation and Technology Transfer to Achieve Sustainable Development
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects are key means to continue the development of local skills and provide sustainable job opportunities. That is the premise of the 5th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM). The meeting, organised by United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry
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