Middle East and North Africa
Unlocking global frontiers: strategies for SME international growth
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the growth engine of many economies, but it can be a challenge for them…
Managing general agents (MGAs) find a home in Dubai amid thriving insurance sector
The influx of managing general agents (MGAs) to Dubai International Financial Centre over the past few years is supporting robust…
Private sector partnerships: ensuring foreign direct investment spurs equitable development
FDI can foster more equitable development by raising living standards and quality of life, and contribute towards progress on the…
Investment facilitation is a top priority for sustainable development
Over the past decade, flows of foreign direct investment have not kept up with economic growth nor with expansion in global trade.…
On the road to COP28
Richard Bolwijn is the director of investment research at Unctad, the United Nations’ Conference on Trade and Development, an intergovernmental…
Bahrain’s Golden Licence: a golden opportunity for investment projects with impact
In line with its Economic Vision 2030, Bahrain’s Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) was first launched in 2021 to take the…
Setting the stage for action on climate finance
The UN Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Forum, running from 16–20 October in Abu Dhabi, has become an…
How DIFC reimagined its legal corporate structures
Established nearly 20 years ago, in 2004, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has grown…
Sunny days ahead for tourism in the Gulf
This year, millions of tourists will descend on Abu Dhabi to see what the emirate has to offer. With more…
What makes a world-leading healthtech hub?
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and in an age of digitalisation across industries, healthcare providers are facing new…
