Unlocking fast fibre broadband’s full potential
Expected growth in high-speed broadband services is projected to continue, driven by both consumer needs and government initiatives aimed at…
Middle East and North Africa
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
