Laws in the Gulf countries vary regarding what proportion of a company must be locally owned. This means that selecting the right partner for a business is essential in a country such as the UAE, as Natasha Turak discusses.
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Putting Papua New Guinea on the map
Papua New Guinea is forecast to be the world's fastest growing economy in 2015, a growth fuelled by mining and energy companies taking advantage of its abundant natural resources. However, the country's wider population has yet to see many benefits of this success, a problem its government is looking to address.
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/ Jordan
Jordan seeks to exploit its perfect climate for solar and stability
Jordan is refining policies and signing international development deals to exploit its excellent conditions for solar energy projects and wind farms and its reputation for stability at the heart of one of the most turbulent parts of the world.
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Up and coming: which emerging market IFCs are on the rise?
While the likes of London and New York remain the dominant global IFCs, there is a chasing pack of emerging market financial hubs that are looking to carve out a lucrative niche or become a regional champion. Natasha Turak assesses them.
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Managing the megacities
Megacities – cities with populations of more than 10 million people – are growing in number; there are 28 today, but more than 40 are predicted to exist by 2030. So how can authorities maintain a well-run, safe, clean urban environment when population growth is so rapid? Natasha Turak looks at the role investment can play.
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fDi Forum 2015: East Asia breaks out
The recent fDi Forum in Hong Kong made clear how China is leading east Asia in the search for new drivers of growth.
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New study stresses significance of rule of law
A study by law firm Hogan Lovells found that the rule of law remains a significant factor in investment decisions.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Egypt
IBM invests in growing its Egypt connection
The past few years might have been difficult politically for Egypt, but that has not affected the plans of US technology and consultancy firm IBM, which has steadily been growing its presence in the country, expanding its operations and developing partnerships with local educational institutions and the government.
Georgia and the art of getting noticed
A positive rating and impressive rankings for tackling corruption and ease of doing business are getting Georgia noticed internationally. And while the country’s challenges are many, new agreements on trade could provide a further FDI boost.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Egypt
Egypt's reawakening: how the country has put itself back on the FDI map
Fiscal reforms aimed at accelerating economic development in Egypt are paying off, with investment returning to the country, along with a stable credit outlook.
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