Countries in the Middle East and Africa are seeing a divergence in fortunes, with some suffering political turmoil while others see huge gains in FDI.
View from the Middle East and Africa: Unrest brings contrasting fortunes
A place to innovate: giving Africa's start-ups a leg-up
Small, start-up businesses offer huge potential for the people of sub-Saharan Africa, but gaining access to funding and adequate infrastructure has not always been straightforward. Are innovation hubs the answer?
In dispute: treaties are safe, for now
International investment treaties have garnered a lot of negative publicity over the past few years. But rather than abandon them completely, the international community seems to be trying to find a way to reword them.
UAE FDI makes recovery in 2014
Following a downturn in 2013, FDI into the United Arab Emirates has experienced a resurgence in the first two months of 2014.
Zambian FDI inflows increase in 2013
Investment into Zambia increased significantly in 2013, with more capital expenditure and more projects recorded in the country.
BCA assure investors of Zimbabwe's business potential
At a recent conference in London hosted by Business Council Africa, the council's chairman assured investors and potential investors that Zimbabwe was a good place to do business.
Inditex top investor in 2013
fDi Markets’ list of top foreign investors in 2013.
View from the Middle East and Africa: Dubai hits hospitality high
Tourists are flocking to Dubai, with figures for 2013 looking impressive and new hotels being constructed on a regular basis.
Travel money: where are investments in the tourism industry going?
Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world, attracting high levels of investment and creating millions of jobs. But what does it take to become a tourist hub, and is big investment alone enough to attract a mass influx of visitors?
Who will benefit from Africa's smart cities?
The rise of smart cities in sub-Saharan Africa is causing ripples of excitement in technology circles, but while so much of the region remains cut off from power supplies and the most basic of infrastructure, just who will benefit from this smartening up?
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