Egypt eyes $10 billion in foreign investment as it upgrades infrastructure
Egypt hopes to attract $10 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) next year and will automate the process of establishing...
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Jordan looks to reinvigorate trading with a new exchange
The Jordanian authorities have launched a new over-the-counter (OTC) exchange as part of a series of initiatives to boost the...
Egypt negotiates $4 billion loan from China for its renewable energy strategy
Egypt is currently negotiating a $4 billion loan from China to finance the country’s renewable energy strategy, an official from...
Qatar to create its own ‘Wall Street’ financial district
Qatar plans to establish its own version of New York’s "Wall Street" financial district, a senior official said as the...
Iran FDI soars
The lifting of sanctions and Tehran’s continued strength have put Iran on a three-year upward trend. Greenfield investment monitor fDi...
Egypt receives first tranche of $3 billion World Bank loan
Egypt received the first $1 billion tranche of a three-year, $3 billion loan from the World Bank to fund government...
Qatar leads GCC's banking sector growth
Led by QNB, Qatar-based banks outperformed GCC peers across various metrics in the second quarter of 2016 (Q2, 2016). Banks...
Saudi Arabia looks to fast-track capital market reforms
Proposed changes to Saudi Arabia’s capital markets regulations could be fast-tracked by authorities, paving the way for increased participation from...
Al Maryah Island drives investment in Abu Dhabi
Continued investment, particularly in retail and real estate, aims to drive footfall through a variety of new developments on Abu...
Greenfield FDI in Lebanon at $11 billion between January 2003 and April 2016
Figures released by fDi Markets show that the cumulative value of Arab greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) in Lebanon totaled...
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