Some 122 economic activities are now eligible for 100% foreign ownership.
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Dubai’s Damac enjoys the Brexit real estate bonus
The CFO of Dubai property developer Damac tells fDi how Brexit has made London’s real estate market even more attractive to foreign investors.
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/ UAE
UAE relaxes foreign ownership rules
The UAE is to allow 100% foreign ownership of companies in further sectors.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Israel
Will sport become the new hot tech topic?
A constant need for innovative approaches to audience engagement is transforming sport.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's privatisation push stutters along
After several failed or lacklustre attempts, Zimbabwe is again intent on privatising state enterprises and reducing public debt. But confidence is waning.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Zambia
Zambia looks to 'land farm' model to realise agricultural potential
Land-rich Zambia is seeking investors to develop its agricultural sector on a major scale.
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/ Middle East & Africa
View from Middle East and Africa: AfCFTA can deliver on economic diversity
The Middle East and Africa region is focusing on economic diversification to ensure resilience against future economic crises.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Mauritius
Sri Lanka retains crown as fDi’s most diversified island economy
Sri Lanka and New Zealand hang on first and second place in fDi's Diversification Index for island economies.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Lebanon
China makes tracks to invest in Lebanese railway
A rail network connecting Beirut in Lebanon and Damascus in Syria is attracting Chinese attention.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Namibia
Namibian mining industry opposes tax reforms
Namibia's mining industry is responsible for 14% of GDP and expanded 28% in 2018, but now it fears that government proposals to change taxes will hit exploration and deter investment. Jason Mitchell reports.
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