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View from Middle East and Africa: the race to attract Chinese tourists

Countries throughout the Middle East and Africa are looking to attract growing waves of tourists from China by relaxing visa restrictions and establishing closer business ties. 

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Tunisia investment minister eyes start-up hub status

Tunisia's minister of investment talks to fDi about the country’s digitalisation plans, its strengths in ICT and its ambitions to generate 1000 start-ups. 

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Tunisia CBG considers security hurdle for FDI to overcome

The governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia explains how the country is diversifying the FDI it attracts.

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Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2019: Serbia storms to top

fDi Intelligence research reveals which countries receive more than their ‘expected share’ of FDI. 

Dubai International Financial Centre reports significant H1 growth

Dubai International Financial Centre has welcomed more than 250 new companies in 2019, in line with its ambitious expansion plans. 

Saudi Arabia steps up renewables investment

Saudi Arabia is set to generate wind power within three years, with a slew of new renewable energy investment opportunities. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

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UAE opens to unrestricted foreign investment

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. 

UAE relaxes foreign ownership rules

The UAE is to allow 100% foreign ownership of companies in further sectors.

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Will sport become the new hot tech topic?

A constant need for innovative approaches to audience engagement is transforming sport.

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