Other Briefings
Türkiye’s Free Zones Exports Goal by 2025: Key Sectors, Benefits, and Investment Opportunities
Türkiye aims to achieve US$12.5 billion in exports from its free zones by 2025, focusing on sectors like automotive, renewable energy, and luxury yacht manufacturing.
Canada and Middle East Trade Opportunities Amidst Looming Trump Tariffs
Canada is shifting trade focus to the Middle East amid US tariffs, leveraging FTAs and investment agreements to expand in high-growth sectors like agri-food, renewable energy, and technology.
Egypt Unlocks EU Funds to Boost Foreign and Domestic Investment Opportunities
Relations between Egypt and the EU are strengthened through the EU’s Investment Guarantees for Development.
NEOM: Understanding Saudi Arabia’s Visionary Project
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project is a futuristic, high-tech city aiming for sustainability, innovation, and economic diversification. Despite securing major investments, it faces financial, geopolitical, and environmental challenges.
MENA PE Market Records US$27.6bn in Regional Activity from 2020-2024: MAGNiTT Report
As per the inaugural ‘MENA PE 5-Year Report’ by venture data platform MAGNiTT, PE activity totaled US$27.6 billion between 2020 and 2024. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt dominated deal count, with healthcare and financial sectors gaining the most traction.
ADIO Strengthens Abu Dhabi-China Economic Ties with Strategic Agreements
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed landmark agreements with Fosun International Limited, Wind Information, and Hejun Group to bolster economic collaboration and facilitate investment between Abu Dhabi and China.
Qatar and India Upgrade Ties to Strategic Partnership, Strengthen Economic Cooperation
Qatar and India have elevated their ties to a “strategic partnership”, discussed a CEPA, US$10bn in investments in India, and doubling bilateral trade by 2030.
Manufacturing Sector Contributes 2.1% to Saudi Industrial Growth
The Industrial Production Index (IPI) in Saudi Arabia rose by 2.1 percent year-on-year in December 2024, driven by strong manufacturing activity and waste management services.
Gulf Cities Rank Among the Safest in the World, Numbeo Report Reveals
Gulf cities continue to set global benchmarks for safety and security, including Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras al-Khaimah (UAE); Doha (Qatar); and Muscat (Oman).
Saudi Arabia vs UAE for Regional HQs: Strategic FDI Trends in the Gulf
Discover how Saudi Arabia’s bold reforms and incentives are reshaping FDI, attracting regional HQs, while the UAE remains a stable, globally connected hub. Compare investment opportunities and strategic advantages in the Gulf.
