The UN World Tourism Organization have published healthy figures for 2017, with Europe and South America the big winners.
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Iraq seeks FDI for reconstruction projects
The conflict in Iraq is dying down and attention is being turned towards reconstruction, as evidenced by the major investment opportunities showcased at the Kuwait International Conference for Iraq Reconstruction.
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Saudi’s Neom: utopian oasis or mirage in the desert?
Saudi Arabia intends to raise utopian megacity Neom from the sand. The ambitious project is an example of Saudi’s new vision for the country: diversified, global, grandiose and modern. But can it attract the vast amount of FDI it needs? Sebastian Shehadi reports.
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Tunisia stages economic comeback
Tunisia is making progress in recovering from the terrorist attacks of two years ago, with tourism and foreign investment returning. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
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OECD lowers Iran’s risk level
Despite increased international isolation and diplomatic tensions, the OECD has an optimistic view on Iran. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
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Russian LNG reaches the US, despite sanctions
The arrival of a natural gas shipment highlights the potential of the Russian Arctic’s energy reserves. Mario Schnider reports.
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UK M&A slips in 2017
Following a record year in 2016, the UK’s M&A market performance fell in 2017, says consultant Willis Towers Watson.
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EdgeConneX launches first South American data centre
EdgeConneX has announced a 10-megawatt Edge Data Center in Argentina, its first such project in an emerging market. Sebastian Shehadi and Nicola Bilotta report.
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WEF 2018 Global Risks Report highlights environmental and geopolitical concerns
The 2018 World Economic Forum Global Risks Report was launched in London in January, warning of continued environmental concerns and heightened geopolitical tensions. However, there is some good news for FDI, as Sebastian Shehadi reports.
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SoftBank to boost Uber’s FDI drive?
Japan’s SoftBank group has acquired a 17% stake in Uber, enabling the ride-hailing app to support its technological ambitions.
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