Nigeria pivots toward new engines of growth

Vice president hails business reforms.

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Can free zones fix the global refugee crisis?

Pilot schemes to offer refugees in Jordan and Ethiopia permits to work in special economic zones have been enthusiastically received, but take up has been disappointing.

Mazdak Rafaty

View from the Middle East & Africa: free zones must support investors

Countries that decide to change their financial regimes should ensure these do not disrupt business for investors, especially SMEs.

Khalid Saad

FinTech Bay CEO seeks leading Middle East tech role for Bahrain

The CEO of Bahrain's FinTech Bay explains how the country’s focus on collaboration and innovation is driving its development as a regional fintech hub.

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Bahrain plays the long game to realise tech hub dreams

Bahrain’s ‘small but nimble’ approach has set in motion a flourishing fintech scene.

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fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year 2019 – the winners

The UAE's DMCC takes home the top prize in fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year for a fifth consecutive year. 

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Investors in Africa face hidden sanctions risks

Investors in formerly volatile parts of Africa should know exactly who they are dealing with.

IMF: African economies are the world's fastest growing

Ghana is leader among the world’s five fastest growing economies – all located in Africa.

Middle East sees increase in investment from US

Investment into the Middle East region by US-based companies showed a notable increase between the beginning fo 2016 and the end of 2018. 

Ethiopia opens up financial sector

Ethiopia has approved its first foreign finance licence.

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