Educating local talent, investing in regional start-ups and financing domestic R&D facilities are crucial to the Middle East and Africa's successful Industry 4.0 strategy. 

Diamond giant De Beers is building on its long-standing relationship with Botswana by investing in sales and professional training centres in the country. 

Egypt's deputy housing minister tells fDi about how the country is planning for its population expansion by building new cities, including a new capital.

Incumbent Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to serve a new term, and will continue to reap the benefits of the country's flourishing tech sector.

Despite the ongoing trade blockade and in anticipation of hosting the Fifa World Cup in 2022, Qatar has announced plans for two new special economic zones. Alex Irwin-Hunt reports.  

Nigeria will elect its next president in mid-February, with the race between incumbent Muhammadu Buhari and challenger Atiku Abubakar set to be a tight one. 

Eli Cohen, Israel's economy minister, tells fDi how the country's reputation for innovation gives it an advantage across multiple sectors. 

A no-deal Brexit will be bad news for the UK’s trading partners in Africa, writes Mazdak Rafaty.

Lebanon is a step closer to political stability and greater FDI viability following the formation of its government and the release of McKinsey's national economic vision.