Foreign investors remain cautiously optimistic about Tunisia, despite the mass protests that recently led to the ousting of its president. There may be challenges ahead, but the country has the right ingredients to build a successful democracy, says Tom Blass
What does unrest mean for FDI in Egypt?
Violent protests in Egypt have raised doubts about the future for FDI in the country. However, some analysts say the chaos does not alter Egypt's fundamental attractions and that investors should be patient instead of writing off the country's prospects
View from the Middle East & Africa: February/March 2011
Investors can only adopt and wait-and-see approach to Egypt and Tunisia, and hope for a smooth transition of power to new stable governments, says Lucia Dore
World Cup hosts hope for FDI boost
Choosing Russia and Qatar to host football's 2018 and 2022 football World Cups wasn't without controversy. However, with decisions made, the countries can start to build the required stadia, develop their infrastructure, and prepare for the influx of football fans
Insurer warns of risk review for emerging markets
Political unrest in the Middle East and north Africa likely to lead to risk reassessment in the emerging markets, says specialist insurer
Tim Hortons launches Middle East push
A huge expansion into the Middle East has been announced by Canadian coffee shop firm Tim Hortons
Uganda braced for FDI increase
Oil production set to lead Uganda's FDI rise for 2011
BBVA advocates abandoning the BRIC acronym
Spanish bank says that its 'Eagles' acronym more fairly reflects the world's emerging economies
Middle East Cities of the Future: Winners
Dubai has been crowned the Middle East City of the Future 2010/11, cementing the emirate’s dominance when it comes to investment in the region. Jacqueline Walls reports on the leading performers
Anbar creates economic development council
Iraq province's special council to target foreign investors to aid its recovery from the conflict of the past decade
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