Cyprus is increasingly ranked on the shortlist of decision makers when it comes to choosing the right location to establish international and regional headquarters. The island provides not only access to the EU’s market of over 500 million people, but also a secure base to tap into the evolving markets of the Middle East and Africa
Cyprus is increasingly ranked on the shortlist of decision makers when it comes to choosing the right location to establish international and regional headquarters. The island provides not only access to the EU’s market of over 500 million people, but also a secure base to tap into the evolving markets of the Middle East and Africa
Seductive, striking and natural, Cusco’s history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns. Next to the Inca jewel, Machu Picchu was built with the wisdom of the ancient civilizations
Seductive, striking and natural, Cusco’s history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns. Next to the Inca jewel, Machu Picchu was built with the wisdom of the ancient civilizations
Firms that have rejuvenated their business models for a more globalized world are set to greatly increase overseas profits
Firms that have rejuvenated their business models for a more globalized world are set to greatly increase overseas profits
The growth of Ahmadiah has mirrored the growth of Kuwait. Today the construction company continues its significant contribution and partnership with the public and private sectors
The growth of Ahmadiah has mirrored the growth of Kuwait. Today the construction company continues its significant contribution and partnership with the public and private sectors
With Cyprus finally back on its feet and on the road to recovery following a major banking crisis that crippled the country’s economy, the eastern mediterranean island is brimming with possibility once again, characterised by a nascent funds industry and new opportunities posed by possible reunification.
With Cyprus finally back on its feet and on the road to recovery following a major banking crisis that crippled the country’s economy, the eastern mediterranean island is brimming with possibility once again, characterised by a nascent funds industry and new opportunities posed by possible reunification.
Through its agent, mobile and internet services, United Bank is expanding banking access considerably into Ethiopia’s large unbanked population. It is also increasing awareness of its Islamic Sharia-compliant services to the country’s Muslim communities. President Taye Dibekulu details the banks’s progress and its drive to help the country’s SMEs.
Through its agent, mobile and internet services, United Bank is expanding banking access considerably into Ethiopia’s large unbanked population. It is also increasing awareness of its Islamic Sharia-compliant services to the country’s Muslim communities. President Taye Dibekulu details the banks’s progress and its drive to help the country’s SMEs.
Egypt’s economy has recovered well since political turmoil subsided in 2014, with growth of 4.2% last year. But with 900,000 people entering the job market each year, Dr. Mohamed Omran, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange, believes that sustained growth of 6-7% will be required to keep unemployment low. Moving forward Dr. Omran says that the Egyptian Exchange will play a strong role in economic growth as a source financing for the country’s big infrastructure projects. He also discusses the benefits of the government’s plan to list shares of some state-owned companies on the exchange.
Egypt’s economy has recovered well since political turmoil subsided in 2014, with growth of 4.2% last year. But with 900,000 people entering the job market each year, Dr. Mohamed Omran, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange, believes that sustained growth of 6-7% will be required to keep unemployment low. Moving forward Dr. Omran says that the Egyptian Exchange will play a strong role in economic growth as a source financing for the country’s big infrastructure projects. He also discusses the benefits of the government’s plan to list shares of some state-owned companies on the exchange.
The recent decision to raise the foreign ownership limit for shares on the Qatar Stock Exchange, as well as the establishment of new economic zones, is indicative of the country’s determination to become a world class business destination
The recent decision to raise the foreign ownership limit for shares on the Qatar Stock Exchange, as well as the establishment of new economic zones, is indicative of the country’s determination to become a world class business destination
ICT regulators letting “innovation lead, and regulation follow” has created a dynamic telecom sector in Kenya and enabled operators to advance and flourish. Bob Collymore, CEO of Safaricom, the region’s largest and most sophisticated telecom company, discusses the impact it is having on Kenyan society, and why Kenya leads in such an important sector.
ICT regulators letting “innovation lead, and regulation follow” has created a dynamic telecom sector in Kenya and enabled operators to advance and flourish. Bob Collymore, CEO of Safaricom, the region’s largest and most sophisticated telecom company, discusses the impact it is having on Kenyan society, and why Kenya leads in such an important sector.
2015 was generally a year to forget for most emerging and frontier markets, however for a few exceptions it was also a year to break out the champagne. We take a look at some of the big movers and shakers across the emerging world in 2015 and the outlook for 2016 and beyond.
2015 was generally a year to forget for most emerging and frontier markets, however for a few exceptions it was also a year to break out the champagne. We take a look at some of the big movers and shakers across the emerging world in 2015 and the outlook for 2016 and beyond.
