The ever-increasing scramble for investment opportunities on the African continent has been a key driver of foreign direct investment into the country. Regional power, highly developed infrastructure, sophisticated banking and financial services sectors, as well as a stable and developed legal system, are some of the reasons why investors...
With its political and economic stability, competitive labour market and diverse industries, South Africa remains an attractive investment destination for offshore investors. The South African government is generally welcoming of foreign direct investment (FDI). It is one of the strategic goals of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through...
Overcoming challenges is part of what contributes towards the satisfaction of commercial success, but problems and issues that emerge need not be as obstructive as they often appear, if the right solution can be found. Meeting this challenge, reducing the cost of business and improving the business environment for firms operating in the GCC led to...
Pursuant to Bahrain’s Financial Trusts Law, in 2009 the director of the Financial Institutions Supervision Directorate of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) authorised the first real estate investment trust (REIT). At the time, the existing collective investment unit (CIU) regulations recognised REITs as an asset class. The director had previously...
Since the beginning of the last decade, Bahrain had been ranked very favourably for investment opportunities, particularly in real estate. However, the impact of global economic recession that hit Bahrain late coupled with sectarian civil unrest left prominent blemishes on Bahrain’s until-recently-clean slate. We saw a serious shortage of funds...
On track with its aim of laying the necessary groundwork for foreign businesses, the emergent tourism industry and progression in living standards, Bahrain is viewed by many as an ever-evolving country. Major infrastructure and industrial projects are being undertaken across the Kingdom. Bahrain Bay, a $2.5bn landmark waterfront community located...
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