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Investing in the Arab World

Opportunity can be found in nations that are in flux, and Saudi Arabia is offering investors untapped growth as the kingdom embarks on a period of immense change. This report also explores how Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Tunisia are seeking ways to expand

Fiscal strain hangs over Saudi Arabia’s transformation
Economic realities threaten to weigh down the kingdom’s pivot away from oil
Saudi Arabia cinema finds the limelight
A 35-year ban has lifted as social reforms open up investment in tourism and entertainment
Aramco IPO puts Saudi Arabia’s grand vision to the test
The world’s biggest listing will depend on foreign capital and stock market reforms
Syria’s young coders thrive in a hostile backdrop
Despite the country’s civil war and brain drain, software developers make a go of it
Tough measures start to pay off for Egypt
As economic indicators improve, US multinationals are looking with interest
Power-starved Lebanon urged to think greener
With outages the norm, recent wind projects show progress — but some say more can be done

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Tunisia’s political gains have yet to bring prosperity
The democratic success story still needs to lure foreign investment and create jobs