Over the course of history, humans have been trading goods and services using different means. All these means have something in common – the agreement of their value, and thus their use in operations. One example of an ancient form of human exchange was witnessed in Micronesia where they used an exchange method called the […]
An Introduction to Trans-Regional Railways in Africa
The African Route A Vision Economics have forever known an alchemy-like effect to an equation comprised of resources, gates to the world and logistical facilities. Application of such combination can be seen as early as the Silk Road or as recently as the Trans-European railway network. The impact of such complementary factors is usually the intensification […]
MEA Pulse: How is the Investment Environment Evolving in Kenya?
Each episode MEA Pulse brings you on a journey to learn about the Middle East and Africa regional economy and business trends with a featured country pertinent to the topic. Hosting Erickson Oduya from Infomineo’s Nairobi office, MEA Pulse Episode 3 is a discussion on the rapidly transforming country that foresees many evolving opportunities in investment, business research, […]
The Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia’s Vision 2030
In response to the global financial crisis of 2007-2008, the importance of robust economic strategies has become paramount. Within this context, Saudi Arabia’s Healthcare Vision 2030 emerges as a groundbreaking initiative aiming to transform the Kingdom into a vibrant society with a thriving economy Establish an Empowering Healthcare System In April 2016, Saudi Arabia presented […]
What Steps is Tunisia Taking towards Fiscal Reforms?
The Tunisian governments’ former series of fiscal reforms have failed to meet local needs and expectations. However, the new fiscal bill passed in February 2017 sheds light to the outlook of the country’s macro economy by utilizing tax incentives to encourage investment.
Infomineo – UAE embraces 148 regional headquarters for major international companies
Rawiah Abdallah, General Manager at Infomineo Egypt, was invited to Dubai TV to discusses the rising interest of Fortune 500 companies in the Middle East, based on an Infomineo study that assessed how Fortune 500 companies were organizing themselves in the Middle East and Africa. Access the full complementary study and get details on our […]
Organizing for the Middle East and Africa: how the top multinational companies settled in MEA.
Investing in the MEA Region Global Fortune 500 companies are establishing a stronger footprint in the MEA region in response to a growing middle class and a shifting economy. This Infomineo study aims to: Analyze the regional footprint of Fortune 500 companies in Africa and the Middle East Identify trends for settlement Highlight popular settlement […]
The Actual Flow of Resources from and to Developing Countries
The economic exploitation of less developed countries to benefit richer economies was a key component of colonialism. As this practice began to be seen as unjust, under the pressure of growing humanitarian movements, rich countries started providing financial aid to their colonies, for the purpose of building local infrastructures and pursuing economic development and welfare. […]
Senegalese Telecom Market Attracting Leader in Money Transfer
Is a wind of economic patriotism blowing in the Senegalese telecom sector? In February 2017, the Luxembourg-based telecom company Millicom announced the signature of an agreement for the disposal of its subsidiary Tigo Senegal which is the second telecom operator in the West-African country. This operation is considered as particularly worth noting since the acquirer of […]
MEA Pulse: How is the Nigerian Government Diversifying its Economy?
Each episode MEA Pulse brings you on a journey to learn about the Middle East and Africa regional economy and business trends with a featured country pertinent to the topic. Hosting Soji Akinelye from the Infomineo’s Lagos office, MEA Pulse Episode 1 dives into the transitioning Nigerian economy, the success stories of private investments, as […]









