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 Ismail Berrada from Infomineo’s Casablanca office, MEA Pulse Episode 4 is a discussion on the current state of Morocco’s automotive sector and the factors […]
Internet Speed and Economic Development in Africa
“Broadband can radically change the socio-economic prospects for the region and contribute to higher growth and shared prosperity.” – Carlo Maria Rossotto, World Bank ICT Regional Coordinator in the MENA region[1]. The majority of African countries have certainly been lagging behind in the economic development path. Public opinion usually agrees that this underdevelopment is due […]
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Africa
Artificial Intelligence (AI) was first coined in 1956 by the scientist John McCarthy at Dartmouth College. [1] Nearly 60 years later, it is now enjoying a major resurgence thanks to the exponential increases in computing power, the development of more sophisticated algorithms and the vast availability of data. [2] The convergence of these technological developments […]
MEA Pulse Podcast Episode 3: What are the economic development prospects for Mozambique?
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 Antonio Pilogallo from Infomineo’s Casablanca office, MEA Pulse Episode 3 is a discussion on the current state of Mozambique and the strategies that are […]
Understanding Cryptocurrencies
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 […]









