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Infomineo – UAE embraces 148 regional headquarters for major international companies
- July 4, 2017
- Posted by: infomineo-admin
- Category: Video
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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.
- July 4, 2017
- Posted by: infomineo-admin
- Category: Video
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 destinations -
The Actual Flow of Resources from and to Developing Countries
- July 2, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Africa, Middle East, Worldwide
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
- June 15, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Blog Category, Technology & Telecommunication, West Africa
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 Episode 2: How is the Nigerian Government Diversifying its Economy?
- June 12, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Africa, Podcasts
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 2 dives into the transitioning Nigerian economy, the success stories of private investments, as
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African Hospitality Market Attracting New Investors
- June 7, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Africa
For many decades, the African hospitality market has been exclusively reserved to private investors, of which the majority are hotel chains and property companies. Looking at the market today, it appears that the Sub-Saharan African hospitality sector, excluding South Africa, is now rising as a key investment opportunity for both international hotel chains and institutional -
Nigeria: Accelerated infrastructure investments needed to drive the next wave of economic growth
- June 7, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Africa
Revenue receipts from oil will be just as important to driving Nigeria’s economy in the medium term as they were in the last decade. An estimated 70% of government revenues and around 90% of the country’s foreign exchange earnings come from oil sales. However, Nigeria is currently experiencing the effects of its over-dependence on oil and -
MEA Pulse Episode 1: Is Iran a Promising Destination for Business?
- May 8, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Podcasts
A year after the sanctions has been lifted in Iran, the country is once again opened to international business. With its young demographics and growing urban population, Iran has become the center of attention for foreign investments. On this episode of MEA Pulse, we have Adrien Rérolle, the Infomineo Iran country manager as a guest to share his insights on the Iranian economy, the challenges, and opportunities in doing business in Iran.
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China’s Investment in Africa
- May 8, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Africa, Investment Research
Over the past two decades, China’s robust economic growth and rapidly expanding presence in global markets have greatly intensified its trade ties with sub-Saharan Africa. China’s remarkable 10% average growth rate between 2000 and 2012, has fueled a steadily rising demand for oil, minerals and other primary commodities, many of which are abundant in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Mobile Banking and Why it’s Growing in Africa
- April 11, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Africa, East Africa, Financial Services, Technology & Telecommunication
Mobile Banking and Why It’s Growing in Africa Mobile banking allows its users to conduct financial transactions through mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets. It is a service offered by banks and other financial institutions that allow users to obtain account balances, pay bills and transfer funds on their mobiles. However, mobile banking