CEO Insight: How would you describe SOHAR’s near-term objectives and long-term vision? Mark Geilenkirchen: Our near-term and long-term vision is intrinsically linked, with the objectives of Vision 2040 being the driving force behind our business today. SOHAR Vision 2040 will help us rapidly grow in a way that is…
FDI
15 Years of Continued Growth
The Sultanate of Oman is experiencing solid growth in the food logistics and e-commerce sectors. Over the course of recent years, there have been various efforts focusing on economic diversification initiatives towards the non-oil sectors of the economy. This national strategy has given rise to a thriving logistics sector, with…
South Africa Regains FDI Allure
According to a recent UN report, foreign direct investment into South Africa grew from $1.3bn in 2017 to $7.1bn in 2018, a 446% increase. This will have come as a welcome boost to President Cyril Ramaphosa and his plan to attract $100bn of new investment to the country. Ramaphosa has…
Ready for Investment
Globalisation is taking root across the world at a rapid pace. With ever increasing demands on movement of goods and services right through to taxation and larger markets, it’s essential to finding the right location and partners. And South Africa has moved to ensure that its…
Manufacturing in Mexico
Increased co-operation between manufacturers across international borders improves trade and promotes a connected global economy. Moving manufacturing operations to regions that offer cost-effective prices and talented employees provides international firms with more flexibility, more authority and more profitability, and the opportunities in Mexico are capturing the attention of top companies.
Liechtenstein- Providing Legal Certainty in a Rapidly Changing Fintech Landscape
Liechtenstein, a jurisdiction well known for its friendly corporate law and providing flexibility to entrepreneurs, is now focused on providing a law designed to unleash the full potential of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and blockchain projects. Far exceeding the scope of innovations such as bitcoin and its underlying technology, the…