Investors from abroad purchased US$ 30 billion and sold US$ 26.2 billion in January, generating a positive balance of US$ 4.2 billion.
Author: From the Newsroom
Dubai-based port operator handled the equivalent of 54.7 million containers last year. The figure includes terminals controlled by the company and those in which it owns stakes.
The International Monetary Fund says the country registered great growth in 2011 and has a strong economy to face the crisis, but needs to develop sectors of the economy that do not depend on oil.
A study issued by the World Bank points out a decrease in the last three months of 2011, due to reduced pressure. Still, volatility threatens food security.
The country’s national team beat Burkina Faso by 2 to 1 and qualified to the last-eight phase of the Africa Cup of Nations after 36 years. It will play Zambia on Saturday.
A mission of the International Monetary Fund claims that this year, the country will re-establish its pre-crisis oil production levels, but will have to diversify its economy in order to create jobs.
International Monetary Fund delegation praises economic management in the North African country, but claims efforts are needed to create further jobs and reduce dependence on the oil industry.
United Nations Children’s Fund requests donations to 50 million children in 25 countries undergoing humanitarian crises. The strongest demand is from Africa.
Models purchased from the European manufacturer Airbus will be used by the company’s freighter transport division, Etihad Crystal Cargo. The investment estimate is US$ 423 million.
Models purchased from the European manufacturer Airbus will be used by the company’s freighter transport division, Etihad Crystal Cargo. The investment estimate is US$ 423 million.
New governments in the region need swift responses, according to participants in a panel of the World Economic Forum on the topic. The Tunisian prime minister promised political and religious freedom.
A report by the organisation shows that foreign direct investment in the region is greatly concentrated in the oil industry, which generates fewer jobs than necessary.
A report from the organization claims that foreign direct investment in the region is much too concentrated on the oil industry, and that creates less jobs than needed.
Delegations from the two countries signed a protocol of intentions to promote sectorial fairs. Proposals include partnerships for industry and services.

