The global flow of foreign direct investment reached USD 1.37 trillion last year, with a slowdown in developed and developing nations, according to UNCTAD data. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia saw higher investments in their greenfield projects.
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The president & CEO (pictured) of Dubai Chambers delves into global trends in foreign direct investment (FDI) and underlines the role of the emirate as a world leader in FDI.
Latin America received USD 224.6 billion in foreign investment last year. Brazil led the list, with 41% of the total and a 97% growth.
The Arab country in North Africa received USD 224.8 million in international investments in the first quarter. Services were a highlight.
The sixth edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum will take place in February 2023. The event seeks to attract public policymakers, business heads, and decision-makers.
Executives are on a mission to the GCC country this week. Meetings addressed the rapprochement with Brazil in sectors like investments and culture.
FDI inflows in Brazil slid in both August and year-to-date, but it’s still enough to finance the current account deficit.
Country received USD 2.19 billion, down 68% from a year ago. Amount was not enough to cover current account deficit of USD 2.91 billion in the month.
