Iraq has made solid progress in developing its oil capabilities and has ambitious plans to increase production further, according to its minister of oil, Abdul Karim al-Luaibi.
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Turning Iraq's 'oil curse' into a blessing
Iraq's abundance of oil has been blamed for much of its instability over the past few decades. However, its new government is vowing to use the country's oil reserves to bring greater unity to the Middle East.
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/ Gabon
Gabon president aims to be a player, not a spectator
Despite Gabon's prospects of decelerated economic growth, the country's president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, believes his ambitious reform policies will attract international investor interest
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/ Iraq
Building a future: Iraq's race for oil refineries
Iraq's dated oil infrastructure desperately needs updating and expanding so it can meet increasing demands. The government has ambitious plans, but can it engage the international oil companies to invest in them?
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Asia-Pacific en route to overtake western Europe as Kenya’s leading investor
Traditionally, Kenya's key source of FDI has been western Europe. But in 2011, Asia-Pacific has taken over as Kenya's most generous investor, having invested over $4.5bn into the country, over double the $1.87bn invested by western Europe.
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African FDI shows east-west regional divide
West Africa consistently trumps east Africa in terms of inward FDI capital expenditure, but project numbers are generally higher in east Africa.
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/ South Africa
South Africa's gateway to Africa
Foreign investors have always targeted South Africa, but are increasingly using the country as a gateway to the continent.
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/ UAE
Ras Al Khaimah offers shelter against regional turbulences
While volatility swirls around it in nearby countries, the quiet, stable emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is making a confident case that it can offer a port in the storm for companies looking to serve the Middle East and north Africa region -- and further afield -- from a reliable base.
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/ Liberia
Liberia touts for private-sector partners
Liberia's government has fought to get itself to a position where it is recognised as one of the least corrupt in Africa. Now it is seeking international partners to augment its growing reputation as an outstanding investment location.
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Middle East Free Zones of the Future 2011/12
Dubai Airport Free Zone has been ranked as the top Middle East Free Zone of the Future 2011/12 by an fDistudy. Jacqueline Wallsreports.
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