Archive for the ‘Foreign Direct Investment’ Category

The International Trade Council observes recent developments in the foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As reported by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) 2023 World Investment Report, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a historic milestone in FDI inflow, while Saudi Arabia […]

The International Trade Council is thrilled to announce the release of its insightful publication, “Going Abroad: Foreign Direct Investment for Businesses Looking to Expand Internationally”.   The contents of the book include: An Introduction to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) The Advantages of FDI for Global Enterprises Market Analysis and Spotting FDI Opportunities Governmental Support for […]

The Netherlands has enacted a comprehensive foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanism through the Security Screening of Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions Act (Wet Veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames) (“the FDI Act”), effective since June 1, 2023. This new regime introduces mandatory notifications for investments in target undertakings operating in designated vital sectors and sensitive technologies […]