Opinion
Soft power rivalry in the Maghreb
When a Moroccan chef calls couscous “as Moroccan as the Atlas Mountains,” an Algerian rival is quick to declare it
In an interview with Al Arabiya CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), Hossam Heiba said Egypt's foreign direct investment is projected to surpass $40 billion by the end of 2024. This is up from the initial estimate of $12 billion. The signing of the Ras El Hekma deal with the Emirati Holding Company (ADQ) in February, amounting to $35 billion, has played a major role in surpassing original expectations.
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