Ontario’s FDI Surge Attracts $46 Billion in EV Investments Amid Trade Turbulence
Ontario has emerged as North America’s leading destination for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing investment, securing over $46 billion in EV-related commitments between 2020 and 2025 while winning Site Selection Magazine’s Canadian Competitiveness Award for consecutive years. However, this investment momentum now faces significant headwinds from US tariffs and slower global EV demand, with several flagship projects—including […]
Invest in Canada: 2025 Foreign Investment Guide for Entrepreneurs and Global Investors
Understanding Canada’s Record Breaking Investment Landscape and Opportunities for International Entrepreneurs Canada has emerged as one of the world’s most attractive destinations to invest in capital, talent, and innovation. With record foreign direct investment inflows of $85.5 billion CAD in 2024 and a ranking as the second most attractive country for foreign investment globally, Canada presents unprecedented opportunities for […]
Two Deals That Show Why MENA Capital Is Reshaping Canada’s Energy and Medtech Future
A $13.4 billion petrochemical acquisition and a $250 million medtech investment reveal the strategic playbook MENA sovereign wealth funds are using to build Canadian portfolios. The numbers are impressive. Over $70 billion in MENA investment has flowed into Canada since 2020. But what do these deals actually look like up close? What motivates Gulf sovereign […]
Why MENA Investors Are Pouring Billions Into Canada’s Energy and Medtech Sectors
MENA sovereign wealth funds have deployed over $70 billion into Canadian assets since 2020. Here’s what’s driving the investment surge and why Canada has become a top destination for Middle Eastern capital. Canada is emerging as a premier destination for foreign direct investment from the Middle East and North Africa. Between 2020 and 2025, MENA […]
Building MedTech for Emerging Markets: An Oman Case Study
Introduction MedTech innovation has long concentrated in markets with established reimbursement systems, mature regulatory frameworks, and high per-capita healthcare spending. The result: sophisticated solutions designed for healthcare contexts that represent a minority of the global population. This creates both market inefficiency and moral challenge. Emerging markets like Oman demand a different approach. Not diluted versions […]
How Canadian Energy Tech Can Find a Second Home in Oman
Introduction Canada has built world-class energy technology capabilities across decades of resource development. From drilling optimization to environmental monitoring, from pipeline integrity to carbon capture, Canadian firms possess intellectual property that the global energy transition desperately needs. The question is where to deploy it. Oman presents an answer that deserves serious consideration. The Sultanate’s energy […]
Digital Health in Oman: Where Technology Meets Traditional Care
Introduction Healthcare transformation is not merely a technological challenge. It is a cultural negotiation. When digital health solutions enter traditional care environments, success depends on understanding the neurological and social mechanics of trust, adoption, and sustained behavior change. Oman presents a fascinating laboratory for this intersection. The Sultanate’s healthcare system has achieved remarkable outcomes relative […]
Solar, Wind, and Beyond: Why Oman Is Becoming a Renewable Energy Testing Ground
Introduction The renewable energy revolution needs testing grounds. Markets large enough to validate technologies, yet manageable enough to iterate rapidly. Regulatory environments sophisticated enough to ensure quality, yet flexible enough to accommodate innovation. Oman is emerging as precisely this kind of laboratory. The Sultanate’s renewable energy trajectory reflects a strategic calculation: leverage natural resource advantages […]
Oman’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions: Opportunities for Climate Tech Startups
Introduction The global energy transition is creating markets that did not exist five years ago. Among the most significant: green hydrogen. And among the most ambitious players positioning for this future: Oman. The Sultanate has committed to becoming a top ten global producer of green hydrogen by 2030, backing this ambition with billions in planned […]
The Rise of Omani Accelerators: Mapping the Support System for Regional Startups
Introduction Every thriving startup ecosystem requires institutional infrastructure. Accelerators, incubators, and support programs function as the connective tissue between raw entrepreneurial energy and sustainable business growth. In Oman, this infrastructure is maturing rapidly, creating unprecedented opportunities for founders who know where to look. The Sultanate’s accelerator landscape has transformed from nascent to noteworthy in under […]
