Investing in Canada from Egypt: Complete Guide for Egyptian Investors (2025)
Introduction: Egypt to Canada Investment Precedent Investing in Canada has become increasingly attractive for Egyptian investors seeking stable returns, portfolio diversification, and global opportunities beyond the MENA region. The investment corridor between Egypt and Canada represents growing potential, supported by strong diaspora connections, bilateral trade relationships, and Egypt’s economic modernization efforts under Egypt Vision 2030. […]
Investing in Canada from Saudi Arabia: Complete Guide for Saudi Investors (2025)
Introduction: Saudi Arabia to Canada Investment Precedent Investing in Canada has become increasingly strategic for Saudi investors seeking stable returns and portfolio diversification aligned with Vision 2030 objectives. The investment corridor between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Canada represents significant opportunity, with both nations committed to economic transformation and innovation-driven growth. Saudi Arabia’s position […]
Investing in Canada from Oman: Complete Guide for Omani Investors (2025)
Introduction: Oman to Canada Investment Precedent Investing in Canada has become increasingly attractive for Omani investors seeking stable returns and portfolio diversification beyond the Gulf region. The investment corridor between the Sultanate of Oman and Canada has experienced notable growth, with bilateral relations strengthening as both nations pursue economic diversification aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and […]
Investing in Canada from UAE: Complete Guide for Emirati Investors (2025)
Introduction: UAE to Canada Investment Precedent Investing in Canada has become increasingly attractive for UAE-based investors seeking stable returns and portfolio diversification. The investment corridor between the United Arab Emirates and Canada has experienced substantial growth, with bilateral investment flows reaching record levels as both nations pursue economic diversification strategies. Historical precedent demonstrates strong institutional commitment […]
The $140 Billion Lab: Why Oman is the Middle East’s Ultimate Sandbox for Energy Tech
If you look at a geological map of the world, Oman stands out like a beacon. It is the only country with massive, exposed surface mantles of peridotite—rocks that naturally react with carbon dioxide to turn it into stone. For decades, Oman was known as the quiet, steady diplomat of the Gulf. Today, it is […]
Oman’s Healthcare Technology Revolution: A $540M Market Opportunity for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
Why Oman’s healthcare sector presents unprecedented opportunities for medtech startups, digital health innovators, and healthcare entrepreneurs in 2025 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 If you’re an entrepreneur, healthcare professional, or investor in Oman looking at the intersection of healthcare and technology, you’re standing at a remarkable inflection point. While headlines celebrate Dubai’s medical tourism and […]
The Saudi Startup Paradox: Navigating Growth Challenges Amid Unprecedented Opportunity
Insights from NextStars’ work building bridges between Canadian innovation and MENA markets Over the past year, NextStars has been deeply engaged in Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem, working to connect international entrepreneurs with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions. What we’ve discovered is a landscape rich with potential but grappling with challenges that capital alone won’t solve. […]
Canada and the UAE: Building a Cross-Border Innovation Corridor from the Ground Up
The timing couldn’t be more strategic. As Prime Minister Mark Carney touches down in Abu Dhabi for Canada’s first prime ministerial visit to the UAE since 1983, he’s not just chasing capital investment. He’s laying the groundwork for what could become one of the most consequential cross-border innovation partnerships of the decade. For those of […]
Innovation and Startup Strategy in Saudi Arabia’s Higher Education System
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has made innovation and entrepreneurship central to the Kingdom’s transformation. Universities – from research powerhouses like KAUST to sprawling institutions like King Saud University (KSU) and King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) – are now tasked with producing not just graduates, but startup founders. In recent years Saudi institutions […]
Latin American Startup Ecosystem 2025: Trends and Opportunities
Latin America’s startup scene is large and still growing. The region spans 20+ countries with ~660 million people (primarily Spanish/Portuguese speakers) and rapidly rising Internet/mobile use. After a 2021 funding peak (~$16B), VC activity dipped but stabilized. LAVCA reports roughly $4.5 billion deployed across ~750 deals in 2024 (only slightly above 2023’s $4.2B), and roughly $1B […]
