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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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The Energy Sector in Oman: Oil, Gas, and the Broader Energy Industry

Introduction Oman’s economy has long been driven by oil and gas, which provide around 70% of government revenues and roughly 30% of GDP[1]. While Oman is a moderate producer relative to its Gulf neighbors, it has maintained output near 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensate

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Innovation and Startup Strategy in Oman’s Higher Education System

Muscat, Oman – Higher education institutions in the Sultanate are key to driving innovation under Oman Vision 2040. Introduction: Vision 2040 and the Push for Innovation in Higher Ed Oman Vision 2040 places innovation and economic diversification at the heart of the nation’s future. A central pillar is building a

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High Net Worth Individual Investment Strategies in the UAE: Gateway to Canadian Innovation and Sustainable Growth Opportunities

Executive Summary The United Arab Emirates stands as the undisputed wealth management hub of the Middle East, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi ranking as the world’s #1 and #5 destinations for High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) respectively. With 81,200 millionaires in Dubai alone and projected wealth under management reaching $1.5

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High Net Worth Individual Investment Strategies in Morocco: Gateway to Canadian Clean Energy and Innovation Opportunities

Executive Summary Morocco stands at the forefront of Africa’s wealth creation narrative, with 7,500 HNWIs representing a 40% growth over the past decade. As the kingdom positions itself as a global green hydrogen powerhouse with $32.5 billion in approved projects and targets 52% renewable energy by 2030, significant opportunities emerge

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