New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa: The Smartest Move GCC Family Offices Are Making in 2026
The world’s most sophisticated family offices no longer think of passports as travel documents. They treat them as risk assets. In 2026, with geopolitical volatility reshaping the Gulf, UHNW investors across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait are rethinking where their capital lives and where their families can go. New Zealand has quietly […]
Investing in Quebec: A Strategic Guide for International Entrepreneurs
Prepared by NextStars | December 2025 Executive Summary Quebec represents a distinctive investment destination within Canada, combining world class research infrastructure, abundant clean energy, and deep sector expertise in artificial intelligence, aerospace, life sciences, and gaming. While the province faced setbacks in 2025 with the Northvolt battery plant cancellation, Quebec’s fundamentals remain strong: 99% renewable […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
High Net Worth Individual Investment Strategies in Bahrain: Gateway to Canadian Opportunities
Executive Summary Bahrain continues to solidify its position as a leading wealth management hub in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with assets under management projected to reach US$4.02 billion by 2030. This growth, combined with evolving HNWI preferences toward Islamic finance, ESG investments, and international diversification, presents significant opportunities for Canadian businesses and investment platforms. […]
Saudi Arabian HNWI Investment Landscape: Strategic Opportunities and Canada Connection
1. Introduction Saudi Arabia stands at the intersection of unprecedented wealth accumulation and transformative economic diversification. With Vision 2030 driving the Kingdom’s evolution beyond oil dependency, Saudi high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and their family offices are reshaping global investment flows, creating unique opportunities for international partnerships, particularly with Canada. The Kingdom’s investment landscape represents […]
Syria: The Tech Phoenix Rising from Crisis
Syria’s startup ecosystem represents one of the most remarkable stories of entrepreneurial resilience in modern history. Despite over a decade of conflict, international sanctions, and infrastructure challenges, Syrian entrepreneurs raised an estimated $15-20 million in 2024, primarily through diaspora networks and creative funding mechanisms. With a pre-war population of 22 million (now approximately 18 million […]
Kuwait: The Overlooked Tech Hub
Kuwait: The Overlooked Tech Hub Kuwait’s startup ecosystem is experiencing a remarkable resurgence—climbing from regional afterthought to become the GCC’s third-largest startup market. Startups raised approximately $200 million in 2024, maintaining momentum from previous years, driven by sectors like e-commerce (40% of funding) and fintech innovation. With 99% internet penetration, one of the world’s highest […]
Oman’s Startup Ecosystem: The Hidden Gem of the Persian Gulf
Oman’s startup ecosystem is experiencing a quiet revolution—emerging from relative obscurity to become one of the GCC’s most promising frontier markets. While startups raised approximately $45 million in 2024, up from just $15 million in 2022, the real story lies in structural transformation: government initiatives like the $500 million Oman Future Fund, regulatory reforms enabling […]
