File photo of Aaron Brickman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
by Nadine Makarem | Jul 23, 2013 | Business
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Arab investors have been notorious among political economists for their preference for investing outside the Middle East. One favored destination for direct investment is the US, despite its recent economic problems. SelectUSA is a unit within...
File photo of Riyadh skyline. (AAA)
by Shuja Al-Baqmi | Jun 4, 2013 | Business
Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—Saudi Arabia and Egypt signed a historic USD 1.6 billion deal on Saturday to link their electricity grids as part of a project that will allow the two countries to share power. This agreement, signed by Saudi minister for electricity and water...