Insights & Perspectives
News, analyses, and commentary on law, business, and compliance
Here, we regularly share analyses and commentary on current legal and economic topics, with a particular focus on the interface between Germany and the MENA region. Our insights are aimed at decision-makers, investors, and companies that want to act proactively.
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In a world full of geopolitical uncertainties, the GCC states are positioning themselves as stable partners between East and West. This gives supply chains, energy supply, and security policy new dimensions. ConclusionThe GCC is not merely a market but also a geopolitical anchor of stability. For German companies, the region offers the opportunity to diversify…
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From gigantic urban development projects to luxury resorts – the GCC is investing in the future of its cities and in the expansion of tourism. This creates diverse business opportunities for German companies. ConclusionThe megaprojects of the Gulf States are more than just prestige – they create long-term markets. For German providers, it is essential…
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The Gulf states are traditionally dependent on oil, but are increasingly investing in renewable energies, green infrastructure, and sustainable technologies. The transformation to a “Green Economy” is well underway. ConclusionFor German companies, the sustainability strategies of the GCC states offer an enormous future market. Those who engage in collaborations early can establish themselves as technology…
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Few regions invest as resolutely in Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the GCC states. The goal is to be not only users, but developers and owners of AI technologies – the concept of “Sovereign AI”. ConclusionThe GCC is positioning itself as one of the world’s leading locations for AI development. For German tech companies, this opens…
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While Europe struggles with weak capital markets, the GCC region is experiencing a veritable boom in private equity and venture capital. Pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and family offices are investing billions in new projects. ConclusionThe GCC is becoming a global hotspot for alternative investments. German funds and companies that are willing to accept the…
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The states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are increasingly opening their markets to foreign investors. Numerous restrictions on company ownership have been relaxed or completely lifted in recent years. This creates new options for German companies and investors that were previously inaccessible or only accessible through local partners. ConclusionThe market opening in the GCC…
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