IN FOCUS – Turkey’s Investment Signals
Turkey's Foreign Minister has eagerly laid out plans for his country to become one of the world`s ten biggest economies by the year 2023 through foreign direct investment. But despite these ambitions, the business environment is sending out mixed signals to potential investors. A lawsuit against the ruling party and political squabbling is shaking Turkey’s appearance as a good place to invest. Marketplace Middle East takes a look at how social and political issues are threatening the country’s economic lifeline: foreign direct investment.
FACE TIME – Shari Arison
She is Israel’s wealthiest citizen, the richest woman in the Middle East, and owner of several businesses, including the largest Israeli Bank, Bank Hapoalim. MME sits down for an exclusive interview with Shari Arison, who Forbes Magazine estimates is worth around $5 billion. Arison shares her thoughts with Atika Shubert on her business and spiritual ethos, creating sustainable businesses, and the Israeli economic environment.
