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

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

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

1. Introduction Iraq stands at a critical juncture in its economic history, transitioning from decades of conflict and isolation to become one of the Middle East’s most promising reconstruction and investment frontiers. With vast oil wealth, a young population exceeding 44 million, and an unprecedented reconstruction agenda requiring over $400

By Saeed Zeinali, Founder & CEO, NextStars Canada has quietly emerged as a global powerhouse in energy technology innovation, ranking second worldwide on the Global Cleantech Innovation Index in 2024. With over $160 billion in federal support through 2035, a robust ecosystem spanning 20+ research universities, 45+ major energy technology

By Saeed Zeinali, Founder & CEO, NextStars While analyzing global startup ecosystems for NextStars’ international expansion strategy, I discovered something remarkable: India’s innovation economy isn’t just recovering, it’s transforming into something that could reshape global entrepreneurship. And Canada is perfectly positioned to capture this opportunity. India’s venture capital ecosystem just

The Greater China startup ecosystem has reached a critical inflection point. With 372 unicorns valued at over $1.2 trillion and a strategic pivot from consumer internet to deep technology, China, Hong Kong, and Macau represent one of the world’s most dynamic venture landscapes. For Canadian innovators and investors, this transformation creates

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are engineering a remarkable transformation of East Asia’s innovation landscape, collectively producing 47 unicorns worth over $250 billion and challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance in deep tech. While each country leverages distinct advantages—Japan’s research excellence, Korea’s digital-first culture, and Taiwan’s semiconductor supremacy—they face shared challenges of

The startup ecosystems of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam have evolved into an increasingly integrated innovation corridor worth $263 billion, generating $89 billion in revenue and achieving historic profitability of $11 billion in 2024. This marks Southeast Asia’s transformation from fragmented national markets into a cohesive regional force producing 63

1. Introduction Qatar stands as a testament to strategic economic transformation, evolving from a small Persian Gulf state into one of the world’s wealthiest nations per capita. With its National Vision 2030 driving comprehensive economic diversification beyond natural gas dependency, Qatar’s high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and its sovereign wealth