This working meeting brought together business leaders who aim to develop business cooperation between Cyprus and MENA countries. Together with experts, the participants discussed the prospects for strengthening existing ties and creating new ones, as well as an opportunity to create a permanent operating platform for new acquaintances and joint projects discussions. Panelists: Abdelaziz Ghellal, Director, Galleon Shipping, Algeria. Representative of the African Union, which unites 55 African countries; Odysseas Melikides, CEO, M. Target Group, an active participant in the…

The last few years the island has been making significant strides in its quest to becoming a source of internationally relevant, disruptive, scalable innovation. The evidence shows an upwards trend in fundable» innovation and the momentum within the ecosystem is pointing toward specific areas of potential interest. It will attract more private, institutional and corporate venture capital. This also changes the role and the range of activities of investment funds in Cyprus. Philip Ammerman moderated this session with three seasoned…

What improvements and changes have to be made to transform Cyprus «into Singapore of the Mediterranean»? Petr Valov CEO of Exness mentioned this term (introduced by Cyprus president George Vassiliou in the 80s) during the discussion of BEST INVEST Congress. Four panelists shared their opinions. Challenges, risks, and strategy Marios Demetriades, former minister of transport, communications, and public works told participants that the government had been addressing some of the issues and admitted that much more needs to be done.…

This article will cover the development related to blockchain and cryptocurrency in Cyprus. It is written based on the keynote speech delivered at the Best Invest Congress by financial expert, former chairwoman of Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Demetra Kalogerou. Key factors of the economic growth Innovation and digital technology are key factors in economic growth, that is why we must actively support new products and services, which are based on fintech – especially those that can contribute to financing…