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Foreign Direct Investment magazine is also researching a biennial ranking of the leading Middle Eastern and North African Special Economic Zones as part of its global Cities of the Future competition.

South Africa comes top in fDi’s African Countries of the Future 2007/08 rankings, with Mauritius and the Seychelles coming close behind. Charles Piggott reports on the leading performers in sub-Saharan Africa

Manama is the top city in fDi’s Middle Eastern and North African Cities of the Future 2006/07 ranking. Charles Piggott reports on the leading performers.

fDi’s first Special Economic Zones of the Future award goes to Dubai Internet City. In the Middle East and North Africa region, Dubai dominates our SEZ rankings and other cities in the United Arab Emirates also excel. Charles Piggott reports.

South Africa scooped the top prize in this year’s awards, leading the way in many categories, with Tunisia taking a strong second place.

Dubai has won the title of Middle Eastern City of the Future in fDi’s 2005/06 competition. Charles Piggott reports.

Runner-up: Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

The search has started to find the key Middle Eastern Cities of the Future. This is an exceptional opportunity for Middle Eastern cities to attract the attention of location consultants, financial journalists and international investors. Winning this prestigious award from the Financial Times group will push your city into the global limelight.