Perhaps they can require those investors to have a local shareholding participate.  Not sure how it works though,  all I do know you must have local shareholding to invest in UAE without making noise about the true quality of the local shareholder.

On Nov 18, 2015 7:06 AM, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Listers

Interesting article in the Business Daily today. 

 IN SUMMARY
  • Investors eyeing space at Konza Techno City will be required to raise between Sh250 million and Sh2.6 billion for various projects earmarked for phase one, a document from Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) indicates. 
  • Investors are also required to focus on technology, engineering and innovation projects, with the demands meant to lock out land speculators.
  • The expression of interest will close on January 30, 2016 after which evaluation of the bids will be undertaken, setting the stage for investment flows starting next year. 

This is laudable and commendable. I'm however looking for incentives and push for the local companies & startups who may not have the millions to invest in the real estate but are brimming with ideas and enthusiasm. 

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