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  • This week: Turkey hopes for economic growth through foreign direct investment
  • But social and political issues could threaten the country's financial lifeline
  • Plus, an interview with Israel's wealthiest citizen Shari Arison
  • Arison shares her thoughts on her sustainable businesses and growth in Israel
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(CNN) -- In focus -- Turkey's investment signals

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Ali Babacan, Turkey's Foreign Minister, has been met with resistance over his plans for Turkey's economic future.

Turkey's Foreign Minister has eagerly laid out plans for his country to become one of the world's 10 biggest economies. He hopes to achieve this 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.

Facetime with 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 talks with Atika Shubert about her business and spiritual ethos, creating sustainable businesses, and the Israeli economic environment.

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Friday: 0815, 1945
Saturday: 0545
Sunday: 0715

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