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Executive Interviews

Iran Conflict Sparks Risk, And Opportunity, For Egypt: CIB CEO Hisham Ezz Al-Arab

As the regional conflict involving Iran escalates, business leaders across the Middle East are weighing both the risks and the unexpected opportunities.

Executive Interviews

Iran Crisis: Reconnaissance Research’s Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri On Kuwait’s Pivotal Moment

As the war in Iran escalates, Reconnaissance Research CEO Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri reflects on Kuwait's unique economic challenges as well as its bolstering resilience in the face of conflict.

Banking

Top Banks In Saudi Arabia

From the first oil discoveries to the ambitious economic diversification of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's banks have been indispensable partners in the Kingdom's transformation.

Financial institutions double down on AI — but will it deliver?

Financial institutions are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, with 2025 budgets projected to rise by 25% industry-wide, according to an HFS and Infosys study — representing 16% of total technology spending.

News

Oil Underinvestment Could Hinder US’ Iran-Crisis Response: Here’s Why

No matter how the Iran war gets resolved, the US and other countries will be forced to reckon with a global oil market in complete disarray.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Saudi Arabia Turns to Fahad Al-Saif As Vision 2030 Faces Reality Check

Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Al-Saif as investment minister, signaling a pragmatic shift away from costly megaprojects.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Costa Rica: New Law-And-Order President Taking Office

Costa Rica's new president won in a first-round landslide; a Nayib Bukele-style crime crackdown could be next.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

PayPal’s New CEO Faces a Digital Payments Reckoning

PayPal is turning to a seasoned Silicon Valley executive to revive its fortunes.

How digital innovation is shaping the future of banking

As banking shifts to an increasingly digital landscape, companies are developing new tools to meet their clients’ demands and championing new ideas to pioneer this technological revolution. CaixaBank, Spain’s largest bank, has pledged to invest €5 billion over the next three years.

Sustainable Finance

News & Features Archive

Iran Conflict Sparks Risk, And Opportunity, For Egypt: CIB CEO Hisham Ezz Al-Arab

Iran Crisis: Reconnaissance Research’s Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri On Kuwait’s Pivotal Moment

Top Banks In Saudi Arabia

Financial institutions double down on AI — but will it deliver?

Oil Underinvestment Could Hinder US’ Iran-Crisis Response: Here’s Why

Saudi Arabia Turns to Fahad Al-Saif As Vision 2030 Faces Reality Check

Costa Rica: New Law-And-Order President Taking Office

PayPal’s New CEO Faces a Digital Payments Reckoning

How digital innovation is shaping the future of banking

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Environmental Rollbacks Ding Markets

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Global Winners

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Africa

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Asia-Pacific

Bringing digital innovation & entrepreneurship to SME banking

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Central Eastern Europe