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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Pandemic Spurs Demand For Trade Finance Capacity In Africa
The continent's trade finance needs are expected to increase as the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement begins.
Conferences and Events
Kuwait Banking and Finance Roundtable: George Richani, Group CEO | Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
George Richani, Group CEO of Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait speaking during Global Finance’s Kuwait Banking and Finance Roundtable on March 23rd. The event brought the leading financial institutions in Kuwait together to discuss the economic outlook for the nation, the financial services sector and the support provided during the pandemic.
Features
A Breakthrough Year For Qatar
Qatari banking and other sectors stand to gain from the restoration of business. The emirate’s efforts to raise self-sufficiency will also help.
Features
Another Record-Breaking Year For Middle East Debt Markets
Middle Eastern states hit the international debt markets with gusto in 2020, setting a record. Issuance is expected to be even higher this year.
Features
Bahrain’s Bet On Fintech
Bahrain aims to make itself both a fintech incubator and a destination for providers based elsewhere to develop and launch their solutions.
Features
Carrying On: Boubyan Bank CEO Adel Al Majed Q&A
Adel Al Majed, Boubyan Bank CEO and vice chairman, talks to Global Finance about the impact of the pandemic on the bank and how business will endure.
Features
GCC: A Steep Road To Recovery
Even as the pandemic fades, the GCC states will be challenged to revive their economies and again pursue regional integration.
Features
Jordan: Starting Clean
The kingdom is betting on foreign investment and clean energy to restart its economy.
Features
Looking For Growth: Bank Muscat CEO Sheikh Waleed K. Al Hashar Q&A
Sheikh Waleed K. Al Hashar, CEO of Bank Muscat, discusses the challenges of operating during the pandemic and how Omani banks will meet customer needs going forward.
Features
Managing A Crisis
Gulf states have managed the Covid health crisis well, by and large. Now, can they pivot back to long-awaited fiscal and economic reforms?
Features
Navigating The Pandemic: National Bank Of Bahrain CEO Jean-Christophe Durand Q&A
Jean-Christophe Durand, CEO of the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), discusses the impact of Covid-19, fintech and the prospects for further banking consolidation.