Economic Data
Unemployment Rates Around the World 2024
What does it mean to be unemployed? It is a question that appears easy to answer, at least superficially. Not...
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
ByteDance: Between a Rock and a Digital Hard Place
Washington holds the future of both TikTok and ByteDance in its hands. Who wouldn’t want to own a piece of...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The Caucasus: Pivot Points
Geopolitics and the Russia-Ukraine war are highlighting the potential of Georgia and Armenia’s expanding economies. Tbilisi, Georgia, will host the...
Sponsored Content
Powering New Banking Business Models with Open Banking Platforms
While the concept of Open Banking has been around for some years, the industry mostly espoused it for the sake of regulatory compliance.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Bahrain: Looking For Buy-In
Bahrain has big plans for development, and investors are interested. But its geographic position is both a blessing and a...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
United Arab Emirates: Trade, Finance, And Tourism Drive Economic Growth
Dubai and the other emirates have made globalization work in the Gulf by leveraging oil revenue to create a more...
Banking
Islamic Banking’s Evolution: Q&A With Ahli United Bank Group CEO Ahmed Alkharji
Global Finance: Last year, Ahli United Bank [AUB] completed its conversion to an all-Islamic bank. Why did you choose to...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Middle East And North Africa At An Economic Crossroads
Can Egypt and Morocco keep driving the region’s economic growth? North Africa is the fastest-growing region in the Arab world...
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Customer Centricity with a Modern Twist
Bank Millennium puts its customers’ needs at the forefront of its strategy.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Qatar’s Drive For Economic Diversification
In January, Qatar launched its third National Development Strategy, the final phase of its push to achieve its Qatar National...
Banking
Celebrating Continued Growth: Rakbank Group CEO Raheel Ahmed
Rakbank Group CEO Raheel Ahmed discusses his bank’s focus on service diversification and open banking. Global Finance: What do you...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The Latest Supply Chain Crisis
Recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden are forcing marine cargo carriers...
Technology
PayPal Amps SME Payments
PayPal has launched PayPal Complete Payments, a new all-in-one global payment solution that enables small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) to...
Sponsored Content
Welcome to The New Era of Democratized Banking
More than ever, power lies in the hands of the customer. Digitally savvy consumers are driving banking evolution, forcing banks to operate like technology companies in an age of neobanks and AI-based solutions. Ellis Wang, Head of Technology, Transformation, and Information at Mashreq Bank explains why it’s ‘do-or-die’ for legacy banks.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Pakistan: Political Rookie Steps Up As Finance Minister
Muhammad Aurangzeb, a veteran banker with no previous experience in a political role, has been tasked with the navigating Pakistan...