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Sustainability In MENA: Shaking Up Reputations
The Middle East is awash in government, bank and corporate initiatives.
Author: Bill Hinchberger
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Africa United Under AfCFTA
Checking in on the AfCFTA, launched in January to forge a united African market.
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Electronic Boom: Fintech In Latin America
Latin America’s economies are benefitting from a lively and innovative fintech sector.
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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.
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UAE Heads To Space
The Arab world’s first spacecraft underscores the UAE’s drive to give a new direction to its youthful population.
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Small Is Beautiful
Encouraged by government stimulus programs, banks are finding new ways to finance SMEs. Once the economy recovers, will the surge of interest recede?
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Morocco Plots Its Comeback
The government unveiled an ambitious economic recovery package. But with a flagging tourism industry and declining FDI, worries persist.
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The Anglophones Are Coming
Companies based in English-speaking Africa are investing in their Francophone neighbors, with tech companies leading the way.
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New Visas For The New Nomads
In recent weeks, Barbados, Bermuda, Estonia and Georgia have announced new extended-stay visas for individuals who earn their income abroad.
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A Far Reach
Despite the best efforts of innovators and regulators, ubiquitous open banking might still be a ways off. Can the Covid crisis help to jump-start it?
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Cloud Cover
The last of the big three public cloud-service providers has reached Qatar, bringing coverage to the entire Middle East region.
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Oman: Credit Advance
Oman is tapping an Icelandic startup for a new bureau to speed credit applications.