Emerging & Frontier Markets
Gulf Aims to Revive Syrian Trade Corridor to North Africa
The Iran conflict is bringing Syria back onto the MENA business map.
Author: Chloe Domat
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Features
Thinking Beyond Hormuz
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Features
How Qatar’s World Cup Transformed the Country
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Executive Interviews
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News
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Features
African Fintechs Target the Gulf for Global Growth
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Features
Q&A: How Lebanon’s Aviation Chief Keeps Beirut Airport Open Amid Iran War Chaos
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Private Credit
New Frontier In The Gulf
Still modest in size, the regional private credit market is growing fast, boosted by sovereign capital and regional and global direct lenders.
Executive Interviews
Hisham Ezz Al-Arab: Period Of Transition
Hisham Ezz Al-Arab is CEO of Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt’s largest private sector bank. He discusses Egypt’s efforts to boost private-sector investment and how CIB helps clients navigate a changing global economy.
Executive Interviews
Jean Riachi: Weathering The (Latest) Storm
Jean Riachi, CEO of I&C Bank in Lebanon and FFA Private Bank in Dubai, discusses the Lebanese banking sector’s prolonged crisis, impact of the current war in Lebanon, and the challenges that lie ahead.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Middle East: Key Trends Shaping 2026
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Transaction Banking
Shaping New Trade Corridors
War in Iran and US tariffs are destabilizing global trade. But commerce hasn’t slowed; it’s simply rerouting.