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.
Author: Chloe Domat
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Executive Interviews
Hisham Ezz Al-Arab: Period of Transition
Hisham Ezz Al-Arab is CEO of Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt’s largest privatesector bank. He discusses Egypt’s efforts to boost private-sector investment and how CIB helps clients navigate a changing global economy.
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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
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