Country Report
Qatar: Back To Business
Thanks to a successful vaccination campaign and higher energy prices, the country’s future looks bright.
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Country Report
Qatar: Betting On Fintech
The industry is a prime part of Qatar’s economic-diversification strategy.
Supplement
Egypt: New Kid On The Fintech Block
Africa’s third-biggest country gets ready for digital financial inclusion.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Central Banker Report Cards 2021: The Art Of Timing
As economies start to grow again, central bankers face the tricky question of when to ease off the gas—or even tap the brakes.
Features
Leadership Insights: Morocco Central Bank Governor Abdellatif Jouahri
Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Central Bank of Morocco, speaks about post-Covid plans and economic reform with Global Finance.
Data
Energy Giants Sell Off Assets
GCC countries are selling prime assets to fund economic transition.
Data
Focus On The Future: Q&A With Standard Chartered’s Sunil Kaushal
Sunil Kaushal, Standard Chartered’s regional CEO for Africa and the Middle East, talks about upcoming changes for the bank and how it is faring coming out of the pandemic.
Data
GCC Banks Reach Into New Markets
In the aftermath of the pandemic and plummeting oil prices, GCC banks are looking to scale abroad, acquire new customers and grow globally.
Data
Operating Under Difficult Circumstances: Q&A With Ahli United Bank’s Adel El Labban
Ahli United Bank CEO Adel El-Labban discusses business and Bahrain’s current economic challenges.
News
Egypt Opens Massive New Pharmaceuticals Facility
Gypto Pharma City will start by producing Covid-19-related medication and treatments for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.
Banking
World’s Best Banks 2021: Middle East
The Middle East’s Best Banks went above and beyond through the crisis.
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.