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Looking For Growth: Bank Muscat CEO Sheikh Waleed K. Al Hashar Q&A
Sheikh Waleed K. Al Hashar, CEO of Bank Muscat, discusses the challenges of operating during the pandemic and how Omani banks will meet customer needs going forward.
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Navigating The Pandemic: National Bank Of Bahrain CEO Jean-Christophe Durand Q&A
Jean-Christophe Durand, CEO of the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), discusses the impact of Covid-19, fintech and the prospects for further banking consolidation.
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Qatar’s Future Outlook: Qatar Islamic Bank Group CEO Bassel Gamal Q&A
Bassel Gamal, Group CEO of Qatar Islamic Bank, talks to Global Finance about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on banking and the future of the World Cup.
Features
Rising Innovation Across The MENA Region
The region saw record new investment last year as social distancing drove more of the population to adopt digital solutions. Now, global investors are getting interested.
Features
UAE: Staying Open
While most countries are stuck with lock-downs to smother the pandemic, the UAE chose to remain open. Will the gamble pay off economically?
Country Report
Accentuating Digital: Deputy CEO For Kuwait At National Bank of Kuwait Sulaiman Al-Marzouq Q&A
Sulaiman Al-Marzouq, deputy CEO for Kuwait at National Bank of Kuwait, speaks with Global Finance about the pandemic’s impact and how the bank plans to navigate the recovery.
Country Report
Crisis Management: Kuwait Finance House CEO Abdulwahab Al-Roshood Q&A
Abdulwahab Al-Roshood, acting group CEO of Kuwait Finance House, speaks to Global Finance about Covid-19 and the importance of SMEs.
Country Report
Enhancing Competitiveness: Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Director General Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Q&A
Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, director general of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority, speaks withGlobal Financeabout the emirate’s post-pandemic development plans.
Country Report
Kuwait: Crisis Complicates Reform
A robust financial sector is helping Kuwait weather the Covid storm. But the emirate’s economic future will depend on some difficult reforms.
Country Report
Beyond Austerity
Despite a year of increasing pressure and concerns, the Saudi financial sector remains resilient.
News
Dubai Fintech Hub Partners With Israel
The normalization of relations between the UAE and Israel paved the way for billions of dollars of bilateral business opportunities.
Banking
Islamic Finance After COVID-19
Islamic finance took a hit in 2020 but is preparing for the next surge of growth through innovation, standardization, and M&A activity.