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Destination Egypt
While the Covid-19 pandemic has postponed a spate of deals, regional institutions want a piece of the Egyptian banking sector.
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Egypt Looks South
While the global economy slows, Egyptian banks aim to expand their foothold in Africa and boost intraregional trade.
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The Last Internet Battlefield
By drone or by cable, Google, Facebook and other tech giants are vying to unlock Africa’s trove of potential subscribers who still lack internet access.
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Executive Insights: Bulgaria National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev
The governor of the Bulgarian National Bank speaks withGlobal Finance.
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Executive Insights: Jordan Central Bank Governor Ziad Fariz
The governor of the Central Bank of Jordan talks with Global Finance.
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Executive Insights: Kuwait Central Bank Governor Mohammad Y Al-Hashel
The governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait speaks to Global Finance.
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Islamic Banks: Structural Advantage
GCC banks are enduring a grim year. Islamic banks may weather the storm better than their conventional rivals.
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Lebanon Bankruptcy Looms
Lebanon's economy spirals as regional tensions exacerbate domestic political turmoil.
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Navigating A Perfect Storm
Facing an economic crisis, GCC banks are looking to tech transformation and bracing for a second wave of mergers.
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Q&A With Commercial Bank of Qatar Group CEO Joseph Abraham
Joseph Abraham, group CEO of Commercial Bank of Qatar, talks with Global Finance about how his bank is dealing with the current climate.
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Q&A With Mashreq Bank Group CEO Ahmed Abdelaal
Ahmed Abdelaal, group CEO of Mashreq Bank, discusses his new position and how Mashreq is handling the pandemic.
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The Gulf Goes Green
Facing the combined effects of Covid-19 and an oil crisis, GCC governments and banks are looking to accelerate economic diversification and transition to sustainable finance.