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Banking On Tech
How far will MENA banks go in embracing digital innovation? Global Finance’s Dubai conference explored various approaches to rapid change in the banking sector.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Low Oil Prices Behind Historic GCC Bank Deals
Falling oil prices are squeezing GCC economies.
Supplement
Enter The Dragon
Chinese finance is stepping up in Africa. While other powers worry about Beijing’s growing influence, it’s hard for cash-strapped governments to say no.
Awards
Focal Point: Q&A With Libya’s Central Bank Governor Saddek Elkaber
Saddek Elkaber, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, talks about oil dependence, conflict and Libya’s role in promoting regional stability.
Awards
Looking Beyond Oil: Q&A With Oman’s Central Bank Deputy Governor Sultan Al Habsi
Sultan Al Habsi Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Oman talks to Global Finance about special economic zones, foreign investment, and state-of-the-art logistics.
Data
Catching Up On Regulation
As the region looks to diversify economically, Gulf banks get in line with global rules and standards. It’s not easy.
Data
Taxes: VAT Revolution
Adopting a new tax system, Saudi Arabia and the UAE deliver a shock to companies and consumers—and reassurance to foreign investors.
Awards
Awakening To Innovation
The drive to innovate is getting stronger as countries look to ease their reliance on oil revenues.
Award Winners
Emirates: Soaring To New Heights
Innovative airline uses technology from NASA and Mercedes-Benz to elevate customer experience.
Banking
Is Bitcoin Halal Or Haram?
Islamic scholar in Indonesia says Bitcoin is compatible with Islamic law.
Features
Building Inclusion: Q&A With Bank Muscat CEO Abdul Razak Ali Issa
Bank Muscat CEO Abdul Razak Ali Issa discusses the unique challenges and opportunities of banking in Oman, and how his institution serves clients throughout the region.
Features
Expanding Opportunity: Q&A With Egypt’s CIB Chairman Hisham Ezz Al-Arab
Egypt’s entrepreneurs need innovative financial services delivered via mobile phone to become successful contributors to the economy, says CIB’s chairman and managing director, Hisham Ezz Al-Arab.