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Gulf States Bury The Hatchet With Qatar
The Trump administration worked to persuade the kingdom to end the standoff, leading to an agreement mediated by Kuwait.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Bitcoin Comes Of Age
Once shunned by Wall Street, Bitcoin is going mainstream.
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Morocco Normalizes Relations With Israel
The country joins a growing list of Arab states that recognize the Jewish state.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
China Blockchain Bond Blowup
Investors remain unclear as to the precise role of CCB in the blockchain bond.
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Vietnam: Growth Despite Hardships
Although Vietnam suffers from weak healthcare infrastructure, the government’s rapid response to the outbreak minimized damage to the economy.
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China And Australia Face Off
For now, Australia’s most vital exports, which include liquid natural gas, iron ore and copper, have not been affected by rising tensions with China.
Features
Arabtec Faces Uncertainty
Arabtec may struggle to meet the end of November deadline set by shareholders to formally submit liquidation plans to a court.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
OPEC Struggling To Remain Relevant
The once-mighty cartel is strugglingin the face of weak demand, a concerted push toward renewable energy and the market-pummeling impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Historic Israel-UAE Deal Promises To Boost Commerce
Israel’s Economy Ministry calculates that the normalization of ties could increase exports to the UAE to US$300 million to $500 million annually while according to Moody’s Investors Services, UAE investments in Israel could reach US$350 million a year.
Technology
Indonesian Wealth Management Shake-Up
Akulaku's ambitions are not limited to the Indonesian market it dominates.
Data
Uncertain Future For GCC SMEs
Outdated lending practices and a structural focus on government-related enterprises are keeping banks from backing the region’s beleaguered smaller companies.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
A Bankrupt Fintech’s Big Sponsor
German fintech Wirecard collapses amid fraud allegations.