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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Bahrain: Looking For Buy-In

Bahrain has big plans for development, and investors are interested. But its geographic position is both a blessing and a...

Banking

Islamic Banking’s Evolution: Q&A With Ahli United Bank Group CEO Ahmed Alkharji

Global Finance: Last year, Ahli United Bank [AUB] completed its conversion to an all-Islamic bank. Why did you choose to...

News

Bahrain: Improving Growth

Bahrain strives to expand its role as a regional financial hub.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Bahrain’s Growth Continues

Bahrain welcomes foreign direct investment as a solution to its needs.

Awards

Digital With A Human Touch: Q&A With Bank ABC’s Sael Al Waary

Sael Al Waary, deputy group CEO of Bank ABC, discusses how AI has changed the rules for digital banking.

Features

Bahrain’s Bet On Fintech

Bahrain aims to make itself both a fintech incubator and a destination for providers based elsewhere to develop and launch their solutions.

Features

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.

Data

Bahrain Rises To The Challenge: Q&A With Al Baraka Banking Group CEO Adnan Ahmed Yousif

Adnan Ahmed Yousif, president and CEO of Al Baraka Banking Group, talks with Global Finance about fintech, the changing regulatory environment and hurdles to overcome.

Data

Bahrain: Back On The Map

The GCC’s smallest state is betting it can top its ambitious neighbors in building a fintech hub.

Features

Bahrain: Proving Ground

Bahrain is nurturing its fintech sector with agile and progressive regulation, seeking to build a strong regional hub for innovation.

Features

Out Of Africa, Into MENA

With more people holding a smartphone than a bank account, the MENA region offers giant opportunities for telcos offering payments and money-transfers.