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Q&A w/Al Ahli: Stability Despite Conditions

Michel Accad, who took over as CEO at Al Ahli Bank Kuwait in May 2014, talks toGlobal Finance about why the Kuwait banking system remains solid despite falling oil prices and other pressures.

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Under Putin, Russia’s Investment Climate Still Chilly

The worst may be past for Russia’s economy, but it will be toughto attractglobal investors, even if Putin caps his foreign policy triumphs by persuading the West to ease sanctions.

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Cyprus: Outperforming Expectations

Cyprus offers some good news in the eastern Mediterranean, where good newshas been scarce of late.

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Israel: Focused On The High End

Israel'seconomy depends on foreign trade,and that presents a challenge under current conditions. Policymakers remain focused on high-tech while keeping an eye on global political developments.

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Qatar Builds New Financial City

Qatar has begun construction of a new financial city which aims to be the country’s Wall Street or Canary Wharf.

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Qatar Loosens Guest Worker Rules

Qatar plans to spend more than $200 billion on infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, railways, and ports, and has loosened guest worker sponsor requirements to facilitate recruitment.

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Qatar: Road to Knowledge Economy Paved With Debt

Oil-rich Qatar is spending heavily on infrastructure, even as it goes deeper into debt, claimingthe massive spending is aimed at creating a knowledge-based economy.

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Tunisia’s Progress Stalls

Investors face economic uncertainty and jihadist threats, but the government has plans to attract more investment from foreign firms.

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Croatia: Seeking Stability

Like other geographic regions once under communist rule, Croatia has traveled a chaotic road to statehood, but it is now solidifying its economic and political progress.

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The Levant: Rising To The Challenge of Crisis

Syria’s agony is imposing serious costs for neighbors in terms of refugees, lost trade and dampened investment.

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Alex Kwiatkowski, Senior Strategist, Banking and Digital Channels of Misys

Alex Kwiatkowski, Senior Strategist, Banking and Digital Channels of Misys at SIBOS 2016 Geneva talks with Global Finance Editor Andrea Fiano.

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India Set For Rebirth

Policy changes and consistent growth have positioned India to draw fresh investment.