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Executive Interviews

Hisham Ezz Al-Arab: Period of Transition

Hisham Ezz Al-Arab is CEO of Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt’s largest privatesector bank. He discusses Egypt’s efforts to boost private-sector investment and how CIB helps clients navigate a changing global economy.

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Jean Riachi: Weathering The (Latest) Storm

Jean Riachi, CEO of I&C Bank in Lebanon and FFA Private Bank in Dubai, discusses the Lebanese banking sector’s prolonged crisis, impact of the current war in Lebanon, and the challenges that lie ahead.

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Global Salon: Transaction Banking’s Digital Pivot

Chad Wallace shares how digital transformation is reshaping transaction banking—and the strategies banks need to stay competitive.

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Liquidity CEO Discusses UAE’s Strategic Advantage Despite Regional Turmoil

Liquidity CEO Ron Daniel says UAE operations remain resilient despite war risks, as Israeli firms expand after Abraham Accords normalization

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CFO Corner: Stefano Palmieri, Comer Industries

Stefano Palmieri, CFO of Comer Industries, discusses navigating growth, acquisitions, and managing a multinational company with strong family ownership.

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Iran Conflict Sparks Risk, And Opportunity, For Egypt: CIB CEO Hisham Ezz Al-Arab

As the regional conflict involving Iran escalates, business leaders across the Middle East are weighing both the risks and the unexpected opportunities.

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Iran Crisis: Reconnaissance Research’s Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri On Kuwait’s Pivotal Moment

As the war in Iran escalates, Reconnaissance Research CEO Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri reflects on Kuwait's unique economic challenges as well as its bolstering resilience in the face of conflict.

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AMSC Expands Beyond North America As Power Demand Surges

AMSC expands globally beyond renewables, targeting grid resilience, AI data centers and defense, leveraging diversification and M&A.

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CFO Corner: Nicola Perin, OVS

Since its public listing on Euronext in 2015, Nicola Perin has served as CFO of Italian mass-market clothing retailer OVS. Previously, he was CFO of the conglomerate Grupo COIN, from which OVS was carved out. OVS operates brands including OVS, Upim, Golden-point, Stefanel, CROFF, and Les Copains, managing a network of 2,600 stores in Italy and abroad.

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Global Salon: Cybercrime In The Age Of AI

Adrianus Warmenhoven, a veteran cybersecurity expert and NordVPN advisor, speaks with Global Finance about cybersecurity and how AI is raising the stakes for companies.

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CFO Corner: Michael Perica, Rimini Street

A global provider of third-party support for enterprise software, such as Oracle and SAP, Rimini Street offers premium application management, support, and innovation services. The Nasdaq-listed company, headquartered in Las Vegas, also provides related services, including security, managed services, and consulting.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Global Salon: Aclara Takes On China In Rare Earth Processing

François Motte, CFO of Chilean-based Aclara Resources, explains the company’s vertical integration model, the economics of competing with China, and how pre-launch offtake agreements help fund development.