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New Realities, New Technologies
The Middle East is striving to adapt to rapid economic and social change—with some success.
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Opportunities Abound Despite Instability: Q&A With Standard Chartered Banks Regional Chief Executive of Africa and the Middle East Sunil Kaushal
Sunil Kaushal, Standard Chartered Bank’s regional chief executive of Africa and the Middle East, speaks with Global Finance about where he sees potential for growth in the high-risk region.
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Qatar’s Revolutionary Independence
Qatar, cornered by neighbors in a blockade, has since become more economically diversified and self-sufficient—and as a result, more independent.
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Saudi Arabia’s Female Drivers To Speed Growth
In late June, when women are finally allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, many observers predict an uptick in economic activity.
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Strength In Numbers: Q&A With Qatar National Bank CEO Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari
Qatar National Bank (QNB) CEO Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari says the bank’s sound economic fundamentals and regional diversification aspirations have helped it withstand the impact of Saudi sanctions on Qatar.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Keeping The Coins Flowing And Cash Coming
Bans and regulations are encouraging novel workarounds by cryptocurrencies.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
South Korea Invents Ledger-Free Blockchain
Ledger-free blockchain opens up the possibility of central banks utilizing the technology.
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Sustainability In Search Of Metrics
Companies worldwide struggle to measure and report how well they are “doing good” as they do well for their stakeholders.
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Navigating Expansion: Q&A With Arab Bank CEO Nemeh Sabbagh
Arab Bank CEO Nemeh Sabbagh talks about growing with the region and reaching for opportunities throughout the world.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
44 African Nations Sign On To Single African Market
The creation of an African free-trade area is the first step towards a pan-African single market of1.2 billion people.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Chile Challenges Chinas Control Of Lithium Production
Chinese state company's purchase of Chilean lithium-maker would create one company with control of 70% of the world's lithium supply.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
First Digital-Only Launch For Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast has the fifth highest percentage of adults with mobile money accounts in the world.