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Another Record-Breaking Year For Middle East Debt Markets
Middle Eastern states hit the international debt markets with gusto in 2020, setting a record. Issuance is expected to be even higher this year.
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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.
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Carrying On: Boubyan Bank CEO Adel Al Majed Q&A
Adel Al Majed, Boubyan Bank CEO and vice chairman, talks to Global Finance about the impact of the pandemic on the bank and how business will endure.
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GCC: A Steep Road To Recovery
Even as the pandemic fades, the GCC states will be challenged to revive their economies and again pursue regional integration.
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Jordan: Starting Clean
The kingdom is betting on foreign investment and clean energy to restart its economy.
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Looking For Growth: Bank Muscat CEO Sheikh Waleed K. Al Hashar Q&A
Sheikh Waleed K. Al Hashar, CEO of Bank Muscat, discusses the challenges of operating during the pandemic and how Omani banks will meet customer needs going forward.
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Managing A Crisis
Gulf states have managed the Covid health crisis well, by and large. Now, can they pivot back to long-awaited fiscal and economic reforms?
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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.
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Oman At A Crossroads
Already pressed fiscally, Oman’s new leader will need to walk a fine line to restore growth and avoid domestic unrest.
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Qatar’s Future Outlook: Qatar Islamic Bank Group CEO Bassel Gamal Q&A
Bassel Gamal, Group CEO of Qatar Islamic Bank, talks to Global Finance about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on banking and the future of the World Cup.
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Rising Innovation Across The MENA Region
The region saw record new investment last year as social distancing drove more of the population to adopt digital solutions. Now, global investors are getting interested.
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UAE Heads To Space
The Arab world’s first spacecraft underscores the UAE’s drive to give a new direction to its youthful population.