Country Report
Kuwait: Impetus To Change
Kuwait responded swiftly to the pandemic, but political feuds are slowing the reform agenda and increasing macroeconomic vulnerabilities.
Middle East
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Country Report
Qatar: Back To Business
Thanks to a successful vaccination campaign and higher energy prices, the country’s future looks bright.
Country Report
Qatar: Betting On Fintech
The industry is a prime part of Qatar’s economic-diversification strategy.
News
Tunisia’s First Female PM Faces Rough Road Ahead
Questions aboundabout Najla Bouden’s ability to manage Tunisia's ongoing political crisis or the risk of bankruptcy raised by the country's central bank.
Supplement
Egypt: New Kid On The Fintech Block
Africa’s third-biggest country gets ready for digital financial inclusion.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Bahrain’s Growth Continues
Bahrain welcomes foreign direct investment as a solution to its needs.
News
Gulf Governments Sell Some Energy Assets
Oil-rich nations continue to diversify their income streams away from fossil fuel-based enterprises.
News
Lebanon: Stepping Up To The Plate As Prime Minister
Lebanon's richest man takes Lebanon's toughest job.
Banking
A New Era Of Riches
The ranks of the wealthy continue to grow in the GCC, and with their wealth growing in complexity, too, they are demanding ever more from their wealth managers.
Data
Energy Giants Sell Off Assets
GCC countries are selling prime assets to fund economic transition.
Data
Focus On The Future: Q&A With Standard Chartered’s Sunil Kaushal
Sunil Kaushal, Standard Chartered’s regional CEO for Africa and the Middle East, talks about upcoming changes for the bank and how it is faring coming out of the pandemic.
Data
GCC Banks Reach Into New Markets
In the aftermath of the pandemic and plummeting oil prices, GCC banks are looking to scale abroad, acquire new customers and grow globally.