Awards
World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2021
Islamic financial institutions coped well under pandemic conditions and found that prior tech investments paid off.
Middle East
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Banking
World’s Best Banks 2021: Middle East
The Middle East’s Best Banks went above and beyond through the crisis.
Features
A Breakthrough Year For Qatar
Qatari banking and other sectors stand to gain from the restoration of business. The emirate’s efforts to raise self-sufficiency will also help.
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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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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.