Banking
Islamic Finance After COVID-19
Islamic finance took a hit in 2020 but is preparing for the next surge of growth through innovation, standardization, and M&A activity.
Middle East
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News
Sberbank Enters The Middle East With Islamic Products
With Moscow playing an increasingly important role in Middle Eastern affairs, the Russian state-owned bank hopes to boost business and trade relations.
Country Report
Looking Ahead: Qatar Central Bank Governor Abdulla bin Saoud Al-Thani
Abdulla bin Saoud Al-Thani, governor of Qatar Central Bank, looks back at the past year—and ahead to the next—with Global Finance.
Country Report
Qatar: Gas For Growth
Qatar is facing strong headwinds, but the tiny emirate can rely on gas reserves to cushion the shock.
Features
Arabtec Faces Uncertainty
Arabtec may struggle to meet the end of November deadline set by shareholders to formally submit liquidation plans to a court.
Features
Destination Egypt
While the Covid-19 pandemic has postponed a spate of deals, regional institutions want a piece of the Egyptian banking sector.
Features
Egypt Looks South
While the global economy slows, Egyptian banks aim to expand their foothold in Africa and boost intraregional trade.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Executive Insights: Jordan Central Bank Governor Ziad Fariz
The governor of the Central Bank of Jordan talks with Global Finance.
Awards
Executive Insights: Kuwait Central Bank Governor Mohammad Y Al-Hashel
The governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait speaks to Global Finance.
Award Winners
Banking Made Easy: UGO Mobile Solutions CEO And TD Global Digital Experience Head Imran Khan Q&A
Imran Khan, head of Global Digital Experience at TD and president and CEO of UGO Mobile Solutions, reveals how to make life easier for consumers.
Award Winners
Rethink And Refresh: Gulf International Bank Wholesale Banking Head Khaled Abbas Q&A
Khaled Abbas, wholesale banking head at Gulf International Bank (GIB), shares his thoughts on how the pandemic is pushing banks to find agile methods to meet corporate needs.
News
Emerging Markets After Covid
Emerging and developing economies will likely be hardest hit by Covid-19. Rebuilding will require addressing preexisting conditions as well as the new ones.