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Head Of The Family Business: Q&A With Alea Global Group CEO Mohammad Al Duaij

Mohammad Al Duaij studied finance in the UK and worked in several Kuwaiti financial institutions before taking the helm of Alea Global Group, a real estate and private-equity investment conglomerate founded by his parents.

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Oman: Credit Advance

Oman is tapping an Icelandic startup for a new bureau to speed credit applications.

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Putting The GCC Back Together Again

Recent signs of outreach suggest an easing of the Saudi-Qatari quarrel. But don’t expect a united front against Iran.

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Saudi Arabia Stock Ownership Rules Ease For Foreigners

Saudi Arabia is looking for greater foreign investment.

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Saudi Arabia: Foreign Funds Undergird Boom

Robust demand for housing opens new opportunities for foreign developers to contribute—and profit.

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Kuwait: From Frontier To Emerging Market

Kuwait gets an upgrade.

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Oman Faces Cash Crunch Amid US-Iran Tensions

Oman faces a serious cash squeezedue in part to factors beyond its control and in part to factors of its own making.

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The Innovators 2019: Islamic Finance

Islamic bankers are developing innovations and workarounds that enable them to bring Shariah-compliant services into the digital age.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Egypt And Morocco Boost Reserves With Bonds

Two north African nations try to stabilize their finances.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Saudi Aramco’s $12 Billion Issue Commands Low Yields

Aramco hits up the bond market as excitement around potential IPO fades.

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Best Banks In The Middle East 2019: Sunny Outlook

Consolidation driven by weak credit demand will ease overcapacity and boost profits.

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Best Islamic Financial Institutions In The World 2019: Coming Into Their Own

Growth continues for Islamic financial institutions, helped by technology and product innovations.