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Family Business: Passing It On
The Gulf’s giant family-owned companies will soon see a massive generational shift. Can they adapt their business culture?
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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.
News
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.
Features
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.