Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Low Oil Prices Behind Historic GCC Bank Deals
Falling oil prices are squeezing GCC economies.
Middle East
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The Levant’s Return To Confidence
In the aftermath of revolution and civil war, the storied trading region seeks to convince investors it’s time to come back.
Features
Digital Disruption In Dubai
Report from Global Finance'sDigital Bank and Innovators Conference.
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Can Saudi Reforms Revive FDI?
Enticing foreign investors is urgent for the suddenly reformist Saudi government. But will it push economic reform far enough, fast enough?
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Corporate Debt: Filling The Gap
Capital markets step in to fill the funding void as government support for corporate players wanes.
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Oil Impact: Make Hay Now
A rise in oil prices has eased the immediate financial stress of Gulf nations, but the need for diversification remains pressing.
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Oman: Pivotal Position
Oman qualifies as the least known and understood of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, but its importance goes beyond its size.
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On Shifting Sands
GCC countries face a number of challenges as they move towards the post-oil era.
Data
Taxes: VAT Revolution
Adopting a new tax system, Saudi Arabia and the UAE deliver a shock to companies and consumers—and reassurance to foreign investors.
News
With IMF Scrutiny, Islamic Finance Goes Mainstream
Islamic finance is seen as an increasingly legitimate alternative to traditional, interest-based finance.
Features
Abraaj Liquidation Rattles Middle East Financial Markets
Abraaj's collapse raises fresh questions about transparency and regulatory norms in the UAE and broader Middle East.
Awards
Awakening To Innovation
The drive to innovate is getting stronger as countries look to ease their reliance on oil revenues.