Country Report
Qatar: Spending Cash Abroad
Sizable energy-crisis returns lead Qatar to diversify its investments globally.
Middle East
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News
Iraq: New President And Prime Minster Appointed
The appointments may bring the political instability and violent clashes that erupted after the 2021 elections to an end.
News
Israel And Lebanon At Peace Over Maritime Border
The US-brokered accord could be hugely consequential, and not solely for economic benefits: Israel and Lebanon have no official diplomatic relations and remain technically at war since 1948.
Banking
Egyptian And Moroccan Banks Spread Across Africa
Regional expansion boosts profits, and positions banks for further growth.
News
France To Appoint Envoy For Sovereign Funds
Although the precise remit has not been defined, the envoy will focus on the major funds in the Persian Gulf.
News
Suez Canal Imposes Transit Fee Increase
From January 1, 2023, tolls will increase by 15% for vessels including oil tankers, and 10% for dry bulk and cruise ships.
News
Egypt: New Central Banker Brings Continuity
Hassan Abdalla'smain challenge will be to contain soaring inflation and balance foreign exchange rates.
Features
Egypt: Central Bank Governor Tarek Amer Resigns
One of the biggest challenges for TarekAmer’s successor will be balancing austerity and boosting citizens' purchasing power.
Features
MENA Banks Power Sustainability Efforts
As the MENA region prepares to host the world’s major climate-change policy event, COP27, Global Finance explored the region’s sustainability commitment and sustainable finance initiatives in a discussion with experts from MENA’s leading banks.
Executive Interviews
Preparing The Private Sector: Q&A With Kuwait Financial Centre Markaz CEO Ali H. Khalil
Ali H. Khalil, CEO of Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz”, speaks to Global Finance about the effects of the Ukraine conflict and advancements in fintech.
Executive Interviews
Tapping Into Fintech: Q&A With Tap Payments Kuwait Managing Director And Senior VP Of Tap Payments Global Faisal AlHaroun
Faisal AlHaroun is managing director of Tap Payments Kuwait and senior vice president of Tap Payments Global. He speaks to Global Finance about the evolution of fintech and its customers in the MENA region.
Banking
World’s Best Banks 2022: Middle East
Tapping the millennial market pushes digital development.