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Oman At A Crossroads
Already pressed fiscally, Oman’s new leader will need to walk a fine line to restore growth and avoid domestic unrest.
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Qatar’s Future Outlook: Qatar Islamic Bank Group CEO Bassel Gamal Q&A
Bassel Gamal, Group CEO of Qatar Islamic Bank, talks to Global Finance about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on banking and the future of the World Cup.
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Rising Innovation Across The MENA Region
The region saw record new investment last year as social distancing drove more of the population to adopt digital solutions. Now, global investors are getting interested.
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UAE Heads To Space
The Arab world’s first spacecraft underscores the UAE’s drive to give a new direction to its youthful population.
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UAE: Staying Open
While most countries are stuck with lock-downs to smother the pandemic, the UAE chose to remain open. Will the gamble pay off economically?
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Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers: Middle East
Top Middle Eastern banks are streamlining corporate services and scrambling to meet rising demand for self-service solutions.
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Gulf States Bury The Hatchet With Qatar
The Trump administration worked to persuade the kingdom to end the standoff, leading to an agreement mediated by Kuwait.
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Accentuating Digital: Deputy CEO For Kuwait At National Bank of Kuwait Sulaiman Al-Marzouq Q&A
Sulaiman Al-Marzouq, deputy CEO for Kuwait at National Bank of Kuwait, speaks with Global Finance about the pandemic’s impact and how the bank plans to navigate the recovery.
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Crisis Management: Kuwait Finance House CEO Abdulwahab Al-Roshood Q&A
Abdulwahab Al-Roshood, acting group CEO of Kuwait Finance House, speaks to Global Finance about Covid-19 and the importance of SMEs.
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Enhancing Competitiveness: Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Director General Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Q&A
Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, director general of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority, speaks withGlobal Financeabout the emirate’s post-pandemic development plans.
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Kuwait: Crisis Complicates Reform
A robust financial sector is helping Kuwait weather the Covid storm. But the emirate’s economic future will depend on some difficult reforms.
Country Report
Beyond Austerity
Despite a year of increasing pressure and concerns, the Saudi financial sector remains resilient.