2023

2022

2021

UAE Heads To Space

UAE Heads To Space

The Arab world’s first spacecraft underscores the UAE’s drive to give a new direction to its youthful population.

Small Is Beautiful

Small Is Beautiful

Encouraged by government stimulus programs, banks are finding new ways to finance SMEs. Once the economy recovers, will the surge of interest recede? 

2020

Morocco Plots Its Comeback

Morocco Plots Its Comeback

The government unveiled an ambitious economic recovery package. But with a flagging tourism industry and declining FDI, worries persist. 

The Anglophones Are Coming

The Anglophones Are Coming

Companies based in English-speaking Africa are investing in their Francophone neighbors, with tech companies leading the way. 

New Visas For The New Nomads

New Visas For The New Nomads

In recent weeks, Barbados, Bermuda, Estonia and Georgia have announced new extended-stay visas for individuals who earn their income abroad.

A Far Reach

A Far Reach

Despite the best efforts of innovators and regulators, ubiquitous open banking might still be a ways off. Can the Covid crisis help to jump-start it?  

Cloud Cover

Cloud Cover

The last of the big three public cloud-service providers has reached Qatar, bringing coverage to the entire Middle East region.  

2019

Bahrain: Proving Ground

Bahrain: Proving Ground

Bahrain is nurturing its fintech sector with agile and progressive regulation, seeking to build a strong regional hub for innovation.

2018

2017