Banking On Tech
How far will MENA banks go in embracing digital innovation? Global Finance’s Dubai conference explored various approaches to rapid change in the banking sector.
Middle East
Khashoggi Scandal Threatens Kingdom’s Vital FDI Inflows
Kashoggi scandal threatens Kingdom's vital FDI inflows.
Low Oil Prices Behind Historic GCC Bank Deals
Falling oil prices are squeezing GCC economies.
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.
Who Makes The Rules For Islamic Finance?
The fifth installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance.
Islamic Finance FAQ: A Global Finance Series
Islamic finance is a fast-growing $2 trillion industry, yet many finance professionals do not know halal from haram. Global Finance's series on Islamic finance explains.
Digital Disruption In Dubai
Report from Global Finance's Digital Bank and Innovators Conference.
Is Islamic Finance New Or Old?
The fourth installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance.
Islamic Finance: Just For Muslim-Majority Nations?
The third installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance.
Corporate Debt: Filling The Gap
Capital markets step in to fill the funding void as government support for corporate players wanes.
With IMF Scrutiny, Islamic Finance Goes Mainstream
Islamic finance is seen as an increasingly legitimate alternative to traditional, interest-based finance.
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.
On Shifting Sands
GCC countries face a number of challenges as they move towards the post-oil era.
Oman: Pivotal Position
Oman qualifies as the least known and understood of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, but its importance goes beyond its size.
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?
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.
Islamic Finance: How Does It Make Money Without Interest?
The second installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance.
What Is Islamic Finance And How Does It Work?
The first installment of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance.
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.
Awakening To Innovation
The drive to innovate is getting stronger as countries look to ease their reliance on oil revenues.