Debt markets in the MENA region, although being smaller and less established, have benefited from the low-interest rate environment following COVID-19.
Read MoreCentral Banks of GCC Countries have been exploring the potential use cases of CBDCs and have conducted pilot projects.
Read MoreIn this article, we analyze the effect of the SVB failure on financial sector and if the event has any impact on Kuwait.
Read MoreIncreasing interest rates have been the major economic factor affecting the banking sector globally and in Kuwait. In 2023, interest rates are expected to increase further.
Read MoreOil Market Dynamics in 2023 will largely be driven by the economic reopening in China and threats of recession in advanced economies on the demand side, while OPEC+ production cuts and geopolitics will determine the supply side of the equation.
Read MoreGCC IPOs witnessed a sharp uptick in 2022 compared to the previous year with higher oil prices, comparatively lower inflation and stronger economic growth providing a positive platform for companies to list in the domestic exchanges.
Read MoreESG Sukuk is gaining momentum in GCC with green and sustainability sukuk making up 80% of the green bonds issued till H1 2022.
Read MoreThe Giga Projects of Saudi Arabia are focused on diversification of oil revenue by unlocking new sectors for the economy with the core concept of sustainability.
Read MoreThe article takes a closer look at Qatar's spend on the FIFA World Cup 2022 and how hosting the event would benefit the country.
Read MoreThe article aims to deduce long-term global trend for energy in general and oil in particular, considering some key structural factors that are in play
Read MoreCould the layoff by large tech companies indicate what we could expect moving into 2023
Read MoreThe article delves deep into Travel Now, Pay Later service, which is gaining momentum in the GCC region.
Read MoreQatar has been in limelight for nearly a decade after being awarded the opportunity to host one of the biggest sporting events, being watched by millions of spectators. Qatar has been taking huge efforts to prove that the wealthy Arab country can
Read MoreGCC markets were more resilient than global markets in August supply uncertainties keep energy prices at elevated levels.
Read MoreThe conglomerate with 100+ entities in nine business segments seems immune to global volatility
Read MoreComparing the IPO performance in H1 2022 to H1 2021
Read MoreGold, which is generally considered as a safe haven investment has not been preferred this time by investors owing to aggressive monetary tightening and high levels of inflation
Read MoreThe future of the healthcare in Saudi Arabia, in line with Vison 2030 of the government will be driven by value-based care where the system is built around the patient rather than the health institutions. A value-based care empowers the patient since in this system the payment is based on successful outcome of the procedures rather than of their number.
Read MoreKuwait’s All Share Index fell by 5.3% in the month of June as negativity in global markets caught up to the GCC region. The risk-off sentiment among investors due to global economic growth concerns amid inflation and monetary policy tightening impacted Kuwait equities..
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