2018

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Economy

Does Brexit pose an economic puzzle to the GCC?

December 18, 2018

This article originally published in AME Info.The UK’s vote to leave the European Union caused a period of uncertainty both in the financial markets and the political environment. The UK is the fif...

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Capital Market

Oil on a Slippery Slope - Kuwait Stock Market Positive in November

December 06, 2018

According to our recently released Monthly Market Review for the month of November, GCC equity markets took a downturn due to the negative performance of the UAE and Saudi Arabian markets. Global equ...

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Capital Market

Dubai Stock Market: Is this just another correction?

December 04, 2018

For over two decades, Dubai has prospered as one of the fastest developing international cities, attracting people and capital from all across the globe. In 2009, Dubai needed a $20 billion bailout f...

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Capital Market

Brutal October - $5 trillion wealth wiped away from global equity and bond markets

November 05, 2018

According to our recently released Monthly Market Review for the month of October, GCC equity markets remained flat thanks to Qatar’s positive performance, while global equity and bond markets shed...

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Technology

What Is the Future of Ecommerce in the Arabian Gulf?

November 01, 2018

This article originally published in Khaleej Times.The Arabian Gulf or the GCC region’s retail sector has been going through sweeping changes that are not only disrupting the conventional reta...

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Capital Market

GCC’s inclusion in J.P. Morgan’s EM Bond Index: The “Hurray” Moment

October 15, 2018

An article that dissects the inclusion of GCC countries into J.P. Morgan's Emerging Market bond indices and its implications for GCC Capital Markets...

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Capital Market

GCC Equities Fall Flat in September Despite Oil Rebound

October 04, 2018

According to our recently released Monthly Market Review for the month of September, GCC equity markets remained flat despite the surge in crude oil prices witnessed during the month. Kuwait stock ma...

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Others

GCC Travel & Tourism: Build it but will they come?

October 01, 2018

As a part of their economic diversification strategy, Gulf countries have been increasingly focussing on the expansion of service sectors such as tourism, business, logistics and financial services. ...

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Capital Market

Could Private debt be the new theme for SMEs to access capital?

September 24, 2018

The global financial crisis has been the turnaround for the private debt market as it is now widely accepted as an asset class of its own. The increase in both supply and demand is having a significa...

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Economy

Bankruptcy law in Saudi Arabia

September 17, 2018

Bankruptcy Law in Saudi Arabia came into effect in August 2018. Will the new Law propel Economic Growth?...

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Business Sector

Abraaj Episode & Implications for GCC Private Equity Industry

September 09, 2018

Downfall of Abraaj, the Middle East’s biggest private equity firm has wide spread implications for the GCC Private Equity Industry...

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Capital Market

Kuwait and GCC Markets Give up some of the gains in August

September 06, 2018

According to our recently released Monthly Market Review for the month of August, the positive momentum that prevailed in the recent months among GCC indices has halted during the month as the investo...

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Economy

Turkey Crisis: Impact on GCC

September 04, 2018

Turkey has been making headlines these past few weeks due to the massive rate at which the Turkish currency, Lira, has been depreciating against the dollar. The economy is under stress with the Inter...

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Technology

The promise of 3D printing

August 16, 2018

3D printing technology is gaining momentum in GCC region. The article explores the promise it holds and its benefits for GCC region....

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Capital Market

Banking stocks propel the GCC markets

August 06, 2018

According to our recently released Monthly Market Review for the month of July, the second half of the year started on a good note for the stock markets of Kuwait and its regional peers, as they cont...

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Technology

Knitting Digital Worlds Together through APIs

July 19, 2018

Imagine that you are riding an Uber or Didi Ride back home. In the middle of the ride, you realised that there’s nothing cooked for dinner at home and time is short as you are already late. And you...

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Economy

Oman witnesses surge in its Non-oil Exports

July 17, 2018

This article was originally published in Oman Economic Review magazine.Oman´s economy is known for being highly dependent on export of Oil & Gas as it contributes to 69 percent of its total export. ...

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Economy

The “Seesaw” Game of Saudi Liquidity

July 12, 2018

This article was originally published in Forbes Middle East.The advantages of the U.S dollar peg for Saudi Arabia have been multi-fold. It has resulted in stable export revenues, reduced transac...

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Capital Market

Saudi and Kuwait markets ride the MSCI inclusion wave

July 08, 2018

According to our recently released Monthly Market Review for the month of June, GCC Stock Markets continued to post positive results, marking another positive month. The S&P GCC index w...

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Capital Market

What’s fuelling appetite for Gulf bond issues?

June 20, 2018

This article was originally published in ArgaamThe bond market in the GCC region saw bond issuances to the tune of USD 70 bn, an all-time high issued amount in the year 2017 (https://www.thenati...

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Others

The Burgeoning Entertainment Industry in Saudi Arabia

June 14, 2018

As a part of its broader economic diversification plans, Saudi Arabia took an unprecedented policy move by framing a new entertainment policy. In line with the Kingdom’s Vision of 2030 of creating a...

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