2023

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Business Sector

SVB Failure - Is it déjà vu 2008?

March 21, 2023

In this article, we analyze the effect of the SVB failure on financial sector and if the event has any impact on Kuwait.

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Capital Market

Kuwait banking - Some perspectives for 2023

March 09, 2023

Increasing 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.

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Commodities

Oil Market Dynamics- For now Demand looks better than Supply

March 07, 2023

Oil 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.

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Capital Market

Favorable market conditions support uptick of GCC IPOs in 2022

February 07, 2023

GCC 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.

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Capital Market

Green sukuk – An emerging asset class in the GCC

January 24, 2023

ESG Sukuk is gaining momentum in GCC with green and sustainability sukuk making up 80% of the green bonds issued till H1 2022.

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Business Sector

Saudi Arabia’s diversification strategy rests heavily on Giga projects

January 17, 2023

The 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.

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Others

Estimating the cost of FIFA World Cup 2022

January 10, 2023

The article takes a closer look at Qatar's spend on the FIFA World Cup 2022 and how hosting the event would benefit the country.

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