The dean of the college of business at Phoenicia University suggests a roadmap for Lebanon’s economic recovery as the country faces default for the first time in its history.
Kuwait Finance House's chief executive discusses the acquisition of Ahli United Bank and fintech’s threats and opportunities.
Central Bank of Kuwait governor Mohammad Y Al-Hashel talks to John Everington about identifying credit growth and the likelihood of further consolidation.
The Banker looks at how Kuwait is preparing to survive falling oil prices and the Covid-19 crisis.
With an eye to attracting foreign investment, Kuwait is pushing ahead with reforms to the regulation of corporate conduct.
While Kuwait does have a financial bulwark against the financial challenges caused by the reduction in oil prices and the coronavirus, it is not limitless – meaning it may have to look again at its abandoned reforms.
Kuwait and other OPEC members are considering an agreement with non-OPEC countries to reduce supply – but is this likely?
Kuwait has made strong moves towards improving its capital markets – but the coronavirus pandemic may well put a brake on this progress.
The oil-dependent country faces a difficult period ahead, but is taking measures to prepare for the coming storm.
There have been a high number of mergers and acquisitions across the GCC region in recent years, with lower oil prices leading lenders to increasingly look to consolidation.
M&A deals are abundant in the Gulf region, but is this run coming to an end?
Though flat oil prices are having an effect on Bahrain’s economy, the country’s banking sector continues to perform well, in spite of calls for consolidation.
The director of Italy’s Institute of International Affairs, Nathalie Tocci, talks to Silvia Pavoni about Middle Eastern issues amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.
After five decades of relative stability, Oman has a new sultan, posing interesting questions about the country’s future direction.
Stagflation and high unemployment have led Iran to raise fuel prices – resulting in violent protests. But while US sanctions are not helping, Iran must tackle serious economic reforms, says the resident scholar of the Arab Gulf States Institute.
The Arabian Gulf is lagging other regions when it comes to embracing fintech but now its countries are formulating strategies to launch hubs of their own.
While there may be high drama in Israel’s politics, recent years have seen a steady performance from its banks.
Al Rajhi CEO Stefano Bertamini talks about growth areas at the bank, including high take-up of its mobile app.
Lebanon's veteran central banker Riad Salame talks to The Banker about interest rates, bank compliance and consolidation in the country's financial sector.
Russia and Saudi Arabia have deepened ties stemming from a 2016 agreement on oil, to include partnerships by their respective sovereign wealth funds.