Country Report
Saudization Takes Priority
Saudi Arabia is determined to replace foreign workers with natives.
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Banking
Islamic Banking Slowly Warms To Blockchain
Blockchain is making headway in the world of Islamic finance.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Abu Dhabi And Singapore Test Cross-Border Sandbox
Collaborative international fintech meets regtech.
Awards
Best Digital Banks Of The Middle East
Global Finance presented various awards for digital-banking excellence, and honored Middle East innovators, at a special ceremony in Dubai in September.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Uber’s Fight Goes Global
Competition is stiffening as ride-hailing companies extend their model into emerging markets. Even Uber, the giant of the field, faces hard choices.
Data
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.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Low Oil Prices Behind Historic GCC Bank Deals
Falling oil prices are squeezing GCC economies.
Supplement
Enter The Dragon
Chinese finance is stepping up in Africa. While other powers worry about Beijing’s growing influence, it’s hard for cash-strapped governments to say no.
Awards
Focal Point: Q&A With Libya’s Central Bank Governor Saddek Elkaber
Saddek Elkaber, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, talks about oil dependence, conflict and Libya’s role in promoting regional stability.
Awards
Looking Beyond Oil: Q&A With Oman’s Central Bank Deputy Governor Sultan Al Habsi
Sultan Al Habsi Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Oman talks to Global Finance about special economic zones, foreign investment, and state-of-the-art logistics.
Data
Catching Up On Regulation
As the region looks to diversify economically, Gulf banks get in line with global rules and standards. It’s not easy.