The trade dispute between Qatar and some of its neighbours in 2017-20 served to strengthen the country's food security, spurring it to ramp up domestic production capacity and diversify global trade...
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Economic Update | Report: How has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted Qatar’s food security?
23 Jul 2021
Economic Update | Climate “bad banks”: the key to sustainable energy transformation?
22 Jul 2021
Amid an increased focus on environmental sustainability, the idea of fossil fuel “bad banks” is gaining traction globally. The concept refers to special companies specifically dedicated to acquiring...
Economic Update | Why are remittances to emerging markets growing?
21 Jul 2021
As emerging markets around the world continue their recovery from Covid-19, remittances are playing a key role in supporting the economic rebound.
Economic Update | How has the pandemic changed university course offerings in the Gulf?
14 Jul 2021
With the current semester winding up, many higher education institutions in the Gulf are already planning an expanded offering of courses for the next academic year – with a focus on supporting the...
Economic Update | Report: How can Bahrain stand out as a post-pandemic investment destination?
13 Jul 2021
Bahrain entered the pandemic with the most diversified economy in the GCC, which meant it was not overly susceptible to the sharp drop in the oil market.
Economic Update | Will the “second wave” of mergers and acquisitions in GCC banking continue to gather pace?
7 Jul 2021
More than a year after the initial onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Gulf banking sector is seeing an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as lenders continue to deal with the...
