With China’s economy slowing on the back of a strict Covid-19 containment strategy, there are concerns about the effects this might have on several emerging markets.
The Middle East Economy
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Economic view | Omar Ali Al Ansari, Secretary-General, Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council
18 Apr 2022
How can the implementation of the QRDI 2030 strategy help enhance the local research, development and innovation (RDI) ecosystem?
As oil prices reach 7.5-year highs, a number of countries in the Middle East have unveiled fiscal measures designed to balance their budgets after two years of pandemic-related spending.
Economic update | Report: What does the future look like for the private sector in Abu Dhabi?
31 Jan 2022
Abu Dhabi had already developed a vibrant digital economy prior to Covid-19, with advanced ICT infrastructure in place and a digital-first approach that meant public services were easily accessible online.
Economic view | Jean-Christophe Durand, CEO, National Bank of Bahrain (NBB); and Dana Buheji, Group Chief Human Resources and Sustainability Officer, and Chair of the Sustainability Committee, NBB
28 Jan 2022
What must banks consider when adapting their organisation and activities to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles?
An improved business climate, significant government stimulus and cheap finance helped to create a record year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2021, with global activity reaching an all-time high.