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.
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Economic update | How will the China-CELAC agreement boost infrastructure in Latin America?
9 Feb 2022
A number of Latin American and Caribbean countries have strengthened their ties with China after signing a wide-ranging economic and political agreement.
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 update | Developing the attractiveness of Algeria as a destination for investors
31 Jan 2022
Bernardo Bruzzone, Africa Regional Editor at Oxford Business Group (OBG), recently held a discussion with Mohamed Sami Agli, President, The Algerian Confederation of Citizen Employers (CAPC).
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.