Islamic finance has seen significant geographical expansion in the past few years, with new countries drafting up legislation to facilitate it
Volatile oil prices have created an uncertain business climate in the oil-rich Gulf states, but the UAE’s steel market is heading towards a bright future
Growth in the Islamic finance sector continues apace thanks to rising inclusion and ongoing innovation. The World Finance Islamic Finance Awards 2017 celebrates some of the very best in this thriving industry
Government policies are creating opportunities for investment in Bahrain and Oman, according to Merza Al Marzooq, Founder and Managing Partner at Alatheer Business Gate
In a tumultuous economic climate, constancy can be hard to find. Chairman of Kuwait International Bank Sheikh Mohammed Jarrah Al-Sabah spoke to World Finance about the evolution of the Arab banking industry
As low crude prices spell trouble for many oil-rich Gulf states, Kuwait’s banking sector continues to prosper
Head of Corporate Communications Nawaf Najia discusses KIB’s corporate social responsibility programme
Kuwait International Bank’s Nawaf Najia outlines the bank’s aggressive strategy in the hyper-competitive GCC
London’s position as the financial centre of Europe is under threat. As other cities compete for the title, Mourad Mekhail explains how EU-Arab banking relations are a necessity
In the face of low oil prices, GCC members are diversifying their economies. The World Finance GCC Investment & Development Awards celebrate key players that have most readily accepted the challenge
If Saudi Arabia’s energy subsidy reforms can overcome populist opposition, the radical economic changes may save billions and offset the oil price drop
The MENA region is at a pivotal point in its economic progression, making it ripe for investment across a number of sectors
Kuwait’s banking sector has done much to boost the local economy, helping the country to diversify and lessen the impact of the current low-oil-price environment
The luxury industry is in a constant state of flux, as consumer spending habits change in line with fashion and economic circumstance. This is particularly relevant in the volatile world of Middle-East luxury
Saudi Kuwaiti Finance House has capitalised on the liberalisation of Saudi Arabia’s financial markets, and so too has wealth management as a whole