Factors contributing to Lebanon’s downward spiral
Many Arab countries have been facing great economic and financial challenges for a while — some related to the decline of their national currencies amid the pandemic’s negative impacts on economic...
Putting Arab-Russian economic relations on a stronger footing
Despite the positive stances of the Russian Federation towards Arab and Islamic issues, and its support for Arab and Islamic causes presented in international organisations from time to time, economic...
Qatar: A reliable source of gas for the region
The experience of Qatar in the field of extracting and marketing natural gas is firmly established in the world. This is also evident from the Gulf state’s success in signing contracts with a number...
Global inflationary trends expected to ease
Experts around the world have voiced concern over the increase in prices of products and services during the current year. There are differing views on the factors contributing to this trend, which...
Economic diversification is vital to the region’s long-term growth
haiderdawood@hotmail.com - Our region is expected to witness growth during the coming period on the back of rising oil prices and an improving global economic environment. Many governments...
Fintech’s importance in growth visions
haiderdawood@hotmail.com - Interest in financial technology (fintech) has been growing around the world, with many countries including fintech initiatives in their visions for economic growth...
The global appeal of green and blue bonds
haiderdawood@hotmail.com - Interest is growing globally in new sources of funding for renewable energy projects to help advance sustainable development. Emerging markets around the world have...
Doha stadiums reflect Qatari identity and heritage
haiderdawood@hotmail.com - There’s no denying the efforts made by the Qatari government in establishing modern and distinctive sports landmarks in recent years, including the large football...
LED lighting can reduce energy costs
haiderdawood@hotmail.com - Many countries are replacing lighting systems with energy efficiency LED lamps and fixtures, whether in homes, streets, or other public places. Studies have shown that...
Transitioning towards e-learning
haiderdawood@hotmail.com - International pundits have long stressed the importance of e-learning to stay abreast of developments in scientific, medical and economic fields amid the lingering...
Uncertainties of digital currencies
haiderdawood@hotmail.com - Will digital currencies become commonplace in financial and banking transactions in the future? It’s a question often raised by people and some governments as well at...
Building a strong culture of savings
Financial problems faced by many individuals and small business owners in the region as a result of the losses and debts incurred during pandemic-induced closures are now evident. Some of them are...
GCC states praised for scrapping sponsorship system
It seems that most of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries have abolished the sponsorship system which has been in force since expatriate workers were attracted to the region in the early seventies...
Addressing climate issues requires concerted global collaboration
haiderdawood@hotmail.com - The world is finally waking up to the immense damage to the environment by various factors, including severe and frequent flooding, cyclones, forest fires and record high...
Unlocking the job creation potential of the renewable energy sector
In recent years, the world has witnessed many developments related to renewable energy as economies and organisations explore new ways to increase energy efficiency and manage consumption prudently...
High food prices are a global concern
haiderdawood@hotmail.com - The world wastes million tons of food annually at a time when food prices are rising globally. Losses resulting from wasted food total around $1.1 trillion, according...
Region sees significant fall in economic activity
The economic and health situation the world experienced during the last period led to a significant decline in the economic activity in general. This condition has resulted in a significant fall in...
Advantages of foreign direct investment in the world
The decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the world during the past one year has happened due to several reasons, including global turmoil, and economic uncertainty caused by the Covid-19...
Banking obligations of individuals and small companies
The pandemic has resulted in the closure of many businesses and this has resulted in loss of jobs Nobody denies that the pandemic caused the closure of many commercial establishments around the...
Commercial fraud continues in the region
Despite the measures taken by governments to combat commercial fraud, these operations continue in the world, especially in our region, which depends on lot of foreign imports. In addition, there are...