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The advent of Islamic banking in the Sultanate of Oman is more recent compared to the Gulf, Asian and European countries where the sector has thrived for a considerably longer time. Today, there are...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 are...

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 over...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 to...

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...

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...

The pandemic has resulted in the closure of many businesses and this has resulted in loss of jobsNobody denies that the pandemic caused the closure of many commercial establishments around the world,...