Onchain Finance in Arab Countries
BY DR SOHA MAAD
US-MENA Private Sector Dialogue (PSD) 2025: Advancing Financial Compliance in a Rapidly Evolving Global Landscape
On October 10, 2025, the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) convened the 12th edition of the U.S.–MENA Private Sector Dialogue (PSD) at the headquarters of the Bank of New York […]
Resilience, Realignment and Representation: Inside the 2025 IMF–World Bank Meetings
From a security-ringed IMF headquarters on 19th Street to packed hotel ballrooms around DuPont Circle, Washington, D.C. once again became the nerve center of global economic diplomacy as finance ministers, […]
Adnan Al Ismail: A Four-Decade Journey Bridging and Serving UAE Banking and the Arab Financial Community
How four decades of steady leadership, cross-border experience, and institutional commitment shaped one of the UAE’s most respected banking professionals.Beginnings in a Young Banking LandscapeIn the late 1980s, long before […]
Beyond the Hype: How Developing Economies Are Using AI to Advance Growth and Inclusion
Emerging markets see AI as opportunity.AI tools unlock growth and inclusion.Arab banks can gain through smart adoption.Across many emerging economies, a quiet but unmistakable shift is taking place: populations, institutions, […]
The Architect of Financial Integrity – Chahdan Jebeyli and the Global Language of Compliance
From the courtrooms of Beirut to the main table Boardrooms of global banks, Chahdan Jebeyli has spent four decades helping Arab banks elevate their adherence to law, international Standards, ethics, […]
Rethinking Risk and Strategy in a Time of Global Uncertainty
In the contemporary global environment, decision-making has become a more formidable task than at any other time in recent memory. Senior executives, central bankers, and policymakers are increasingly confronted with […]
From Risk to Resilience: How Banks Can Reinvent Credit Risk Management in Construction Finance
Introduction: The Stakes Couldn’t Be HigherWhen a billion-dollar construction project falters, the impact ripples far beyond unfinished buildings or delayed roads. For banks, it can mean distressed loans, strained relationships, […]
Trade Bank of Iraq: Anchoring Trade, Building Trust
From its foundation in 2003 to its role today as Iraq’s leading trade-finance institution, the Trade Bank of Iraq has grown into a cornerstone of the national economy—balancing public mission […]
The Status of Digital Assets: Risks, Regulation, and Innovation in the U.S., Middle East and Beyond
When rules chase markets that never sleepThe hidden risks behind digital promiseA financial future coded, not writtenIntroductionIt is just after dawn in New York City. A corporate treasurer waits for […]
Rising Up To the Global Challenges, How IMF Is Coping and Needed Reform
BY DR SOHA MAADIntroductionA monetary fund is a financial institution that provides support to countries and regions to help stabilize their economies, especially during times of crisis. It typically offers […]
Brics 2025 Expansion and Its Impact on Global Trade and Technology
BY DR SOHA MAADBrics 2025 at a GlanceThe 2025 BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit in Rio de Janeiro marked a transformative moment for the bloc, showcasing […]
EU Budget 2026 Swot Analysis and Wider Impact
BY DR SOHA MAADIntroductionThe European Commission has proposed a 2026 EU budget of €193.26 billion, with an additional €105.32 billion expected to be disbursed under the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument. This […]
Arab Banks Awards & Commendations of Excellence 2025: Celebrating Leadership, Innovation, and Impact
A Tradition Reinforced in Beirut On the evening of July 18, 2025, the city of Beirut—renowned for its resilience and cultural vitality—hosted the Arab Banks Awards & Commendations of Excellence […]
Who’s Winning in AI—China or America?
If you’re looking for a clean scoreboard with a final whistle, this isn’t that kind of contest. “AI leadership” isn’t one race—it’s five or six overlapping ones: frontier models, compute […]
Trump’s Tariffs and India’s Economic Future
The announcement of new tariffs by United States President Donald Trump on a broad spectrum of Indian imports has generated considerable attention across global financial and economic circles. For India, […]