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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

For more than eight decades, the United States dollar has stood unrivaled as the backbone of the international financial system. Its supremacy has been underpinned by the United States’ economic […]

IntroductionThe year 2024 was marked by persistent global challenges: geopolitical volatility, inflationary pressures, and uneven economic recovery across developed and emerging markets. Despite this turbulence, the Arab world once again […]

BY DR SOHA MAADIntroductionThe governance of the Red Sea is multifaceted, involving both strategic and geopolitical dimensions. A Red Sea governance framework involves infrastructure and technology governance, financial and risk […]

GDP growth hides rising inequality and risks Wealth concentration weakens democratic institutions True prosperity demands smarter, broader metrics For over half a century, gross domestic product (GDP) has reigned supreme […]

BY DR SOHA MAAD Introduction This article sheds light on 2025 Gulf and United states ties. The article overviews the Gulf United States Summit and Saudi United States investment forum […]

An exclusive interview with Mr. Mathieu Greppo, General Manager of InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut, on leading with vision, delivering value, and reinforcing resilience amid Lebanon’s economic revival. Editorial Introduction In a […]

The integration of lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) into global and regional value and supply chains has significantly contributed to the economic development and poverty reduction of the last 30 years. […]

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