Beyond the Numbers: Rethinking What Economic Success Truly Means
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 […]
Gulf and United States Ties in 2025 Focus on Defense and AI
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 […]
More Than a Hotel: The Phoenicia Standard in Shaping Hospitality Excellence and Inspiring National Confidence
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 […]
Sustainable Industrialization in the Euro-Mediterranean Region as a catalyst for economic transformation, financial inclusion and sustainability
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. […]
Crypto Policy Threat to EU Sovereignty
BY DR SOHA MAAD
The Debt Dilemma: A Tipping Point for the Global Economy
Global debt is rising—and risk is growing.Developing economies face a dangerous debt trap.Arab banks must lead with fiscal discipline.Since 2020, the global economy has endured an unrelenting series of disruptions—from […]
Fragmentation of Globalization: The New Era of Economic Blocs and Supply Chain Realignment
The intricate fabric of globalization, woven tightly over decades, is now unraveling at an accelerated pace. While globalization once promised interconnected markets, open trade, and reduced barriers, recent geopolitical shocks […]
De-dollarization: The Global Shift Towards Alternative Currencies
IntroductionFor nearly eight decades, the U.S. dollar has served as the bedrock of international trade and finance, a position fortified by post-World War II economic structures and geopolitical alignments. Today, […]
The Debt Time Bomb: How Rising Global Debt Threatens Financial Stability
Introduction: The Growing Shadow of DebtIn 2024, the global economy faced unprecedented challenges as total global debt reaches an alarming $318 trillion, equating to roughly 333% of the world’s GDP. […]
Big Techs Policies and Threats Meta Alignment with Maga
By Dr. Soha Maad INTRODUCTION The alignment of Meta Big Tech with MAGA, Donald Trump Make America Great Again policy, entails potentials and threats to the global Big Tech industry […]
DeepSeek’s Rise: A Game-Changer in the AI Industry and Global Markets
By Dr. Wissam FattouhSecretary General, Union of Arab Banks and World Union of Arab BankersThe emergence of the Chinese company DeepSeek has sent ripples across the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, […]
Balancing Ambition and Operational Readiness: Northvolt’s Case and Its Implications for Financial Decision-Makers
Rapid expansion exposes hidden operational risks.Integration mastery secures sustainable growth.Bankers: manage complexity to ensure success.In today’s dynamic business environment, even well-resourced companies can face unforeseen challenges that lead to dramatic […]