Shared goals, shared divisions
Relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia are symptomatic of the complex world of Middle East geopolitics [...]
Special Reports
Forced into retreat
With no end in sight to Turkey’s problems, simply reaching break-even would be a remarkable achievement for its national airline [...]
How to accelerate broadband in Turkey
Turkey is in a position to significantly encourage demand for broadband and so help transform it into a digital economy [...]
Facing up to volatile times
The majority of GCC HNWI investors prefer to invest in the region rather than global markets, despite geopolitical concerns. Private banks and wealth managers are therefore likely to act local while thinking global [...]
Boeing deal flies into trouble
A tentative deal for Iran’s state airline to buy Boeing aircraft is subject to close political scrutiny in the US, but the carrier’s chief executive believes the purchase will go ahead [...]
Accelerated ambitions
Iran speeds up privatisation, as foreign investors eye up opportunities [...]
Iran plans first tender to draw $12bn green investment
Country wants to install 5GW of renewable energy in next five years [...]
Rational exuberance
The Tehran stock market has had a rollercoaster ride this year, mirroring the economy as a whole, but it is primed for growth [...]
Warning signs for GCC banks
The heady days of excess capital and liquidity, operating in tandem with double digit growth, are a thing of the past for GCC banks. Today, margin compression, tightening liquidity and cost reduction take centre stage [...]
Soft landing
Qatar’s project pipeline may be slowing given the current environment, but there’s still plenty to keep contractors interested [...]
Projects
