Global Britain Trade Expo is the UK’s leading event for businesses and brands looking to expand into international markets. Taking place on June 11th, 2026, at London’s QEII Centre, the event brings together business leaders, trade experts, investors, and government representatives to network, collaborate, and explore global opportunities. GBTE 2026 will welcome over 1,200 delegates, 35 expert…
Libya’s public finances have long been characterised by institutional division with authorities in the east and west of the country pursuing separate budgets and development agendas. This fragmentation had previously fuelled inflation and widened hard currency deficits. In November 2025 the Libyan House of Representatives and the Tripoli-based High State Council signed the agreement on the…
Kuwait is strengthening its role in the GCC’s transition towards sustainable finance and low-carbon economic growth, in line with Kuwait Vision 2035 and regional environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments. The country’s financial sector is expanding green lending, sustainability reporting and climate-related investment frameworks, contributing to the GCC’s broader drive towards…
The Annual GPCA Forum, the flagship event of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), has earned its reputation as the premier gathering of the chemical and petrochemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region. The 19th edition of the forum has not only grown in scale but also in significance, drawing a diverse array of participants including senior executives, decision-makers, and experts…
The MENA Fintech & Insurtech Festival is the region’s expanded premier platform for innovation, collaboration and transformation in the financial & insurance technology sector. The 2025 edition will focus on “Driving the Future of Finance & Insurance: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability”, bringing together industry professionals to explore the latest trends and opportunities…
Global Launch of the Second Edition of NEXUS Under the Patronage and Presence of the Minister of State for Communications Affairs, HE Omar Saud Al-Omar NEXUS is Kuwait’s leading platform for technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, aiming to solidify the country’s position as a regional hub for technological advancement. Organized by Zone Company for Exhibitions and Conferences Management,…
On ways to attract capital and accelerate recovery and production plans Which factors should be weighed in determining where limited public investment should be targeted for humanitarian assistance in 2025? MOHAMMAD SAFWAT RASLAN: The first priority is to focus on projects that directly affect daily life: electricity, water, transport access and other basic infrastructure. Much of this infrastructure…
On reinforcing investor confidence by developing a functioning interbank market and deepening financial intermediation To what extent are international precedents and multilateral guidance informing Syria’s reform roadmap and the sequencing of structural changes? ABDULKADER ALHUSSRIEH:We are learning from international experiences and being advised on implementation by the IMF. These…
On how private sector leadership is shaping Qatar’s next phase of growth What role do you see for private health care providers in developing specialised clinics and boosting medical tourism offerings? SHEIKH FAISAL BIN QASSIM AL THANI: The private sector plays a vital role in strengthening Qatar’s health care system and we are seeing a clear and growing contribution in this area. There…
