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Creating confidence: Abdulla Mohammed Al Ansari, CEO, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), on fostering a more attractive market environment

Interview: Abdulla Mohammed Al Ansari, CEO, Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), on fostering a more attractive market environment What role do environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations play in shaping investment strategies in Qatar’s capital markets? ABDULLA MOHAMMED AL ANSARI: Sustainability remains an essential factor for financial markets, which are beginning to perceive ESG not as a matter of disclosure, but rather as a narrative on factors that are material to the competiti…

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Saudi Arabia Cultural Market Outlook: Vision, Impact and Opportunities 2025

The cultural and creative economy generates 3.1% of global GDP and supports over 30m jobs. Its scope spans film, music, fashion, heritage and museums, with multiplier effects across supply chains and services. Yet, despite its scale, the sector is often grouped with media or leisure, limiting visibility and complicating benchmarking. Trends such as digitalisation, immersive formats, and alignment with environmental, social and governance principles are reshaping cultural production –…

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OBG Insights: Kuwait’s path towards ESG integration and sustainable growth in the investment sector

Note: The insights below were first published in the September 2025 issue of the Union of Investment Companies‘ The Investor Magazine. The latest edition highlights how ESG is taking center stage in the wider Kuwait economy, especially in the investment sector where environmental, social and governance considerations are becoming fundamental indicators of sustainability and potential success in a dynamic economic landscape.  We’re grateful to have been inv…